PowerShell automation examples
EtherAssist can help draft automation patterns, but scripts must be reviewed and tested before use.
Before you begin
- Install the EtherAssist module only on trusted workstations or automation hosts.
- Configure API keys through approved secret handling and never commit them to source control.
- Use read-only examples first, then add write actions only after review.
- Test scripts with sample data before running against production tenants.
Safe examples to request
- Read-only inventory reporting.
- CSV transformation.
- Log summarisation.
- Error classification.
- Report generation.
Prompt pattern
Create a PowerShell 7 read-only automation example that imports a CSV, validates required columns, groups devices by readiness state, and exports a summary CSV. Include comments and error handling.
Review before running
Check modules, permissions, tenant target, output path, rate limits, error handling, and whether any command can modify data.
Tips
- Keep names, prompts, and configuration values specific to the task you are performing.
- Check role, subscription, region, and tenant policy when a feature is not visible.
Troubleshooting
| Issue | What to check |
|---|---|
| Module command is not found | Confirm the module is installed, imported, and available in the current PowerShell session. |
| API request fails | Check API key configuration, network access, and retry settings. |
| Output is hard to audit | Use JSON/object output and avoid logging secrets or raw sensitive content. |