MS-700 course Power Shell problem

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I having problem with PowerShell in the Teams Planning network deployment., Here is what I am getting with the Invoke-ToolCreateShortcuts:

PS C:\WINDOWS\system32> Invoke-ToolCreateShortcuts
Invoke-ToolCreateShortcuts : The 'Invoke-ToolCreateShortcuts' command was found in the module
'NetworkTestingCompanion', but the module could not be loaded. For more information, run 'Import-Module
NetworkTestingCompanion'.
At line:1 char:1

• Invoke-ToolCreateShortcuts

•   + CategoryInfo          : ObjectNotFound: (Invoke-ToolCreateShortcuts:String) [], CommandNotFoundException
    + FullyQualifiedErrorId : CouldNotAutoloadMatchingModule
  
  

PS C:\WINDOWS\system32> Install-Module -Name NetworkTestingCompanion -RequiredVersion 1.5.4
PS C:\WINDOWS\system32> Invoke-ToolCreateShortcuts
Invoke-ToolCreateShortcuts : The 'Invoke-ToolCreateShortcuts' command was found in the module
'NetworkTestingCompanion', but the module could not be loaded. For more information, run 'Import-Module
NetworkTestingCompanion'.
At line:1 char:1

• Invoke-ToolCreateShortcuts

•   + CategoryInfo          : ObjectNotFound: (Invoke-ToolCreateShortcuts:String) [], CommandNotFoundException
    + FullyQualifiedErrorId : CouldNotAutoloadMatchingModule
  
  

PS C:\WINDOWS\system32> Import-Module NetworkTestingCompanion
Import-Module : File C:\Users\doc.DOC-I7-WIN10PRO\OneDrive - Pratt Computing Technologies
Inc\Documents\WindowsPowerShell\Modules\NetworkTestingCompanion\1.5.4\NetworkTestingCompanion.psm1 cannot be loaded.
The file C:\Users\doc.DOC-I7-WIN10PRO\OneDrive - Pratt Computing Technologies
Inc\Documents\WindowsPowerShell\Modules\NetworkTestingCompanion\1.5.4\NetworkTestingCompanion.psm1 is not digitally
signed. You cannot run this script on the current system. For more information about running scripts and setting
execution policy, see about_Execution_Policies at https:/go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=135170.
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• Import-Module NetworkTestingCompanion

•   + CategoryInfo          : SecurityError: (:) [Import-Module], PSSecurityException
    + FullyQualifiedErrorId : UnauthorizedAccess,Microsoft.PowerShell.Commands.ImportModuleCommand
  

PS C:\WINDOWS\system32>

Thank You

Hello @Doc-Pratt,

That last error you posted looks like the problem. The NetworkTestingCompanion module from the PowerShell Gallery is not digitally signed. Your system is preventing the module from running. You will need to check, and probably change the script execution policy. You can change it back after you load the module, if this is a security concern for you or company policy. You could also use the scope parameter of the Set-ExecutionPolicy cmdlet to limit the change to the current session.

Run Get-ExecutionPolicy to determine your current setting.
Run Set-ExecutionPolicy -ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned to allow local scripts to run without a signature.
Enter A for Yes to All when prompted.
Now try to import the module.

I can't remember if a OneDrive location is flagged as remote. If your execution policy is already set to allow unsigned scripts, try copying the module to a local drive and import it from there.

Let me know if this works.

When I search for the powershell network testing companion, the page on www.powershellgallery.com now lists version 1.5.5 and states “The owner has unlisted this package. This could mean that the module is deprecated or shouldn’t be used anymore.” Is this possibly due to its connection with Skype-for-business? Or has it possibly been superseded by another package? Or is this tool still appropriate to use in conjunction with the MS700 course?

@Mike-Alcasas ,

I hope all is well. The tool is something to be aware of, as it may be asked about, but overall, I would not spend too much time on it.

If you have any additional questions as you are preparing for the MS-700 exam, or just about Teams in general, please be in touch as needed; always glad to help out...

Good Luck!!

Cheers,

Adam