Andrew Pla

Andrew Pla

@andrewpla.tech

PowerShell Podcast host, Microsoft MVP, <3 yummy food and Disc Golf

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Most people think #PowerShell is just for scripts and terminals. Did you know you can use it to build modern WinUI3 GUIs All powered by a new tool called WinUIShell by famed module author @mdgrs.bsky.social Check out the full video for more! 1/2

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If you’re @ MMS in San Diego, come say hi. I’ll be recording conversations and content today before heading to Michigan for MAEDS tomorrow morning. San Diego friends, I hope to see you today. Michigan friends, I’ll see you soon!

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You asked for Windows PowerShell 5.1 vs. PowerShell 7, so we’re doing it. Ryan Yates is joining me for PowerShell Wednesday to talk about what changes, what breaks, and what administrators should know before moving their automation. Wednesday at 2 PM Eastern:

youtube.comWindows PowerShell vs. PowerShell 7: What Breaks When You Move?Windows PowerShell 5.1 still ships with Windows, but it no longer receives new features. PowerShell 7 is actively developed, recommended for modern automation, and may eventually ship as part of Windows. So which version should you actually be using? In this PowerShell Wednesday, we’ll compare Win
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How do scripts connect to Microsoft Graph when nobody is there to sign in? Today at 2 PM ET, Morten Mynster and I are covering application permissions, client secrets, certificates, GitHub Actions OIDC, and Azure managed identities. Join us live: youtu.be/SE-GzZxoaiw #PowerShell #MSGraph #Swag

youtu.beMicrosoft Graph Authentication Made Simple, Part 2: Application AuthenticationAuthentication without a signed-in user does not have to be complicated. In Part 2 of Microsoft Graph Authentication Made Simple, Andrew Pla and Morten Mynster focus on application authentication and application permissions. Building on the foundation from Part 1, we will dive into how workloads,
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Microsoft Graph authentication can be painful. Tomorrow on #PowerShell Wednesday, Morten Mynster and I are starting a new series on graph authentication and are starting with delegated authentication: Live troubleshooting included. 2 PM ET tomorrow:

youtu.beMicrosoft Graph Authentication Made Simple — Part 1: Delegated AccessAuthentication doesn’t have to be hard. In Part 1 of Microsoft Graph Authentication Made Simple, Andrew Pla and Morten Mynster focus on delegated authentication. We’ll take it slowly and explain what delegated authentication means, when to use it, and how to keep authentication consistent when wor
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I took 2 weeks off of work when I felt burnout creeping up and nothing bad happened! I have way more energy now and will do a better job at work. So much easier to do good work when you have the proper energy and are taking care of yourself Reminder for future me if I feel guilty taking time off👆

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What if you could put Active Directory into source control? Join Fred Weinmann and me today at 2 PM ET for a live ADMF demo. Come see this PowerShell-backed tool in action and bring your questions! www.youtube.com/watc... #PowerShell

youtube.comPutting Active Directory Into Source ControlWhat if you could manage Active Directory using human-readable configuration stored in source control? Join us for an introduction to the Active Directory Management Framework (ADMF), a PowerShell-backed tool for configuration-driven Active Directory management. We’ll explore how ADMF helps you def
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PowerShell scripts can feel intimidating, especially when you’re still learning. This week on #PowerShell Wednesday, Tara and I are breaking down scripts line by line and asking the questions beginners actually have

youtube.comTeaching Tara: PowerShell Script BreakdownAndrew and Tara break down PowerShell scripts line by line and ask the questions beginners actually have: What does this mean? Why did they do it that way? Is this required? Could you write it another way? Join us for a beginner-friendly script walkthrough focused on reading, understanding, and lea
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It's the last day of #PSConfEU and this week has been incredibly special. I have so many stories and memories that I want to share, but those will come (including an explanation of that meme) soon enough #PowerShell

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My PowerShell Security and “Pwsh with Buttons” talks are both completed and they went well #PSConfEU is always something special. If you are here, please come say hi! I've loved getting to meet so many new friends. If you aren't here, who do you want me to interview for the #PowerShell Podcast??

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PoShaKucha is something pretty cool at #psconfeu. 20 slides, 20 seconds each, auto-advancing whether ready or not. My topic: 20 Lessons from the #PowerShell Podcast. Come by to see what🖕😁🖕taught me (and more, of course)

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Git can feel intimidating, but it does not have to. Today at 2 PM Eastern, Rob Pleau and I are walking Git beginners through the basics, helpful tools, and how Git can be a safety net when using AI. #PowerShell Wednesday. Link in the comments. 1/2

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Snover told us he once put a bug back into #PowerShell after already fixing it. The Exchange team had validated against the broken version. Billion 💰 commitments on the line. No time to revalidate. He unfixed it. That's what shipping at scale looks like from the inside.

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Not at PowerShell Summit this year? Good news. We're bringing Lightning Demos straight to you, LIVE from Summit on PowerShell Wednesday. Fast demos, real learning, no travel required. Come learn with us. www.youtube.com/watc... #PowerShell #PSHSummit

youtube.comLightning Demos from PowerShell SummitWe're coming to you live from PowerShell Summit with back-to-back Lightning Demos! These are fast, focused, and packed with practical PowerShell goodness — think of it as a highlight reel of some of the coolest things the community is building and automating right now. Whether you're a seasoned scri
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Day 1 of #PSHSummit is underway - so far I've: - Morning coffee stroll & breakfast - Kellyn Gorman setting the tone with the keynote - Control physical hardware with #PowerShell from Mark Go - Sustainable open source with Gilbert More to come! Say hi at the PDQ booth

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After a 4:30am wake-up and a 3-hour layover, I’m one flight away from being at my home away from home: #PSHSummit Boarding now. Can’t wait for the week to start. 🛫

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PowerShell Wednesday is TODAY at 2PM EST and we're getting ready for next week's #PSHSummit the right way - geeking out over #PowerShell Jeff Hicks is joining us to talk TUIs, his PSTuiTools project, and how to make your terminal actually beautiful. ▶️

youtube.comBuilding Beautiful Terminal UIs in PowerShell 7 with Jeff Hicks - YouTubeJeff Hicks joins PowerShell Wednesday to show off his brand new module, PSTuiTools — a PowerShell 7 toolkit for building Terminal User Interfaces (TUIs) righ...
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Really enjoying my time at GLET CyberCon in Atlanta. It’s been awesome to see Georgia’s K–12 folks approach security with such a strong sense of community, collaboration, and shared purpose. This year, the conference is in the Atlanta Braves' stadium 🏟️

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On Mon June 1*, come to @psconf.eu to see @andrewpla.tech discuss PowerShell security features you probably aren't using while I nod along. Then on Tues June 2*, see him and @steviecoaster.dev talk about using PowerShell Universal to make PowerShell easier for non-admins! *dates subject to change

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@andrewpla.tech will be on stage for #PSConfEU 2026 in #Wiesbaden (1-4 June)! 🎙️ PowerShell...with buttons 🎙️ Securing PowerShell from the Ground Up 🎟️ Book your tickets for the #PowerShell #Conference #Europe in #Germany: psconf.eu #automation #IT

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15 years ago I remember hearing about Google Fiber and thinking, “I’ll have that in just a few years.” I was very wrong 😅 I got new internet and I feel like I’ve caught up with the times. I’m basically Pinocchio. I’m a real (fiber) boy now. Yay.

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Tara asked me about PSReadLine and I said, “Good question. I'll tell you on Wednesday.” If you use #PowerShell, you’re already using PSReadLine… you just might not know it. Tomorrow, well cover: What it is. Why it matters. How to level it up.

youtube.comNew to PSReadline? Start here.PSReadLine is shaping your PowerShell experience whether you realize it or not. In this session, I'll break down what PSReadLine is, why it matters, and how to start using it intentionally. We’ll cover history, predictions, key bindings, and simple customization that can immediately improve your wo
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PowerShell Summit 👀 I'm back! Doing a live #PowerShell Podcast session on what it really takes to publish every week: wins, awkward moments, near-misses, plus a live recording. April 13–16 | Bellevue, WA Tickets: PowerShell.org #PSHSummit Is this your first Summit?

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PSHSummit
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Behind every great community are people who show up, serve, teach, and lead. 🙌 👥 The PowerShell Community Award nominations are open — and we want to celebrate those making a real impact. Nominate them. Honor them. 🎖️ Because community deserves recognition. survey.sogolytics.com/survey/form?...

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Really enjoyed connecting with K–12 IT folks at #MECA26 and talking through practical ways automation can make work easier. There’s a lot of opportunity to save time, reduce friction, and make the day-to-day smoother by using automation and tools like #PowerShell

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I’ll be speaking today at 2:45 PM in Room 203 at MECA. The 2026 State of EDU IT: Trends for Education Sysadmins Come by if you’re here and say hi to us at the PDQ booth #meca26 #Meca2026 #Mecaverse

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Asmar Fontenot is joining us for #PowerShell Wednesday to help teach Tara about files, folders, and building real scripting confidence. Come learn with us live.

youtu.beTeaching Tara: Files, Folders, and Scripting Success with Asmar FontenotIn this week’s PowerShell Wednesday, Asmar Fontenot joins Tara to continue her beginner PowerShell journey. Together they walk through how to: • Navigate files and folders • Work with the file system using PowerShell • Filter and manage log files • Maybe more!? Andrew: https://www.linkedin.com
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Most beginners stay quiet. Pablo didn’t. One year into IT and he’s learning in public, asking questions, and building consistently. That’s how you grow. New #PowerShell Podcast episode is live. You don’t have to be an expert. Start now 1/2

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Listen: powershellpodcast.po... Watch: www.youtube.com/watc... 2/2

powershellpodcast.podbean.comEscaping Tutorial Hell with Pablo Correchel | The PowerShell PodcastIn this episode of The PowerShell Podcast, Andrew Pla sits down with Pablo Correchel, an early-career IT professional who is publicly documenting his PowerShell and learning journey. Just one year into his first help desk role while studying cybersecurity, Pablo shares how consistent practice, sharing what you learn, and embracing beginner questions have accelerated his learning.The conversation explores escaping “tutorial hell,” using AI as a learning tool instead of a shortcut, understanding objects and the pipeline, and why putting yourself out there is one of the fastest ways to grow in tech. This episode is a reminder that you don’t have to be an expert to contribute... You just have to start.Key Takeaways:• Learning in public accelerates growth – Sharing small wins and exercises builds confidence, invites mentorship, and creates unexpected opportunities.• Understand the fundamentals deeply – Concepts like objects, the pipeline, Get-Help, Get-Member, and Get-Command form the foundation for long-term PowerShell success.• Use AI strategically – Treat AI as a tutor that challenges you, not a script generator that robs you of learning.Guest Bio:Pablo Correchel is an IT support professional based in Florida and a cybersecurity student at St. Petersburg College. With interests spanning cybersecurity, coding, cloud, and Windows environments, Pablo represents the next generation of IT professionals building skills through curiosity, consistency, and community.Resource Links:• Pablo Correchel on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/pablocorrechel • Connect with Andrew - https://andrewpla.tech/links • PDQ Discord – https://discord.gg/PDQ• Learn PowerShell in a Month of Lunches – https://www.manning.com/series/learn-powershell-in-a-month-of-lunches• PowerShell Wednesdays – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdV6Qecn9v0&amp;list=PL1mL90yFExsix-L0havb8SbZXoYRPol0B • The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube – https://youtu.be/JXgEwLfvwkk
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Today I’m learning Vim. You know… the editor you try once, get humbled, and quietly back away from (if you're me) Not this time. I got a new keyboard and I’m keeping my hands on the keys. So at #PowerShell Wednesday (2PM ET) I’m learning Vim on a whim with Mason Moser. 1/2

Andrew Pla
@andrewpla.tech

Today I’m learning Vim. You know… the editor you try once, get humbled, and quietly back away from (if you're me) Not this time. I got a new keyboard and I’m keeping my hands on the keys. So at #PowerShell Wednesday (2PM ET) I’m learning Vim on a whim with Mason Moser. 1/2

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📍 FLPSUG Meetup – Feb 26, 2026 We’re meeting in person at the Millhopper Branch of the Library on Wednesday, February 26 from 5:30–6:45 PM in Gainesville, FL If you’re into #PowerShell, #automation, or just want to meet #IT folks in the area, join us. All skill levels welcome

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If you've ever been stuck in the "I don't want to look dumb" purgatory..... Tara is here to remind you that failing, learning, and dusting yourself off are critical to learning new things, like PowerShell! New #PowerShell Podcast with Tara is out now (and it's good) Links👇 1/2

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Listen: powershellpodcast.po... Watch: www.youtube.com/watc... Share this with a friend who is learning PowerShell this year 2/2

powershellpodcast.podbean.comLearning PowerShell in 2026 with Tara | The PowerShell PodcastIn this episode of The PowerShell Podcast, Andrew Pla is joined by Tara, a longtime IT professional who has officially started her PowerShell learning journey. Tara shares her honest experience transitioning from a GUI-first mindset to learning PowerShell fundamentals, including objects, verb-noun commands, variables, pipelines, and error messages. The conversation captures the real emotions of learning something new later in a career—confusion, frustration, breakthroughs, and growing confidence. The episode also explores learning strategies like daily practice, flashcards, typing commands instead of copying, and asking “beginner” questions without fear. Andrew and Tara emphasize the importance of community, mentorship, growth mindset, and psychological safety, encouraging listeners that learning PowerShell doesn’t require perfection—just consistency, curiosity, and support.Key Takeaways: Learning PowerShell deepens your understanding of IT as a whole, not just scripting, especially through concepts like objects, properties, and methods. Consistency beats intensity — small daily practice, repetition, and typing commands manually build real confidence over time. Community changes everything — asking questions, sharing struggles, and learning publicly makes progress faster and far more enjoyable. Guest Bio:Tara Sinquefield is an experienced IT professional and PDQ team member who is publicly documenting her PowerShell learning journey. Known for her honesty, curiosity, and willingness to ask the questions others may be afraid to ask, Tara represents the many IT pros who are discovering PowerShell later in their careers. Her journey highlights how learning fundamentals can unlock deeper technical understanding, confidence, and new opportunities. She is also a host of PDQ Live every weekResource Links:PDQ Discord – https://discord.gg/PDQTara's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-sinquefield-894a1a215/Connect with Andrew - https://andrewpla.tech/linksTara Writes Her First Script: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oa0GYX9_vj8PowerShell Conference Europe – https://psconf.euPowerShell + DevOps Global Summit – https://powershellsummit.org The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZaPoS4mGW7s  
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It’s #PowerShell Wednesday. Tara’s joining me to write her first script. Expect some red text. That’s where the learning happens 👇

youtube.comTara Writes Her First PowerShell Script LiveTara's PowerShell learning continues this week as we watch her write her first script. We will demystify what a "script" really is, and build one together step-by-step. Can't get enough PDQ? Subscribe and enable notifications! • Join us on Discord!: https://discord.gg/pdq • Our blog: https://www
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Good #PowerShell week ahead Wed 2PM ET PowerShell Wednesday with Fred. Turning a simple PS1 into your first real module. Thursday 12PM ET PDQ Live - VS Code setup for success, especially if you’re newer. 🎧 New podcast is out too. Nearly 2 hours with Don Jones Links below 1/2

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PS Wednesday - www.youtube.com/watc... PDQ Live - www.youtube.com/watc... New PowerShell Podcast - www.youtube.com/watc... 2/2

youtube.comBuilding Your First PowerShell Module (Live) | Module 101 w/ Fred WeinmannEver wondered how PowerShell modules are actually built? This week on PowerShell Wednesday, Fred Weinmann (Microsoft) walks Andrew through building a real module live using his tooling. Can't get enough PDQ? Subscribe and enable notifications! • Join us on Discord!: https://discord.gg/pdq • Our
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PowerShell changed my life because it taught me how to deliver outcomes. Less errors. More output. Less uncertainty. More reliability. That’s the real career unlock. New #PowerShell Podcast episode with Don Jones is live.

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PowerShell Wednesday today at 2 p.m. ET! Tara returns for our PowerShell for Beginners series. Today's topic: understanding #PowerShell output. All are welcome! Learn alongside Tara, or watch her have more💡 lightbulb moments

youtube.comUnderstanding PowerShell OutputTara returns for her second PowerShell lesson. She's already learned the 3 core commands: Get-Help, Get-Command, and Get-Member. Next, she's going to get settled into her setup and learn about PowerShell output, plus some other tips along the way. Can't get enough PDQ? Subscribe and enable notific
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Working hard and working smart are great. Teaching others? That’s the cheat code. Loved this perspective from newly minted MVP Sass, David | MVP on the #PowerShell Podcast this week. Build others up → reduce your load → grow the whole team. Win-win-win

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Thinking about Summit? Purchase your ticket! If you’re new, you’ll get grounded and ask real questions. If you’re mid-career, you’ll level up and gain clarity. If you’re experienced, you’ll dive deep and exchange ideas with peers. 📅 April 13-16 🎟️ Tickets available 🔗 powershellsummit.org/tickets

powershellsummit.orgTickets | PowerShell + DevOps Global SummitRegister for the PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit. Choose from General Admission or the On-Ramp program for beginners.
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Can your AD CS be pwned in 6 seconds or less? Jake Hildreth built the open-source Locksmith module to help you find AD CS misconfigurations before an attacker does. It even suggests how to fix the misconfigurations it finds. Install-Module Locksmith

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One of my favorite things about PowerShell Wednesday is the mix of fun and learning. This was Tara’s first time joining me live, she crushed it, and she took a gentle prank like an absolute champ! Join us live Wednesdays at 2 ET on the PDQ YouTube for more #PowerShell goodness!