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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

I administer a lot of computer brands, and support a wide ecosystem. But I see a lot of Dell Laptops, Desktops, and Servers in my normal day-to-day. A common task is to rebuild a system, or to update ...

PowerShell is a powerful scripting language and automation tool that is essential for system administrators. One of the critical tasks administrators perform is managing files across the file system.

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 ...

PowerShell is an incredibly powerful tool that allows system administrators to perform network management tasks with ease. Of course when you’re troubleshooting a system you’re going to want to test ...

Did you move domains recently or reconfigure your System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)? Maybe you’ve found your Config Manager site code broken. Here’s a one-liner that shows you How to update a ...

Alright, another quick lesson in finding XML. If I want to get the GROUP node that has the SERVER named DomainController1.myDomain.demo in it… I can do that with XPath and Select-XML. #This isn't ...