Synopses & Reviews
Get the power to use Windows PowerShell 2 on any Windows system — right here!You've heard about Windows PowerShell 2, the Windows scripting environment that's changing how we think about Windows scripting. This fun and friendly guide gives you a solid understanding of what it is and how to use it, with plenty of real-world examples so you can put the information to good use right away. Your boss will think you're a genius!
- View from the top — get an overview of Windows PowerShell 2 and examine the syntax, structure, and core functionality
Look deeper — manipulate strings, work with data structures like arrays and hashtables, and use Windows Management Instrumentation
The need for speed — see how Windows PowerShell speeds things up by letting you run commands on a remote computer or run multiple commands at once
In the real world — learn to apply scripts to specific needs
It does more — use Windows PowerShell 2 to manage network configurations, gather hardware info, connect to printers, and more
Open the book and find:
- Tips for personalizing PowerShell
All about cmdlets
How to use Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI)
Things to watch for in value conversions
How to internationalize a script
Debugging tools and how to use them
Network configuration tips
Ten common mistakes to avoid
How to take advantage of this new feature in Windows 7
Visit the companion Web site at www.dummies.com/go/powershell2fd to find code files for the code listings used in the book and a bonus chapter about exception handling.
Synopsis
Windows PowerShell 2 For Dummiesbreaks down the jargon and complex syntax of Windows PowerShell to make it truly accessible for users of all skill levels. Although focused on beginners, the book incorporates many real-world elements to demonstrat how Windows PowerShell 2 can be leveraged to make administrative tasks much easier. This book covers all the new advanced features introduced with PowerShell 2, including the script debugging improvements, the ability to invoke commands remotely, and the new user interface.
Windows PowerShell 2 For Dummiesdoes not focus just on the scripting language. It also gives substance to the theory, fundamentals, and techniques of the scripting language through practical applications that give context to these techniques and make for a much more solid and fun learning experience. As a Microsoft MVP, the author has direct access to the program managers and developers for Windows PowerShell 2, so he can be current with new developments introduced into this technology.
Windows PowerShell 2 For Dummiesis written in the friendly, humorous, and easy-to-understand style that is hallmark of the …For Dummies brand.
Synopsis
- Windows PowerShell is a scripting language designed for Windows system administrators to automate the Windows operating system
- Bypassing the use of jargon and complex syntax, this book incorporates many real-world elements that demonstrate how Windows PowerShell 2 can be leveraged to make administrative tasks considerably easier
- Covers all the new features introduced with PowerShell 2, including the script debugging improvements, the ability to invoke commands remotely, and the new user interface
- Places substantial focus on the theory, fundamentals, and techniques of the scripting language, while still making the learning process a fun experience
Synopsis
Prepare for the future of Microsoft automation with this no-nonsense guide
Windows PowerShell 2 is the scripting language that enables automation within the Windows operating system. Packed with powerful new features, this latest version is complex, and Windows PowerShell 2 For Dummies is the perfect guide to help system administrators get up to speed.
Written by a Microsoft MVP with direct access to the program managers and developers, this book covers every new feature of Windows PowerShell 2 in a friendly, easy-to-follow format.
- Windows PowerShell 2 is the updated scripting language that enables system administrators to automate Windows operating systems
- System administrators with limited scripting experience will find this book helps them learn the fundamentals of Windows PowerShell 2 quickly and easily
- Translates the jargon and complex syntax of Windows PowerShell 2
- Covers script debugging improvements, the ability to invoke commands remotely, and the new user interface
- Uses real-world applications to clarify the theory, fundamentals, and techniques of the scripting language
- Written by a Microsoft MVP with direct access to the developers of Windows PowerShell 2
Windows PowerShell 2 For Dummies makes this tool easily accessible to administrators of every experience level.
About the Author
Steve Seguis is a Microsoft Windows systems engineer with more than 12 years of experience managing small- to large-scale Windows environments. He was a Microsoft MVP for Windows Server - Admin Frameworks from 2004–2007, and is a contributing technical editor for Windows IT Pro.
Table of Contents
Introduction.Part I: Get ting a Bird’s-Eye View of PowerShell 2.
Chapter 1: The Windows PowerShell Rap Sheet.
Chapter 2: Customizing and Shortcutting the Environment.
Chapter 3: A Pinch of Shell, a Pound of Power.
Part II: PowerShell’s Basic Structure and Syntax.
Chapter 4: Shelling Out Commands and Scripts.
Chapter 5: When Dollars Turn into Variables.
Chapter 6: A Bit of Logic to Save the Day.
Chapter 7: Working on a Pipeline.
Part III: Complex Data Description and Sharing.
Chapter 8: Working with Windows Management Instrumentation.
Chapter 9: Bringing Strings into the Limelight.
Chapter 10: I’ll Take Numbers for $100, Please.
Chapter 11: Grouping Data Using Arrays and Hash Tables.
Chapter 12: Readin’ and Writin’ Files.
Chapter 13: Going On a Date with PowerShell.
Part IV: Controlling Where and How You Operate PowerShell.
Chapter 14: Using Functions to Divide and Conquer.
Chapter 15: PowerShell Ninjas: Running Jobs Remotely or in the Background.
Chapter 16: Making Your Script Speak Different Languages.
Chapter 17: Smashing Those Bugs.
Part V: Real-World Windows Administration Using PowerShell.
Chapter 18: Mission Control: All Systems Go.
Chapter 19: Taming the Windows Registry.
Chapter 20: Reaching Out to Active Directory.
Chapter 21: PowerShell Lockdown.
Chapter 22: Converting Your Old Scripts: Out with the Old, In with the New.
Part VI: Configuring and Reporting Via PowerShell.
Chapter 23: Controlling Your Network Confi guration.
Chapter 24: Managing Your Hardware.
Chapter 25: Making Reporting Easy.
Part VII: The Par t of Tens.
Chapter 26: The Ten Most Important Cmdlets.
Chapter 27: Ten Common PowerShell Mistakes.
Bonus Chapter 1: Handling Exceptions.
Index.