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Explore versatile scripting solutions with PowerShell, Python, Bash, and more to automate tasks, streamline workflows, and boost productivity across platforms

Provisioning Azure Resources using Azure Az PowerShell Cmdlet from Cloud Shell

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Provisioning Azure Resources using Azure Az PowerShell Cmdlet from Cloud Shell

In this article, we shall discuss how to provision Azure Resources using Azure Az PowerShell Cmdlet from Cloud Shell. Provisioning Azure resources using Azure Az PowerShell Cmdlet from Cloud Shell is an essential aspect of developing and managing applications on the cloud platform. Please see VMSA-2022-0026: An arbitrary file read vulnerability in VMware Aria Operations,…

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Unable to import Windows Reg File: The specified file is not a registry script

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Unable to import Windows Reg File: The specified file is not a registry script

The Registry Editor is an advanced tool for viewing and modifying settings in the registry. This information contains information about how your computer runs etc. Windows stores its configuration information in a database called the registry in a tree format. In this article, you will learn how to fix the Unable to import Windows Reg…

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How to install MDT PowerShell module on Windows

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How to install MDT PowerShell module on Windows

MDT PowerShell module is a vital tool that enables you to manage your Deployment Share using PowerShell effortlessly. In this article, we shall discuss how to install MDT PowerShell module. The MDT Windows PowerShell cmdlets come in a Windows PowerShell snap-in. The MDT cmdlets will then run from a Windows PowerShell console that has the…

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Get a list of installed applications on Windows

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Get a list of installed applications on Windows

Kindly visit the following hyperlinks for more information. How to uninstall built-in apps using PowerShell in Windows 10, how to uninstall a program via Command Prompt (CMD) in Windows. In this article, you will learn how to get a list of installed applications on Windows. PowerShell is a task-based command-line shell and scripting language built on .NET….

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Unable to uninstall AppX? How to uninstall builtin programs using PowerShell in Windows 10

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Unable to uninstall AppX? How to uninstall builtin programs using PowerShell in Windows 10

Windows 10 includes a series of pre-installed apps that you can’t uninstall by selecting Uninstall options on their Start menu context menus. You may be encounter this issue from time to time that you are unable to uninstall certain applications via the graphical user interface. Below are some steps to help resolve this issue. See this guide on how to…

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How to perform PowerShell syntax check using PSScriptAnalyzer

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How to perform PowerShell syntax check using PSScriptAnalyzer

In this guide, we will discuss How to perform PowerShell syntax check using PSScriptAnalyzer. The PSScriptAnalyzer (PSSA) is an open-source tool that Microsoft developed. It is a static code checker for PowerShell modules and scripts. Here is a similar article on PowerShell debugging, Ansible Syntax Checker, how to debug a PowerShell script, how to install and debug…

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How to setup PowerShell on a Linux server

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How to setup PowerShell on a Linux server

As we know, PowerShell is a cross-platform task automation and configuration management framework from Microsoft built on top of the .NET Common Language Runtime; it accepts and returns .NET objects. It consists of a command line shell and an associated scripted language. Powershell enables management of both local and remote linux machines INSTALLING POWERSHELL ON…

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Create a self-signed certificate and export it in PFX format via PowerShell [Part 1]

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Create a self-signed certificate and export it in PFX format via PowerShell [Part 1]

A self-signed certificate is a certificate that is signed by the person or organization creating it rather than a trusted certificate authority. In this article, we shall discuss how to create a self-signed certificate and export it in PFX format via PowerShell [Part 1]. Please see how to Delete Quick Heal Anti-virus cfrbackup folder, and Generate a self-signed SSL certificate: How to enable…

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How to create a KDS root key using PowerShell

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How to create a KDS root key using PowerShell

If you intend to use Group Managed Service Accounts (gMSAs) feature. You will have to create a root key for the group key distribution service within Active Directory. One great benefit is that the gMSA password management moves to the Windows operating system. In this article, we will discuss how to create a KDS root key using PowerShell….

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WinRM and PSRemoting: Configure servers for remote access

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WinRM and PSRemoting: Configure servers for remote access

The Enable-PSRemoting cmdlet configures the computer to receive PowerShell remote commands that are sent by using the WS-Management technology. In this article, we shall be discussing WinRM and PSRemoting: How to configure servers for remote access. Here are some interesting guides: How to request a certificate signing request in Windows using Microsoft Management Console, how…

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Connecting to a remote server failed and WinRM cannot process the request: Error code 0x8009030e occurred while using Kerberos authentication, and a specified logon session does not exist

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Connecting to a remote server failed and WinRM cannot process the request: Error code 0x8009030e occurred while using Kerberos authentication, and a specified logon session does not exist

I have put together three similar error types I simulated in my Test laboratory. When you are prompted with the following error when using the invoke-command, the following solutions and explanation below will help you resolve this issue. In this article, we will discuss how to resolve “Connecting to a remote server failed and WinRM…

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Cannot find the computer: Fix the following error occurred while using Kerberos authentication

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Cannot find the computer: Fix the following error occurred while using Kerberos authentication

WinRM is Microsoft’s implementation of WS-Management in Windows which allows systems to access or exchange management information across a common network. In this article, we will discuss steps to resolve cannot find the computer: Fix the following error occurred while using Kerberos authentication. Please see What to note when settings up Ansible to work with…

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How to automate Windows Update with PowerShell

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How to automate Windows Update with PowerShell

Microsoft Windows provides its own patch management solution referred to as Windows Update. Having a proper grip on these updates is paramount for your production workflow as they often start automatically during business hours resulting in downtime. With PowerShell cmdlets, you can automate Windows updates, saving you effort and time. In this article, we shall…

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