A Beginner’s Guide to Microsoft PowerShellA Beginner’s Guide to Microsoft PowerShellA Beginner’s Guide to Microsoft PowerShell

Want to become a PowerShell expert? This free guide provides an in-depth introduction to PowerShell by explaining the essential concepts and skills needed to get started. Learn about PowerShell commands, scripts, navigation and more.

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Brien Posey , Technology Analyst

November 15, 2022

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Ask any PowerShell user whether Microsoft’s automated task and configuration system is worth learning today, more than likely you’ll receive an enthusiastic, "YES." Debuted in 2006, PowerShell remains an indispensable tool for automating critical tasks, creating scripts and applications, and much more.

This PowerShell tutorial is designed to get you familiar with the features of PowerShell, starting with its basic command structure. From there, you’ll pick up foundational PowerShell commands (or "cmdlets") to get you moving, as well as how to run PowerShell scripts. Finally, you’ll learn how to create your own PowerShell functions. ITPro Today’s PowerShell expert Brien Posey provides easy-to-follow instructions, script examples, and visual demos along the way.

Download A Beginner’s Guide to Microsoft PowerShell to sharpen your PowerShell skills today.

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About the Author

Brien Posey

Technology Analyst

Brien Posey is a bestselling technology author, a speaker, and a 20X Microsoft MVP. In addition to his ongoing work in IT, Posey has spent the last several years training as a commercial astronaut candidate in preparation to fly on a mission to study polar mesospheric clouds from space.

https://brienposey.com/

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