Exploring the new Intune PowerShell script installer, mastering SSH, and staying ahead of PowerShell EOL dates
Featuring the latest from Jeff Hicks, Sam Erde, Andrew Pla, and Harm Veenstra
Intune Win32 PowerShell Installer Type
Harm Veenstra has an interesting blog post about how Microsoft recently re-released the PowerShell installer type for Intune Win32 packages. This feature allows IT administrators to update installation and uninstallation scripts directly in the Intune portal without the need to recreate and re-upload the entire .intunewin package.
https://powershellisfun.com/2026/01/23/intune-win32-powershell-installer-type/
Stop Trying So Hard and Start Automating Smarter. The PowerShell Podcast E211 with Jake Hildreth
Andrew Pla with PDQ’s PowerShell Podcast has a great video featuring Jake Hildreth on building smarter automation and leveraging community connections to solve real-world problems. The discussion centers on the “stop trying so hard” theme, exploring how working smarter—not harder—improves both scripting outcomes and security practices.
Intune PowerShell Script Installer Feature Now Available
Peter Klapwijk at InTheCloud247 examines the new PowerShell script installer feature that became available in Microsoft Intune in January 2026. It’s now possible to upload a PowerShell script as the installer for Win32 apps, providing IT administrators with more flexibility in their deployment strategies.
https://inthecloud247.com/intune-powershell-script-installer-feature/
Getting Started with SSH in Windows PowerShell
Griff Barker has published a comprehensive guide for IT pros looking to leverage SSH within Windows PowerShell. This article covers the fundamentals of SSH configuration and usage, providing automation enthusiasts with the knowledge needed to integrate secure shell connections into their PowerShell workflows.
https://griff.systems/posts/getting-started-ssh-in-windows-powershell/
Tara Learns About PowerShell Output
This PowerShell Wednesday Andrew Pla has a great video on PowerShell fundamentals where Andrew Pla helps Tara master command output and pipeline logic. They explore how to inspect objects with Get-Member, avoid common pitfalls with Format-Table, and use the PassThru parameter to verify service state changes in real-time.
PowerShell EOL 7.4 and 7.5 Updates
Sympraxis Consulting delivers a quick video covering when long-term support is ending for PowerShell versions 7.4 (November 2026), 7.5 (May 2026), and other versions. Essential viewing for anyone planning their PowerShell upgrade strategy.
https://youtube.com/shorts/far0A6ff2Hg
Setting Up Your PowerShell Development Environment: Part 1 - Folder Structure
Sam Erde has a great article about establishing a logical folder structure to cleanly separate work and personal coding projects. This setup helps prevent common mistakes like committing code with the wrong email address or accidentally pushing corporate secrets to public repositories while reducing the cognitive load of context-switching between different development environments.
https://day3bits.com/2026-01-26-setting-up-your-powershell-development-environment-part-1/
PowerShell Script to Install IIS, PHP & Configure FastCGI | Auto PHP Setup on Windows
Techi Jack has an interesting video about a PowerShell script that automates the installation of IIS and PHP while configuring FastCGI to eliminate manual setup errors. The script handles everything from downloading multiple PHP versions to setting up default documents, ensuring a server is ready to host PHP and static sites in minutes.
January 2026 PowerShell Roundup
Jeff Hicks has a great blog post about the latest PowerShell news and tools, including a major update to his PSIntro module and a practical guide on using Sysinternals’ handle.exe to manage open file handles. The article also touches on upcoming conference planning for 2026 and reflects on the retirement of PowerShell inventor Jeffrey Snover.
https://buttondown.com/behind-the-powershell-pipeline/archive/january-2026-powershell-roundup/
Microsoft Teams PSTN Call Report Automation
avadhoot2 has an interesting project about automating the extraction of Teams PSTN call records using PowerShell and the Microsoft Graph API. This solution eliminates manual effort by generating CSV reports and delivering them via email to stakeholders for simplified auditing and billing.
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