Windows PowerShell(TM) 2.0 Administrator's Pocket Consultant at Dominant Systems Book Store

Portable and precise, this pocket-sized guide delivers ready answers for automating everyday system-administration tasks with Windows PowerShell. Zero in on core commands and techniques using quick-reference tables, instructions, and lists. You’ll get the focused information you need to save time and get the job done—whether at your desk or in the field.

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Run core cmdlets—singly or in sequence—to streamline daily tasks
Execute remote commands and background jobs
Inventory computers; tweak configurations; manage domains
Configure server roles, role services, and features
Manage and troubleshoot TCP/IP networking
Administer file systems, directories, and print services
Implement security settings, event logs, and auditing
Read and write registry values
Automate system monitoring and performance tuning
Extend Windows PowerShell with snap-ins and module extensions

Customer Reviews & Comments
This book has a good balance of foundational information and practical applications of Powershell 2.0. If there was a version of this for Powershell 1.0 I wish I had known about it. :-) The author assumes that you have some background in scripting so it doesn't come across as a pure beginner's book. The book provides practical examples for Powershell in the Windows environment and some background information on each subject. It has an appropriate balance between detail and maintaining a "big picture" view of teaching you about how to use Powershell. The only request I make of the author in a future edition is to provide a little more coverage on loading assemblies through the Reflection.Assembly class. This is a minor issue though because he does discuss when to use it and of course one can always consult the online Microsoft documentation for additional methods. Some of the big pluses in the book include a "real world" view and I particularly liked the quick overview of SQL Server support and how to add the supporting snapins to the basic Powershell environment - that saved me a lot of time! Overall, one of the better books out there on the subject for those interested in a hands-on approach.

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