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PowerShell in 7 Days: Learn essential skills in scripting and automation using PowerShell
Author(s): Liam Cleary (Author)
- Publisher: BPB Publications
- Publication Date: February 14, 2024
- Language: English
- Print length: 302 pages
- ISBN-10: 9355518919
- ISBN-13: 9789355518910
Book Description
Unlock the power of automation: Master PowerShell in just 7 days
Key Features
● Effortlessly navigate PowerShell’s syntax and command structure.
● Master creating scripts and functions for efficient automation.
● Learn practical solutions for local and remote data management.
Description
“PowerShell in 7 Days” covers the fundamentals of PowerShell, its syntax, and its scripting capabilities concisely yet comprehensively. It is a practical toolkit that empowers busy IT professionals to become proficient PowerShell users. You can become capable of automating tasks and managing systems more efficiently within a week.
Examine its history, versions, and various use cases before examining installation options for different platforms. Master modules, providers, commands, and pipelines to craft efficient scripts. Build reusable functions, control script flow with looping and error handling, and create scripts with diverse outputs. Use PowerShell remoting to manage systems remotely. Manage on-premises services like Active Directory and optimize performance by troubleshooting common issues. Finally, explore advanced functionalities like security best practices and signing scripts for confident use.
By the end of the book, readers will have a solid understanding of working with both local and remote data, troubleshooting common issues using PowerShell, and writing scripts that save time and enhance productivity. Readers can transform their approach to tasks and challenges in their job roles, optimizing processes and deploying solutions quickly and effectively.
What you will learn
● Master the basics of PowerShell syntax and command execution.
● Develop custom scripts for automation and system tasks.
● Efficiently manage and manipulate both local and remote data.
● Apply PowerShell for effective troubleshooting and problem-solving in real-world scenarios.
● Create advanced functions to streamline daily IT operations.
Who this book is for
This book is ideal for IT professionals, system administrators, and tech enthusiasts keen on learning PowerShell. Basic familiarity with Windows operating systems and a keen interest in automation and scripting are recommended for readers.
Table of Contents
1. Introducing PowerShell
2. Setting Up PowerShell
3. Getting Started with Modules and Providers
4. Executing PowerShell Commands
5. Working with Variables and Pipelines
6. Deep Diving PowerShell Objects
7. Using Functions and Parameters
8. Flow Control, Looping, and Error Handling
9. Scripts for Multiple Output Paths
10. PowerShell Remoting, WinRM, and the Invoke-Comma
11. Managing On-premises Services
12. Troubleshooting Windows and Performance Optimization
13. Miscellaneous PowerShell Capabilities
Editorial Reviews
About the Author
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