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Month: August 2025

Analyze SPF records using the PowerShell module SpfAnalyzer

I regularly check SPF records for syntax and entries during Exchange migrations or when troubleshooting mail flow. The SpfAnalyzer module from Jiri Formacek can help with that. In this blog post, I will show you how it works.

Harm Veenstra Microsoft Exchange, PowerShell 3 Comments August 29, 2025August 29, 2025 3 Minutes

Update your Lenovo using the LSUClient PowerShell module

I like my Lenovo hardware, and I want to keep it up to date with the latest drivers, firmware, and other software updates. In this brief blog post, I will demonstrate how to do that using the LSUClient module from Jantari.

Harm Veenstra PowerShell 2 Comments August 22, 2025October 5, 2025 3 Minutes

Using the Indented.Net.IP PowerShell module for IPv4 Subnet math

I still do some networking, although not as much as I did during my CCNP certification, and I eventually memorized subnet calculations. That, and using IP Calculators 😉 In this blog post, I will show you how you can use Chris Dent's PowerShell module for that.

Harm Veenstra Networking, PowerShell Leave a comment August 15, 2025August 15, 2025 2 Minutes

Using the Microsoft-Extractor-Suite PowerShell module for collecting Microsoft Online logs

Collecting logs from various Microsoft Endpoints, like Entra, 365 Services, and Azure, can be a hassle sometimes. The Microsoft-Extractor-Suite module from Joey Rentenaar and Korstiaan Tam can help you with that! In this blog post, I will show you how to use it

Harm Veenstra Logs, PowerShell, Security Leave a comment August 8, 2025August 8, 2025 7 Minutes

Exploring the PowerShell Gallery using PSGalleryExplorer

The PowerShell Gallery is the primary source for downloading most of your modules. You can search and find information about them using the website or... By using the PSGalleryExplorer module from Jake Morison 🙂 In this blog post, I will show you how to use it.

Harm Veenstra PowerShell 8 Comments August 1, 2025August 2, 2025 3 Minutes

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    […] Script. Handing over your code to somebody totally unaware of PowerShell may be an issue, so read this blogpost…

  2. Microsoft Coreutils for Windows: Linux Commands, Native | byteiota on PowerShell and the new Coreutils for WindowsJune 23, 2026

    […] involving xargs and find. If your scripts depend on those pipelines, test them in cmd.exe first. PowerShell Is Fun…

  3. Harm Veenstra on My first experience trying to use the PowerShell beta module for Microsoft 365 BackupJune 12, 2026

    It's been a while 😊 It's just running in my tenant without any issues, but haven't checked the Powershell interface…

  4. Anne Maniaol on My first experience trying to use the PowerShell beta module for Microsoft 365 BackupJune 12, 2026

    Hello, just wanted to ask if there is an update on this? I am having issues with this 😦

  5. PowerShell SnippetRace 22-23/2026 | PowerShell Usergroup Austria on Using PSBoundParameters or IsPresent when checking PowerShell Switch or Parameters usageMay 30, 2026

    […] or not. PSBoundparameter is very commonly known, probably $isPresent is a little less known. Read Haarm Veenstras blog on…

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