Announcing a combined PowerShell DSC resource for managing File Server Resource Manager (FSRM) with integration tests and migration guide.
A PowerShell guide to retrieve the BIOS GUID of a Hyper-V virtual machine from the host OS using WMI/CIM.
A guide on fixing a bug in the Convert-WindowsImage script to successfully create a Nano Server TP4 VHD, including updated installation steps.
Microsoft adds PowerShell language support to Visual Studio Code, offering a faster alternative to PowerShell ISE and Visual Studio for scripting.
Windows 10 Build 10586 breaks PowerShell Direct and DSC credential encryption, detailing workarounds and a bug report.
Explores using Pester, a PowerShell testing framework, for operational validation tests in Windows Server 2016 as part of Infrastructure as Code.
Explains the undocumented relationship between Group and DisplayGroup parameters in Windows Firewall rules and how DisplayGroup is set.
Explains methods to check if a variable is undeclared in PowerShell, focusing on the Test-Path cmdlet approach.
Introduces a PowerShell DSC resource module for configuring File Server Resource Manager (FSRM) classifications, properties, and rules.
A PowerShell DSC resource module for configuring File Server Resource Manager (FSRM) File Screens, Templates, and Exclusions.
Introduces a PowerShell DSC resource module for managing File Server Resource Manager (FSRM) quotas and quota templates.
Announces the latest updates to the Microsoft DSC Resource Kit, highlighting new PowerShell resources for Desired State Configuration.
Investigates a bug where PowerShell's Get-NetIPInterface cmdlet incorrectly reports DHCP status for IPv6 addresses, seeking a reliable detection method.
Update to PowerShell DSC resource for Distributed File System (DFS) simplifies configuration when replication folders share the same path on all servers.
A guide to creating a PowerShell DSC resource for configuring Windows Distributed File System (DFS) Replication Groups, covering AD integration and requirements.
A guide on using PowerShell Desired State Configuration (DSC) to create and manage secure HTTPS/SSL WS-Man listeners for improved server authentication.
A guide to automatically configure secure HTTPS WS-Management listeners on Windows servers using Group Policy and PowerShell.
Part 2 of a tutorial on automating a two-tier Active Directory Certificate Services installation using PowerShell Desired State Configuration.
A technical guide on automating a two-tier Public Key Infrastructure setup using PowerShell Desired State Configuration (DSC).
A PowerShell developer shares a frustrating bug: using a variable named $Switch inside a switch statement causes unexpected behavior.
