Virtual Labs for PowerShell?

edgar2387

Hi guys,

Does anyone know of any Powershell virtual labs? I cannot find any on Technet. Im really good at the cmdlets, piping, variables, and base scripts, at main times google scripts then modify lol, but I really want to elevate my Powershell skills where I can script from down up, creating my own scripts, etc, I recently ordered Windows Powershell pocket size book for more in depth learning, but need a virtual lab.

Any ideas?

slinuxuzer

Get VMware worksation or some other virtualization software and spin up 3-4 machines, I took the global knowledge powershell class and the entire remote lab consisted of two virtual machines, we were able to do a lot with two machines.

Asif Dasl

The closest thing I can think of to stretch your mind to learn Powershell is the Powershell Scripting Games... which unfortunately these days is a $400 event. BUT... you could try out the previous years events for free and then check your answers:

2010 Scripting Games: All Links on One Page - Hey, Scripting Guy! Blog - Site Home - TechNet Blogs

2011 Scripting Games: All Links on One Page - Hey, Scripting Guy! Blog - Site Home - TechNet Blogs

2012 Windows PowerShell Scripting Games: All Links on One Page - Hey, Scripting Guy! Blog - Site Home - TechNet Blogs

NetworkingStudent

Windows Server 2012 Beta Virtual Labs

PowerShell Magazine » Windows Server 2012 Beta Virtual Labs

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edgar2387

thanks a lot mates, looking forward to the resources you all provided, you guys are rock solid

alan2308

NetworkingStudent wrote: »

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