Preface

Since its introduction in 2007, Windows PowerShell has become the de facto scripting solution for Windows system administrators and other IT professionals. With its extensive functionality and powerful language, PowerShell can be used to automate almost any area of the Windows ecosystem. If you haven't learned PowerShell yet, there's no time like the present. This book will guide you through the most important topics to begin your learning journey. If you have used PowerShell before but wish to have a refresher, this book should serve as a guide to the topics that you need to understand in order to be successful in using PowerShell for your scripting and automation needs.