The PowerShell Podcast

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we welcome back the "bestsest in the midwestest" Drew McClellan, who shares his recent promotion from Jr. Sysadmin to SysAdmin II. Drew talks about how he uses PowerShell in his daily role, tackling new software implementations and projects, and his approach to continuous learning. We also dive into how the OnRamp experience at PowerShell Summit helped prepare him. As a bonus, Drew, a chef for 10 years, dishes out some recipe recommendations to Andrew!

Links: 

https://github.com/vexx32/PSKoans

https://clatent.com/2024/09/simple-tip-for-github-copilot/

https://jeffbrown.tech/powershell-advanced-functions

https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=justin-grote.powershell-extension-pack

PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/

PowerShell Pro Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K95ovoMh170

On this episode of The PowerShell Podcast, we sit down with Shaun Lawrie to discuss terminal user interfaces (TUIs) and his work on the PWSHSpectreConsole project. Shaun shares insights into the world of TUIs, offers valuable career advice, and talks about his journey in tech. Tune in for practical tips and an in-depth look at what it takes to thrive in the PowerShell ecosystem.

Guest Bio and links:

Shaun Lawrie is an IT professional from Wellington, New Zealand, with a passion for automating his jobs away. He's worked in QA, development, site reliability, and delivery with some of the largest web platforms in New Zealand over the last ten years. He's currently the Platform Engineering Lead at PartsTrader Markets Limited leading a team responsible for improving delivery processes, maintaining quality, and automating all of the things.

Resource links:

https://youtu.be/PwRCpTXI5o0?si=dZ8mXIBO78E7ARnj

https://github.com/ShaunLawrie/PresentingGamingPowerShellForFunAndProfit

https://pwshspectreconsole.com/guides/upgrading-to-v2/

https://shaunlawrie.com/

https://github.com/ShaunLawrie/Presentations/tree/main/2024-09-12-PwshSpectreConsole

https://github.com/ShaunLawrie/PwshPaint

https://github.com/StartAutomating/HelpOut

https://x.com/shaun_lawrie

PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/

PowerShell Pro Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K95ovoMh170

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlHDD2o6l7E

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we sit down with Micah Shonyo to explore his inspiring journey into PowerShell, from his early days learning the language to his current projects. We dive into the story behind his Microsoft Cluster Management module, discussing what motivated him to create it and how it helps sysadmins. Micah also shares how learning PowerShell opened the door for him to start using C#, blending scripting with development to elevate his technical skills. We wrap up the conversation with insights into his career goals and aspirations for the future.

Guest Bio and links:

Micah is a sysadmin who loves PowerShell. He spends his days drinking Dr. Pepper, making modules, and automating any issue that comes across his plate.

PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/

PowerShell Pro Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K95ovoMh170

https://office365itpros.com/2024/09/03/tojsonstring-method

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZebaHiPikI

https://discord.gg/pdq

https://github.com/SaintSatan69/MS-Cluster

https://github.com/SaintSatan69/MicahShell

In this episode, we chat with Justin Grote about his work with PwshSpectreConsole and the power of TUIs in PowerShell scripting. Justin takes us through his impressive collection of PowerShell modules—ModulePath, GallerySync, and ModuleFast—and how they enhance the PowerShell experience. We also explore the advantages of .NET's Common Language Runtime (CLR) in PowerShell, using Spectre.Console as a prime example. Finally, Justin shares his thoughts on transitioning from Windows PowerShell to PowerShell 7 and the performance and feature benefits that come with the upgrade.

Guest Bio and links:

Justin Grote is a Datacenter Solutions Architect, Open-Source Developer, and Microsoft MVP. Justin has built his professional career leveraging PowerShell to solve and automate interesting business problems. Unfortunately, he can't PowerShell his dog to be less aggressive on his face licks.

PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/

PowerShell Pro Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K95ovoMh170

https://discord.gg/pdq

https://aka.ms/psdiscord

https://gilbertsanchez.com/posts/obsidian-and-adhd/

https://sid-500.com/2024/09/03/powershell-calculate-the-total-size-of-files/

https://github.com/HCRitter/PSClippy

https://pwshspectreconsole.com/

https://github.com/JustinGrote

https://twitter.com/justinwgrote

https://twitter.com/AndrewPlaTech

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we’re joined by the brilliant Adam Driscoll, the creator of PowerShell Universal. Adam shares exciting insights into the upcoming features and improvements in PowerShell Universal, giving us a sneak peek into what’s on the horizon.

We also discuss work-life balance and how Adam manages to juggle his many projects while staying grounded. He opens up about his approach to tackling new projects, the importance of time management, and maintaining creativity in the ever-evolving world of tech.

Guest Bio and links:

Adam Driscoll is the owner of Ironman Software, LLC and a former 10x Cloud and Datacenter MVP. He develops popular tools for PowerShell and is active in the PowerShell community in pretty much every way you can think of. Adam is an avid blogger, published author, has recorded several high scores on the golf course, and is a triathlete. 

PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/

PowerShell Pro Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K95ovoMh170

https://tldrsec.com/p/tldr-every-ai-talk-bsideslv-blackhat-defcon-2024

https://jeffbrown.tech/powershell-regex/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=powershell-regex

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HU7AGw6Iqw

https://x.com/JustinWGrote/status/1828932450556490228

https://github.com/PowerShell/PowerShell/pull/23901

https://twitch.tv/andrewplatech

https://github.com/ironmansoftware/powershell-pro-tools

https://blog.ironmansoftware.com/tui-powershell/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCs8KmyZCgs&pp=ygUmcG93ZXJzaGVsbCBkZWJ1Z2dpbmcgY29tbWFuZCBsaW5lIGFkYW0%3D

https://x.com/adamdriscoll

https://x.com/AndrewPlaTech

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Bradley Wyatt, also known as the Lazy Administrator. We explored his inspiring journey from college dropout to becoming a 5x Microsoft MVP and how he transformed his personal knowledge base into a globally recognized blog that serves as a vital resource for IT professionals. Bradley shares the lessons he’s learned along the way, his passion for automation, and the impact of his work on the PowerShell community.

Guest Bio and links: Bradley Wyatt is a 5x Microsoft MVP and M365. He blogs at thelazyadministrator.com and speaks at meetups and conferences.

PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/

PowerShell Pro Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K95ovoMh170

https://www.twitch.tv/andrewplatech

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z25q6ay5ILo&pp=ygUTcG93ZXJzaGVsbCBwcm8gdGlwcw%3D%3D

https://blog.danskingdom.com/A-PowerShell-function-to-easily-retry-any-code/

https://mikefrobbins.com/2024/08/22/find-paired-azure-region-locations-with-azure-powershell/

https://blog.netnerds.net/2024/08/structured-output-openai-chatgpt-ai-integration-powershell/

https://www.thelazyadministrator.com/2024/06/24/leveraging-openai-to-enhance-pull-request-management-in-azure-devops/

https://twitter.com/andrewplatech

https://thelazyadministrator.com

https://x.com/thelazyadmin

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we sit down with the newly minted Microsoft MVP, Phil Bossman, to dive into the heart of the PowerShell community and what it truly means to "be the community." We discuss the excitement building around PowerShell Saturday NC and the invaluable learning opportunities it offers. Phil shares his expertise on exploring event logs and how to harness their power for PowerShell automation, providing practical insights for both beginners and seasoned pros. Join us as we celebrate Phil's journey to becoming an MVP and gain inspiration from his dedication to the PowerShell community.

Guest Bio and links:

Phil Bossman @Schlauge is a Microsoft MVP and PowerShell enthusiast with a passion for learning and efficiency in all things. Phil is currently a Cloud Architect and mputing expert in the Raleigh, NC area. Phil is a co-organizer of the Research Triangle PowerShell User Group @rtpsug.

PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/

PowerShell Pro Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K95ovoMh170

https://discord.gg/pdq

https://www.spguides.com/customize-sharepoint-list-fields-with-pnp-powershell/

https://o365reports.com/2024/08/13/get-microsoft-365-users-registered-mfa-methods-with-powershell/

https://powershellsaturdaync.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zXX3QoI78Y&pp=ygUXcGhpbCBib3NzbWFuIGV2ZW50IGxvZ3M%3D

GNVPSUG Meetup - https://www.meetup.com/gainesville-powershell-user-group/events/302743216/?eventOrigin=group_upcoming_events

PowerShell Podcast Award Winner: https://github.com/SebastianSchuetze

https://razorspoint.com/

https://twitter.com/razorspoint

https://linkedin.com/in/sebastianschuetze

https://theposhwolf.com/howtos/PowerShell-On-Windows-Event/

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/register-argumentcompleter?view=powershell-7.4

https://rtpsug.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/philbossman/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewplatech/

https://x.com/andrewplatech

https://x.com/Schlauge

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we sit down with Anthony Nocentino, a Senior Principal Field Solution Architect at Pure Storage, to dive deep into the world of Kubernetes. Anthony breaks down what Kubernetes is and how it fits into the modern IT landscape. We explore his fascinating career journey, from consulting and SQL Server to educating the masses on Kubernetes and Linux. Anthony also shares invaluable insights on becoming a force multiplier in your career and the critical role of mentorship and offers sage advice for anyone looking to elevate their professional path.

Guest Bio and links:

Anthony Nocentino is a Senior Principal Field Solution Architect at Pure Storage with over 20 years of experience in IT. A Microsoft Data Platform MVP, he is globally recognized for his expertise in SQL Server, Kubernetes, and cloud infrastructure. Anthony has authored several technical books and numerous Pluralsight courses, including "SQL Server on Kubernetes" and "Azure Arc-enabled Data Services Revealed."

With a Master’s in Computer Science and research in high-performance data access algorithms, Anthony is also a sought-after speaker at leading data and cloud conferences, where he delivers deep insights and practical implementation tips.

https://discord.gg/pdq

https://github.com/joshooaj/PSPushover

https://powershellisfun.com/2024/08/02/creating-a-development-windows-sandbox-using-powershell-and-winget/

https://techbloggingfool.com/2024/08/04/powershell-a-microsoft-365-admin-roles-membership-report/

https://psweekly.dowst.dev/

https://www.amazon.com/Search-Inside-Yourself-Unexpected-Achieving/dp/0062116932

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nocentino/

https://x.com/nocentino

In the latest episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we had the pleasure of interviewing Greg Altman, Mike Nelson, and James Petty. We spoke with three speakers at TechMentor in Redmond, including a special birthday guest. We covered topics such as imposter syndrome, details on the guests' talks, recommended books for starting and advancing in PowerShell, and a healthy helping of laughs throughout. Tune in for insightful conversations, valuable insights, and a few chuckles along the way!

Resource links:

PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/

PowerShell Pro Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K95ovoMh170

https://discord.gg/pdq

40% off Manning books: https://mng.bz/BgZl

https://techmentorevents.com/events/microsofthq-2024/home.aspx

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nelmedia/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/altmangreg/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-petty-m-s-75672b42/

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we sit down with renowned security researcher John Hammond. Recorded in person in Utah, we delve into John's unique insights on PowerShell and its role in cybersecurity. John shares his experiences with PowerShell attacks, discussing how it’s used in various malware and the importance of implementing security features like constrained language mode and script block logging. He highlights practical tips for making PowerShell environments more secure and emphasizes the need for continuous learning and experimenting within safe environments. We also explore how to transition into security-focused roles, with John providing valuable advice for those looking to combine their PowerShell skills with a career in cybersecurity.

Guest Bio and links:

John Hammond is a cybersecurity researcher, educator and content creator. As part of the Research & Development Threat Operations team at Huntress, John spends his days analyzing malware and making hackers earn their access. Previously, as a Department of Defense Cyber Training Academy instructor, he taught the Cyber Threat Emulation course, educating both civilian and military members on offensive Python, PowerShell, other scripting languages and the adversarial mindset. He has developed training material and information security challenges for events such as PicoCTF and competitions at DEFCON US. John speaks at security conferences such as BsidesNoVA, to students at colleges such as the US Naval Academy, and other online events including the SANS Holiday Hack Challenge/KringleCon. He is an online YouTube personality showcasing programming tutorials, CTF video walkthroughs and other cyber security content.

PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/

PowerShell Pro Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K95ovoMh170

https://underthewire.tech/

https://www.huntress.com/

https://devblogs.microsoft.com/powershell/powershell-constrained-language-mode/

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/about/about_logging_windows?view=powershell-7.4

https://www.amazon.com/PowerShell-Automation-Scripting-Cybersecurity-Hacking/dp/1800566379

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/about/about_language_modes?view=powershell-7.4

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/about/about_execution_policies?view=powershell-7.4

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/amsi/how-amsi-helps