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PowerShell formatting and output tricks

Aaron Rothstein · July 17, 2023 · Leave a Comment

Controlling and customizing output in PowerShell is an essential skill for any IT professional. Not only does it enhance readability, but it also allows for more effective data analysis and troubleshooting. In this article, we’ll explore how you can get the most out of your PowerShell output.

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How to get help in PowerShell: Understanding Get-Help

Aaron Rothstein · July 16, 2023 · Leave a Comment

Get-Help cmdlet default output.
The Get-Help cmdlet.

One of the defining features of PowerShell is its excellent self-documentation. The built-in Get-Help cmdlet provides comprehensive information about cmdlets, functions, scripts, and other items. This post will guide you on how to use Get-Help effectively.

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Understanding PowerShell Cmdlets: A Deep Dive

Aaron Rothstein · July 16, 2023 · Leave a Comment

Screenshot of Get-Command sample output.
Get-Command output for the Type ‘Cmdlet’

PowerShell commands, also known as cmdlets (pronounced “command-lets”), are the heart of any PowerShell script. In this post, we’ll break down how to use and understand these commands, with a focus on making your IT job easier and more efficient.

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Intro to PowerShell: What makes it essential for IT pros?

Aaron Rothstein · July 15, 2023 · Leave a Comment

PowerShell is a powerful scripting language and shell framework developed by Microsoft. It’s an essential tool for system administrators and IT professionals, but why is it so important? Let’s dive in.

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PowerShell replacement for ‘chkdsk’

Aaron Rothstein · November 30, 2019 · Leave a Comment

Repair-Volume interactive progress bar

Fix your disk using the PowerShell successor to chkdsk, Repair-Volume.

Fixing a corrupted file system, the old way

At some point in your IT career, you’ve likely encountered a few bad sectors on a hard drive. The impact can be anything from stuttering performance to a non-starting computer.

Since 1981, chkdsk has been the go-to built-in Microsoft utility for scanning and fixing the disk. By “fixing” I don’t mean it can physically repair the disk itself, but checking the file system integrity and fix any logical file system errors.

While chkdsk is still available in Windows today, a successor PowerShell cmdlet was introduced in Windows Server 2012, Repair-Volume.

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