Windows PowerShell 2 For Dummies
Get the power to use Windows PowerShell 2 on any Windows system — right here!You've heard about Windows PowerShell 2, the Windows scripting environment that's changing how we think about Windows scripting. This fun and friendly guide gives you a solid understanding of what it is and how to use it, with plenty of real-world examples so you can put the information to good use right away. Your boss will think you're a genius!View from the top — get an overview of Windows PowerShell 2 and examine the syntax, structure, and core functionalityLook deeper — manipulate strings, work with data structures like arrays and hashtables, and use Windows Management InstrumentationThe need for speed — see how Windows PowerShell speeds things up by letting you run commands on a remote computer or run multiple commands at onceIn the real world — learn to apply scripts to specific needsIt does more — use Windows PowerShell 2 to manage network configurations, gather hardware info, connect to printers, and moreOpen the book and find:Tips for personalizing PowerShellAll about cmdletsHow to use Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI)Things to watch for in value conversionsHow to internationalize a scriptDebugging tools and how to use themNetwork configuration tipsTen common mistakes to avoidHow to take advantage of this new feature in Windows 7Visit the companion Web site at www.dummies.com/go/powershell2fd to find code files for the code listings used in the book and a bonus chapter about exception handling.