A function is a block of code that performs a specific task. It is a reusable piece of code that can be called from anywhere in your script. Functions help to modularize your code, making it easier to ...

If your automated script takes action based on a value, it's critical to make sure the value is correct. Good thing PowerShell has ways to validate the values that are passed to a function.

Usage: source this script: . .\Export-FunctionsFromScript.ps1 call this function: Export-FunctionsFromScript -Script "C:\Users\Username\Powershell Scripts\MySourceScript.ps1" -Output ...

This function returns the vSphere View object(s) with names corresponding to specified regular expression and type. Also there is an ability to get VM by IP. This function creates a new virtual ...

Prof. Powershell Function Junction: Running Functions with PowerShell Remote Here's how to launch a function when you're not physically at the intended system. By Jeffery Hicks 06/17/2014 One of the ...

This exhaustive Windows PowerShell tutorial is perfect for beginners who want to learn how to script in a quick and easy manner. Take a look!

Proper Naming of a Function Take a look at all of the core PowerShell cmdlets and you will noticed something right away: all of them follow a naming convention of Verb-SingularNoun. As important as ...

PowerShell, a task automation and configuration management framework, can significantly boost your productivity when you harness its scripting capabilities. Creating advanced functions in ...

How To Validate Input in PowerShell Functions, Part 2 As Brien demonstrates, string validation is not the only type of input validation that PowerShell can perform.