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James Petty is Director of Information Technology at TextRequest, a five-time Microsoft MVP, and CEO at DevOps Collective INC and PowerShell.org, a non-profit organization providing education around PowerShell, automation, and DevOps. He is the co-author of Learn PowerShell in a Month of Lunches and Learn PowerShell Scripting in a Month of Lunches with Manning Publications.

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Here's what James has to say!
A practical, hands-on way to build PowerShell scripting skills. (I think it’s awesome, but as the author, I’m biased.)
Learn PowerShell Scripting in a Month of Lunches, Second Edition
This is best selling book on PowerShell ever written. It’s a privilege to help continue the legacy that Don and Jeff started.
Learn PowerShell in a Month of Lunches, Fourth Edition
This book shows you how PowerShell shines in automating everything from routine tasks to enterprise-scale workflows.
Practical Automation with PowerShell
Chrissy LeMaire invented DBATools to simplify database administration using PowerShell. This book is the definitive guide.
Learn dbatools in a Month of Lunches
Perfect for admins without a lot of coding experience who want to get a quick payoff from PowerShell.
Tiny PowerShell Projects
Use PowerShell to manage Azure resources efficiently for cloud infrastructure and automation.
Azure Infrastructure as Code
Great background for anyone who wants to integrate PowerShell scripts into CI/CD pipelines.
GitHub Actions in Action

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James Petty, Director of IT at Text Request and a five-time Microsoft MVP awardee, will be speaking at SpiceWorld on November 13th and 14th! With two bestselling PowerShell guides under his belt, James will bring unique and extensive expertise to his sessions.

On November 13th at 9am CST, start with a pre-event workshop, Mastering PowerShell: From Basics to Best Practices, where James and fellow PowerShell expert, Sean Wheeler, guide you through core techniques, workflow optimization, and essential security practices. This hands-on experience is ideal for anyone looking to level up their automation skills.

In his solo session on November 14th at 1:30pm CST, Bridging the Gap: Installing and Configuring SSH for PowerShell Connectivity, James will walk you through SSH setup for secure cross-platform connections. Gain practical insights into SSH cmdlets, key-based authentication, and remote administration to streamline tasks across diverse systems.

Don’t miss the chance to learn from an industry expert!