Blogs, Articles, and Posts

• Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK V2.29 Now Available
  Version 2.29 of the Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK can now be downloaded from the PowerShell Gallery. Initial tests show that the release is stable. However, it’s recommended that you deploy V2.29 on a few workstations to test essential scripts before proceeding to a full-scale roll-out. V2.29 does not address the issue with PowerShell runtime in Azure Automation, but overall, first indications are that V2.29 is a good release.
• Azure Update Manager: Register all required resource providers with a PowerShell script
  This blog post will show you how to use an Azure PowerShell script to register all required Azure Update ManagerContinue Reading
• Why does my 365 Admin Audit Log sometime say it’s disabled, but other times enabled? Am I being compromised?
  Let me first start this off with I’m 99% sure you aren’t being compromised, but read on to see what I mean. I first ran into this when I was running Maester and I saw that it said my test failed for having Unified Audit Log enabled.
• METR study: Is AI-assisted coding overhyped?
  A new study by METR got a lot of attention online. It claims that developers often overestimate the productivity boost from AI tools. In a coding test, the researchers found that AI caused a 19% “slowdown” for developers. In my opinion, it’s not AI coding that’s overhyped, but rather the study’s findings.
• Using Get-NetNeighbor to retrieve MAC, Vendor and IP details in PowerShell
  I just moved to my new house and reconfigured all my network equipment. I wanted to know which MAC address belongs to which Vendor and the corresponding IP details, as well as the open ports. In this blog post, I will demonstrate how to use Get-NetNeighbor and NMAP for this purpose.
• PowerShell Potluck June 2025
  Once again, we’ve reached the end of the month. By the time you read this, I will have wrapped up my European PowerShell Tour.
• How to Run Atomic Red Team on Linux and Automate Attack Simulations with Velociraptor
  Atomic Red Team is an outstanding framework for simulating real-world adversary behaviors. While many security professionals focus on Windows endpoints, it’s equally crucial to validate detection.

Books, Media, and Learning Resources

• Splatting for Better PowerShell Code with David Richmond
  Single-line function calls with multiple parameters are hard to read (and maintain!) in scripts. There’s a cleaner way to do complex function calls, so let’s dive in to see how splatting keeps code cleaner AND can make it smarter.
• PowerShell Conference EU 2025
  More video have been added. Be sure to check them out.
• PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit 2025
  The full summit playlist is now available

Community

• PSConfEU 2025 Bar Sessions: Community, Code & Connection PSConfEU 2025 Bar Sessions: Community, Code & Connection
  In this special live episode recorded amidst the rain-soaked streets of Malmö duringPSConfEU 2025, host Andrew Pla brings us a vibrant, multi-guest edition of the PowerShell Podcast. From impromptu bar chats to in-depth discussions on PowerShell modules, CI/CD pipelines, career growth, and community culture, this episode captures the heart of the PowerShell community in full force.
• Congrats to all new and renewed MVPs!
  Search PowerShell for the full list.

Events

• PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit 2026 Call for Proposals (CFP)
  We are thrilled to invite you to submit your session proposals for the 2026 PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit, taking place in Bellevue, WA, from April 13-16, 2026. This Summit is the premier event for PowerShell and DevOps professionals, offering a unique opportunity to share knowledge, solve problems, socialize, and network with peers. Whether you’re an Automater, Integrator, Problem-Solver, Tinkerer, Scripter, or Tech Wizard, this event is for you!
• SQL Saturday Baton Rouge 2025 (#1110)
  Come July 26th and see Mike Robbins present Mastering #PowerShell Functions and Script Modules: Build, Reuse, and Share Your Code Like a Pro.

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