How to Upload and Attach Files to ServiceNow Records Using PowerShell

In this episode, we'll dive into a practical tutorial on how to upload and attach files to ServiceNow records using PowerShell. Whether you're looking to automate routine tasks or enhance your ServiceNow workflows, this quick guide will help you get there.

✳ 𝐓𝐀𝐊𝐄𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐘𝐒 ✳

Using REST API Explorer in ServiceNow: Learn how to effectively use the REST API Explorer in ServiceNow to interact with APIs, making it easier to test and implement integrations.

Understanding PowerShell File Handling: Discover the differences between Get-Content, the -Raw parameter, -AsByteStream (available only in PowerShell 7), and [System.IO.File]::ReadAllBytes($filePath), and when to use each method for handling file content.

Practical Implementation: See how to apply these PowerShell techniques in real-world scenarios, particularly in uploading and attaching files to ServiceNow records.

✳ 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐒 ✳

0:00 - Intro
0:22 - How to address this requirement
1:08 - Rest API Explorer and Attachment API
3:15 - Missing PowerShell Code Sample
5:17 - Find PowerShell Code Sample
5:56 - Jump into Visual Studio Code
10:20 - Trying Get-Content
12:41 - Usage of Raw parameter
14:33 - Issue with non-text files
16:06 - Some words about PowerShell 7+
17:08 - Accessing .NET

✳ 𝐇𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐆𝐒 ✳

#servicenow #servicenowdeveloper #servicenowcommunity #powershell #vscode #restapiexplorer

✳ 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐑 ✳

This video is for educational purposes only. Information is provided as-is without any warranty of accuracy or completeness. Use of this information is at your own risk. I do not hold rights to third-party materials used under fair use for educational objectives. I am not liable for any loss or damage arising from your actions based on the content of this video.