Building an Anthropic MCP Server with .Net, Getting Your Data Ready for Copilot
Videos
PowerShell Podcast: In a PowerShell Podcast episode, expert Jess Pomfret discusses her tech journey, passion for automation, and the value of community and mentorship.
Building an Anthropic MCP Server with .Net - Doug Finke dives into how to build an MCP server using C#.
PowerShell (Programming, Automation & Cybersecurity)
Identify and Block Sign-in for Shared Mailboxes in Microsoft 365 (Reddit, Mar 25, 2025): A Reddit post in r/M365Reports shares a PowerShell script to enhance security by automatically finding shared mailboxes with sign-in enabled (a potential risk) and disabling those logins
. This automation helps admins quickly enforce best practices (e.g. ensuring shared/resource accounts can’t be directly logged into) without tedious manual checks.
“Best Way to Send Email with PowerShell in 2025?” (Reddit Q&A, late Mar 2025): A PowerShell user asks for up-to-date guidance on sending emails from a script that runs hourly. In this discussion, peers suggest modern approaches (given some old cmdlets are deprecated) for sending reports via email in PowerShell
. The thread includes tips on using newer modules or Graph API instead of legacy methods, helping programmers adapt their scripts to current standards.
“Using DSC in 2025” (Reddit Discussion, Mar 2025): A sysadmin in r/PowerShell seeks advice on deploying Desired State Configuration (DSC) for on-prem servers in 2025 (via Azure Arc)
. The discussion touches on real-world experiences with DSC v2 vs. v3, best practices in modern environments, and whether DSC remains a viable automation tool. It’s valuable for advanced PowerShell users managing configuration as code.
How to Find Recently Deleted AD Users with PowerShell (Reddit, Mar 30, 2025): In a thread on r/PowerShell, a user asks how to generate a CSV report of all Active Directory user accounts deleted in the last 30 days (for auditing). Contributors explain approaches ranging from enabling audit logs to querying the AD Recycle Bin via PowerShell
. This is a practical example intersecting PowerShell scripting with security auditing in Windows Server AD.
Windows Server (Security Updates, Administration & Automation)
Vendor Support Delays for Windows Server 2025 (Reddit, ~Mar 28, 2025): A popular r/sysadmin post highlights a team’s struggle after upgrading to Windows Server 2025
. The poster’s critical business app is still running on an unsupported 2012 R2 server because the software vendor hasn’t confirmed 2025 compatibility. This discussion (with ~100+ comments) underscores the security compliance dilemma – running an EOL OS vs. waiting on vendor support – and solicits advice. It’s a cautionary tale about timely vendor communication during server upgrades.
Noob Windows Server Question – Using Server as a Desktop? (Reddit, Mar 25, 2025): A beginner asks r/WindowsServer if they can run typical Windows apps on Windows Server OS without issues
. They mention plans to use Server for a home lab (media server, Nextcloud, Pi-hole) because they’re uncomfortable with Linux. Seasoned users respond that most software can run on Windows Server, though it’s not designed as a daily desktop. They also gently encourage exploring user-friendly Linux alternatives. This thread is a friendly entry-level Q&A clarifying Windows Server’s use cases.
Free SCCM Support Tool “SysSupport” (Reddit, Mar 29, 2025): An r/SCCM post by a sysadmin announces a free tool they built to streamline helpdesk work with System Center Configuration Manager. Called SysSupport, it aggregates information about users and devices into one interface (user details, computer info, OU, SCCM client health, etc.) for faster troubleshooting
. The author shares that it saves their team time by eliminating the usual multi-step, multi-tool process for each ticket. They provide the download and invite feedback. This is an advanced automation tool for Windows enterprise admins looking to improve support workflows.
AI Programming & Automation (with PowerShell/Windows)
John Savill’s “Azure Update – 28th March 2025” (YouTube, Mar 28, 2025): A weekly Azure news video summarizing recent cloud updates, including several relevant to automation and AI. Notably, this episode covers new Microsoft 365 Copilot capabilities and an Azure Databricks feature to leverage Anthropic’s generative AI models
. It also mentions retirements of old tech (e.g. legacy Azure AD modules) and other announcements. Great for system admins and developers, the video provides context on how upcoming Azure/365 changes (like AI-powered features) might affect your PowerShell scripts or admin processes.
“Getting Your Data Ready for Copilot” (John Savill’s YouTube & Article, Mar 26, 2025): A deep-dive tutorial aimed at IT pros preparing for Microsoft 365 Copilot and similar AI assistants. In this session, John Savill explains the data challenges behind deploying AI copilots in an organization
. It covers why quality data matters (AI won’t magically know your internal content) and steps to organize and integrate enterprise data so that generative AI tools can work effectively. This advanced guide helps bridge traditional data management with modern AI – a must-watch for those planning to bring AI automation into their Windows/365 environment.
“Why Is There More Than One Copilot?” (YouTube, Mar 27, 2025): A video that clears up confusion around Microsoft’s various “Copilot” offerings. With products named Copilot spanning Windows 11, Microsoft 365, GitHub, and more, this explainer (released a few days ago) breaks down the differences and use-cases of each. It’s especially relevant for developers and admins so they understand, for example, how Windows Copilot (an OS-level AI assistant) differs from PowerShell AI helpers or GitHub Copilot for coding. By understanding each tool’s niche, IT professionals can better decide which AI-driven automation fits their workflow
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