MSH is a new command-line shell for Microsoft server products, including the long-awaited Longhorn server, and will eventually ship with all major Microsoft products, making it the must-know technology
MSH will replace current command lines in new Microsoft products and can be used to write shell scripts similar to those used with Unix and Linux
Discusses how MSH enables all of the .NET Framework objects to become accessible via scripting, making it a very powerful addition to any developer's or administrator's toolbox
Readers are guided through all the ins and outs of MSH and learn how to create powerful solutions; run scripts, programs, and commands; customize the MSH environment; handle data; manage files and disks; and script solutions and .NET objects
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Rating: - Weak sample scripts
I purchased this book based on two previous reviews and so far I'm somewhat disappointed. For example, I think the author should include how to add comments to a script (e.g. #) early on in the book because adding comments is proper coding practice. Also, none of the author's sample scripts include comments either. Additionally, I find the sample scripts to be very simplistic short examples and I defiantly expected to see far more complex sample scripts that demonstrates the more advanced scripting ... Read More
Rating: - If your new to Powershell this if for your Library
This is a really good book. I have purchased a bunch of other books on Powershell but most of them were written with developers in mind and not system administrators. Well good news, this book is written specifically for Windows System Admins. It walks you through how the scripting language works (.NET), and it provides very clear examples of how to use and create power shell scripts. With this book in hand and the free information that is available on the Microsoft Technet site, you are on you way ... Read More
Rating: - Get up to speed quickly
This book is extremely well written and easy to understand coming from a non or limited programming background. If you are completely new to programming, I'd suggest reading Microsoft Windows PowerShell Programming for the Absolute Beginner by Jerry Lee Ford Jr. first and then read this book. Also, so far the code has been exceptionally accurate, which makes the experience that much better.
- Weak sample scripts
- If your new to Powershell this if for your Library
