PowerShell Weekly for October 9, 2026

## Blogs, Articles, and Posts - Stop Service Principal Sprawl in Entra ID with PowerShell [https://adamtheautomator.com/stop-service-principal-sprawl-entra-id-powershell/] A guide to using PowerShell and Microsoft Graph to manage service principal sprawl in Azure Active Directory (AAD) tenant, including ownership, rotation, and safe disablement. - Patching a Windows Enterprise Infrastructure with nothing but PowerShell [https://techbloggingfool.com/2026/10/02/patching-a-windows-enterprise-infrastructure-with-nothing-but-powershell/] The author describes how they used PowerShell scripts to automate patching of all Windows servers in their enterprise, overcoming security challenges and achieving a 100% patch success rate. - Connecting to Ubuntu Linux from Windows Using VS Code Remote SSH [http://vcloud-lab.com/entries/devops/connecting-to-ubuntu-linux-from-windows-using-vs-code-remote-ssh] This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to connect to an Ubuntu Linux server remotely using Visual Studio Code (VS Code) Remote SSH. The process involves generating an SSH key, adding it to the Linux server’s authorized_keys file, and configuring VS Code to use the remote connection. - How to Automate AD User Offboarding with PowerShell [https://techygeekshome.info/automate-ad-user-offboarding-powershell/] This article provides a step-by-step guide on automating the offboarding process for Active Directory users using PowerShell, including disabling accounts, resetting passwords, stripping groups, and more. - Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK V2.41 Finally Fixes Assembly Clash [https://office365itpros.com/2026/10/05/microsoft-graph-powershell-sdk-fix/] Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK V2.41 has finally fixed the assembly clash problem, allowing administrators to coexist major Microsoft PowerShell modules in the same session without conflicts. - Find Expired Windows Certificates Instantly via PowerShell [https://adamtheautomator.com/find-expired-certificates-powershell/] This article shows how to use PowerShell to scan every certificate store across a Windows fleet, report expired and expiring certificates, and alert before authentication breaks. - Creating and Using Classes in PowerShell [https://sid-500.com/2026/10/08/creating-and-using-classes-in-powershell/] This article introduces classes and objects in PowerShell, a scripting language that supports object-oriented programming. It explains how to create a simple class called Auto, which has properties such as Marke, Modell, and Preis, and methods like Starten. The author demonstrates the creation of objects from the class, accessing their properties, and executing the method. - PowerShell Desired State Configuration in 2026: Is It Still Worth It? [https://techygeekshome.info/powershell-dsc-2026-still-worth-it/] The article assesses the value of PowerShell Desired State Configuration (DSC) in 2026, considering its place in the modern DevOps landscape and comparing it with other tools like Ansible and Intune. ## Projects, Scripts, and Modules - Test your network equipment using PowerShell and the Invoke-NetStress Module [https://powershellisfun.com/2026/10/02/test-your-network-equipment-using-powershell-and-the-invoke-netstress-module/] The article introduces a PowerShell module called Invoke-NetStress, which allows users to test their network equipment and measure its reliability and capacity. - Pktmon: Capture Windows Traffic Without a Third-Party Driver [https://adamtheautomator.com/pktmon-capture-windows-traffic/] This article introduces Pktmon, a built-in Windows tool that allows users to capture packets and packet-drop reasons without needing a third-party driver. ## Community - From Flow State to Agent State with Adam Driscoll [https://powershellpodcast.podbean.com/e/from-flow-state-to-agent-state-with-adam-driscoll/] Adam Driscoll discusses how AI has changed his work since selling PowerShell Universal, using coding agents and planning in smaller steps to increase productivity. Check out psweekly.dowst.dev [https://psweekly.dowst.dev/] for all past editions as well as a searchable archive.