In this episode, we welcome back Emrys MacInally, following another successful year speaking at PSConf.EU. Emrys shares his experiences and highlights from the conference, shedding light on key discussions and takeaways. We dive deep into the importance of mental health within the PowerShell community, exploring how the community can support each other. Emrys provides insights into best practices for versioning PowerShell modules and delves into the nuances of error handling, explaining why developers should avoid using the 'throw' statement in scripts. Additionally, Emrys introduces his ErrorRecord module, which simplifies the process of creating error records, offering a practical solution for more efficient error management. Tune in for an enlightening conversation packed with valuable tips and expert advice for PowerShell enthusiasts.

Guest Bio and links:

Emrys MacInally has worked in the IT industry for over 19 years, focusing primarily on the delivery of back-end services on Windows. Since the release of PowerShell 2, PowerShell has become his primary automation tool. His love for PowerShell has only grown since then.

PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/

PowerShell Pro Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K95ovoMh170

https://discord.gg/pdq

https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/Configuration/1.6.0

https://4sysops.com/archives/create-configure-and-delete-system-restore-points-with-powershell-vssadminexe-and-system-properties/

https://www.powershellgallery.com/Packages/PSLinux/1.0.6

https://psweekly.dowst.dev

https://telegra.ph/PowerShell-Beyond-the-Prompt-06-27

https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/Configuration/1.6.0

https://github.com/LindnerBrewery/ErrorRecord

https://lindnerbrewery.github.io/posts/GitVersion_Mainline/

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we sit down with Microsoft MVP Harm Veenstra to discuss his exciting experiences at PSConf.EU, where he attended for the first time and embarked on a new journey into public speaking. Harm shares his thoughts on receiving the prestigious Microsoft MVP award and delves into his recent projects, including creating a TCP/UDP listener for testing firewall ports and using a Pi-hole to block ads on his home network. We also explore his perspectives on automation in the MSP world, the power of Microsoft Graph, and why he hasn’t yet adopted AI tools. Tune in for an engaging conversation filled with insights, tips, and highlights from PSConf.EU!

Guest Bio and links:

Harm Veenstra is a Microsoft MVP and seasoned Microsoft Consultant with an affinity for everything tech. Since beginning his career in 1996 at a Helpdesk, he's traversed through various specialties, including Citrix, VMware, Storage, and Networking, eventually finding his passion in PowerShell and Microsoft Intune. An ardent tech enthusiast, his hardware and software knowledge spectrum saw an expansion as he navigated from batch to cmd to being a proponent of PowerShell since its second version. Alongside his impressive professional journey, Veenstra is a proud father of two teenagers, a soccer fan, and a high BPM house music aficionado. His keenness for all things Microsoft led him to start a blog site last year, which became quickly popular among tech devotees.

PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHtD9CRtYRY

https://discord.gg/pdq

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-entra-blog/introducing-the-microsoft-entra-powershell-module/ba-p/4173546

https://powershellisfun.com/2022/08/10/create-tcp-udp-port-listener-using-powershell/

https://powershellisfun.com/2024/06/23/psconfeu-2024/

https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9n03gnkdjtt6?launch=true&mode=full&hl=en-us&gl=us&ocid=bingwebsearch

https://graphxray.merill.net/

https://graphxray.merill.net/

https://powershellisfun.com/2024/06/07/discovering-the-required-microsoft-graph-permissions-using-powershell-or-graph-explorer/

In our latest Powershell Podcast episode, we chat with Brock Bingham. We explore his transition from sysadmin to writer and his viewpoint of coding as creative problem-solving. Brock also shares insightful blogging tips and advises against the pitfalls of comparison. A must-listen for aspiring PowerShellers. (plz create a blog and share your learnings for future you)

Guest Bio and links:

Born in the '80s and raised by his NES, Brock quickly fell in love with everything tech. With over 15 years of IT experience, Brock now enjoys the life of luxury as a renowned tech blogger and receiver of many Dundie Awards. In his free time, Brock enjoys adventuring with his wife, kids, and dogs while dreaming of retirement.

Watch The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nb9aCawmcww

PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/

PowerShell Pro Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K95ovoMh170

https://discord.gg/pdq

https://leanpub.com/powershell-scripting-toolmaking

https://leanpub.com/psprimer

https://www.thelazyadministrator.com/2024/06/18/automate-azure-devops-work-item-updates-with-azure-functions-and-the-azure-devops-api/

https://woshub.com/add-remove-pinned-folders-quick-access-powershell-gpo/

https://ourcloudnetwork.com/how-to-disable-per-user-mfa-using-microsoft-graph-powershell/

https://www.thelazyadministrator.com/2024/06/18/automate-azure-devops-work-item-updates-with-azure-functions-and-the-azure-devops-api/

https://www.pdq.com/blog/top-powershell-commands-to-know/

https://www.pdq.com/blog/how-to-use-if-statements-in-powershell/

https://www.pdq.com/blog/guide-to-loops-in-powershell/

https://www.pdq.com/blog/customizing-visual-studio-code-for-powershell/

https://www.pdq.com/blog/a-beginners-guide-to-git-and-github-using-powershell/