Windows Powershell Fast Start 2nd Edition

Need a precise, focused training guide for Windows PowerShell?Get this 130-page Fast Start guide to quickly learn Windows PowerShell fundamentals. Regardless of whether you are an IT manager, developer, administrator or an advanced user, this Fast Start guide will help you learn the essential concepts needed to successfully work with Windows PowerShell. Covers all versions of Windows PowerShell, including PowerShell 3.0, 4.0 and 5.0. Use this guide with all current releases of Windows and Windows Server, including Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows Server 2016.

Table of Contents

1. Getting Started with Windows PowerShell7

Working with the Windows PowerShell Console9

The Standard Console10

The Elevated, Administrator Console11

The PowerShell Console12

Working with the Windows PowerShell ISE14

Managing Windows PowerShell Console Properties17

Using the Command History20

2. Managing Cmdlets and Scripts23

Working with Cmdlets23

Understanding Cmdlet Names23

Getting Information About Cmdlets28

Understanding Cmdlet Parameters30

Using External Commands34

Understanding Scripts & Script Execution36

Specifying Authentication Credentials39

3. Using the Help Documentation41

Accessing Help Files41

Creating a Central Help Folder42

4. Initializing the Scripting Environment47

Passing Startup Parameters47

Invoking Windows PowerShell50

Using