Next Meeting: Tuesday, December 5, 2023
This will be a hybrid meeting -- we will be meeting in-person, but there will still be an option to join online.
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6:00pm - 7:00pm -- Meet & Greet
7:00pm - 8:00pm -- Speaker Presentation
8:00pm - 10:00pm -- After Party
Topic: Chocolatey: Windows "Sweetest" Secret Weapon
Chocolatey is a package manager for windows allowing you to quickly and easily install and manage software on your Windows workstation(s). But it's built on PowerShell, so it's WAY more than just software. The talk will focus mainly on Chocolatey CLI and its use, but we'll briefly look at the Chocolatey For Business features for awareness.
About the Speaker
I'm Stephen Valdinger, or "Steviecoaster" as some might know me in the PowerShell world. I've been a technologist for 2 decades (cries a little inside), and an automation aficionado with PowerShell for a number of them. I love meeting people where they are and helping to make them better. I also play music, and have a slight Lego addiction and a killer bourbon collection.
Chocolatey is a package manager for windows allowing you to quickly and easily install and manage software on your Windows workstation(s). But it's built on PowerShell, so it's WAY more than just software. The talk will focus mainly on Chocolatey CLI and its use, but we'll briefly look at the Chocolatey For Business features for awareness.
About the Speaker
I'm Stephen Valdinger, or "Steviecoaster" as some might know me in the PowerShell world. I've been a technologist for 2 decades (cries a little inside), and an automation aficionado with PowerShell for a number of them. I love meeting people where they are and helping to make them better. I also play music, and have a slight Lego addiction and a killer bourbon collection.
January 2, 2024
ETSA New Year Social
Join us to celebrate another year with ETSA. Join us at Knoxville Entrepreneur Center for an evening of casual socializing with the ETSA community.
Join us to celebrate another year with ETSA. Join us at Knoxville Entrepreneur Center for an evening of casual socializing with the ETSA community.
March 5, 2024
Topic: PowerShell Security and Best Practices: Strengthening Your Scripting Environment
PowerShell has revolutionized automation and scripting capabilities for system administrators, enabling them to manage and administer complex environments efficiently. However, with great power comes great responsibility, and it is crucial to understand the fundamentals of PowerShell security to safeguard your scripting environment. This session aims to provide an overview of PowerShell security best practices, empowering attendees to secure their PowerShell infrastructure effectively.
In this session, we will begin by discussing the inherent security features of PowerShell, exploring the execution policies that govern script execution and mitigate potential risks. Next, we will dive into PowerShell remoting security, emphasizing the importance of secure communication channels when managing remote systems. The session will also cover PowerShell module security, highlighting best practices for managing and securing PowerShell modules within your environment. By the end of this session, attendees will have a solid understanding of PowerShell security fundamentals and best practices.
About the Speaker
James Petty is currently the Director of Information Technology at Text Request. He is a 4x Recipient of the Microsoft MVP award in Cloud and Datacenter Management. Currently, he serves as the CEO of DevOps Collective INC, a nonprofit working in the technology education space. The nonprofit is focused on PowerShell, automation, and DevOps, and runs numerous free online resources, including PowerShell.org.
James is also the lead author for Learn PowerShell in a Month of Lunches 4th edition and Learn PowerShell Scripting in a Month of Lunches 2nd edition; Manning publishes both. James’ passion lies with automation using PowerShell, Azure, and all things Windows Server-related, and with over a decade of experience as an infrastructure admin for companies of all sizes.
PowerShell has revolutionized automation and scripting capabilities for system administrators, enabling them to manage and administer complex environments efficiently. However, with great power comes great responsibility, and it is crucial to understand the fundamentals of PowerShell security to safeguard your scripting environment. This session aims to provide an overview of PowerShell security best practices, empowering attendees to secure their PowerShell infrastructure effectively.
In this session, we will begin by discussing the inherent security features of PowerShell, exploring the execution policies that govern script execution and mitigate potential risks. Next, we will dive into PowerShell remoting security, emphasizing the importance of secure communication channels when managing remote systems. The session will also cover PowerShell module security, highlighting best practices for managing and securing PowerShell modules within your environment. By the end of this session, attendees will have a solid understanding of PowerShell security fundamentals and best practices.
About the Speaker
James Petty is currently the Director of Information Technology at Text Request. He is a 4x Recipient of the Microsoft MVP award in Cloud and Datacenter Management. Currently, he serves as the CEO of DevOps Collective INC, a nonprofit working in the technology education space. The nonprofit is focused on PowerShell, automation, and DevOps, and runs numerous free online resources, including PowerShell.org.
James is also the lead author for Learn PowerShell in a Month of Lunches 4th edition and Learn PowerShell Scripting in a Month of Lunches 2nd edition; Manning publishes both. James’ passion lies with automation using PowerShell, Azure, and all things Windows Server-related, and with over a decade of experience as an infrastructure admin for companies of all sizes.
