Sep 29, 2025 · Long description PowerShell data (.psd1) files can store arbitrary data in PowerShell syntax. That data can be imported into variables in a PowerShell session. PowerShell has three …

May 13, 2024 · To get details of a file in PowerShell, you can use the Get-ItemProperty cmdlet to retrieve properties such as file size, creation time, and last modified time. For example, Get …

One of the frustrations of anyone beginning with PowerShell is the simple task of getting data in and out. To help out with this, Michael Sorens begins a series that shows you how to import data from …

This is a quick hit on the many data formats you can use from PowerShell. Disclaimer: I know very little about data formats, their intended uses, or their benefits or caveats.

Feb 15, 2025 · In this article, we have covered the Import-PowerShellDataFile cmdlet in PowerShell. We demonstrated various use cases for importing configuration data from .psd1 files.

Aug 11, 2023 · “The Import-PowerShellDataFile cmdlet imports basic data files. The data in the file must be contained in a hashtable. This format only supports constant values. You can't use code or …

PowerShell has built-in natural ways of accessing and parsing XML which go beyond the cmdlets that do the conversion stuff. I use XML even for small config files but XML becomes more useful when …

Apr 29, 2025 · Powershell data files are used to store static data in a hashtable format. You can import these files using the Import-PowerShellDataFile cmdlet. PSD1 files are written in JSON format, but …

Sometimes it can be useful to test your Powershell data files and iterate through the nodes and servers. Powershell 5 (WMF5) added this neat little feature for doing this called Import …

Oct 1, 2005 · Navigating through PowerShell drives and manipulating the items on them is similar to manipulating files and folders on Windows disk drives. This article discusses how to deal with …