PowerShell book

I have decided to learn Powershell little by little while I studying 70-640. The only reason why I decided to learn it is because I might use it in the future, and the command prompt is always more stable than GUI anyways.

Now, the problem is I know nothing about scripting. I can't write or read a script.

Is there a book that you can recommend for someone like me who has no experience and knowledge in scripting?

This is going to be the first language I am going to learn. I hope everything goes well for me.

Thanks

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RobertKaucher

Amazon.com: Microsoft Windows PowerShell 2.0 Programming for the Absolute Beginner, 2nd Edition (978159863899

: Jr. Jerry Lee Ford: Books

I really like this oone as well:
http://www.amazon.com/Windows-PowerShell-Cookbook-Scripting-Microsofts/dp/0596801505/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1290561483&sr=8-1

But some of the stuff might be hard to grasp in that one as it covers some more advanced topics.

earweed

RobertKaucher wrote: »

Amazon.com: Microsoft Windows PowerShell 2.0 Programming for the Absolute Beginner, 2nd Edition (978159863899: Jr. Jerry Lee Ford: Books

.

I might even start reading this book as well, especially since it's free for me via Books 24x7

thehourman

I might get the first book for now.

I hope the book is a noob friendly. I don't really know what I am getting myself into this time.

RobertKaucher

Don't worry. It's not "rocket surgery."

Here is a decent intro video you might like to watch.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEOq-S3veiA

There are tons of resources on the web. I'm fairly decent with PoSh but I have never actually purchased a book on it. I did have a background in a couple other languages, though.

thehourman

Going to watch that video tomorrow when I get off of work.
I downloaded some audio podcast for my iPad since I traffic is always there waiting for me.
Need to charge the bluetooth earpiece for tomorrow's trek, so no more Metal music in the morning.

Pash

I only purchased two books for Posh, and they were helpful in their own ways.

Windows PowerShell 2.0 Administrator's Pocket Consultant Administrator's Pocket Consultant: Amazon.co.uk: William Stanek: Books

Windows PowerShell Cookbook eBook: Lee Holmes: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store

I am not an expert, but it is nice to be able to write your own scripts for situations and to keep learning new things. I think I have had plenty of little uses for WMI and Posh in many windows based enviroments.

Mojo_666

PowerShell for Dummies

I always start with the Dummies books when I have 0 knowledge about stuff so I got the PowerShell one and I also got the MS Press Pocket Admin guide.

manny355

I got the first book that RobertKaucher mentioned and have been reading through it when I have time...i'd recommend...its been good so far.

thehourman

Ok thanks guys.
I am going to get the Kindle version of those books, but I might start with the Absolute Beginner book.

Pash

thehourman wrote: »

Ok thanks guys.
I am going to get the Kindle version of those books, but I might start with the Absolute Beginner book.

Do it my friend. Will be a good step for windows administration for you.