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PowerShell Weekly for July 11, 2025 (programming.dev)

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Announcements!

Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK V2.29 Now Available
Version 2.29 of the Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK can now be downloaded from the PowerShell Gallery. Initial tests show that the release is stable. However, it’s recommended that you deploy V2.29 on a few workstations to test essential scripts before proceeding to a full-scale roll-out. V2.29 does not address the issue with PowerShell runtime in Azure Automation, but overall, first indications are that V2.29 is a good release.
Microsoft finally bids farewell to PowerShell 2.0
Users still clinging on to PowerShell 2.0 just received notice to quit as the command-line tool is officially leaving Windows.

Blogs, Articles, and Posts

CleanupMonster v 3.1.5
This module provides an easy way to cleanup Active Directory from dead/old objects based on various criteria. It can also disable, move or delete objects. It can utilize Azure AD, Intune and Jamf to get additional information about objects before deleting them.
Free up RAM in Windows with taskkill, PowerShell, and Sysinternals RAMMap
Freeing up RAM on Windows can significantly improve system performance, especially when certain applications consume excessive memory. In this guide, you’ll learn how to free up RAM using taskkill on the command prompt, PowerShell, wmic, and the free Sysinternals RAMMap tool, with step-by-step instructions for each method.
Send Email Alert for Break Glass Account Activity
Break glass accounts in Microsoft 365 are used for emergency access when admin accounts get locked out. But since they hold global admin privileges, they’re a prime target for attackers.
Practical Graph: Tracking Critical App Actions Through Audit Events
App management audit events are captured when changes are made to Entra registered and enterprise apps. Critical app management audit events should be closely monitored to ensure that permissions are used properly and attackers haven't attempted to penetrate the tenant to extract data. This article explains how to find and analyze audit data for some critical app management audit events and run the code as an Azure Automation runbook.
How to Remove SharePoint Sharing Links using PowerShell
In our earlier blog we explored how to export all sharing links to track and audit file sharing across your SharePoint Online environment. The post helped admins identify various link types, spot risky shares, and gain visibility into shared content across sites.
PowerCLI Reimagined: Deep Dive into VCF PowerCLI 9.0
Introduction PowerCLI has long established itself as one of the most trusted and widely adopted automation tools across VMware environments.
How to Update PowerShell on Windows (All Methods)
PowerShell may take time to respond to your commands or return with errors. At times, PowerShell may also fail to open on your Windows PC. So, if you think that PowerShell is outdated on your device, it’s time to update it to the latest version.

Projects, Scripts, and Modules

dbatools v 2.1.32
The community module that enables SQL Server Pros to automate database development and server administration
TerminalBlocks v2.0.0 (pre-release)
PowerShell Native Prompt Blocks

Books, Media, and Learning Resources

PSCONFEU 2025
More videos from PSCONFEU 2025 are being added daily.
Optimize Your Microsoft Graph Calls
Building a Graph Pre-Processor Module with Christian Ritter

Community

Building Layers of Protection and Purpose - Miriam Wiesner
In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we catch up with returning guest and security research program manager at Microsoft, Miriam Wiesner. Recorded live at PowerShell Conference EU in Malmö, Sweden, we dive into her fascinating journey from Premier Field Engineer to her current role in security research. Miriam reflects on her early talks about Just Enough Administration (JEA), shares insights into MFA bypass techniques involving browser cookies (with a fun appearance from Cookie Monster), and emphasizes the importance of defense-in-depth and layered security.

Events

Teaching AI to Use Your Tools
It's Not Just Devs Using Your Code Anymore

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