Bug in PowerShell for Exchange Online

PFS IT 21 Reputation points
2021-09-13T16:20:28.627+00:00

Hi

Just a quick question; Is this maybe a bug?

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With the -Filter parameter, no matching group is found but with "Where" the desired group is found.

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  1. Andreas Baumgarten 97,731 Reputation points MVP
    2021-09-13T17:25:17.123+00:00

    Hi @PFS IT ,

    please try this (not tested): 

    Get-DistributionGroup -Filter "Name -eq '$GroupName'"

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    (If the reply was helpful please don't forget to upvote and/or accept as answer, thank you)

    Regards
    Andreas Baumgarten

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  1. Rich Matheisen 45,096 Reputation points
    2021-09-13T19:33:35.34+00:00

    The -Filter takes a string as an argument, not a code block. It's a good idea to consult the help for a cmdlet (either online or using help cmdlet-name).

    get-distributiongroup

    Follow Andreas' advice. ;-)

  2. Limitless Technology 39,396 Reputation points
    2021-09-14T09:15:10.447+00:00

    Hello PFSIT,

    The Filter parameter indeed takes strings and not code blocks, so it should be between quotes, also would like to introduce you to the tested properties to be applicable for the Filter parameter in Exchange.

    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/exchange/filter-properties?view=exchange-ps

    Hope this may be helpful for you,
    Best regards,

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