Today we are going to explore the concept of PowerShell ‘Tail,’ a technique inspired by the Unix ‘tail’ command, to efficiently monitor and analyze log files in real-time. Whether you’re a system administrator, developer, or IT professional, mastering PowerShell cmdlets […]
Checking Windows Firewall Status Using PowerShell
Checking your Windows Firewall status or on a server is crucial for ensuring your system’s security. PowerShell provides a simple and effective way to check whether the firewall is enabled or disabled for each profile, which we share an example […]
Testing SQL Server Connectivity with PowerShell
For a straight-forward guide on how to test SQL Ports are open with PowerShell, check post: Testing Connection to SQL Server Ports with PowerShell Testing to ensure connectivity to remote servers is a crucial step for system administrators. In the […]
PowerShell: Get-ChildItem, a Comprehensive Guide
PowerShell, a powerful command-line tool and scripting language, provides a versatile set of commands to manage and automate tasks in Windows environments. One of the most frequently used commands is Get-ChildItem (alias: gci). In this guide, we’ll delve into the […]
PowerShell Script: List Files with Sizes and Dates
In this blog post, we’ll explore a simple and practical PowerShell script that helps you list files in a directory along with their sizes and creation dates. This script provides a straightforward way to gain insights into your file system, […]
PowerShell: Counting Files, Words and Rows
As PowerShell enthusiasts, we often find ourselves immersed in tasks that involve processing and analyzing data. Whether it’s counting rows in a CSV file or tracking the progress of specific operations, having a reliable counting mechanism is crucial. In this […]