The PowerShell Podcast

In this chat, Anthony Nocentino, a Senior Principal Field Solution Architect at Pure Storage, unpacks the essentials of Kubernetes and its pivotal role in modern IT. He shares insights from his extensive career, emphasizing the value of mentorship and specialization in IT consulting. Topics like the transformative impact of AI on databases, the importance of communication in teams, and the balance between work and self-care resonate throughout the discussion. Anthony's journey is a treasure trove of advice for anyone looking to advance in the tech field.

In this discussion, Greg Altman, Mike Nelson, and James Petty, all speakers from TechMentor, share their journeys in the tech industry. They explore the challenges of imposter syndrome and the importance of community involvement. The trio recommends essential books for mastering PowerShell while maintaining a light-hearted atmosphere. They also recount their personal transformations and celebrate the networking opportunities at tech conferences, emphasizing the significance of learning and sharing within the PowerShell community.

John Hammond, a renowned cybersecurity researcher and educator, shares his unique insights on PowerShell in the realm of cybersecurity. He discusses the duality of PowerShell as both a tool for attacks and defense, emphasizing critical security features like constrained language mode. Listeners gain practical tips for securing their environments and learn about transitioning into security-focused roles. John also touches on the importance of hands-on experimentation and community engagement in evolving cybersecurity skills.

Chrissy LeMaire, a Vaguely French developer and PS & SQL MVP, dives into the transformative power of generative AI. She shares her journey returning to in-person speaking after five years and reflects on her experiences at PSConfEU. Insights from her upcoming book, 'Generative AI for the IT Professional,' are sprinkled throughout, offering practical applications of AI to enhance productivity. Key topics include the potential for AI in coding tasks, job preparedness, and the importance of privacy, making a strong case for embracing these innovative technologies.

Join Steven Bucher, a Microsoft PM on the PowerShell team, as he dives into Project Mercury, a game-changing CLI tool for interactive sessions with language models. He reveals how this project enhances user experience in PowerShell through features like predictive IntelliSense and error resolution. Steven also discusses the crucial role of community feedback in shaping Mercury, as well as his journey in product management, focusing on empowering others. Expect a blend of technical insights and leadership wisdom!

Emrys MacInally, a seasoned IT expert and speaker at PSConf.EU, shares his compelling insights into PowerShell. He emphasizes the vital role of mental health in the community while discussing best practices for versioning modules and the importance of maintaining backward compatibility. Emrys also critiques the conventional 'throw' error handling, advocating for clearer error communication and introducing his ErrorRecord module for enhanced error management. Listeners can expect valuable tips and strategies for effective PowerShell usage and community support.

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we sit down with Microsoft MVP Harm Veenstra to discuss his exciting experiences at PSConf.EU, where he attended for the first time and embarked on a new journey into public speaking. Harm shares his thoughts on receiving the prestigious Microsoft MVP award and delves into his recent projects, including creating a TCP/UDP listener for testing firewall ports and using a Pi-hole to block ads on his home network. We also explore his perspectives on automation in the MSP world, the power of Microsoft Graph, and why he hasn’t yet adopted AI tools. Tune in for an engaging conversation filled with insights, tips, and highlights from PSConf.EU! Guest Bio and links:  Harm Veenstra is a Microsoft MVP and seasoned Microsoft Consultant with an affinity for everything tech. Since beginning his career in 1996 at a Helpdesk, he's traversed through various specialties, including Citrix, VMware, Storage, and Networking, eventually finding his passion in PowerShell and Microsoft Intune. An ardent tech enthusiast, his hardware and software knowledge spectrum saw an expansion as he navigated from batch to cmd to being a proponent of PowerShell since its second version. Alongside his impressive professional journey, Veenstra is a proud father of two teenagers, a soccer fan, and a high BPM house music aficionado. His keenness for all things Microsoft led him to start a blog site last year, which became quickly popular among tech devotees. PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHtD9CRtYRY https://discord.gg/pdq https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-entra-blog/introducing-the-microsoft-entra-powershell-module/ba-p/4173546 https://powershellisfun.com/2022/08/10/create-tcp-udp-port-listener-using-powershell/ https://powershellisfun.com/2024/06/23/psconfeu-2024/ https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9n03gnkdjtt6?launch=true&mode=full&hl=en-us&gl=us&ocid=bingwebsearch https://graphxray.merill.net/ https://graphxray.merill.net/ https://powershellisfun.com/2024/06/07/discovering-the-required-microsoft-graph-permissions-using-powershell-or-graph-explorer/  

In our latest Powershell Podcast episode, we chat with Brock Bingham. We explore his transition from sysadmin to writer and his viewpoint of coding as creative problem-solving. Brock also shares insightful blogging tips and advises against the pitfalls of comparison. A must-listen for aspiring PowerShellers. (plz create a blog and share your learnings for future you) Guest Bio and links: Born in the '80s and raised by his NES, Brock quickly fell in love with everything tech. With over 15 years of IT experience, Brock now enjoys the life of luxury as a renowned tech blogger and receiver of many Dundie Awards. In his free time, Brock enjoys adventuring with his wife, kids, and dogs while dreaming of retirement.   Watch The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nb9aCawmcww 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://leanpub.com/powershell-scripting-toolmaking https://leanpub.com/psprimer https://www.thelazyadministrator.com/2024/06/18/automate-azure-devops-work-item-updates-with-azure-functions-and-the-azure-devops-api/ https://woshub.com/add-remove-pinned-folders-quick-access-powershell-gpo/ https://ourcloudnetwork.com/how-to-disable-per-user-mfa-using-microsoft-graph-powershell/ https://www.thelazyadministrator.com/2024/06/18/automate-azure-devops-work-item-updates-with-azure-functions-and-the-azure-devops-api/ https://www.pdq.com/blog/top-powershell-commands-to-know/ https://www.pdq.com/blog/how-to-use-if-statements-in-powershell/ https://www.pdq.com/blog/guide-to-loops-in-powershell/ https://www.pdq.com/blog/customizing-visual-studio-code-for-powershell/ https://www.pdq.com/blog/a-beginners-guide-to-git-and-github-using-powershell/

In this episode, host Andrew Pla converses with coding enthusiast Josh Hendricks (@joshooaj) about his transformative PowerShell journey - a pathway that led him from avoidance to adoration. The discussion delves into the intricacies of Joshua's PSPushover and MilestonePSTools projects, developing an understanding of their creation process. Additionally, Josh recounts his captivating experience of giving a talk on "Docs" at the prestigious PowerShell Summit. This riveting dialogue remarkably encapsulates a personal journey blending skepticism, discovery, and innovation at the heart of coding. Guest Bio and links: Josh is a senior principal engineer at Milestone Systems with 18 years of experience in "figuring it out" in technical support, IT, and software engineering roles. He developed a love for PowerShell in 2019 and discovered the PowerShell community shortly afterward. https://leanpub.com/powershell-scripting-toolmaking/c/7xNqIw2lUJl8 https://leanpub.com/psprimer/c/e3eAtyEbab43SCT3nWZ2uH4iLPV84jKO https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewplatech/ https://mikefrobbins.com/2024/06/11/understanding-the-clean-block-in-powershell/ https://x.com/joshooaj https://www.joshooaj.com/ https://discord.gg/pdq https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27KksfgzhuE https://www.pdq.com/blog/what-are-event-logs/ https://pushover.net/ https://www.joshooaj.com/blog/2024/03/21/new-pspushover-powershell-module/ https://github.com/devblackops/Stucco https://powershellexplained.com/ https://www.milestonepstools.com/#getting-started https://poshac.me/docs/v4/ https://github.com/dfinke/ImportExcel PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/ PowerShell Pro Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K95ovoMh170 The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Deuyy4iQqgk  

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, Andrew starts things off by celebrating his new Microsoft MVP. Then, we hear about all things psconf.eu and what to expect from Christian Ritter and Björn Sundling at PSConf EU. We hear some of the juicy details and key takeaways from their sessions. Then we get an update on some of their projects like PSClippy, AzDM, PSSecretScanner, and much more! Guest Bio and links:  Christian Ritter - He/Him | Father of two | PowerShell aficionado | Blog author | Speaker Björn is a PowerShell and DevOps nerd by day, Rockstar by night.   PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/ PowerShell Pro Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K95ovoMh170 The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOgkM2Ws-rs https://bjompen.com https://github.com/bjompen https://youtu.be/Xk7h1FD-D0o https://psconf.eu/introducing-poshakucha-a-fusion-of-powershell-and-pechakucha/ https://github.com/HCRitter/PSClippy.FBP.GeneralAdvice https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nwj6zlS0Yxs https://sweden.se/culture/celebrations/the-national-day-of-sweden https://github.com/bjompen/PSSecretScanner https://github.com/JustinGrote/ScriptFeedbackProvider https://github.com/HCRitter/PSClippy.FBP.GeneralAdvice https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoUWHfh733Y&ab_channel=DualCore