Windows PowerShell 3.0 Step by Step

Description

Windows PowerShell 3.0 Step by Step

Learn to automate Windows administration efficiently with the Windows PowerShell 3.0 Step by Step guide. This practical, hands-on tutorial helps you master the fundamentals of PowerShell 3.0, providing exercises, tips, and sample scripts for automating tasks on local and remote systems.

What you’ll learn

• Use PowerShell’s built-in cmdlets to execute administrative commands.
• Write custom scripts to automate repetitive tasks.
• Access data beyond the shell with PowerShell providers.
• Configure network components using Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI).
• Manage users, groups, and computers through Active Directory®.
• Administer and troubleshoot Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 using PowerShell.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of Windows system administration.
• Understanding of Windows PowerShell syntax is helpful but not mandatory.

Description: Windows PowerShell 3.0 Step by Step

The Windows PowerShell 3.0 Step by Step course is designed to teach you the core concepts of PowerShell 3.0, one step at a time. Written by a scripting expert, this book offers a hands-on approach with practical exercises and timesaving techniques. You’ll discover how to automate essential tasks using built-in cmdlets, such as managing users, groups, and computers in Active Directory, or configuring network components via WMI.

The book introduces PowerShell providers, allowing you to access and manage information beyond the shell environment, while also covering the basics of writing scripts to automate recurring administrative tasks. You’ll also explore scripts designed to manage and troubleshoot Exchange Server 2010, offering valuable insights for systems administrators who want to integrate PowerShell into their daily workflows.

For more resources on PowerShell 3.0, check out these external links:

• Microsoft PowerShell 3.0 Documentation
• Microsoft PowerShell 3.0 Cmdlet Reference
• Windows Server Administration

Who this book is for

• System administrators looking to automate Windows administration tasks using PowerShell.
• IT professionals interested in learning PowerShell scripting to manage network components and services.
• Administrators managing Active Directory or Microsoft Exchange Server.

Enhance your skills with these related courses from Expert Training:

• Advanced PowerShell Courses
• Windows Administration Courses
• Network Automation Courses
• Microsoft Exchange Server Training
• WMI Scripting Courses