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How to Query REST APIs with PowerShell: A Practical Guide

Learn how to use PowerShell to query REST APIs, parse JSON responses, and build a reusable tool for working with web services. This hands-on tutorial covers Invoke-RestMethod, error handling, and creating custom output objects.

Adam Bertram 2 min. read

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How to Work with JSON in PowerShell: A Practical Guide

Learn how to effectively read, manipulate and write JSON data using PowerShell with real-world examples. Master JSON handling for sysadmin tasks.

Adam Bertram 2 min. read

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Understanding PowerShell Objects: A Practical Tutorial

Learn how PowerShell objects work with hands-on examples. Master properties, methods and dot notation in this beginner-friendly guide to PowerShell's object-oriented approach.

Adam Bertram 2 min. read

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PowerShell Variables Tutorial: A Beginner’s Guide

Master PowerShell variables with this hands-on guide. Learn how to create, modify and manage variables efficiently for your automation scripts with practical examples and best practices.

Adam Bertram 2 min. read

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PowerShell Functions vs. Cmdlets: Difference?

Learn the key differences between PowerShell commands, functions, and cmdlets. Understand when to use each one and how to inspect their code and functionality.

Adam Bertram 1 min. read

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Using The PowerShell Pipeline Like a Pro

Learn how to use the PowerShell pipeline effectively in this hands-on tutorial. Discover how to chain commands together, check pipeline support, and write more efficient PowerShell code.

Adam Bertram 2 min. read

Managing Active Directory Groups with PowerShell: The Ultimate Guide

Learn how to manage Active Directory groups with PowerShell! This hands-on guide shows you how to query, create and modify AD groups using practical real-world examples.

Adam Bertram 3 min. read

From Days to Seconds: Automating AWS Certificate Requests with n8n and Slack

Learn how to automate AWS certificate requests by building a custom Slack command using n8n workflow automation. Eliminate ticket queues and manual processes with this hands-on guide.

Adam Bertram 9 min. read

Create Your First PowerShell Azure Function: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to create, test, and deploy an HTTP-triggered PowerShell Azure Function from scratch using Azure PowerShell and Azure Functions Core Tools in this hands-on tutorial.

Adam Bertram 6 min. read

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Export Complex PowerShell Objects to CliXML: A Practical Guide

Learn how to export complex, nested PowerShell objects to CliXML while preserving their structure and relationships. Follow along with a real-world example using workout program data.

Adam Bertram 3 min. read

PowerShell CIM Classes: Your Gateway to Windows System Management

Master PowerShell's CIM capabilities to query and manage Windows systems like a pro. Learn why CIM is the future of Windows system management and how to leverage its power in your automation tasks.

Adam Bertram 4 min. read