Learn PowerShell Scripting in a Month of Lunches

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Packed with hands-on labs, this guide is the ideal way to learn PowerShell scripting and toolmaking in just one hour a day. Each self-contained lesson allows you to progress quickly through essential scripting concepts while developing four practical tools. As you advance, you’ll incorporate features like custom formatting, error handling, parameterized input, and help documentation. You don’t need to be a software developer to create PowerShell tools; this book empowers PowerShell users to become proficient toolmakers. It’s structured to provide a straightforward learning experience, reinforcing concepts through practical examples. The purchase of the print version includes a free PDF, ePub, and Kindle eBook, along with all the code from the book. The content covers building administrative tools, making scripts that function like native PowerShell cmdlets, and assumes only basic experience with PowerShell as a command-line interface. The authors, both PowerShell MVPs, bring a wealth of knowledge and experience, having coauthored several notable works in the field. The book is divided into parts that cover introductory concepts, building an inventory tool, advanced toolmaking techniques, and creating tools for delegated administration, ensuring a comprehensive learning journey.