Scripting

Missy Januszko uses parameter validation attributes to define the acceptable input without writing a ton of additional code.

Learn how to prevent PowerShell mistakes by adding -whatif and -confirm parameters.

Learn what a PowerShell provider does and how it allows a common set of cmdlets to interact with differently-structured data stores.

Learn how to create professional-looking class-based DSC resources in just a few easy steps.

Learn how to make your PowerShell DSC configurations and configuration data easier to read and maintain with these tips and tricks.

PowerShell MVP Jeff Hicks demonstrates how to find and remove empty Active Directory organizational units with simple PowerShell scripts.

Take your PowerShell scripts to the next level with custom menus and choice prompts. PowerShell MVP Jeff Hicks explains how.

Learn how to display memory usage with PowerShell and divide the workload between data gathering and data formatting.

Here’s a tip on creating colorful emails with PowerShell.

PowerShell scripter Jeff Hicks completes his exploration of building PowerShell menu oriented scripts by exporting and importing XML.