PowerShell and DevOps, Fast Focus

W09 Fast Focus: PowerShell Output Formatting That Doesn't Suck

August 13th, 2025

1:15pm - 1:40pm

Level: Intermediate

James Petty

Director of Information Technology

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Tired of squinting at wall-of-text PowerShell output? Let's fix that. In this fast-paced session, we'll transform ugly console dumps into clear, actionable data. You'll learn to create custom table views, build HTML reports that executives actually want to read, and format automated emails that won't make your colleagues cringe. Through live demos, we'll explore Format-Table tricks you've never seen, GridView wizardry, and HTML reporting that works. No more embarrassing formatting fails - just clean, professional output that makes sense.

You will learn:

  • Design custom table formats and views for complex PowerShell objects
  • Create professional HTML reports using built-in and custom styling
  • Implement automated email reporting with properly formatted data