In this episode, we talk to the Microsoft docs team (Sean Wheeler, Mike Lombardi, and Mike F. Robbins) about the success of docathon at Summit. We then talk about the value of contributing to docs, and all of the ways the barriers are being lowered for contributing. Last, we find out that Mikey will spend his weekends creating documentation on unrelated products, so he can come in fresh writing documentation for his job…..true dedication. A lot of links in this one. We encourage you to click away. In an unsurprising twist, the experts of docs have relevant docs for everything we talked about ..read more

In this episode, we are joined by Brock for an enlightening discussion filled with insights and practical tips for PowerShell enthusiasts. In this episode, they reflect on their first PowerShell for beginners class they ran and the significance of establishing a strong foundation. They delve into the world of learning through blogging, emphasizing its benefits and sharing tips for aspiring bloggers. We also address the challenges of comparing oneself to others and offer strategies for maintaining focus on personal growth. Additionally, join in celebrating Andrew's birthday and learn about the ..read more

It is the last of the bar sessions from the PowerShell and DevOps Global Summit. We talk about everyone's experiences at Summit with Steve Judd, Poshwolf(Anthony Howell), Phil Bossman, Dan Hill, and Geoff Schram. Catch our final interviews from Summit. https://devblogs.microsoft.com/powershell/psreadline-2-3-1-beta1-release/ https://devblogs.microsoft.com/powershell/completion-predictor-version-0-1-1-release/ https://discord.gg/PwmdK8S9?event=1096186535667302443 https://twitter.com/stevenjudd https://twitter.com/ThePoShWolf https://twitter.com/Schlauge https://twitter.com/gschram83 ..read more

We are back with another set of PowerShell after dark interviews at the PowerShell & DevOps Global Summit. We discuss the major takeaways from Summit with Jon Junell, Clayton and Nick, Gordon and Sammie, and we finish it off with Scott. Catch the vibe from Summit in this interview-filled episode!   Links https://github.com/PowerShell/GraphicalTools https://www.youtube.com/live/OaNkHnWWpCs?feature=share https://github.com/vexx32/PSKoans https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/Microsoft.PowerShell.ConsoleGuiTools/0.7.2   ..read more

In this special episode, we bring you two exciting interviews.  First up, we talk with Josh King, who needs no introduction. In this interview, we dive into Josh's background, his travels from New Zealand, and his contributions to the PowerShell community, including his popular module, BurntToast. He also gives pro tips on giving a successful talk. We also get to know the man behind the keyboard and learn about his favorite tools and hobbies.  Next, we chat with Steven Bucher, a PowerShell Product Manager at Microsoft. Steven shares with us his approach to product management. We ..read more

What happens after dark at the PowerShell & DevOps Summit? Find out as Andrew and Jordan chat with Summit attendees and organizers during the PowerShell Podcast bar sessions. Jordan and Andrew discuss the major takeaways from Summit with Josh Hendricks, James Petty, Ryan Spletzer, and Kevin and Reese. Enjoy this mid-week edition of the PowerShell Podcast.   See additional updates from the Summit on our blog: https://www.pdq.com/blog/powershell-summit-2023-recap ..read more

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast Drew talks about how he got into IT, his experience with the PowerShell community, and his plans for the future. Last we talk about winning a scholarship for the PowerShell Summit on ramp.  Guest Bio and links: Drew was a chef for over a decade and then Covid happened. Now he has been in IT for just over 3 years Windows systems, hardware, and software.    See The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfR2AX3qzOE https://twitter.com/McclellanDrew https://github.com/XXLMandalorian013 https://chefsitcompendium.wixsit ..read more

Today, we had the pleasure of interviewing Rob “sqldbawithabeard” Sewell, who shared insights on changes to dbachecks, maximizing community involvement, mentorship, and dbatools. We also discussed the exciting upcoming events, including psconfeu and data Saturdays, where enthusiasts can come together to learn, share ideas, and connect with like-minded individuals. In addition, Rob shared his innovative approach to automating the process of finding speakers for events, streamlining the planning and organization of future gatherings.  Guest Bio and links: Rob was a SQL Server DBA ..read more

After what may be the worst intro in the history of the podcast, we explore PowerShell, Security, and the cloud with David das Neves. From his beginnings as a developer to starting his own company, Shift Avenue, David shares the importance of addressing security misconfigurations, integrating security policies in the cloud, and the true meaning of DevOps. Additionally, we discuss tackling tech debt, embracing digital transformation, and David's commitment to sharing knowledge and fostering community growth. Join us for an inspiring chat packed with valuable insights.  Guest Bio and links ..read more

We had the pleasure of speaking with Dave Carroll, a DevOps engineer and former sandwich artist. We discussed the importance of psychological safety in the workplace, transitioning to DevOps, and learning Python as a PowerShell user. Dave also shared some great advice from Jeffrey Snover: “Do things in small patches and don’t be a jerk.” Tune in to hear all the great advice and tips from Dave!  Guest Bio and links: Dave’s been working in IT for nearly 30 years and in that time has worn many hats, from technician and cable installer, to systems and network administrator, to scripter and de ..read more