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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Andreas Baumgarten 133.1K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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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Andreas Baumgarten

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  1. Limitless Technology 40,116 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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  2. Rich Matheisen 48,121 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. ;-)

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