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Leverage PowerShell 7 to write code on Windows, Linux, and Raspberry Pi to accomplish real-world tasks with this practical guideKey FeaturesMaster the art of coding with Microsoft's free, open-source cross-platform languageUnderstand essential programming concepts such as loops and objects through practical examplesPractice using PowerShell 7 with websites, APIs, and physical computing devices like Raspberry PiPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionDiscover the capabilities of PowerShell 7 for your everyday tasks with this carefully paced tutorial that will help you master this versatile programming language. The first set of chapters will show you where to find and how to install the latest version of PowerShell, providing insights into the distinctive features that set PowerShell apart from other languages. You'll then learn essential programming concepts such as variables and control flow, progressing to their applications. As you advance, you'll work with files and APIs, writing scripts, functions, and modules. You'll also gain proficiency in securing your PowerShell environment before venturing into different operating systems. Enriched with detailed practical examples tailored for Windows, Linux, macOS, and Raspberry Pi, each chapter weaves real-world scenarios to ignite your imagination and cement the principles you learn. You'll be able to reinforce your understanding through self-assessment questions and delve deeper into the principles using comprehensive reading lists. By the end of this book, you'll have the confidence to use PowerShell for physical computing and writing scripts for Windows administration.What you will learnGrasp the distinctive object-oriented nature of PowerShell 7Explore the practical applications of standard programming concepts, such as control flowFind out how to interact with websites and APIsImplement best practices to secure your PowerShell environment and write secure codeGet to grips with writing scripts, functions, and modulesDevelop the skills to troubleshoot your codeDeploy PowerShell on various operating systemsWho this book is forThis book uses everyday language to explain concepts and has simple examples to explain complex principles. It is suitable for early careers IT professionals, architects, system engineers, secondary school pupils and university students, who are interested in learning this powerful language.

A practical guide to vulnerability assessment and mitigation with PowerShellKey FeaturesLeverage PowerShell's unique capabilities at every stage of the Cyber Kill Chain, maximizing your effectivenessPerform network enumeration techniques and exploit weaknesses with PowerShell's built-in and custom toolsLearn how to conduct penetration testing on Microsoft Azure and AWS environmentsPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionPowerShell for Penetration Testing is a comprehensive guide designed to equip you with the essential skills you need for conducting effective penetration tests using PowerShell. You'll start by laying a solid foundation by familiarizing yourself with the core concepts of penetration testing and PowerShell scripting. In this part, you'll get up to speed with the fundamental scripting principles and their applications across various platforms. You'll then explore network enumeration, port scanning, exploitation of web services, databases, and more using PowerShell tools. Hands-on exercises throughout the book will solidify your understanding of concepts and techniques. Extending the scope to cloud computing environments, particularly MS Azure and AWS, this book will guide you through conducting penetration tests in cloud settings, covering governance, reconnaissance, and networking intricacies. In the final part, post-exploitation techniques, including command-and-control structures and privilege escalation using PowerShell, will be explored. This section encompasses post-exploitation activities on both Microsoft Windows and Linux systems. By the end of this book, you'll have covered concise explanations, real-world examples, and exercises that will help you seamlessly perform penetration testing techniques using PowerShell.What you will learnGet up to speed with basic and intermediate scripting techniques in PowerShellAutomate penetration tasks, build custom scripts, and conquer multiple platformsExplore techniques to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in network services using PowerShellAccess and manipulate web-based applications and services with PowerShellFind out how to leverage PowerShell for Active Directory and LDAP enumeration and exploitationConduct effective pentests on cloud environments using PowerShell's cloud modulesWho this book is forThis book is for aspiring and intermediate pentesters as well as other cybersecurity professionals looking to advance their knowledge. Anyone interested in PowerShell scripting for penetration testing will also find this book helpful. A basic understanding of IT systems and some programming experience will help you get the most out of this book.

Take PowerShell beyond simple scripts and build time-saving automations for your team, your users, and the world.In Practical Automation with PowerShell you will learn how to: Build PowerShell functions to automate common and complex tasks Create smart automations that are adaptable to new challenges Structure your code for sharing and reusability Store and secure your automations Execute automations with Azure Automation, Jenkins, Task Scheduler, and Cron Share your automations with your team and non-technical colleagues Store and retrieve data, credentials, and variables Use source control solutions to maintain and test code changes Provide front-end UI solutions for PowerShell automations Practical Automation in PowerShell reveals how you can use PowerShell to build automation solutions for a huge number of common admin and DevOps tasks. Author Matthew Dowst uses his decades of experience to lay out a real blueprint for setting up an enterprise scripting environment with PowerShell. The book goes beyond the basics to show you how to handle the unforeseen complexities that can keep automations from becoming reusable and resilient. From the console to the cloud, you'll learn how to manage your code, avoid common pitfalls, and create sharable automations that are adaptable to different use cases. About the Technology The PowerShell scripting language is a force multiplier, giving you programmatic control over your whole data center. With this powerful tool, you can create reusable automations that radically improve consistency and productivity on your Ops team. This book shows you how to design, write, organize, and deploy scripts to automate operations on systems of all sizes, from local servers to enterprise clusters in the cloud. About the Book Practical Automation with PowerShell: Effective scripting from the console to the cloud shows you how to build PowerShell automations for local and cloud systems. In it, you'll find tips for identifying automatable tasks, techniques for structuring and managing scripts, and lots of well-explained example code. You'll even learn how to adapt existing scripts to new use cases and empower non-technical users through easy-to-understand SharePoint frontends. What's Inside Structure PowerShell code for sharing and reusability Store and secure your automations Execute automation with Azure Automation, Jenkins, Task Scheduler, and Cron Store and retrieve data, credentials, and variables Use source control solutions to maintain and test code changes About the Reader For sysadmin and IT professionals who manage backend systems. About the Author Matthew Dowst has over 15 years of experience in IT management and consulting. Table of contents PART 1 1 PowerShell automation 2 Get started automating PART 2 3 Scheduling automation scripts 4 Handling sensitive data 5 PowerShell remote execution 6 Making adaptable automations 7 Working with SQL 8 Cloud-based automation 9 Working outside of PowerShell 10 Automation coding best practices PART 3 11 End-user scripts and forms 12 Sharing scripts among a team 13 Testing your scripts 14 Maintaining your code

Conquer Microsoft 365 administration, from the inside out! Dive into Microsoft 365 administration and harness the full power of cloud scaling, automation, and availability in Microsoft 365! This supremely well-organized reference packs hundreds of time-saving solutions, tips, and workarounds; all you need to continually enhance organizational agility, productivity, and security. Three Microsoft insiders help you fully leverage Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS), Azure AD, Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, and more. Discover how experts tackle today's key tasks and challenge yourself to new levels of mastery. Plan deployment, understand downstream impacts, and avoid pitfalls Prepare your environment, establish governance, and enforce compliance Assess and improve security posture with Microsoft 365 Secure Score Move to identity-based security with Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS) Plan identity types, authentication, identity federation, and AAD Connect deployment Replace costly premises infrastructure with cloud-based Azure synchronization Manage complex Azure AD scenarios such as mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures Automate Azure to improve consistency, security, and standardization Prepare for Exchange Online cloud-only deployments, hybrid coexistence, and migration Move mailboxes and public folders to Exchange Online Understand Microsoft Teams concepts, architecture, and user interface Support meetings, webinars, and live events Deliver full-featured telephony solutions with Teams Phone System Implement telephony scheduling, room collaboration, automation, and IVR Use SharePoint Online to manage content and extend it with analytics and dashboards For IT Professionals and Consultants Your role: You have, or will have, responsibilities for deploying, migrating to, or managing some or all of a Microsoft 365 environment Prerequisites: For individuals at any stage of their cloud journey

Designed for busy IT professionals, this innovative guide will take you from the basics to PowerShell proficiency through 25 tutorials you can do in your lunch break.In Learn PowerShell in a Month of Lunches, Fourth Edition you will learn: Discoverability with the Help system Background jobs and automation techniques Simple scripting to automate repetitive tasks Managing cloud services from major cloud providers Extending PowerShell with commands Common syntax and commands cheat sheet Learn PowerShell in a Month of Lunches, Fourth Edition is a task-focused guide for administering your systems using PowerShell. It covers core language features and admin tasks, with each chapter a mini-tutorial you can easily complete in under an hour. Discover how PowerShell works on different operating systems, and start automating tasks so they take just a few seconds to complete. No previous scripting experience required. The book is based on the bestselling Learn Windows PowerShell in a Month of Lunches by community legends Don Jones and Jeffery Hicks. PowerShell team members Travis Plunk and Tyler Leonhardt and Microsoft MVP James Petty have updated this edition to the latest version of PowerShell, including its multi-platform expansion into Linux and macOS. About the technology PowerShell gives you complete command line control over admin tasks like adding users, exporting data, and file management. Whether you're writing one-liners or building complex scripts to manage cloud resources and CI/CD pipelines, PowerShell can handle the task. And now that PowerShell is truly cross-platform, you don't have to switch scripting languages when you move between Windows, Linux, and macOS. About the book Learn PowerShell in a Month of Lunches, Fourth Edition is a new edition of the bestseller that introduced PowerShell to over 100,000 readers. With bite-sized lessons and hands-on exercises, this amazing book guides you from your first command to writing and debugging reusable scripts for Windows, Linux, and macOS. Set aside just an hour a day and you'll soon be tackling increasingly complex automation tasks with PowerShell. What's inside Discoverability with the Help system PowerShell on macOS and Linux Background jobs and automation techniques Managing cloud services from major cloud providers Common syntax and commands cheat sheet About the reader No previous experience with PowerShell or Bash required. About the author James Petty is CEO of PowerShell.org and The DevOps Collective, and a Microsoft MVP. Travis Plunk is an engineer on the PowerShell team. Tyler Leonhardt is an engineer on Visual Studio Code. Don Jones and Jeffery Hicks are the original authors of Learn Windows PowerShell in a Month of Lunches.

All the essentials for administering Windows Server 2022 in one book Looking for a little help installing, configuring, securing, or running a network running Windows Server 2022? Windows Server 2022 & PowerShell All-in-One For Dummies delivers a thorough guide to network administration in a single, convenient book. Whether you need to start from scratch and install a new server or want to jump right into a more advanced topiclike managing security or working in Windows PowerShellyou'll find what you need right here. In this 8-books-in-1 compilation, you'll: Learn what you need to install and set up a brand-new Windows server installation Configure your Windows Server and customize its settings based on your needs and preferences Discover how to install, configure, and work with Containers The perfect book for server and system admins looking for a quick reference on Windows Server operation, this book is also a great resource for networking newcomers learning their way around the server software they'll encounter daily.

How do you use PowerShell to navigate the filesystem, manage files and folders, or retrieve a web page? This introduction to the PowerShell language and scripting environment provides more than 400 task-oriented recipes to help you solve all kinds of problems. Intermediate to advanced system administrators will find more than 100 tried-and-tested scripts they can copy and use immediately.Updated for PowerShell 5.1 and Open Source PowerShell up to 7.0 and beyond, this comprehensive cookbook includes hands-on recipes for common tasks and administrative jobs that you can apply whether you're on the client or server version of Windows. You also get quick references to technologies used in conjunction with PowerShell, including regular expressions, the XPath language, format specifiers, and frequently referenced.NET, COM, and WMI classes.Learn how to use PowerShell on Windows 10 and Windows Server 2019Tour PowerShell's core features, including the command model, object-based pipeline, and ubiquitous scriptingMaster fundamentals such as the interactive shell, pipeline, and object conceptsPerform common tasks that involve working with files, internet-connected scripts, user interaction, and moreSolve tasks in systems and enterprise management, such as working with Active Directory and the filesystem

Erprobtes Praxiswissen für das Allzweckwerkzeug PowerShell Tobias Weltner ist Organisator der psconf.eu und einer der weltweit führenden PowerShell-Experten Praxiswissen für alle Versionen der PowerShell Verständliche Erklärungen, kompakte und motivierende Code-Beispiele PowerShell ist eine hochmoderne Shell-Sprache. Im Windows-Umfeld entstanden, ist sie inzwischen für Linux und macOS und die Cloud verfügbar und wird auch zur Gerätesteuerung eingesetzt. Als plattformunabhängige Open-Source-Software ist sie sicher und zukunftsfähig.Dr. Tobias Weltner, einer der weltweit führenden PowerShell-Experten, erklärt Schritt für Schritt, praxisnah und mit wenigen Zeilen Code, wie man wiederkehrende Aufgaben automatisiert: Ob Sie beruflich Server oder Software remote konfigurieren oder privat Ihre Farbwechsellampen fernsteuern möchten – fast alles ist möglich. Wer das'IT-Allzweckwerkzeug'PowerShell beherrscht, steigert ganz erheblich seine Lösungskompetenz und seinen Wert für ein Unternehmen. Sie entscheiden selbst, wie schnell und wie tief Sie einsteigen. Bereits nach den ersten Kapiteln werden Sie erfolgreich und effizient Routineaufgaben automatisieren. Dieses Praxisbuch vermittelt Ihnen das nötige Wissen und Know-how, um PowerShell-Code parallel auf hunderten von Servern auszuführen, grafische Oberflächen und Fenster zu erzeugen, Heimgeräte zu steuern und eigene Befehlserweiterungen zu erstellen.

This complete guide takes you on a tour of PowerShell from the basics to its advanced functionality, helping you automate your tedious and time-consuming system admin tasksKey FeaturesAutomate complex tasks, manipulate data, and secure your environmentWork with dual code for PowerShell 7 and Windows PowerShell to maintain compatibility with older versionsSee PowerShell in action, from learning the fundamentals to creating classes, scripts, and modulesBook DescriptionPowerShell scripts offer a convenient way to automate various tasks, but working with them can be daunting. Mastering PowerShell Scripting takes away the fear and helps you navigate through PowerShell's capabilities.This extensively revised edition includes new chapters on debugging and troubleshooting and creating GUIs (online chapter). Learn the new features of PowerShell 7.1 by working with parameters, objects, and.NET classes from within PowerShell 7.1. This comprehensive guide starts with the basics before moving on to advanced topics, including asynchronous processing, desired state configuration, using more complex scripts and filters, debugging issues, and error-handling techniques. Explore how to efficiently manage substantial amounts of data and interact with other services using PowerShell 7.1. This book will help you to make the most of PowerShell's automation features, using different methods to parse data, manipulate regular expressions, and work with Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI).What you will learnOptimize code with functions, switches, and looping structuresTest and debug your scripts as well as raising and catching errorsWork with objects and operators to test and manipulate dataParse and manipulate different data typesUse jobs, runspaces, and runspace pools to run code asynchronouslyWrite.NET classes with ease within PowerShellCreate and implement regular expressions in PowerShell scriptsMake use of advanced techniques to define and restrict the behavior of parametersWho this book is forThis book is for system administrators who want to automate and speed up their processes using PowerShell and Windows PowerShell. You'll need to know the basics of operating systems, but beginners with no prior experience with PowerShell will have no trouble following along.

Der kompakte Schnellstart für die PowerShell 7 Handlich und übersichtlich: ideal zum Nachschlagen der PowerShell-Features Themen sind Objektorientierung und Pipelining, Systemadministration, Webservices, Remoteadministration Zeigt die Unterschiede zwischen PowerShell 7 und Windows PowerShell 5 Expertenwissen vom deutschen PowerShell-Kenner Thorsten Butz Die PowerShell ist in der Version 7 zu einer plattformunabhängigen Lösung für Windows, Linux und MacOS gereift. Längst ist sie mehr als ein Werkzeug zur Windowsadministration. Sie verfolgt einen für eine Scriptsprache einzigartigen Ansatz: Objektorientierung und Pipeling kombiniert sie mit einer einprägsamen, leicht erlernbaren Skriptsprache. Gleichzeitig erweitert sich mit PowerShell 7 der Anwendungsbereich spürbar – ihre Verwendung in Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS und GoogleCloud beschleunigt die Entwicklung zu einer flexibel erweiterbaren Shell. Thorsten Butz beschreibt in diesem Buch die Grundlagen der PowerShell 7. Sie lernen, Skripte zu schreiben, den Funktionsumfang der Shell zu erweitern und Befehle remote auszuführen. Ein besonderes Augenmerk liegt hierbei auf der Kompatibilität zur Windows PowerShell 5 und möglichen Besonderheiten, die sich im Zusammenspiel mit älteren Schnittstellen ergeben.

Learn the basic tools and commands to write scripts in PowerShell 7. This hands-on guide is designed to get you up and running on PowerShell quickly - introducing interactive menus, reading and writing files, and creating code that talks over the network to other scripts, with mini games to facilitate learning. PowerShell for Beginners starts with an introduction to PowerShell and its components. It further discusses the various tools and commands required for writing scripts in PowerShell 7, with learning reinforced by writing mini games. You will learn how to use variables and conditional statements for writing scripts followed by loops and arrays. You will then work with functions and classes in PowerShell. Moving forward, you will go through the PowerShell Console, customizing the title and text colors. Along the way you will see how to read a key press and make sound in PowerShell. The final sections cover game engine layout, how to build a title screen, and implementing the game design using code flow, title screens, levels, and much more. After reading the book you will be able to begin working with PowerShell 7 scripts and understand how to use its tools and commands effectively.What You Will LearnUse Microsoft Visual Studio Code to develop scriptsUnderstand variables, loops and conditional statements in PowerShellWork with scripts to develop a gameDiscover and use ASCII art generatorsComprehend game objects and codeCreate client-server scripts that communicate over a networkRead and write to filesCapture input from the keyboardMake PowerShell speak words to help the visually impairedCreate text-based adventure games Who This Book Is ForSoftware developers who want to start working with PowerShell scripts.

Become an expert at managing enterprise identity infrastructure with Active Directory Domain Services 2022. Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in the PDF format.Key FeaturesDesign and update your identity infrastructure by utilizing the latest Active Directory features and core capabilitiesOvercome migration challenges as you update to Active Directory Domain Services 2022Establish a strong identity foundation in the cloud by consolidating secure accessBook DescriptionMastering Active Directory, Third Edition is a comprehensive guide for Information Technology professionals looking to improve their knowledge about MS Windows Active Directory Domain Service. The book will help you to use identity elements effectively and manage your organization's infrastructure in a secure and efficient way. This third edition has been fully updated to reflect the importance of cloud-based strong authentication and other tactics to protect identity infrastructure from emerging security threats. Mastering Active Directory, Third Edition provides extensive coverage of AD Domain Services and helps you explore their capabilities as you update to Windows Server 2022. This book will also teach you how to extend on-premises identity presence to cloud via Azure AD hybrid setup. By the end of this Microsoft Active Directory book, you'll feel confident in your ability to design, plan, deploy, protect, and troubleshoot your enterprise identity infrastructure.What you will learnInstall, protect, and manage Active Directory Domain Services (Windows Server 2022)Design your hybrid identity by evaluating business and technology requirementsAutomate administrative tasks in Active Directory using Windows PowerShell 7.xProtect sensitive data in a hybrid environment using Azure Information ProtectionLearn about Flexible Single Master Operation (FSMO) roles and their placementManage directory objects effectively using administrative tools and PowerShellCentrally maintain the state of user and computer configuration by using Group PoliciesHarden your Active Directory using security best practicesWho this book is forIf you are an Active Directory administrator, system administrator, or IT professional who has basic knowledge of Active Directory and is looking to become an expert in this topic, this book is for you. You need to have some experience of working with Active Directory to make the most of this book.

Take advantage of everything Microsoft's new PowerShell 7 has to offer PowerShell 7 for IT Pros is your guide to using PowerShell 7, the open source, cross-platform version of Windows PowerShell. Windows IT professionals can begin setting up automation in PowerShell 7, which features many improvements over the early version of PowerShell Core and Windows PowerShell. PowerShell 7 users can enjoy the high level of compatibility with the Windows PowerShell modules they rely on today. This book shows IT professionals—especially Windows administrators and developers—how to use PowerShell7 to engage in their most important tasks, such as managing networking, using AD/DNS/DHCP, leveraging Azure, and more. To make it easy to learn everything PowerShell 7 has to offer, this book includes robust examples, each containing sample code so readers can follow along. Scripts are based on PowerShell 7 running on Windows 10 19H1 or later and Windows Server 2019. • Learn to navigate the PowerShell 7 administrative environment • Use PowerShell 7 to automate networking, Active Directory, Windows storage, shared data, and more • Run Windows Update, IIS, Hyper-V, and WMI and CIM cmdlets within PowerShell 7 • Understand how to handle reporting in the new PowerShell 7 environment PowerShell 7 for IT Pros provides exclusive coverage of using PowerShell with both cloud-based systems and virtualized environments (Hyper V and Azure). Written by PowerShell veteran Thomas Lee, this is the only book you'll need to get started with PowerShell 7.

Microsoft-Experte Thomas Lee zeigt Ihnen in diesem praktischen Kochbuch anhand von über 90 praxisnahen Rezepten, wie Sie mit PowerShell die zentralen Rollen, Features und Dienste von Windows Server 2019 verwalten und Arbeitsabläufe automatisieren. Als Erstes erstellen Sie eine PowerShell-Umgebung für die Administration von Windows Server 2019 inklusive der aktuellen Versionen von PowerShell, Windows Management Framework,.NET Framework sowie Modulen von Drittanbietern. Als Nächstes lernen Sie, PowerShell zum Einrichten und Konfigurieren von Windows Server 2019-Netzwerken sowie zum Verwalten von Active Directory-Objekten zu verwenden. Sie erfahren, wie Sie Windows Server als Container-Host konfigurieren und wie Sie Container erstellen und bereitstellen. Außerdem implementieren Sie verschiedene Modelle für Desired State Configuration und lernen die Azure-Infrastruktur kennen, in der Sie virtuelle Computer, Websites und Dateifreigaben einrichten. Leistungsstarke Tools unterstützen Sie dabei, Probleme mit Windows Server 2019 zu diagnostizieren und zu lösen. Mithilfe zahlreicher Tipps und Tricks können Sie die vorgestellten PowerShell-Rezepte individuell anpassen und als Templates für Ihre eigene Arbeit verwenden. Aus dem Inhalt: - Ausführen wichtiger administrativer Aufgaben unter Windows Server 2019 - Verwenden von Best Practices zum Schreiben von PowerShell-Skripten und Konfigurieren von Windows Server 2019 - Verwenden von.NET Framework für die Erstellung administrativer Skripte - Einrichten von VMs, Websites und Dateifreigaben in Azure - Erstellen von Berichten zur Systemleistung mit integrierten Cmdlets und Abrufen einzelner Messwerte mit WMI - Verwenden von Tools, um Probleme mit Windows Server zu diagnostizieren und zu beheben

Learn to use PowerShell, Microsoft's scripting language, to automate real-world tasks that IT professionals and system administrators deal with every day.Save Time. Automate.PowerShell® is both a scripting language and an administrative shell that lets you control and automate nearly every aspect of IT. In PowerShell for Sysadmins, five-time Microsoft® MVP'Adam the Automator'Bertram shows you how to use PowerShell to manage and automate your desktop and server environments so that you can head out for an early lunch.You'll learn how to:Combine commands, control flow, handle errors, write scripts, run scripts remotely, and test scripts with the PowerShell testing framework, PesterParse structured data like XML and JSON, work with common domains (like Active Directory, Azure, and Amazon Web Services), and create a real-world server inventory scriptDesign and build a PowerShell module to demonstrate PowerShell isn't just about ad-hoc scriptsUse PowerShell to create a hands-off, completely automated Windows deploymentBuild an entire Active Directory forest from nothing but a Hyper-V host and a few ISO filesCreate endless Web and SQL servers with just a few lines of code!Real-world examples throughout help bridge the gap between theory and actual system, and the author's anecdotes keep things lively.Stop with the expensive software and fancy consultants. Learn how to manage your own environment with PowerShell for Sysadmins and make everyone happy.Covers Windows PowerShell v5.1

Automate Windows server tasks with the latest features of the PowerShell languageKey FeaturesLeverage PowerShell to automate complex Windows server tasksExplore new features such as DevOps and containers, and speed up their performance using PowerShellImprove PowerShell's usability and manage Windows-based environments by working through exciting recipesBook DescriptionWindows Server 2019 is the latest version of Microsoft's flagship server operating system. It also comes with PowerShell Version 5.1 and offers a number of additional features that IT professionals will find useful. This book is designed to help you learn how to use PowerShell and manage the core roles, features, and services of Windows Server 2019. You will begin by creating a PowerShell Administrative Environment that features updated versions of PowerShell, the Windows Management Framework,.NET Framework, and third-party modules. Next, you will learn to use PowerShell to set up and configure Windows Server 2019 networking and understand how to manage objects in the Active Directory (AD) environment. The book will also guide you in setting up a host to utilize containers and deploying containers. Further along, you will be able to implement different mechanisms to achieve Desired State Configuration. The book will then get you up to speed with Azure infrastructure, in addition to helping you get to grips with setting up virtual machines (VMs), websites, and file share on Azure. In the concluding chapters, you will be able to deploy some powerful tools to diagnose and resolve issues with Windows Server 2019. By the end of this book, you will be equipped with a number of useful tips and tricks to automate your Windows environment with PowerShell.What you will learnPerform key admin tasks on Windows Server 2019Employing best practices for writing PowerShell scripts and configuring Windows Server 2019Use the.NET Framework to achieve administrative scriptingSet up VMs, websites, and shared files on AzureReport system performance using built-in cmdlets and WMI to obtain single measurementsKnow the tools you can use to diagnose and resolve issues with Windows ServerWho this book is forIf you are a systems administrator, engineer, or an architect working with Windows Server 2016 who wants to upgrade to Windows Server 2019 and automate tasks with PowerShell, this book is for you. Basic knowledge of PowerShell is expected.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the leading public cloud platform. In this book you will learn to use Microsoft PowerShell to create, host, manage, and administer workloads using Amazon Web Services. You will learn how to create virtual machines, provision storage, configure networks, and more—all using your preferred Windows scripting language. CIOs everywhere are leading their organizations to the cloud, but there are few books available to help. This book focuses on moving Microsoft Windows workloads to the cloud using technologies familiar to enterprise Microsoft-based professionals. The completely revised and expanded Pro PowerShell for Amazon Web Services is written specifically for Windows professionals who already know PowerShell and want to learn to host Windows workloads on Amazon Web Services. The cloud offers information technology workers significant cost savings and agility unimaginable even just a few years ago. Tasks that traditionally took weeksof work, costing thousands of dollars, can be completed in minutes for a fraction of a penny. New chapters in this second edition cover: AWS Lambda, Amazon WorkSpaces, Amazon AppStream 2.0, AWS Directory Service, Amazon WorkDocs, and AWS System Manager.What You'll LearnCreate and manage Windows servers on Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2)Configure and secure networks with Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)Leverage autoscaling to adjust resources as load changesDeploy and manage SQL Server using the Relational Database Service (RDS)Manage virtual desktops using WorkSpaces and AppStreamLeverage AWS Systems Manager to manage Windows at scale Who This Book Is ForWindows professionals who want to learn more about Amazon Web Services, with a focus on running Windows workloads andautomated management at scale using PowerShell tools for AWS. The book assumes you have knowledge of Windows and PowerShell, but are new to AWS.

Learn all the latest practices to build and enhance your PowerShell scripts and manage the Security and Compliance Center easily and efficientlyKey FeaturesGather the latest information and new cmdlets to get started with PowerShellDiscover innovative ways to construct useful scriptsLearn how to manage SCC with PowerShell through real-world scenariosBook DescriptionPowerShell is an integral part of Office 365. This updated edition shares tips, tricks, new cmdlets, and best practices for using PowerShell with the Security and Compliance Center.The book starts by covering the basic tools of PowerShell, such as PowerShell ISE and PowerShell repositories, and then goes on to teach you how to connect to the SCC using multi-factor authentication. You will manage role groups to layer security, before exploring the importance of information barriers. As you progress, you will orchestrate insider risk policies to protect your organization from malicious users with access to sensitive data. Next, the book will show you how to manage various devices using tenant policies and device access rules. Later chapters will delve into various reporting methods and explore options for troubleshooting scripts and best practices to produce better scripts. The book concludes with an overview of Microsoft Secure Score to help you measure your organization's security posture.By the end of this book, you'll have the latest information and new cmdlets to confidently manage the Security and Compliance Center (SCC) with PowerShell.What you will learnEnhance the script, test it, and move it into productionMake your PowerShell scripts more usable and accessibleStudy directory synchronization and its applicationsExplore layers of security that prevent unauthorized accessUse PowerShell to implement Data Loss Prevention (DLP)Understand compliance and how it can be managed with PowerShellWho this book is forIf you are already managing Exchange and have some PowerShell experience, then this book is for you. Professionals who want to gain more proficiency in PowerShell but are unsure of how to approach it will also find this book useful. To get the most out of this book, you must have sufficient experience of working in PowerShell as the book is not a beginner's guide to PowerShell.

Make use of hands-on recipes for many tasks that are typically encountered in both the on-premises as well as the cloud world. Key FeaturesA recipe-based guide to help you build effective administrative solutionsGain hands-on experience with the newly added features of PowerShell CoreManage critical business environments with professional scripting practicesBook DescriptionThis book will follow a recipe-based approach and start off with an introduction to the fundamentals of PowerShell, and explaining how to install and run it through simple examples. Next, you will learn how to use PowerShell to access and manipulate data and how to work with different streams as well. You will also explore the object model which will help with regard to PowerShell function deployment. Going forward, you will get familiar with the pipeline in its different use cases. The next set of chapters will deal with the different ways of accessing data in PowerShell. You will also learn to automate various tasks in Windows and Linux using PowerShell Core, as well as explore Windows Server. Later, you will be introduced to Remoting in PowerShell Core and Just Enough Administration concept. The last set of chapters will help you understand the management of a private and public cloud with PowerShell Core. You will also learn how to access web services and explore the high-performance scripting methods. By the end of this book, you will gain the skills to manage complex tasks effectively along with increasing the performance of your environment. What you will learnLeverage cross-platform interaction with systemsMake use of the PowerShell recipes for frequent tasksGet a better understanding of the inner workings of PowerShellUnderstand the compatibility of built-in Windows modules with PowerShell CoreLearn best practices associated with PowerShell scriptingAvoid common pitfalls and mistakesWho this book is forThis book will be for windows administrators who want to enhance their PowerShell scripting skills to the next level. System administrators wanting to automate common to complex tasks with PowerShell scripts would benefit from this book. Prior understanding on PowerShell would be necessary.

Become an expert at managing enterprise identity infrastructure by leveraging Active DirectoryKey FeaturesExplore the new features in Active Directory Domain ServiceManage your Active Directory services for Windows Server 2016 effectivelyAutomate administrative tasks in Active Directory using PowerShell Core 6.xBook DescriptionActive Directory (AD) is a centralized and standardized system that automates networked management of user data, security, and distributed resources and enables inter-operation with other directories. This book will first help you brush up on the AD architecture and fundamentals, before guiding you through core components, such as sites, trust relationships, objects, and attributes. You will then explore AD schemas, LDAP, RMS, and security best practices to understand objects and components and how they can be used effectively. Next, the book will provide extensive coverage of AD Domain Services and Federation Services for Windows Server 2016, and help you explore their new features. Furthermore, you will learn to manage your identity infrastructure for a hybrid cloud setup. All this will help you design, plan, deploy, manage operations, and troubleshoot your enterprise identity infrastructure in a secure and effective manner. You'll later discover Azure AD Module, and learn to automate administrative tasks using PowerShell cmdlets. All along, this updated second edition will cover content based on the latest version of Active Directory, PowerShell 5.1 and LDAP. By the end of this book, you'll be well versed with best practices and troubleshooting techniques for improving security and performance in identity infrastructures. What you will learnDesign your Hybrid AD environment by evaluating business and technology requirementsProtect sensitive data in a hybrid environment using Azure Information ProtectionExplore advanced functionalities of the schemaLearn about Flexible Single Master Operation (FSMO) roles and their placementInstall and migrate Active Directory from older versions to Active Directory 2016Control users, groups, and devices effectivelyDesign your OU structure in the most effective wayIntegrate Azure AD with Active Directory Domain Services for a hybrid setupWho this book is forIf you are an Active Directory administrator, system administrator, or network professional who has basic knowledge of Active Directory and is looking to become an expert in this topic, this book is for you.

Your one-stop reference for Windows Server 2019 and PowerShell know-howWindows Server 2019 & PowerShell All-in-One For Dummies offers a single reference to help you build and expand your knowledge of all things Windows Server, including the all-important PowerShell framework. Written by an information security pro and professor who trains aspiring system administrators, this book covers the broad range of topics a system administrator needs to know to run Windows Server 2019, including how to install, configure, and secure a system. This book includes coverage of: Installing & Setting Up Windows Server Configuring Windows Server 2019 Administering Windows Server 2019 Configuring Networking Managing Security Working with Windows PowerShell Installing and Administering Hyper-V Installing, Configuring, and Using Containers If you're a budding or experienced system administrator looking to build or expand your knowledge of Windows Server, this book has you covered.

Bring together the Python programming language and Microsoft's PowerShell to address digital investigations and create state-of-the-art solutions for administrators, IT personnel, cyber response teams, and forensic investigators.You will learn how to join PowerShell's robust set of commands and access to the internals of both the MS Windows desktop and enterprise devices and Python's rich scripting environment allowing for the rapid development of new tools for investigation, automation, and deep analysis.PowerShell and Python Together takes a practical approach that provides an entry point and level playing field for a wide range of individuals, small companies, researchers, academics, students, and hobbyists to participate. What You'll Learn Leverage the internals of PowerShell for: digital investigation, incident response, and forensicsLeverage Python to exploit already existing PowerShell CmdLets and aliases to build new automation and analysis capabilitiesCreate combined PowerShell and Python applications that provide: rapid response capabilities to cybersecurity events, assistance in the precipitous collection of critical evidence (from the desktop and enterprise), and the ability to analyze, reason about, and respond to events and evidence collected across the enterprise Who This Book Is For System administrators, IT personnel, incident response teams, forensic investigators, professors teaching in undergraduate and graduate programs in cybersecurity, students in cybersecurity and computer science programs, and software developers and engineers developing new cybersecurity defenses

Take your Office 365 skills to the next level. Master PowerShell for Office 365 to stay competitive in today's world of highly sought after cloud management skills. With expert guidance, IT pros will learn how to leverage the muscle of PowerShell to automate many advanced administrative tasks not otherwise accessible in the Office 365 Admin Center. You will discover how to unlock configuration options and automate tasks in order to free up valuable time and resources.This book is your companion to administering Office 365 with PowerShell. You will learn time-saving techniques such as how to streamline administrative tasks, and how to manage users, licenses, and Office 365 services. Expert and MVP Vlad Catrinescu introduces each chapter with an overview and basic fundamentals, such as how to connect to your required service in Office 365, so that you have a solid foundation for success. Benefit from learning the theory behind PowerShell for Office 365 and put your knowledge topractice with numerous hands-on code examples.What You'll LearnManage users in bulkExport data such as user lists and groupsCreate and manage Office 365 groupsManage Exchange online distribution lists, mailboxes, and contactsConfigure Skype for Business settingsPerform compliance searches directly from PowerShellWho This Book Is For Any IT pro who needs to manage Office 365 or one of its services such as Exchange, SharePoint, or Skype for Business. Readers should have a basic knowledge of PowerShell and the Office 365 service they want to manage.

Enhance your skills in expert module development, deployment, security, DevOps, and cloudKey FeaturesA step-by-step guide to get you started with PowerShell Core 6.0Harness the capabilities of PowerShell Core 6.0 to perform simple to complex administration tasksLearn core administrative concepts such as scripting, pipelines, and DSCBook DescriptionBeginning with an overview of the different versions of PowerShell, Learn PowerShell Core 6.0 introduces you to VSCode and then dives into helping you understand the basic techniques in PowerShell scripting. You will cover advanced coding techniques, learn how to write reusable code as well as store and load data with PowerShell. This book will help you understand PowerShell security and Just Enough Administration, enabling you to create your own PowerShell repository. The last set of chapters will guide you in setting up, configuring, and working with Release Pipelines in VSCode and VSTS, and help you understand PowerShell DSC. In addition to this, you will learn how to use PowerShell with Windows, Azure, Microsoft Online Services, SCCM, and SQL Server. The final chapter will provide you with some use cases and pro tips. By the end of this book, you will be able to create professional reusable code using security insight and knowledge of working with PowerShell Core 6.0 and its most important capabilities. What you will learnGet to grips with Powershell Core 6.0Explore basic and advanced PowerShell scripting techniquesGet to grips with Windows PowerShell SecurityWork with centralization and DevOps with PowerShellImplement PowerShell in your organization through real-life examplesLearn to create GUIs and use DSC in productionWho this book is forIf you are a Windows administrator or a DevOps user who wants to leverage PowerShell to automate simple to complex tasks, then this book is for you. Whether you know nothing about PowerShell or just enough to get by, this guide will give you what you need to go to take your scripting to the next level. You'll also find this book useful if you're a PowerShell expert looking to expand your knowledge in areas such as PowerShell Security and DevOps.

Use Windows PowerShell Desired State Configuration (DSC) to configure your infrastructure on-premises and in the cloud. In an environment where changes and deployments are happening all the time, DSC makes the necessary adjustments to the system so you don't have to. Pro PowerShell Desired State Configuration shows you how.PowerShell Desired State Configuration (DSC) is a powerful configuration management platform that makes it easier than ever to perform configuration management of your infrastructure, whether on-premises or in the cloud. With Pro PowerShell Desired State Configuration, Ravikanth Chaganti revises and significantly expands his previous edition, bringing you a complete in-depth reference for applying this evolving technology in your day-to-day work.What's new in this edition?Get up-to-date, in-depth guidance on DSC in the data centerUnderstand the central role that DSC plays in DevOps todayIntegrate DSC into build and release management toolsLearn to think and act like a developer when automating your configuration management, creating a testable, robust process that you can use again and againFind out why and how DSC has an important role to play in public and private cloud deploymentsApply DSC in the cloud with Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services or Google Cloud PlatformWho This Book Is ForIT administrators, developers and DevOps engineers working in Windows-based data center environments. With a little prior PowerShell scripting experience, this book can be used as an in-depth reference to creating, customizing, and extending DSC in Windows. IT administrators with limited scripting experience will also find this book a useful overview of what DSC offers and how to use DSC resources to automate configuration management and deployment.

Master the art of identifying vulnerabilities within the Windows OS and develop the desired solutions for it using Kali Linux.Key FeaturesIdentify the vulnerabilities in your system using Kali Linux 2018.02Discover the art of exploiting Windows kernel driversGet to know several bypassing techniques to gain control of your Windows environmentBook DescriptionWindows has always been the go-to platform for users around the globe to perform administration and ad hoc tasks, in settings that range from small offices to global enterprises, and this massive footprint makes securing Windows a unique challenge. This book will enable you to distinguish yourself to your clients. In this book, you'll learn advanced techniques to attack Windows environments from the indispensable toolkit that is Kali Linux. We'll work through core network hacking concepts and advanced Windows exploitation techniques, such as stack and heap overflows, precision heap spraying, and kernel exploitation, using coding principles that allow you to leverage powerful Python scripts and shellcode. We'll wrap up with post-exploitation strategies that enable you to go deeper and keep your access. Finally, we'll introduce kernel hacking fundamentals and fuzzing testing, so you can discover vulnerabilities and write custom exploits. By the end of this book, you'll be well-versed in identifying vulnerabilities within the Windows OS and developing the desired solutions for them.What you will learnGet to know advanced pen testing techniques with Kali LinuxGain an understanding of Kali Linux tools and methods from behind the scenesSee how to use Kali Linux at an advanced levelUnderstand the exploitation of Windows kernel driversUnderstand advanced Windows concepts and protections, and how to bypass them using Kali LinuxDiscover Windows exploitation techniques, such as stack and heap overflows and kernel exploitation, through coding principlesWho this book is forThis book is for penetration testers, ethical hackers, and individuals breaking into the pentesting role after demonstrating an advanced skill in boot camps. Prior experience with Windows exploitation, Kali Linux, and some Windows debugging tools is necessary

The quick start guide for an advanced enterprise PowerShell frameworkKey Features[•]Introduces industry-proven techniques that improve script efficiency and reliability[•] Example-rich guide based on real-world scenarios[•]Facilitates building a script that can fully scan a Windows server and identify componentsBook DescriptionEnterprise PowerShell Scripting Bootcamp explains how to create your own repeatable PowerShell scripting framework. This framework contains script logging methodologies, answer file interactions, and string encryption and decryption strategies. This book focuses on evaluating individual components to identify the system's function, role, and unique characteristics. To do this, you will leverage built-in CMDlets and Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) to explore Windows services, Windows processes, Windows features, scheduled tasks, and disk statistics. You will also create custom functions to perform a deep search for specific strings in files and evaluate installed software through executable properties. We will then discuss different scripting techniques to improve the efficiency of scripts. By leveraging several small changes to your code, you can increase the execution performance by over 130%. By the end of this book, you will be able to tie all of the concepts together in a PowerShell-based Windows server scanning script. This discovery script will be able to scan a Windows server to identify a multitude of components.What you will learn[•]Create an advanced PowerShell scripting template that provides repeatable code to jumpstart all of your scripting projects[•]Learn how to securely encrypt and store usernames, passwords, and other sensitive data in PowerShell scripts and answer files[•]Understand how to optimize the performance of scripts to help process large datasets quickly and avoid time-consuming mistakes[•] Develop a script to scan for non-standard Windows Server configurations and identifyservice accounts used on Windows Servers[•] Gather a large list of data from a Windows server without locally or remotely logging ininteractivelyWho this book is forThis book is for IT professionals and Windows administrators who would like to gain intensive, hands-on knowledge and skills on PowerShell without spending hours and hours in learning. If you have been struggling to find the time to gain proficiency and confidence with PowerShell and everyday scripting tasks

A learning guide to get you started with PowerShell DSC.Key Features- Create flexible and maintainable deployments using DSC configuration scripts that stand the test of time.- Explore the core architecture, concepts, and practices in depth.- Learning PowerShell DSC is a step-by-step guide that shows you how to start using and taking advantage of PowerShell DSC along with configuring and deploying applications.Book DescriptionThe main goal of this book is to teach you to configure, deploy, and manage your system using the new features of PowerShell v5/v6 DSC. This book begins with the basics of PowerShell Desired State Configuration, covering its architecture and components. It familiarizes you with the set of Windows PowerShell language extensions and new Windows PowerShell commands that make up DSC. Then it helps you create DSC custom resources and work with DSC configurations with the help of practical examples. Finally, it describes how to deploy configuration data using PowerShell DSC. Throughout this book, we will be focusing on concepts such as building configurations with parameters, the local configuration manager, and testing and restoring configurations using PowerShell DSC. By the end of the book, you will be able to deploy a real-world application end-to-end and will be familiar enough with the powerful Desired State Configuration platform to achieve continuous delivery and efficiently and easily manage and deploy data for systems. What you will learn- Explore PowerShell Desired State Configuration and activities around it, including the need for configuration management and abstraction.- Create reusable DSC configurations and debug/ troubleshoot configuration files.- Learn about the PowerShell DSC architecture with the help of push-and-pull management and workflows.- Define DSC configuration scripts and data files and push DSC configuration files remotely and locally.- Validate DSC Pull Server install and register target nodes with a DSC Pull Server.- Learn about DSC Cross Platform and install PowerShell on Linux and macOS along with real-life DSC uses and different types of deployment.Who this book is forIf you are a system administrator, developer, or engineer and are responsible for configuration management and automation, then this book is for you. IT professionals who wish to learn PowerShell Desired State Configuration for the efficient management, configuration, and deployment of systems will also find this book useful.

SummaryWindows PowerShell in Action, Third Edition is the definitive guide to PowerShell, now revised to cover PowerShell 6.Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications.About the TechnologyIn 2006, Windows PowerShell reinvented the way administrators and developers interact with Windows. Today, PowerShell is required knowledge for Windows admins and devs. This powerful, dynamic language provides command-line control of the Windows OS and most Windows servers, such as Exchange and SCCM. And because it's a first-class.NET language, you can build amazing shell scripts and tools without reaching for VB or C#.About the BookWindows PowerShell in Action, Third Edition is the definitive guide to PowerShell, now revised to cover PowerShell 6. Written by language designer Bruce Payette and MVP Richard Siddaway, this rich book offers a crystal-clear introduction to the language along with its essential everyday use cases. Beyond the basics, you'll find detailed examples on deep topics like performance, module architecture, and parallel execution.What's InsideThe best end-to-end coverage of PowerShell availableUpdated with coverage of PowerShell v6PowerShell workflowsPowerShell classesWriting modules and scriptsDesired State ConfigurationProgramming APIs and pipelinesAbout the ReaderWritten for intermediate-level developers and administrators.About the AuthorsBruce Payette is codesigner and principal author of the Power-Shell language. Richard Siddaway is a longtime PowerShell MVP, author, speaker, and blogger.Table of ContentsWelcome to PowerShell Working with types Operators and expressions Advanced operators and variables Flow control in scripts PowerShell functions Advanced functions and scriptsUsing and authoring modules Module manifests and metadata Metaprogramming with scriptblocks and dynamic code PowerShell remoting PowerShell workflows PowerShell Jobs Errors and exceptions DebuggingWorking with providers, files, and CIM Working with.NET and events Desired State Configuration Classes in PowerShell The PowerShell and runspace APIs Appendix - PowerShell 6.0 for Windows, Linux, and MacOS

Conquer Microsoft Office 365 Administration–from the inside out! Dive into Microsoft Office 365 Administration–and really put your Office 365 expertise to work. This supremely organized reference packs hundreds of timesaving solutions, tips, and workarounds–all you need to plan, implement, and operate Microsoft Office 365 in any environment. In this completely revamped Second Edition, a new author team thoroughly reviews the administration tools and capabilities available in the latest versions of Microsoft Office 365, and also adds extensive new coverage of Azure cloud services and SharePoint. Discover how experts tackle today's essential tasks–and challenge yourself to new levels of mastery. • Install, customize, and use Office 365's portal, dashboard, and admin centers • Make optimal decisions about tenancy, licensing, infrastructure, and hybrid options • Prepare your environment for the cloud • Manage Office 365 identity and access via federation services, password and directory synchronization, authentication, and AAD Connect • Implement alerts and threat management in the Security & Compliance Center • Establish Office 365 data classifications, loss prevention plans, and governance • Prepare your on-premises environment to connect with Exchange Online • Manage resource types, billing and licensing, service health reporting, and support • Move mailboxes to Exchange Online via cutover, staged, and express migrations • Establish hybrid environments with the Office 365 Hybrid Configuration Wizard • Administer Exchange Online, from recipients and transport to malware filtering • Understand, plan, and deploy Skype for Business Online Current Book Service In addition, this book is part of the Current Book Service from Microsoft Press. Books in this program receive periodic updates to address significant software changes for 12 to 18 months following the original publication date via a free Web Edition. Learn more at https://www.microsoftpressstore.com/cbs.

Master the art of automating and managing your environment using PowerShellKey Features[•] Find quick solutions to automate your environment with ease[•] Work with large amounts of data effortlessly with PowerShell data types and secure them[•] Packed with real-world examples to automate and simplify the management of your Windows environmentBook DescriptionPowerShell scripts offer a handy way to automate various chores. Working with these scripts effectively can be a difficult task. This comprehensive guide starts from scratch and covers advanced-level topics to make you a PowerShell expert. The first module, PowerShell Fundamentals, begins with new features, installing PowerShell on Linux, working with parameters and objects, and also how you can work with.NET classes from within PowerShell. In the next module, you'll see how to efficiently manage large amounts of data and interact with other services using PowerShell. You'll be able to make the most of PowerShell's powerful automation feature, where you will have different methods to parse and manipulate data, regular expressions, and WMI. After automation, you will enter the Extending PowerShell module, which covers topics such as asynchronous processing and, creating modules. The final step is to secure your PowerShell, so you will land in the last module, Securing and Debugging PowerShell, which covers PowerShell execution policies, error handling techniques, and testing. By the end of the book, you will be an expert in using the PowerShell language. What you will learn[•] Optimize code through the use of functions, switches, and looping structures[•] Install PowerShell on your Linux system[•] Utilize variables, hashes, and arrays to store data[•] Work with Objects and Operators to test and manipulate data[•] Parse and manipulate different data types[•] Write.NET classes with ease within the PowerShell[•] Create and implement regular expressions in PowerShell scripts[•] Deploy applications and code with PowerShell's Package management modules[•] Leverage session-based remote management[•] Manage files, folders, and registries through the use of PowerShellWho this book is forIf you are a system administrator who wants to become an expert in controlling and automating your Windows environment, then this book is for you. It is also for those new to the PowerShell language.

Das Praxisbuch stellt die Windows PowerShell in der aktuellsten Version als vielseitiges Werkzeug für die Administration von Windows Server 2008 R2/2012/2012 R2 und Windows Server 2016 vor. Es richtet sich an Administratoren, die sich bereits mit der PowerShell auskennen und ihr Wissen an aktuellen Themen vertiefen wollen. Es beschreibt zunächst die Kernkonzepte der PowerShell wie Typen, Objekte, stellt die mit der Version 5.0 dazu gekommenen Klassen vor, und gibt einen Überblick über Advanced Functions und Module. Danach werden fortgeschrittenere Themen wie Debuggen, die Umwandlung von Texten in Objekte und das Testen von Skripten mit Pester vorgestellt. Ein weiterer Schwerpunkt ist das Thema DevOps, das bei der PowerShell zum einen über die Desired State Configuration (DSC) adressiert wird, zum anderen über moderne Bereitstellungsmechanismen von Modulen und Ressourcen im Rahmen einer Release-Pipeline. Anwendungsorientierte Themen wie die Administration eines Active Directory, Azure-Dienste, Empfehlungen für gute Skripte und ein wenig Spaß, der beim Arbeiten mit der PowerShell, wie bei jeder Shell auch, dazu gehören sollte, runden das Buch ab.

Learn the art of leveraging PowerShell to automate Office 365 repetitive tasksKey Features-Master the fundamentals of PowerShell to automate Office 365 tasks.-Easily administer scenarios such as user management, reporting, cloud services, and many more.-A fast-paced guide that leverages PowerShell commands to increase your productivity.Book DescriptionWhile most common administrative tasks are available via the Office 365 admin center, many IT professionals are unaware of the real power that is available to them below the surface. This book aims to educate readers on how learning PowerShell for Offi ce 365 can simplify repetitive and complex administrative tasks, and enable greater control than is available on the surface. The book starts by teaching readers how to access Offi ce 365 through PowerShell and then explains the PowerShell fundamentals required for automating Offi ce 365 tasks. You will then walk through common administrative cmdlets to manage accounts, licensing, and other scenarios such as automating the importing of multiple users,assigning licenses in Office 365, distribution groups, passwords, and so on. Using practical examples, you will learn to enhance your current functionality by working with Exchange Online, and SharePoint Online using PowerShell. Finally, the book will help you effectively manage complex and repetitive tasks (such as license and account management) and build productive reports. By the end of the book, you will have automated major repetitive tasks in Office 365 using PowerShell.What you will learnUnderstand the benefits of scripting and automation and get started usingPowershell with Office 365Explore various PowerShell packages and permissions required to manageOffi ce 365 through PowerShellCreate, manage, and remove Office 365 accounts and licenses usingPowerShell and the Azure ADLearn about using powershell on other platforms and how to use Office 365 APIs through remotingWork with Exchange Online and SharePoint Online using PowerShellAutomate your tasks and build easy-to-read reports using PowerShellWho this book is forThe book is aimed at sys admins who are administering office 365 tasks and looking forward to automate the manual tasks. They have no knowledge about PowerShell however basic understanding of PowerShell would be advantageous.

Become a master at managing enterprise identity infrastructure by leveraging Active DirectoryKey FeaturesManage your Active Directory services for Windows Server 2016 effectivelyAutomate administrative tasks in Active Directory using PowerShellManage your organization's network with easeBook DescriptionActive Directory is a centralized and standardized system that automates networked management of user data, security, and distributed resources and enables interoperation with other directories. If you are aware of Active Directory basics and want to gain expertise in it, this book is perfect for you. We will quickly go through the architecture and fundamentals of Active Directory and then dive deep into the core components, such as forests, domains, sites, trust relationships, OU, objects, attributes, DNS, and replication. We will then move on to AD schemas, global catalogs, LDAP, RODC, RMS, certificate authorities, group policies, and security best practices, which will help you gain a better understanding of objects and components and how they can be used effectively. We will also cover AD Domain Services and Federation Services for Windows Server 2016 and all their new features. Last but not least, you will learn how to manage your identity infrastructure for a hybrid-cloud setup. All this will help you design, plan, deploy, manage operations on, and troubleshoot your enterprise identity infrastructure in a secure, effective manner. Furthermore, I will guide you through automating administrative tasks using PowerShell cmdlets. Toward the end of the book, we will cover best practices and troubleshooting techniques that can be used to improve security and performance in an identity infrastructure. What you will learnExplore the new features in Active Directory Domain Service 2016Automate AD tasks with PowerShellGet to know the advanced functionalities of the schemaLearn about Flexible Single Master Operation (FSMO) roles and their placementInstall and migrate Active directory from older versions to Active Directory 2016Manage Active Directory objects using different tools and techniquesManage users, groups, and devices effectivelyDesign your OU structure in the best wayAudit and monitor Active DirectoryIntegrate Azure with Active Directory for a hybrid setupWho this book is forIf you are an Active Directory administrator, system administrator, or network professional who has basic knowledge of Active Directory and are looking to gain expertise in this topic, this is the book for you.

Learning PowerShell is a custom-built, handcrafted, painstakingly curated book designed to get you from total PowerShell newbie to confident PowerShell user in as little as four weeks. This book assumes no prior knowledge, perfect for non-developers and GUI addicts who recognize that PowerShell is the future but need a good bit of handholding to achieve mastery. It is also a simple guide for the hundreds of thousands of PowerShell users who have not attained the level of PowerShell knowledge that they really need. With Learning PowerShell at your side, you will see that you don't have to be a developer to use PowerShell and you don't need to be a scripting wizard to derive value from integrating PowerShell into your daily administrative activities. The book is a learning resource that covers every topic worth discussing for a PowerShell beginner, with a depth of explanation unparalleled by any book currently on the market. With this book, you don't have to have a lot of time to learn the language and you can begin applying what you master almost immediately. Even skeptics of PowerShell, and command lines in general, will come away with a renewed sense of respect for the language and ideas on how to put it to use.

Leverage the power of PowerShell to bring the best out of your AWS infrastructureKey Features?A collection of real-world-tested Powershell scripts that can be used to manage your Windows server efficiently?Follow step-by-step processes to solve your problems with Windows servers using AWS tools?Design examples that work in the Amazon free usage tier, which lets you run the Windows platform on cloudBook DescriptionAWS Tools for PowerShell 6 shows you exactly how to automate all the aspects of AWS. You can take advantage of the amazing power of the cloud, yet add powerful scripts and mechanisms to perform common tasks faster than ever before. This book expands on the Amazon documentation with real-world, useful examples and production-ready scripts to automate all the aspects of your new cloud platform. It will cover topics such as managing Windows with PowerShell, setting up security services, administering database services, and deploying and managing networking. You will also explore advanced topics such as PowerShell authoring techniques, and configuring and managing storage and content delivery. By the end of this book, you will be able to use Amazon Web Services to automate and manage Windows servers. You will also have gained a good understanding of automating the AWS infrastructure using simple coding. What you will learn?Install the AWS Tools for PowerShell 6?Understand key services provided by Amazon Web services (AWS)?Understand the Virtual Private Cloud?Use PowerShell 6 for AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)?Use PowerShell 6 for AWS Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2)?Use PowerShell 6 for AWS Simple Storage Service (S3)?Use PowerShell 6 for AWS Relational Database Service (RDS)?Build fault-tolerant and highly-available applications using PowerShell 6Who this book is forThis book will be useful for (but not limited to) Windows System administrators, cloud engineers, architects, DevOps engineers, and all those who want to accomplish tasks on the AWS Public Cloud using PowerShell.

About This BookUse proven best practices to optimize code and automate redundant tasksGet to grips with PowerShell's advanced functions and effectively administer your systemCreate a variety of PowerShell scripts to automate your environmentWho This Book Is ForIf you are a system administrator who wants to become an expert in automating and managing your Windows environment, then this course is for you. Some basic understanding of PowerShell would be helpful.What You Will LearnDiscover PowerShell commands and cmdlets and understand PowerShell formattingSolve common problems using basic file input/output functionsUse.NET classes in Windows PowerShell and C# and manage Exchange OnlineUse PowerShell in C# to manage Exchange Online and work with.NET classes in PowerShellAutomate LYNC clients, consuming client-side object models to administrate SharePoint OnlineOptimize code through the use of functions, switches, and looping structuresManage files, folders, and registries through the use of PowerShellDiscover best practices to manage Microsoft systemsIn DetailAre you tired of managing Windows administrative tasks manually and are looking to automate the entire process? If yes, then this is the right course for you.This learning path starts your PowerShell journey and will help you automate the administration of the Windows operating system and applications that run on Windows. It will get you up and running with PowerShell, taking you from the basics of installation to writing scripts and performing web server automation. You will explore the PowerShell environment and discover how to use cmdlets, functions, and scripts to automate Windows systems.The next installment of the course focuses on gaining concrete knowledge of Windows PowerShell scripting to perform professional-level scripting. The techniques here are packed with PowerShell scripts and sample C# code to automate tasks. You will use.NET classes in PowerShell and C# to manage Exchange Online.In the final section, you will delve into real-world examples to learn how to simplify the management of your Windows environment. You will get to grips with PowerShell's advanced functions and how to most effectively administer your system.

Use the latest tools to manage and automate tasks on Microsoft's SharePoint platform. You will achieve time and cost savings, increase reliability of deployments, and learn how to safely and efficiently migrate from a previous version, all while gaining valuable skills in PowerShell scripting.Authors Nik Charlebois-Laprade and John Edward Naguib begin by explaining the fundamental concepts behind the PowerShell language. Then, with copious real-world examples and scripts, they introduce PowerShell operations in the context of deploying, migrating, managing, and monitoring SharePoint 2016.What You'll LearnWhat's New in this Edition?Learn about the new SharePoint 2016 capabilities and min roleExtend the default set of available PowerShell cmdlets for SharePoint 2016 by creating your own reusable Cmdlet functions with PowerShell 5.0Upgrade your on-premises SharePoint 2013 environment to SharePoint 2016using PowerShellWho This Book Is ForAdministrators, developers, and DevOps engineers working with SharePoint 2016. No experience with PowerShell is required.

Die Windows PowerShell eröffnet Administratoren der Windows-Plattform interessante Möglichkeiten. Mit der objektbasierten Befehlsshell, der einprägsamen Skriptsprache und den Utilities der PowerShell können Sie verschiedenste Aufgaben schnell erledigen und automatisieren. Die PowerShell ermöglicht den Zugriff auf leistungsstarke Technologien: auf das.NET Framework, die Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI), COM, die Windows-Registrierung u.v.a.m. Alles, was Sie benötigen, um die PowerShell 5 effektiv zu nutzen, finden Sie kompakt und verständlich in diesem Buch: die Syntax der Skriptsprache, ihre Erweiterungsmöglichkeiten wie Snap-ins und Module sowie die Zusammenarbeit zwischen PowerShell und den Microsoft-Serverprodukten. Sie lernen auch, selbst Skripte zu schreiben, entfernte Rechner zu verwalten und die PowerShell in Ihre Arbeit mit Produkten wie Active Directory oder SQL zu integrieren. Eine Reihe von Referenzen macht das Buch außerdem zum idealen Nachschlagewerk. Sie behandeln z.B.: - Reguläre Ausdrücke - beispielgetriebenes Parsen in der PowerShell 5 - nützliche.NET- und WMI-Klassen - ausgewählte COM-Objekte und deren Verwendung -.NET-String-Formatierung - Active-Directory-Befehlsumwandlungen

'Superb...full of real-world examples, this book is an IT specialist's best friend.'- Olivier Deveault, Voxco Group Learn Windows PowerShell in a Month of Lunches, Third Edition is an innovative tutorial designed for busy IT professionals. This updated edition covers PowerShell features that run on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2 and later, PowerShell v3 and later, and includes v5 features like PowerShellGet. Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications. About the Technology PowerShell is both a scripting language and an administrative shell that lets you control and automate nearly every aspect of Windows. It accepts and executes commands interactively and you can write scripts to manage most Windows servers like Exchange, IIS, and SharePoint, as well as online services like Azure and Office 365. About the Book Learn Windows PowerShell in a Month of Lunches, Third Edition is an innovative tutorial designed for busy IT professionals. Just set aside one hour a day - lunchtime would be perfect - for a month, and you'll be automating Windows tasks faster than you ever thought possible. This updated edition covers PowerShell features that run on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2 and later, PowerShell v3 and later, and includes v5 features like PowerShellGet. What's Inside Learn PowerShell from the beginning, no experience required! Covers PowerShell v3 and up, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 R2 and later Each lesson takes you an hour or less About the Reader Experience with Windows administration is helpful. No programming or scripting experience needed. About the Author Veteran PowerShell MVPs Don Jones and Jeffery Hicks bring years as successful trainers to this concise, easy-to-follow book. Table of Contents Before you begin Meet PowerShell Using the help system Running commands Working with providers The pipeline: connecting commands Adding commands Objects: data by another name The pipeline, deeper Formatting - and why it's done on the right Filtering and comparisons A practical interlude Remote control: one-to-one, and one-to-many Using Windows Management Instrumentation and CIM Multitasking with background jobs Working with many objects, one at a time Security alert! Variables: a place to store your stuff Input and output Sessions: remote control with less work You call this scripting? Improving your parameterized script Advanced remoting configuration Using regular expressions to parse text files Additional random tips, tricks, and techniques Using someone else's script Never the end PowerShell cheat sheet

Les langages de script permettent d'enchaîner un certain nombre d'opérations, chacune pouvant être traitée de manière isolée. Ils interagissent aussi bien avec le système d'exploitation qu'avec les applications dont ce dernier constitue le socle. En comparant les langages de script KSH, Perl, Python, VBScript et Windows PowerShell, nous verrons comment les utiliser au mieux en fonction du contexte. Une étude comparée des cinq principaux langages de script L'objectif premier de cet ouvrage est de souligner avec force l'importance du scripting pour que le lecteur prenne conscience de l'efficacité d'un changement de ses modes de compréhension. Le livre s'articule autour de cinq grands langages de script que sont Korn Shell, Perl, Python, Visual Basic Scripting et Windows PowerShell. À travers leur étude comparée, les développeurs et administrateurs pourront s'approprier plus efficacement tous les langages qui sont à leur disposition, le but étant d'adopter une vision dialogique pour une meilleure efficience et l'efficacité qui en découle. En outre, étudier plusieurs langages de script à partir d'une vingtaine de points de comparaison aidera le lecteur à comprendre la résolution de problèmes à travers une multitude d'angles de vue. La logique plurielle est celle que les informaticiens doivent définitivement adopter pour atteindre leurs objectifs. Un livre de référence pour les administrateurs système et réseau Quelle que soit la catégorie de lecteurs, débutants ou non, la logique de fonctionnement du code qui sera exposée ici sera expliquée et commentée. Ainsi, chacun évoluera de manière sereine, puisque chaque construction étudiée le sera à partir d'une analyse de la syntaxe ainsi que d'exemples l'illustrant.

Your hands-on guide to Windows PowerShell scripting fundamentals Expand your expertise--and teach yourself the fundamentals of Windows PowerShell scripting, including features available in Windows PowerShell 5. If you are an IT professional, power user, or consultant, you'll get the guidance, exercises, and code you need to master core techniques for automating Windows setup, deployment, and management. Discover how to: Run cmdlets and command-line utilities Administer Windows-based servers and desktops with built-in cmdlets Use providers to access external information Write and run scripts from the Windows ISE Create functions that are easy to maintain Build standardized environments with profiles Automate Windows systems with WMI, CIM cmdlets, and remoting Automate Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) Debug scripts and handle errors Run commands that survive interruptions Use Desired State Configuration (DSC) to manage software services and their environments Get powerful new modules from PowerShell Gallery About You This book is for: IT professionals and power users who want to get productive with Windows PowerShell, including new features in Windows PowerShell 5 Windows system administrators who want to be more efficient and productive Anyone pursuing Windows PowerShell certifications No experience with Windows PowerShell or other scripting technologies necessary

In just 24 lessons of one hour or less, Sams Teach Yourself Windows PowerShell in 24 Hours helps you streamline all facets of Windows administration, supercharging your effectiveness as an IT professional or power user. This book's straightforward, step-by-step approach shows you how to build and run scripts, extend Windows PowerShell reach, manage computers remotely, and automate a wide variety of tasks on any modern Windows server or client. Every lesson builds on what you've already learned, giving you a rock-solid foundation for real-world success! Step-by-step instructions carefully walk you through the most common PowerShell scripting tasks. Practical, hands-on examples show you how to apply what you learn. Quizzes and exercises help you test your knowledge and stretch your skills. Notes, tips, and cautions point out shortcuts, pitfalls, and solutions. Learn how to... Install, configure, and explore Windows PowerShell (including updates for PowerShell 5) Leverage.NET's remarkable power and scope with easy-to-use cmdlets Build new scripts with the console, ISE visual tools, and other popular hosts Apply best practices for writing more reliable, flexible, team-friendly scripts Work effectively with the pipeline, objects, and data Extend Windows PowerShell reach via providers, drives, and output Run external tools like ping, ipconfig, and tracert from within PowerShell Remotely manage computers with basic and advanced remoting (WinRM), WMI, and Regex Configure Windows devices across the web with PSWA Sort, filter, measure, format, export, and convert script output Run Windows PowerShell flexibly, using background and scheduled jobs Customize your environment with profile scripts, alternate credentials, thirdparty tools, and packages Strengthen your control over Windows systems and services with Desired State Configuration Administer key tasks on SQL Server, SharePoint, and other Windows servers Master PowerShell skills needed to earn many Microsoft certifications

This book is written for Windows professionals who are familiar with PowerShell and want to learn to build, operate, and administer their Windows workloads in the Microsoft cloud. Pro PowerShell for Microsoft Azure is packed with practical examples and scripts, with easy-to-follow explanations for a wide range of day-to-day needs and essential administration tasks.Author Sherif Talaat begins by explaining the fundamental concepts behind the Microsoft Azure platform and how to get started configuring it through PowerShell. Readers will find out how to deploy, configure and manage the various components of the Azure platform, from storage and virtual networks to Azure Web Sites, HDInsight clusters and the Azure SQL Database. Workload automation, scheduling and resource management are covered in depth to help build efficiency in everyday tasks, and administrators will gain full control over Azure identity and access rights using Azure Active Directory and Rights Management Services. Put your PowerShell skills to good use and ensure that your applications and data are available anywhere at any time, with Pro PowerShell for Microsoft Azure.What You'll LearnCreate and manage virtual networks and VPNs using PowerShell.Configure and maintain Azure Storage accounts, blobs, and containers.Provision and manage a redundant Windows or Linux server.Deploy and configure your sites in the cloud using Microsoft Azure Web Sites.Provision Apache Hadoop clusters in the cloud using Azure HDInsight.Deploy, configure and manage a Microsoft Azure SQL Database.Protect and secure identities and resources with Azure Active Directory and Azure Rights Management Services.Who This Book Is ForThis is book is for the intermediate to advanced Windows professional who is ready to make theleap to the cloud.

Key FeaturesBook DescriptionIf you are a Microsoft System Center administrator who manages System Center environments and utilizes the console for management, then this book is ideal for you. This book is also for System Center users who now want to learn to manage systems using PowerShell.What you will learnSet up an environment to effectively use PowerShell for SCCM, SCOM, and SCSMUnderstand the advanced usage of all the available cmdlets with realtime examplesAdminister and maintain a System Center environment with PowerShellCreate both simple and advanced functions for different cmdlets with PowerShellGet an insight into realtime System Center applications that you can automate using PowerShellGet to grips with scenariobased scripting for efficient System Center administration and maintenanceDiscover PowerShell tricks and best practicesWho this book is forIf you are a Microsoft System Center administrator who manages System Center environments and utilizes the console for management, then this book is ideal for you. This book is also for System Center users who now want to learn to manage systems using PowerShell.

Streamline and modernize the way you manage Active Directory Use Windows PowerShell to simplify and accelerate Active Directory domain controller management, whether you're running Active Directory entirely in the cloud, on-premises, or in a hybrid environment. In this concise reference, Microsoft MVP Charlie Russel presents the commands, tested scripts, and best-practice advice you need to deploy and run Active Directory in a modern environment and to migrate smoothly to cloud or hybrid deployments wherever they offer more value. Supercharge your productivity as an Active Directory administrator Get proven scripts that leverage the power of Windows Server 2012 and Windows Management Framework 4.0 and 5.0 Deploy forests and Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) Manage DNS and DHCP Create and manage users and groups Deploy additional domain controllers, read-only domain controllers (RODCs), and domains Implement and manage fine-grained password policies Perform fast, reliable backups and restores Quickly extend on-premises Active Directory deployments to the cloud Efficiently manage roles and sites

Learn the fundamentals of PowerShell to build reusable scripts and functions to automate administrative tasks with WindowsKey FeaturesBook DescriptionWindows PowerShell is a task-based command-line shell and scripting language designed specifically for system administration. Built on the.NET Framework, Windows PowerShell helps IT professionals and power users control and automate the administration of the Windows operating system and applications that run on Windows. PowerShell is great for batch importing or deleting large sets of user accounts and will let you collect a massive amount of detailed system information in bulk via WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation). Getting Started with PowerShell is designed to help you get up and running with PowerShell, taking you from the basics of installation, to writing scripts and web server automation. This book, as an introduction to the central topics of PowerShell, covers finding and understanding PowerShell commands and packaging code for reusability, right through to a practical example of automating IIS. It also includes topics such as installation and setup, creating scripts, automating tasks, and using Powershell to access data stores, registry, and file systems. You will explore the PowerShell environment and discover how to use cmdlets, functions, and scripts to automate Windows systems. Along the way, you will learn to perform data manipulation and solve common problems using basic file input/output functions. By the end of this book, you will be familiar with PowerShell and be able to utilize the lessons learned from the book to automate your servers.What you will learnLearn to verify your installed version of PowerShell, upgrade it, and start a PowerShell session using the ISEDiscover PowerShell commands and cmdlets and understand PowerShell formattingUse the PowerShell help system to understand what particular cmdlets doUtilise the pipeline to perform typical data manipulationPackage your code in scripts, functions, and modulesSolve common problems using basic file input/output functionsFind system information with WMI and CIMAutomate IIS functionality and manage it using the WebAdministration moduleWho this book is forThis book is intended for Windows administrators or DevOps users who need to use PowerShell to automate tasks. Whether you know nothing about PowerShell or know just enough to get by, this guide will give you what you need to go to take your scripting to the next level.

This book is designed to help administrators and developers better automate Azure management tasks. No prior knowledge of PowerShell is required.

Key FeaturesBook DescriptionIf you are looking to automate repetitive tasks in Active Directory management using the PowerShell module, then this book is for you. Any experience in PowerShell would be an added advantage.What you will learnManage user and computer accounts using PowerShellAutomate group membership additions, removals, and bulk operations using PowerShellPerform various query operations against Active Directory to fetch user, computer, and group details in an efficient and faster wayUnderstand how sites, subnets, and domains are managedPerform advanced operations such as Domain Controller promotion/demotionDiscover how to automate replication checks, fine grained password policy creation, and FSMO roles transfer/seize using PowerShellGet to know more about DNS server management, record creation/modification/ deletion, and DNS client management with PowerShellFind out ways to automate DFSN and DFSR installation and configuration using PowerShellWho this book is forIf you are looking to automate repetitive tasks in Active Directory management using the PowerShell module, then this book is for you. Any experience in PowerShell would be an added advantage.

Key FeaturesBook DescriptionPowerShell can be leveraged when automating and streamlining SQL Server tasks. PowerShell comes with a rich set of cmdlets, and integrates tightly with the.NET framework. Its scripting capabilities are robust and flexible, allowing you to simplify automation and integration across different Microsoft applications and components. The book starts with an introduction to the new features in SQL Server 2014 and PowerShell v5 and the installation of SQL Server. You will learn about basic SQL Server administration tasks and then get to know about some security-related topics such as the authentication mode and assigning permissions. Moving on, you will explore different methods to back up and restore your databases and perform advanced administration tasks such as working with Policies, Filetables, and SQL audits. The next part of the book covers more advanced HADR tasks such as log shipping and data mirroring, and then shows you how to develop your server to work with BLOB, XML, and JSON. Following on from that, you will learn about SQL Server's BI stack, which includes SSRS reports, the SSIS package, and the SSAS cmdlet and database. Snippets not specific to SQL Server will help you perform tasks quickly on SQL servers. Towards the end of the book, you will find some useful information, which includes a PowerShell tutorial for novice users, some commonly-used PowerShell and SQL Server syntax, and a few online resources. Finally, you will create your own SQL Server Sandbox VMs. All these concepts will help you to efficiently manage your administration tasks.What you will learnExplore database objects and execute queries on multiple serversManage and monitor the running of SQL Server services and accountsBack up and restore databasesCreate an inventory of database properties and server configuration settingsMaintain permissions and security for usersWork with CLR assemblies, XML, and BLOB objects in SQLManage and deploy SSIS packages and SSRS reportsWho this book is forIf you are a SQL Server database professional (DBA, developer, or BI developer) who wants to use PowerShell to automate, integrate, and simplify database tasks, this books is for you. Prior knowledge of scripting would be helpful, but it is not necessary.