Powershell in Practice

by Siddaway, Richard

• ISBN13: 9781935182009
• ISBN10: 1935182005
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-06-30
• Publisher: Manning Pubns Co

Summary

Windows PowerShell is a scripting language that simplifies Windows system administration. PowerShell in Practice is a hands-on reference for administrators wanting to learn and use PowerShell. Following the "in Practice" style, individual related techniques are clustered into chapters. Each technique is presented in the form: problem, solution, discussion, and includes annotated code listings.Written to answer the question "How can PowerShell make my job as an administrator easier?" this book concentrates on practical tasks and automation. Starting with an a brief tutorial and review, the majority of the book focuses on two major PowerShell usage areas: People - user accounts, mailboxes, desktop configuration; and Servers - Active Directory, Exchange, IIS, and more.

Author Biography

Richard Siddaway is an IT Architect with 20 years of experience as a server administrator, support engineer, DBA, and architect. He is a PowerShell MVP and founder of the UK PowerShell User Group