PowerShell and DevOps, Fast Focus

TMT05 Fast Focus: PowerShell Output Formatting That Doesn't Suck

11/18/2025

1:30pm - 1:50pm

Level: Introductory

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:

  • How to master advanced Format-Table techniques to transform complex PowerShell output into clean, readable table views with customized properties, grouping, and formatting
  • How to design and implement professional HTML reports using PowerShell that effectively communicate technical data to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • How to develop automated email reporting workflows that deliver consistently formatted, visually appealing PowerShell output for regular distribution and monitoring purposes