PowerShell Companion-PowerShell Scripting Guide

Example

Providing a snippet to automate the process of cleaning up temporary files.

Scenario

A user needs to automate the cleanup of temporary files on their system. PowerShell Companion offers a script that identifies temporary files older than a certain number of days and deletes them, demonstrating the use of conditional logic and file system manipulation in PowerShell.

Example

Explaining the importance of using secure strings for handling passwords in scripts.

Scenario

When a user queries about securely managing credentials in scripts, PowerShell Companion explains the concept of secure strings in PowerShell, and how to use them to safely handle passwords. It includes a detailed explanation on converting plain text to secure strings and securely storing credentials for automated scripts.

Example

Guidance on resolving common error messages, such as permission issues or syntax errors.

Scenario

A user encounters an error message indicating a lack of permission when trying to execute a script. PowerShell Companion provides a step-by-step troubleshooting guide, including checking execution policies, ensuring proper permissions, and using verbose output for debugging, illustrating how to systematically resolve such issues.