Building PowerShell Tools for MSPs: Advanced Function
MSPs will naturally share and reuse their PowerShell scripts with coworkers & clients. The best practice is always to write them as an Advanced Function
Luke Orellana
Luke Orellana has been immersed in the realm of Information Technology since 2005. As a System Administrator for a Managed IT Services Provider, he supports and maintains the IT Infrastructure of many businesses through technologies such as VMware, Hyper-V, Windows Server, Exchange, SQL, and PowerShell. Luke’s objective is to discover ways to automate tedious and troublesome administrative tasks using Windows PowerShell and share his findings with others.
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Building PowerShell Tools for MSPs: Working with REST APIs
For Managed Service Providers, being able to automate features & functions of applications can greatly improve efficiency. PowerShell can be used to do this
Building PowerShell Tools for MSPs: Using SFTP
As an MSP, having the ability to transfer files and folders to and from the client can be a game changer. Find out how to use SFTP and PowerShell to do this
Meltdown/Spectre: What Every MSP Needs to Know
What Managed Service Providers need to know to ensure they are protected against the vulnerabilities posed by the recent Meltdown and Spectre security flaws
Building PowerShell Tools for MSPs: HTML Tables for Reporting
Anything queried with PowerShell can be compiled into an easy-to-read HTML table, configured to run routinely & sent via email. It's an MSP's dream!
How to Encrypt Passwords in PowerShell
Security is definitely an issue with Powershell as anyone can see your code. However, there are ways to hide passwords used by your Powershell whilst not affecting its objective.
PowerShell Tools for MSPs - Getting Started with Source Control Part 1
Following our automation for MSPs webinar here is a more in-depth look at how to use Git and GitHub to improve your automation code organization and development. Also includes webinar Q&A
Everything MSPs Need to Know About PowerShell Core 6.0
PowerShell is an essential tool for productive MSPs. Discover everything that is useful for MSPs in PowerShell Core 6.0 introduced in 2018.
PowerShell Tools for MSPs - Getting Started with Source Control Part 2
Part 2 of our source control for MSPs guide takes us to a more in-depth look at branching, merging, and pull requests using Git with GitHub.
Beginners Guide: 3 Essential VM Security Measures for MSPs
When planning and designing infrastructures you must make sure your workloads are protected and secure. Here are 3 essential security measures to take in order to protect your VMs, regardless what hypervisor you're using.
PowerShell Tools for MSPs - Getting Started with Source Control Part 3
In part 3 of our Source Control guide for MSPs, we show you how to get started with GitLab for a quick and free source control solution.
Building PowerShell Tools for MSPs: Automating Windows Updates
Let's face it, no one likes Windows Updates - least of all Managed Service Providers. However, there is a way to make the process less tedious: automation.
Building PowerShell Tools for MSPs – PowerShell Universal Dashboard
PowerShell Universal Dashboard is essentially a collection of modules that can create Web GUI Dashboards in a matter of minutes.
MSP Response Checklist for the Intel Foreshadow Vulnerability
If you run or work for an MSP you need to ask yourself: are you at risk from Intel Foreshadow? Use this checklist to ensure you're covering all the bases.
Building PowerShell Tools for MSPs: Automating KeePass
Automate the deployment of an ESXi host, generate a new password using KeePass, then automatically store it with this PowerShell module. Step-by-step guide
How to Create Intelligent PowerShell Scripts with Azure AI
Microsoft's Azure Cognitive Services use artificial intelligence which can streamline MSP tasks. How to use Microsoft's machine learning algorithms here
Building Powershell Tools for MSPs: Using Try and Catch
How to use Try/Catch blocks in PowerShell to add an extra layer of stability to your custom built tools. This has been a massive time-saver for me!
4 Methods for Reducing Excessive Customer Monitoring Email Alerts
Comprehensive monitoring doesn't have to mean being constantly bugged by email alerts. These 4 methods enable you to monitor everything without the mess
These 3 PowerShell Modules Will Supercharge Your Ticketing System
Ticketing systems are essential for swift and efficient customer service however these PowerShell modules will push your ticketing onto the next level
How to Teach PowerShell to MSP Staff with PSKoans
Automation is vital for MSPs who want to grow and your MSP staff need to get onboard with it. PSKoans is an easy way to learn automation with PowerShell
Creating Web Scraping Tools for MSPs with PowerShell
Scraping web pages is a huge time saver for MSPs used it for many tasks. Here's how to create your own web scraping tool using PowerShell!
7 Ways You Can Use PowerShell To Supercharge Your MSP Operations
What can PowerShell do for your MSP? LOTS. In fact, the possibilities can be daunting so we've put together this guide to the most important applications!
Managing Applications with COM Objects
PowerShell is awesome. There are tons of cmdlets readily available but sometimes you need a custom solution. Enter COM objects. Here's how to use them.
Zombieload - The New Vulnerability MSPs Need to Worry About
Zombieload is a new speculative execution variant affecting Intel chips as old as 2011. MSPs beware! Here's what you need to know and the patches you need
How to Use Azure Automation Runbooks for MSP Customers
Azure Automation is a great tool for Managed Service Providers with log monitoring, encrypted credentials, & Hybrid Cloud Versatility. Here's how to use it!