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 3-2020_XenAppBlog Virtual Expo/Mike Nelson – Kicking the Tires of Azure Arc (720p with 30fps).mp4
+2023/2023-Mar_SouthFlorida_VMUG_UserCon/azarc-vcenter-1.mp4
+2022/2022-August_VMWare Explore VMTN/Learn PowerShell by Building a Cool Alarm Clock/demo.mp4
+2022/2022-August_VMWare Explore VMTN/Learn Azure Cloud Shell in 12 minutes/cs-interfaces.mp4
+2022/2022-Sept_India UserCon Virtual/vmug-india-uc-v3.mp4

2024/2024-Aug-TechMentor_Redmond/PoSH Workshop/workshop-cheatsheet.md

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-PowerShell CheatSheet
+#### PowerShell CheatSheet
 
-1. PowerShell Basics Cheat Sheet: Overview of Key Concepts, Commands, and Syntax
+## PowerShell Basics Cheat Sheet: Overview of Key Concepts, Commands, and Syntax
 
 **PowerShell Basics Cheat Sheet**
 
 **Basic Commands:**
+
 - `Get-Help <cmdlet>`: Displays help about cmdlets.
 - `Get-Command`: Lists all available cmdlets.
 - `Get-Alias`: Lists all aliases for cmdlets.
 - `Get-Process`: Displays all running processes.
 - `Get-Service`: Lists all services on the system.
 
 **Common Aliases:**
+
 - `ls`: Alias for `Get-ChildItem`.
 - `cd`: Alias for `Set-Location`.
 - `dir`: Alias for `Get-ChildItem`.
 - `gc`: Alias for `Get-Content`.
 
 **Navigation:**
+
 - `Get-Location`: Displays the current directory.
 - `Set-Location <path>`: Changes the current directory.
 
 **File Operations:**
+
 - `Get-ChildItem`: Lists items in a directory.
 - `Copy-Item <source> <destination>`: Copies an item.
 - `Move-Item <source> <destination>`: Moves an item.
 - `Remove-Item <path>`: Deletes an item.
 - `New-Item -Path <path> -ItemType <type>`: Creates a new item.
 
 **Variables:**
+
 - `$variable = <value>`: Declares a variable.
 - `$variable`: Displays the value of a variable.
 
 **Useful Commands:**
+
 - `Start-Process <program>`: Starts a new process.
 - `Stop-Process -Name <process_name>`: Stops a process by name.
 - `Get-EventLog -LogName <log_name>`: Retrieves event log entries.
 
 **Control Flow:**
+
 - `if (<condition>) { <statement> }`: Conditional statement.
 - `foreach ($item in $collection) { <statement> }`: Iterates over a collection.
 
-2. Cmdlet Syntax Guide: Detailed Guide on Cmdlet Structure and Usage
+### Cmdlet Syntax Guide: Detailed Guide on Cmdlet Structure and Usage
 
 **Cmdlet Syntax Guide**
 
 **Cmdlet Structure:**
+
 - `<Verb>-<Noun> -Parameter <Value>`
 
 **Common Cmdlet Verbs:**
+
 - `Get`: Retrieves data.
 - `Set`: Sets or changes data.
 - `New`: Creates a new item.
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 - `Stop`: Stops an operation.
 
 **Parameters:**
+
 - Mandatory parameters are required.
 - Optional parameters are not required but can be used to modify behavior.
 
 **Examples:**
+
 - `Get-Process -Name "notepad"`: Retrieves the process named "notepad".
 - `Set-Service -Name "Spooler" -StartupType Automatic`: Sets the Spooler service to start automatically.
 - `New-Item -Path "C:\Temp\NewFolder" -ItemType Directory`: Creates a new directory.
 
 **Using Get-Help:**
+
 - `Get-Help <cmdlet> -Detailed`: Provides detailed information about a cmdlet.
 - `Get-Help <cmdlet> -Examples`: Provides usage examples of a cmdlet.
 
-3. Pipeline Usage Guide: Examples and Explanations of How to Use the Pipeline Effectively
+### Pipeline Usage Guide: Examples and Explanations of How to Use the Pipeline Effectively
 
 **Pipeline Usage Guide**
 
 **Basics of the Pipeline:**
+
 - The pipeline (`|`) passes the output of one cmdlet as input to another cmdlet.
 
 **Examples:**
+
 - `Get-Process | Sort-Object -Property CPU`: Sorts processes by CPU usage.
 - `Get-Service | Where-Object { $_.Status -eq 'Running' }`: Filters running services.
 
 **Pipeline Operators:**
+
 - `Where-Object`: Filters objects based on a condition.
 - `Sort-Object`: Sorts objects by property.
 - `Select-Object`: Selects specific properties of objects.
 - `ForEach-Object`: Performs an operation on each item in the pipeline.
 
 **Advanced Usage:**
+
 - `Get-ChildItem | Where-Object { $_.Length -gt 1MB } | Select-Object Name, Length`: Lists files larger than 1MB and displays their name and size.
 
-4. Variable and Array Usage Guide: Instructions and Examples for Using Variables, Arrays, and Hash Tables
+### Variable and Array Usage Guide: Instructions and Examples for Using Variables, Arrays, and Hash Tables
 
 **Variable and Array Usage Guide**
 
 **Variables:**
+
 - `$variable = <value>`: Declares a variable.
 - `$variable`: Accesses the value of a variable.
 
 **Arrays:**
+
 - `$array = @(1, 2, 3, 4, 5)`: Creates an array.
 - `$array[0]`: Accesses the first element of the array.
 
 **Hash Tables:**
+
 - `$hashTable = @{Key1="Value1"; Key2="Value2"}`: Creates a hash table.
 - `$hashTable["Key1"]`: Accesses the value associated with "Key1".
 
 **Examples:**
+
 - Declaring and using a variable:
+
   ```powershell
   $name = "John"
   Write-Output $name
   ```
 
 - Creating and accessing an array:
+
   ```powershell
   $numbers = @(1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
   $numbers[2]
@@ -128,23 +150,27 @@ PowerShell CheatSheet
   $person["Name"]
   ```
 
-5. Script Writing Guide: Best Practices for Writing and Troubleshooting PowerShell Scripts
+### Script Writing Guide: Best Practices for Writing and Troubleshooting PowerShell Scripts
 
 **Script Writing Guide**
 
 **Best Practices:**
+
 - **Use Comments:** Add comments to describe your code.
+
   ```powershell
   # This script prints a greeting
   Write-Output "Hello, World!"
   ```
 
 - **Use Meaningful Names:** Name variables and functions meaningfully.
+
   ```powershell
   $userName = "John"
   ```
 
 - **Error Handling:** Use try/catch for error handling.
+
   ```powershell
   try {
       Get-Process -Name "NonExistentProcess"
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   ```
 
 **Running Scripts:**
+
 - Save the script with a `.ps1` extension.
 - Run the script:
   ```powershell
   .\MyScript.ps1
   ```
 
 **Troubleshooting:**
+
 - **Debugging:** Use `Write-Output` or `Write-Host` to print values.
 - **Verbose Mode:** Use `-Verbose` parameter to get detailed output.
 
-6. Remoting Setup Guide: Step-by-Step Instructions for Setting Up and Using PowerShell Remoting
+### Remoting Setup Guide: Step-by-Step Instructions for Setting Up and Using PowerShell Remoting
 
 **Remoting Setup Guide**
 
 **Enabling Remoting:**
+
 - Open PowerShell with administrative privileges.
 - Enable remoting:
   ```powershell
   Enable-PSRemoting -Force
   ```
 
 **Using Remoting:**
+
 - Start a remote session:
+
   ```powershell
   Enter-PSSession -ComputerName RemoteComputerName
   ```
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   ```
 
 **Configuring Trusted Hosts:**
+
 - Add a computer to trusted hosts:
   ```powershell
   Set-Item WSMan:\localhost\Client\TrustedHosts -Value "RemoteComputerName"
   ```
 
 **Using Credentials:**
+
 - Provide credentials for remoting:
   ```powershell
   $cred = Get-Credential
   Enter-PSSession -ComputerName RemoteComputerName -Credential $cred
   ```
-7. Module Usage Guide: Information on Finding, Installing, and Creating PowerShell Modules
+
+### Module Usage Guide: Information on Finding, Installing, and Creating PowerShell Modules
 
 **Module Usage Guide**
 
 **Finding Modules:**
+
 - Search for modules in the PowerShell Gallery:
   ```powershell
   Find-Module -Name <module_name>
   ```
 
 **Installing Modules:**
+
 - Install a module from the PowerShell Gallery:
   ```powershell
   Install-Module -Name <module_name>
   ```
 
 **Using Modules:**
+
 - Import a module:
+
   ```powershell
   Import-Module -Name <module_name>
   ```
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   ```
 
 **Creating Modules:**
+
 - Create a module file (e.g., `MyModule.psm1`):
+
   ```powershell
   function Get-Greeting {
       param ($Name)
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 - Save the file with a `.psm1` extension.
 
 **Importing Custom Modules:**
+
 - Import the custom module:
+
   ```powershell
   Import-Module
--Name C:\Path\To\MyModule.psm1
+  -Name C:\Path\To\MyModule.psm1
   ```
 
 - Use the function from the module:
   ```powershell
   Get-Greeting -Name "PowerShell"
   ```
-