Windows PowerShell in Action, Third Edition

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Bruce Payette and Richard Siddaway
  • September 2017
  • ISBN 9781633430297
  • 904 pages
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Windows PowerShell in Action, Third Edition is an end-to-end revision of the definitive guide to PowerShell. Written by language designer Bruce Payette and MVP Richard Siddaway, this rich book offers a crystal-clear introduction to the language along with its essential everyday use cases. Beyond the basics, you'll find detailed examples on deep topics like performance, module architecture, and parallel execution.

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In 2006, Windows PowerShell reinvented the way administrators and developers interact with Windows. Today, PowerShell is required knowledge for Windows admins and devs. This powerful, dynamic language provides command-line control of the Windows OS and most Windows servers, such as Exchange and SCCM. And because it's a first-class .NET language, you can build amazing shell scripts and tools without reaching for VB or C#.

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  • The best end-to-end coverage of PowerShell available
  • PowerShell workflows
  • PowerShell classes
  • Writing modules and scripts
  • Desired State Configuration
  • Programming APIs and pipelines
  • Includes a detailed appendix on new PowerShell v6 features

about the reader

Written for intermediate-level developers and administrators.

about the authors

Bruce Payette is codesigner and principal author of the PowerShell language. Richard Siddaway is a longtime PowerShell MVP, author, speaker, and blogger.

This comprehensive guide to PowerShell just gets better with every revision!

Wayne Boaz, Nike

Excellent coverage of the new features in PowerShell. Recommended for all levels of users.

Lincoln Bovee, Proto Labs

Deep technical discussions of the inner workings of PowerShell. Many useful examples. Up to date!

Dr. Edgar Knapp, ISIS Papyrus Europe

If you're serious about PowerShell, you need to read this book. Seriously: Read this book!

Stephen Byrne, Dell

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