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ConvertTo-InteractiveHTML
function. Doug walks through generating HTML tables with sortable columns and customizing them using AI. Whether you’re managing large datasets or need a quick way to visualize your data, this tutorial will guide you through the process. Install the PSAI module and start making your data more dynamic.It took me longer than I would have liked, but I did finally get the next video uploaded. I hope you enjoy it as well.
Nice write up, and a great primer for someone coming from the Linux/Bash world.
Thanks! I’d love to hear your thoughts once you’ve watched it.
Thanks! I’m glad to hear you are finding it useful.
Thanks! I’m glad to hear others are finding it useful.
Joel “Jaykul” Bennet is an opinionated DevOps engineer, programmer, speaker, and Microsoft MVP.
I love that description. I can’t wait to listen to it tonight!
Just a heads up, I received confirmation from the product team that the AZUREPS_HOST_ENVIRONMENT environment variable is going away. They are moving the backend to containers. Also, the COMPUTERNAME one that was always “client” is going to change too. The COMPUTERNAME will now be “Sandbox-###” with # being random numbers. I started using the code block below in my runbooks to find if they are running in Azure or hybrid worker/locally. It accounts for the current and the updates that will be rolling out in the near future.
$isHybridWorker = $true
if (($env:computername) -eq "CLIENT") {
$isHybridWorker = $false
}
elseif ($env:USERNAME -eq 'ContainerAdministrator') {
$isHybridWorker = $false
}
``
Typically, when I have a script I need to test locally, I’ll comment out the identity connection command and just authenticate outside of my script. If I’m feeling real fancy, I’ll write a try/catch to attempt to authenticate first as the managed identity then if it fails prompt me for credentials. Not the most elegant solution, but it works.
try {
Add-AzAccount -Identity -SubscriptionId $SubscriptionId -ErrorAction Stop | Out-Null
}
catch {
Add-AzAccount -SubscriptionId $SubscriptionId
}
Biggest things I’m seeing is CVE-2023-21709 for Exchange requires a PowerShell script to be run after patching. Also, CVE-2023-29328/29330 for Teams affect all devices (Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android).
The book I wrote. When I first talked with the publisher he asked, “what skills would you look for in someone who wants to do your job?” And that’s the premise I stuck with writing it.
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In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we sit down with Anthony Nocentino, a Senior Principal Field Solution Architect at Pure Storage, to dive deep into the world of Kubernetes. Anthony breaks down what Kubernetes is and how it fits into the modern IT landscape. We explore his fascinating career journey, from consulting and SQL Server to educating the masses on Kubernetes and Linux. Anthony also shares invaluable insights on becoming a force multiplier in your career and the critical role of mentorship and offers sage advice for anyone looking to elevate their professional path.
We are excited to announce that we are looking for speakers for the upcoming PSSaturday in Germany this November! Whether you’re a first-time speaker or an experienced presenter, we welcome you to share your ideas. If you have an interesting topic and are willing to speak for up to 45 minutes, we want to hear from you.