Challenges of PowerShell Scripting with Microsoft 365

If you are looking for a way to automate and simplify your Microsoft 365 administration tasks, PowerShell is a great option. However, PowerShell scripting is not without its challenges. Not proactively maintaining code can quickly become an issue because of the changes made to dependencies such as modules, as well as the cmdlets you use.

In an article I wrote for Practical 365, related to the presentation of the same name held at the The Experts Conference 2023 in Atlanta this year, I discuss some of the challenges administrators might encounter with PowerShell scripts. Also, I provide some guidance and point out a few tools that can assist with rewriting or refactoring code, i.e., updating code while keeping its external functionality.

Click here to read the full article on Practical 365.

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About Michel de Rooij

Michel de Rooij, with over 25 years of mixed consulting and automation experience with Exchange and related technologies, is a consultant for Rapid Circle. He assists organizations in their journey to and using Microsoft 365, primarily focusing on Exchange and associated technologies and automating processes using PowerShell or Graph. Michel's authorship of several Exchange books and role in the Office 365 for IT Pros author team are a testament to his knowledge. Besides writing for Practical365.com, he maintains a blog on eightwone.com with supporting scripts on GitHub. Michel has been a Microsoft MVP since 2013.

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