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The PSADT Framework Explained and What’s New in Version 4.1 with Dan Cunningham


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In this episode, PowerShell Podcast host Andrew Pla chats with Dan Cunningham, Strategic Innovation Leader for PowerShell App Deployment Toolkit (PSADT), about the history, architecture, and evolution of the open-source framework used for enterprise software deployment. Dan explains how PSADT simplifies installs, improves logging, enhances user experience with UI dialogs, and provides consistency across environments. He also discusses the latest release, v4.1, which removes the need for Microsoft’s ServiceUI, boosting both security and usability for Intune and SCCM deployments.
 
Key Takeaways:
  • Smarter software deployments – PSADT provides a structured, battle-tested framework for automating installs, repairs, and removals, saving IT teams time while improving consistency and reliability.
  • Security and stability first – The 4.1 release replaces the risky ServiceUI dependency, strengthening system security and making UI deployments safer and easier.
  • Open source with enterprise value – With over a decade of community use, PSADT continues to evolve through collaboration, defensive coding, and lessons learned from real-world enterprise use.
  • Guest Bio:
    Dan Cunningham is the Co-Founder and Strategic Innovation Leader behind the PowerShell App Deployment Toolkit (PSADT) at Patch My PC. A long-time open-source contributor and frequent conference speaker, Dan has held leadership roles at several orgs, helping Fortune 500 companies secure and manage complex IT environments. His 15-year tenure at PwC in Ireland and Canada laid the groundwork for PSADT’s creation — where it was first put to the test.
     
    Resource Links:
    • PowerShell App Deployment Toolkit (PSADT) – https://psappdeploytoolkit.com
    • Dan Cunningham on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sintaxasn/
    • Dan on BlueSky – https://x.com/sintaxasn
    • Connect with Andrew - https://andrewpla.tech/links
    • PDQ Discord – https://discord.gg/PDQ
    • PowerShell Wednesdays – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-d16gi3VEc
    • 2026 State of SysAdmin Form - https://conjointly.online/study/627204/sdzoxv8vtq41rshsbtly
    • The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/y3zWcb8ulVw
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