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
Testing to ensure connectivity to remote servers is a crucial step for system administrators. In the Windows environment, tools like PuTTy or PowerShell come in handy for testing TCP port connections. This post dives into my preferred method using PowerShell, […]
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 […]