An upgrade needs a compatibility check, a tested release and a recovery path. Which changes deserve particular attention before the new version reaches production?

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Review engine and module compatibility independently. Test object shapes, authentication behavior and remoting after an upgrade. Windows PowerShell and PowerShell can coexist, so invoke the intended executable explicitly instead of relying on whichever runtime a machine happens to launch.

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