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thehourman
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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
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
Studying:
Working on CCNA: Security. Start date: 12.28.10
Microsoft 70-640 - on hold (This is not taking me anywhere. I started this in October, and it is December now, I am still on page 221. WTH!)
Reading:
Network Warrior - Currently at Part II
Reading IPv6 Essentials 2nd Edition - on hold
Working on CCNA: Security. Start date: 12.28.10
Microsoft 70-640 - on hold (This is not taking me anywhere. I started this in October, and it is December now, I am still on page 221. WTH!)
Reading:
Network Warrior - Currently at Part II
Reading IPv6 Essentials 2nd Edition - on hold
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RobertKaucher
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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. -
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earweed
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RobertKaucher wrote: »
I might even start reading this book as well, especially since it's free for me via Books 24x7No longer work in IT. Play around with stuff sometimes still and fix stuff for friends and relatives. -
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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.Studying:
Working on CCNA: Security. Start date: 12.28.10
Microsoft 70-640 - on hold (This is not taking me anywhere. I started this in October, and it is December now, I am still on page 221. WTH!)
Reading:
Network Warrior - Currently at Part II
Reading IPv6 Essentials 2nd Edition - on hold -
OptionsRobertKaucher
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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. -
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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.Studying:
Working on CCNA: Security. Start date: 12.28.10
Microsoft 70-640 - on hold (This is not taking me anywhere. I started this in October, and it is December now, I am still on page 221. WTH!)
Reading:
Network Warrior - Currently at Part II
Reading IPv6 Essentials 2nd Edition - on hold -
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Pash
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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.DevOps Engineer and Security Champion. https://blog.pash.by - I am trying to find my writing style, so please bear with me. -
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Mojo_666
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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. -
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manny355
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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. -
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Ok thanks guys.
I am going to get the Kindle version of those books, but I might start with the Absolute Beginner book.Studying:
Working on CCNA: Security. Start date: 12.28.10
Microsoft 70-640 - on hold (This is not taking me anywhere. I started this in October, and it is December now, I am still on page 221. WTH!)
Reading:
Network Warrior - Currently at Part II
Reading IPv6 Essentials 2nd Edition - on hold -
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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.DevOps Engineer and Security Champion. https://blog.pash.by - I am trying to find my writing style, so please bear with me.
