Author: Steve Seguis List Price: $29.99
Get the power to use Windows PowerShell 2 on any Windows system - right here!
You've heard about Windows PowerShell 2, the Windows scripting environment that's changing how we think about Windows scripting. This fun and friendly guide gives you a solid understanding of what it is and how to use it, with plenty of real-world examples so you can put the information to good use right away. Your boss will think you're a genius! - View from the top - get an overview of Windows PowerShell 2 and examine the syntax, structure, and core functionality
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Look deeper - manipulate strings, work with data structures like arrays and hashtables, and use Windows Management Instrumentation -
The need for speed - see how Windows PowerShell speeds things up by letting you run commands on a remote computer or run multiple commands at once -
In the real world - learn to apply scripts to specific needs -
It does more - use Windows PowerShell 2 to manage network configurations, gather hardware info, connect to printers, and more Open the book and find: - Tips for personalizing PowerShell
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All about cmdlets -
How to use Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) -
Things to watch for in value conversions -
How to internationalize a script -
Debugging tools and how to use them -
Network configuration tips -
Ten common mistakes to avoid -
How to take advantage of this new feature in Windows 7 Visit the companion Web site at www.dummies.com/go/powershell2fd to find code files for the code listings used in the book and a bonus chapter about exception handling.
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