PowerShell Networking: The Beginner's Guide to Scripts

Learn how to create your very first PowerShell script for network troubleshooting in this beginner-friendly tutorial! We'll build a simple yet powerful tool that runs Ping and TRACERT commands to diagnose network issues - perfect for help desk professionals or IT beginners. 🖥️ #powershellforbeginners #pingcommand #tracertcommand 👍 SUBSCRIBE for more PowerShell tutorials and tips to boost your IT skills! In this step-by-step guide, you'll learn: How to help users find their IP address What Ping and TRACERT commands actually do How to combine these tools into your first PowerShell script Best practices for script organization and documentation Ways to expand your script with additional features 00:00 Introduction 00:30 What is a Script? 00:42 What is Pseudocode? 01:35 Simplest Version of Networking Script 02:19 What is PING? 03:07 What is a DNS Server? 03:29 How does READ-HOST Work in PowerShell? 03:42 What is the BACKTICK used for in PowerShell? 04:22 Let's Run the Script! 04:46 What are TRACERT Hops? 06:18 What's the Difference Between IPv4 and IPv6? 07:42 Speed Script Writing 09:03 Microsoft Security In Action 09:32 What Does "Pause" do in PowerShell Scripting? 10:35 Run a Script inside a PowerShell Console 10:56 What is .\ Used for in PowerShell? 11:26 What is Comment Based Help in PowerShell? 12:59 I'm a Funny Guy Sometimes 14:02 What is Input Validation? 14:41 What Does TEST-NETCONNECTION do? This tutorial is perfect for complete beginners with no prior scripting experience. All you need is Windows with PowerShell 5.1 and PowerShell ISE (which comes pre-installed on most Windows systems). 📚 RESOURCES: Microsoft PowerShell Documentation: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/ Microsoft Ping Command Reference: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/ping Microsoft TRACERT Command Reference: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/tracert 🎥 Equipment I Use: - Microphone: Rode Wireless Go II - https://amzn.to/41S0QFF - Studio Mic: Blue Yeti USB Microphone - https://amzn.to/49ZbyvZ - Alienware Laptop M16 R2- https://amzn.to/3VVxK4w - Logitech C920 Webcam - https://amzn.to/41Qun2D - Editing: Camtasia Software - https://bit.ly/4fGUI6l 🔗 Connect With Me: - GitHub:https://github.com/MichaelLaPointe/MILP - Twitter: https://x.com/michaelleemlp 💭 Community Guidelines: Remember, this is a learning community! We were all beginners once. Please keep comments positive and helpful. Questions are encouraged - there's no such thing as a "stupid question" when you're learning! 📝 Affiliate Disclaimer: Some links in this description may be affiliate links. While not sponsored, I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them, at no additional cost to you.