It turns out to be related to the -match comparison operator. -Match performs a regular expression comparison. A simple way of thinking about regular expressions is that they “describe” the patterns ...

Have a complaint from a user that a server is sluggish? Maybe you’re just curious if the problem you’re seeing on a server is related to a process consuming a lot of CPU, or you know the CPU is pegged ...

PowerShell is an invaluable tool for System Administrators when it comes to troubleshooting system issues. With its wide range of built-in cmdlets and flexibility, PowerShell enables you to ...

Is Add-Member the most underrated and underappreciated cmdlet in PowerShell? PowerShell is so vast and can manage so many platforms and technologies. It’s easy to get deep in one module or topic. But ...

Gathering system information is a crucial aspect of system administration, as it helps you understand the resources and components of your infrastructure. In this article, we will explore how to use ...

If you’re trying to determine which of your servers require reboots, you’ll love this PowerShell script to check the status. It turns out that a simple way to identify servers that are pending reboot ...

A function is a block of code that performs a specific task. It is a reusable piece of code that can be called from anywhere in your script. Functions help to modularize your code, making it easier to ...

I’ve mentioned previously about How to Create a Random Password using the .NET Framework. That works for Windows Powershell, but it doesn’t work for .NET 5, which is what modern versions of PowerShell ...

Here’s a list of aliases you can use for PowerShell. An alias is just a shortcut. You can use an alias from the console or in a script, and it works just the same as the command that it references.

I get tired of thinking up unique and strong passwords. So anymore, for the most part, I don’t do it. I will use random generated passwords, then save them into an Azure KeyVault. It is a good way to ...

I’m sure that you’ve seen plenty of scripts that set a path like “C:\temp” for logs, files, and other outputs. But did you know that it’s actually very easy to add a pop up directory UI in PowerShell ...

PowerShell Remoting is a powerful feature that allows administrators to manage multiple remote systems from a single console. It allows you to run commands and scripts on remote computers, transfer ...