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Function Get-Restart {
    [cmdletbinding()]
    [outputtype("RestartEvent")]
    Param(
        [Parameter(Position = 0, ValueFromPipeline)]
        [ValidateNotNullOrEmpty()]
        [Alias("CN")]
        [string]$Computername = $env:COMPUTERNAME,
        [Parameter(HelpMessage = "Find restart events since this date and time.")]
        [ValidateNotNullOrEmpty()]

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PowerShell Podcast ScriptingChallenge

This is the PowerShell scripting challenge from my appearance on the PowerShell Podcast

Base Challenge

Using whatever tools and techniques you want, write a PowerShell function that will query the Issues section of a GitHub repository and create output showing the number of open issues by label and the percentage of all open issues. Remember that multiple labels may be used with an issue.

For example, if there are 54 open issues and the bug label is used 23 times,your output would show a count of 23 and a total percentage of 42.59 for the bug

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return "This is a demo script file."

# Find Me: https://jdhitsolutions.github.io

# Any one can learn syntax and mechanics.
# Let's focus on the squishy bits - what you should write
# and what not to write

#region Essential rules

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#requires -version 5.1
#requires -module GroupPolicy,ActiveDirectory

Function Get-GPLink {
<#
.Synopsis
Get Group Policy Object links
.Description
This command will display the links to existing Group Policy objects. You can filter for enabled or disabled links. The default user domain is queried although you can specify an alternate domain and/or a specific domain controller. There is no provision for alternate credentials.

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#requires -version 7.4

<#
This function requires the gh.exe command line tool.
You many encounter API rate restrictions under heavy use.
#>

#load the custom formatting file
Update-FormatData $PSScriptRoot\ghLabelStatus.format.ps1xml

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#Requires -version 4.0

Function Get-PowerShellEngine {
    <#
    .Synopsis
    Get the path to the current PowerShell engine
    .Description
    Use this command to find the path to the PowerShell executable, or engine that is running your current session. The path for PowerShell 6 is different than previous versions.

    The default is to provide the path only. But you can also get detailed information

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# requires -versoin 5.1
# requires -module ActiveDirectory
Function Show-DomainTree {
[cmdletbinding()]
[OutputType("String")]
[alias("dt")]
Param(
    [Parameter(Position = 0, HelpMessage = "Specify the domain name. The default is the user domain.")]
    [ValidateNotNullOrEmpty()]
    [string]$Name = $env:USERDOMAIN,

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Function Find-GitRepository {

<#
.SYNOPSIS
Find Git repositories
.DESCRIPTION
Use this command to find Git repositories in the specified folder. It is assumed that you have the Git command line tools already installed.
.PARAMETER Path
The top level path to search.

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#requires -version 5.1
#requires -RunAsAdministrator

#PSRefresh.ps1

<#
Update key PowerShell components on a new Windows 10/11 installation.

This script is not intended for server operating systems. The script
should be run in an interactive console session and not in a remoting session.

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Public Presentations Terms and Conditions

I have been an IT professional for over 30 years. I have been speaking publicly and presenting at conferences for probably 25 years. I have presented to all types of groups, from small user groups to large conferences, literally around the world. As I enter the last part of my IT career, I am re-assessing what role conferences will play, and where I want to devote my energy and financial resources. The truth is, that as much as I enjoy presenting and meeting people, there is always a trade-off between the time and money spent on conferences and the value I get from them.

Beginning in 2024, I have decided to make some hard decisions. If you are involved in a conference or event where I have spoken in the past, this may be of interest to you. The bottom line is that I am now very selective about what events and conferences I will present at. Let's dive into some details, and of course there will be exceptions, which I'll cover in a bit.

Requirements

First, **I