https://www.gettothe.cloud/category/powershell/Latest PowerShell posts on GetToTheCloudHugoenTue, 30 Jun 2026 09:54:00 +0200https://www.gettothe.cloud/tool-avm-updater/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:54:00 +0200https://www.gettothe.cloud/tool-avm-updater/AzureCodePowerShellToolsKeeping Azure Verified Modules (AVM) up to date in Bicep and Terraform projects can be time-consuming and risky. AvmUpdater simplifies the process by automatically detecting new module versions, validating Azure Verified status, and generating safe update recommendations. Whether you’re managing a single deployment or a large platform landing zone, AvmUpdater helps you stay current, improve …https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-homelab-fixing-a-failed-cluster-build/Thu, 21 May 2026 09:58:00 +0200https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-homelab-fixing-a-failed-cluster-build/AzureAzure LocalPowerShellValidation passed. The build didn’t. Deploying Azure Local 2604 with Local Identity and Azure Key Vault through the portal looked straightforward — until step 0.16 hit a wall and refused to move. What followed was a six-issue deep dive into the EceStore config, the deployment engine’s PowerShell modules, and some fundamental gaps in how the 2604 release handles ADLess, DNS-based workgroup …https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-homelab-restore-vm/Thu, 14 May 2026 09:48:00 +0200https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-homelab-restore-vm/AzureAzure LocalPowerShellWhen you restore a virtual machine on Azure Local using Azure Backup or Veeam, you get the Hyper-V workload back, but the Arc object is gone. Microsoft does not support ReHydration, meaning the VM never re-appears as an Azure Local managed machine. This post walks through exactly why that happens, and how to manually recover the full Arc VM object by re-registering your restored VHDX and …https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-devops-custom-image-part-i/Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:14:00 +0100https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-devops-custom-image-part-i/AzureAzure DevOpsAzure LocalAzure Virtual DesktopInfrastructureOnpremisesPowerShellThis DevOps pipeline automates the replication of images from the Azure Compute Gallery to Azure Local. It validates the environment, imports the latest image version, cleans up temporary resources, and optionally applies retention policies to remove outdated images. With support for dry‑run mode and customizable scheduling, the pipeline offers a reliable, repeatable, and fully automated workflow, …https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-devops-custom-image-part-ii/Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:14:00 +0100https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-devops-custom-image-part-ii/AzureAzure DevOpsAzure LocalAzure Virtual DesktopCodeInfrastructurePowerShellThis DevOps pipeline automates the full lifecycle of images in an Azure Local environment. It analyzes existing versions, applies retention rules, and identifies outdated images for cleanup. Temporary artifacts are removed and detailed validation ensures only approved image versions remain. With optional dry‑run mode and flexible scheduling, the pipeline delivers a reliable, repeatable process …https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-powershell-get-latest-iso-image/Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:29:29 +0100https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-powershell-get-latest-iso-image/Azure LocalCodePowerShellA reliable PowerShell script can streamline the process of fetching the latest Azure Local ISO, ensuring your environment remains up to date with minimal effort. By automating version checks, downloading the newest build, and validating file integrity, this script removes manual overhead and reduces deployment risks. It’s a simple yet powerful addition to any administrator’s toolkit, enabling …https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-homelab-setup/Thu, 01 Jan 2026 12:01:00 +0100https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-homelab-setup/Azure LocalInfrastructurePowerShellBuilding a HomeLab with Hyper-V is a great way to explore virtualization and enterprise-grade technologies from the comfort of your home. This setup allows you to create virtual machines, test network configurations, and simulate production environments without expensive hardware. With Hyper-V’s flexibility and integration with Windows, enthusiasts and IT professionals can experiment, learn, and …https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-virtual-desktop-intune-set-timezone/Tue, 28 May 2024 10:03:50 +0200https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-virtual-desktop-intune-set-timezone/AzureAzure Virtual DesktopCloudIntunePowerShellSetting the correct timezone and formatting of time using Intune for Azure Virtual Desktop session hosts.https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-virtual-desktop-image-builder-part-iii/Tue, 28 May 2024 09:58:01 +0200https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-virtual-desktop-image-builder-part-iii/Azure Image BuilderAzure Virtual DesktopCloudCodeInfrastructurePowerShellUsing the first and the second post, concludes how this all comes together with the ImageBuilder and its process. Finish the ImageBuild template and start building a GoldenImagehttps://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-virtual-desktop-image-builder-part-ii/Tue, 28 May 2024 09:56:43 +0200https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-virtual-desktop-image-builder-part-ii/Azure Image BuilderAzure Virtual DesktopCloudCodeInfrastructurePowerShellThe second part of Azure Image Builder and how to setup a correct build for a GoldenImage. Preparations in Azure are needed.https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-virtual-desktop-image-builder-part-i/Tue, 28 May 2024 09:55:30 +0200https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-virtual-desktop-image-builder-part-i/Azure Image BuilderAzure Virtual DesktopCloudCodeInfrastructurePowerShellAzure Virtual Desktop (AVD) is a desktop and app virtualization service running on the cloud. It’s the only virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) that delivers simplified management, multi-session Windows 10/11,…https://www.gettothe.cloud/graph-api-function-to-retrieve-data-until-all-is-retrieved/Tue, 04 Apr 2023 10:31:56 +0200https://www.gettothe.cloud/graph-api-function-to-retrieve-data-until-all-is-retrieved/CodeMicrosoft Graph APIPowerShellGraph API will only result the first 999 results with an odata.nextlink parameter. In this function we will use this parameter to add the rest of the “next page” untill all is retrieved.https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-active-directory-assessment-part-vi/Fri, 10 Mar 2023 11:57:43 +0100https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-active-directory-assessment-part-vi/Azure Active DirectoryCloudIdentityMicrosoft Graph APIPowerShellIn this part we are going to get all RBAC roles for Azure Active Directory and their members. Some identities are Eligible and some are Active. An overview of the status is needed to see if there is no legacy permissions assigned.https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-active-directory-assessment-part-v/Sun, 05 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0100https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-active-directory-assessment-part-v/Azure Active DirectoryCloudIdentityMicrosoft Graph APIPowerShellIn this part we will get an export of the Conditional Access Policies and App Regsitrations and Enterprise Applications with there API permissions. Also the client secret or certificate information will be exported to get a good sight on it.https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-active-directory-assessment-part-iv/Wed, 01 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0100https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-active-directory-assessment-part-iv/Azure Active DirectoryCloudM365PowerShellIn this part we will take a look how to retrieve the licenses and organization information. We are going to use this information to write a small report at the end of the assessment.https://www.gettothe.cloud/active-directory-setup-test-domain-controller/Fri, 03 Feb 2023 09:21:35 +0100https://www.gettothe.cloud/active-directory-setup-test-domain-controller/Active DirectoryOnpremisesPowerShellUsing Azure Active Directory in a production environment is not a place to play around and to test. For that you can setup a new domain controller with some fictive users and groups. Let’s set it up quickly with PowerShell.https://www.gettothe.cloud/m365-migration-exchange-inventory-v2/Fri, 27 Jan 2023 16:13:28 +0100https://www.gettothe.cloud/m365-migration-exchange-inventory-v2/CloudExchangeIdentityM365PowerShellBeing able to do a proper Exchange migration (on-premises to online or online to online), you will need a good inventory. Now we improved the scripting to speed it up.