Computerworld

All about PowerShell providers and modules

I think it’s time to talk in depth about some of the most important features of PowerShell: Providers and modules. (Snap-ins have also been important, but they are being gradually phased out.) These ...
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I installed these PowerShell modules and they changed how I work

If you're still writing custom PowerShell scripts for basic file transfers and Excel reports, you're working too hard. Ready-made PowerShell modules handle most common tasks better than anything ...
MCPmag

Creating Shares in Windows Using the SmbShare Module in PowerShell

Just recently, Microsoft has made it a lot easier to create new shares by avoiding cumbersome UI navigation and going straight through PowerShell. Working with Windows shares, you can easily create a ...

Here is how Microsoft is improving PowerShell and Windows OpenSSH in 2026Here is how Microsoft is improving PowerShell and Windows OpenSSH in 2026Here is how Microsoft is ...

Microsoft is gearing up for big PowerShell and Windows OpenSSH changes in 2026, but security will come before flashy new features.
MCPmag

How To Create PowerShell DSC Class-Based Resources

Desired State Configuration (DSC) is an excellent tool to get control of your infrastructure. A core component of DSC is the DSC resource. When DSC was introduced, administrators had to create a ...
Redmond Magazine

Create Hyper-V Virtual Machines with Windows PowerShell

If you need to create and configure VMs on a regular basis, using Windows PowerShell to do so can speed up the process. Whether you need to test new or standardized server setups, Hyper-V gives you an ...