Sam Erde
@samerde.day3bits.com
Microsoft PowerShell MVP that is passionate about helping others succeed with Active Directory, Entra ID, Defender XDR, and Microsoft 365. Always learning! ✝️👨👩👧👦☕
GitHub.com/SamErde
Blog: day3bits.com
GitHub.com/SamErde
Blog: day3bits.com
There's no controversy around the idea that you should not modify the default domain & default domain controller GPOs in Active Directory (except for setting account policies). Did you know you can use dcgpofix to reset them when they have been...mangled? learn.microsoft.com/...
November 25, 2025 at 7:42 PM
There's no controversy around the idea that you should not modify the default domain & default domain controller GPOs in Active Directory (except for setting account policies). Did you know you can use dcgpofix to reset them when they have been...mangled? learn.microsoft.com/...
Dear IT Vendors,
FYI: Microsoft announced the rebranding of Azure AD to Entra ID in July 2023. Yes, not even 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 have replaced 100% of old references, but when you share an easily updated slide deck that 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭 shows Azure AD branding, you lose a bit of credibility. 🙃
FYI: Microsoft announced the rebranding of Azure AD to Entra ID in July 2023. Yes, not even 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 have replaced 100% of old references, but when you share an easily updated slide deck that 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭 shows Azure AD branding, you lose a bit of credibility. 🙃
November 24, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Dear IT Vendors,
FYI: Microsoft announced the rebranding of Azure AD to Entra ID in July 2023. Yes, not even 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 have replaced 100% of old references, but when you share an easily updated slide deck that 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭 shows Azure AD branding, you lose a bit of credibility. 🙃
FYI: Microsoft announced the rebranding of Azure AD to Entra ID in July 2023. Yes, not even 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 have replaced 100% of old references, but when you share an easily updated slide deck that 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭 shows Azure AD branding, you lose a bit of credibility. 🙃
Yes, you can rename an Active Directory domain controller. (Usual disclaimers apply: just because you can, doesn't mean you should.) If you do, be sure to follow Jorge's advice and use PowerShell to do it! 💡
(2025-11-15) Renaming Domain Controllers – Without Breaking It
Renaming a Domain Controller as needed without breaking it
jorgequestforknowledge.wordpress.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Yes, you can rename an Active Directory domain controller. (Usual disclaimers apply: just because you can, doesn't mean you should.) If you do, be sure to follow Jorge's advice and use PowerShell to do it! 💡
Hey, PowerShell module users and developers: do you find it useful to create #GitHub releases whenever a new version of a module is published to the #PowerShell Gallery, or is that just extra for the sake of extra?
November 19, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Hey, PowerShell module users and developers: do you find it useful to create #GitHub releases whenever a new version of a module is published to the #PowerShell Gallery, or is that just extra for the sake of extra?
Bumping an Azure migration question for a friend: any idea why WinRM fails when the Azure Migration appliance tries to connect to a Hyper-V cluster?
learn.microsoft.com/... #Azure #HyperV #CallAFriend #mvpbuzz
learn.microsoft.com/... #Azure #HyperV #CallAFriend #mvpbuzz
Azure Migrate Appliance - Unable to Validate HyperV Cluster - WinRM error - Microsoft Q&A
I am running into an error where the Azure Migration appliance will not validate a HyperV cluster with 2 servers.
Worked through: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/migrate/tutorial-discover-hyper-v
Ran the Hyper-V prep script…
learn.microsoft.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Bumping an Azure migration question for a friend: any idea why WinRM fails when the Azure Migration appliance tries to connect to a Hyper-V cluster?
learn.microsoft.com/... #Azure #HyperV #CallAFriend #mvpbuzz
learn.microsoft.com/... #Azure #HyperV #CallAFriend #mvpbuzz
It was VS Code extensions, of course!
I'm working on a large PowerShell script and the tab key just stopped working in the VS @Code editor. I feel like I'm in a rowboat without an oar! 😰
November 6, 2025 at 12:11 PM
It was VS Code extensions, of course!
I'm working on a large PowerShell script and the tab key just stopped working in the VS @Code editor. I feel like I'm in a rowboat without an oar! 😰
November 4, 2025 at 8:17 PM
I'm working on a large PowerShell script and the tab key just stopped working in the VS @Code editor. I feel like I'm in a rowboat without an oar! 😰
Code in the 𝐌𝐚𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 🔥 PowerShell module has historically been signed. As of the 1.3.101 preview release, it no longer is. Read why in @fabian_bader's blog post at maester.dev/blog/the.... ✍️
November 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Code in the 𝐌𝐚𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 🔥 PowerShell module has historically been signed. As of the 1.3.101 preview release, it no longer is. Read why in @fabian_bader's blog post at maester.dev/blog/the.... ✍️
The🔥𝐌𝐚𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 team 🧑💻 has simplified how to use tags to assess specific aspects of your Microsoft 365 tenant's security posture.
Check out the blog post at maester.dev/blog/wha.... 🏷️
Check out the blog post at maester.dev/blog/wha.... 🏷️
November 4, 2025 at 12:37 AM
The🔥𝐌𝐚𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 team 🧑💻 has simplified how to use tags to assess specific aspects of your Microsoft 365 tenant's security posture.
Check out the blog post at maester.dev/blog/wha.... 🏷️
Check out the blog post at maester.dev/blog/wha.... 🏷️
🚨If your #PowerShell CI/CD pipelines are failing, it's probably not because they're broken. Many GitHub workflows use Install-Module and the PowerShell Gallery is currently impacted by the Azure Front Door outage.
🎛️PowerShell gallery Status Page:
🎛️PowerShell gallery Status Page:
PowerShellGallery/psgallery_status.md at master · PowerShell/PowerShellGallery
Contribute to PowerShell/PowerShellGallery development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
October 29, 2025 at 7:18 PM
🚨If your #PowerShell CI/CD pipelines are failing, it's probably not because they're broken. Many GitHub workflows use Install-Module and the PowerShell Gallery is currently impacted by the Azure Front Door outage.
🎛️PowerShell gallery Status Page:
🎛️PowerShell gallery Status Page:
Friday PowerShell fun: other than being incredibly delicious, who can tell me why this is my favorite coffee to drink while writing code? ☕
October 24, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Friday PowerShell fun: other than being incredibly delicious, who can tell me why this is my favorite coffee to drink while writing code? ☕
The Microsoft.Graph PowerShell module has been updated to 2.32.0 today. There are no release notes, but if you're curious, you can always compare the commits since the 2.31.0 release on GitHub.
Comparing 2.31.0...2.32.0 · microsoftgraph/msgraph-sdk-powershell
Powershell SDK for Microsoft Graph. Contribute to microsoftgraph/msgraph-sdk-powershell development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
October 21, 2025 at 1:18 AM
The Microsoft.Graph PowerShell module has been updated to 2.32.0 today. There are no release notes, but if you're curious, you can always compare the commits since the 2.31.0 release on GitHub.
It's essentially just a .NET servicing update, but PowerShell 7.5.4 has been released on GitHub. We should see it on the Windows Store and WinGet soon.
Release v7.5.4 Release of PowerShell · PowerShell/PowerShell
7.5.4
Build and Packaging Improvements
Update to .NET SDK 9.0.306
[release/v7.5] Update Ev2 Shell Extension Image to AzureLinux 3 for PMC Release (#26032)
[release/v7.5] Fix variable reference ...
github.com
October 20, 2025 at 7:31 PM
It's essentially just a .NET servicing update, but PowerShell 7.5.4 has been released on GitHub. We should see it on the Windows Store and WinGet soon.
🚨 PSA: If unable to connect with the #MicrosoftTeams #PowerShell module, you may need to uninstall the October security patch for Windows 11. This also affects other localhost loopback scenarios. Thanks to @bdam555.bsky.social and @susansbsdiva.bsky.social for the tip! 🔥
day3bits.com/2025-10-16-w...
day3bits.com/2025-10-16-w...
Issues with Windows Update KB5066835 Cause Problems with Authentication Flows
Security update breaks localhost listeners that are used to connect to Microsoft 365 services with PowerShell and affect other 3rd party applications such as Cisco Duo.
day3bits.com
October 17, 2025 at 3:07 AM
🚨 PSA: If unable to connect with the #MicrosoftTeams #PowerShell module, you may need to uninstall the October security patch for Windows 11. This also affects other localhost loopback scenarios. Thanks to @bdam555.bsky.social and @susansbsdiva.bsky.social for the tip! 🔥
day3bits.com/2025-10-16-w...
day3bits.com/2025-10-16-w...
This is so [sadly] true! (+1️⃣for Reddit, etc.)
Yet, it's still worth a chuckle and a friendly reminder:
👥 The community is what Y̲O̲U̲ ̲a̲n̲d̲ ̲I̲ create through how we choose to interact. We all win when we sincerely build each other up and help others succeed! 🤝
Yet, it's still worth a chuckle and a friendly reminder:
👥 The community is what Y̲O̲U̲ ̲a̲n̲d̲ ̲I̲ create through how we choose to interact. We all win when we sincerely build each other up and help others succeed! 🤝
October 13, 2025 at 3:38 PM
This is so [sadly] true! (+1️⃣for Reddit, etc.)
Yet, it's still worth a chuckle and a friendly reminder:
👥 The community is what Y̲O̲U̲ ̲a̲n̲d̲ ̲I̲ create through how we choose to interact. We all win when we sincerely build each other up and help others succeed! 🤝
Yet, it's still worth a chuckle and a friendly reminder:
👥 The community is what Y̲O̲U̲ ̲a̲n̲d̲ ̲I̲ create through how we choose to interact. We all win when we sincerely build each other up and help others succeed! 🤝
An updated PDF chart of current Microsoft and GitHub certifications.
arch-center.azureedg...
arch-center.azureedg...
October 11, 2025 at 3:45 PM
An updated PDF chart of current Microsoft and GitHub certifications.
arch-center.azureedg...
arch-center.azureedg...
The Microsoft Graph beta API now supports the restoration of several soft-deleted item types in Entra ID. 🚮
♻️ crossTenantAccessPolicyConfigurationPartner
♻️ crossTenantIdentitySyncPolicyPartner
♻️ conditionalAccessPolicy
♻️ namedLocation
♻️ crossTenantAccessPolicyConfigurationPartner
♻️ crossTenantIdentitySyncPolicyPartner
♻️ conditionalAccessPolicy
♻️ namedLocation
Get policyDeletableItem - Microsoft Graph beta
Read the properties and relationships of policyDeletableItem object.
learn.microsoft.com
October 10, 2025 at 11:30 PM
The Microsoft Graph beta API now supports the restoration of several soft-deleted item types in Entra ID. 🚮
♻️ crossTenantAccessPolicyConfigurationPartner
♻️ crossTenantIdentitySyncPolicyPartner
♻️ conditionalAccessPolicy
♻️ namedLocation
♻️ crossTenantAccessPolicyConfigurationPartner
♻️ crossTenantIdentitySyncPolicyPartner
♻️ conditionalAccessPolicy
♻️ namedLocation
I'm all for using Windows Server 2025 for domain controllers. 👍However, there is one scenario with a known issue that should be avoided!
🚨Do not install an Exchange Server CU while the schema master FSMO role is assigned to a Windows Server 2025 DC.
techcommunity.micros... 👀
🚨Do not install an Exchange Server CU while the schema master FSMO role is assigned to a Windows Server 2025 DC.
techcommunity.micros... 👀
Active Directory schema extension issue if you use a Windows Server 2025 schema master role | Microsoft Community Hub
We wanted to let you know of an Active Directory replication issue you might run into if you use Windows Server 2025 schema master role.
techcommunity.microsoft.com
October 9, 2025 at 8:10 PM
I'm all for using Windows Server 2025 for domain controllers. 👍However, there is one scenario with a known issue that should be avoided!
🚨Do not install an Exchange Server CU while the schema master FSMO role is assigned to a Windows Server 2025 DC.
techcommunity.micros... 👀
🚨Do not install an Exchange Server CU while the schema master FSMO role is assigned to a Windows Server 2025 DC.
techcommunity.micros... 👀
🆕If you're curious which PowerShell modules have updates available, try running 𝙶𝚎𝚝-𝙼𝚘𝚍𝚞𝚕𝚎𝚜𝚆𝚒𝚝𝚑𝚄𝚙𝚍𝚊𝚝𝚎 from the PSPreworkout module.💡
👉Microsoft.Graph 2.31.0 is now out.
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👉Microsoft.Graph 2.31.0 is now out.
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October 3, 2025 at 10:57 AM
🆕If you're curious which PowerShell modules have updates available, try running 𝙶𝚎𝚝-𝙼𝚘𝚍𝚞𝚕𝚎𝚜𝚆𝚒𝚝𝚑𝚄𝚙𝚍𝚊𝚝𝚎 from the PSPreworkout module.💡
👉Microsoft.Graph 2.31.0 is now out.
www.powershellgaller...
👉Microsoft.Graph 2.31.0 is now out.
www.powershellgaller...
If you're looking for ideas for a useful (and maybe a little fancy) PowerShell profile, feel free to copy any or all of mine! It is now on my public PowerShell repository on GitHub. 🧑💻
github.com/SamErde/P...
github.com/SamErde/P...
October 1, 2025 at 4:43 PM
If you're looking for ideas for a useful (and maybe a little fancy) PowerShell profile, feel free to copy any or all of mine! It is now on my public PowerShell repository on GitHub. 🧑💻
github.com/SamErde/P...
github.com/SamErde/P...
September 30, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Does the latest release of Windows Terminal have an issue with nerd fonts? None of my installed nerd fonts will load all of a sudden.
September 30, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Does the latest release of Windows Terminal have an issue with nerd fonts? None of my installed nerd fonts will load all of a sudden.
TIL you can credit co-authors in your Git commit message, and they will be tagged and credited as a contributor. This is a great way to give credit to somebody who helped you think through the process or shared code with you through other channels. 🧑💻🫴
Creating a commit with multiple authors - GitHub Docs
You can attribute a commit to more than one author by adding one or more Co-authored-by trailers to the commit's message. Co-authored commits are visible on GitHub.
docs.github.com
September 23, 2025 at 8:55 PM
TIL you can credit co-authors in your Git commit message, and they will be tagged and credited as a contributor. This is a great way to give credit to somebody who helped you think through the process or shared code with you through other channels. 🧑💻🫴