In the first part of this Lab, we will:

• Install VSCode because PowerShell ISE is Lame

In the second part of this lab, we will

• Generate a .json file containing a list of random users and passwords

Part 1: Install VSCode:

First, let’s create a new blank folder to work in. I’ll call my new folder ‘Local_Program.’ Inside this folder, let’s create a subfolder called ‘data’ where we will place our text files.

Next, install VSCode

• Download and install VSCode from Here

• Install that sucker!

  Create a new file by selecting File→New File and typing ‘PowerShell’ as the Type.

  

  Let’s call this File CreateJSON.ps1 and place it in the Local_Program Folder.

  

  VSCode will ask if you want to install the recommended extensions for PowerShell. Choose ‘Install’

  

  This will open up a Powershell console at the bottom of VSCode. Use cd to move to the directory where you have saved CreateJSON.ps1. (In my case it is the Local_Program folder.)

  

It may prompt you to upgrade PowerShell

The current PowerShell version is stored in the $PSVersionTable variable.

$PSVersionTable

PowerShell 5.1 works, but let’s go ahead and upgrade.

Type:

winget search Microsoft.PowerShell

Install it