PowerShell Practitioner acquaints readers with fundamental programming knowledge first. You will be sufficiently armed to approach problems programmatically, better understand and tackle real-world business challenges, develop and implement business solutions, and iteratively enhance existing solutions to help drive CPI (continuous process improvement). PowerShell Practitioner is a comprehensive guide spanning just under 200 pages; a non-fiction work geared toward tech-centric individuals and seasoned IT professionals interested in programming or a desire to sharpen existing skill sets. With almost a decade of cumulative experience in Information Technology, I commit to personally leading you through the fundamentals and popular misconceptions of entry-level programming and scripting.

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING AND SCRIPTING

CHAPTER 2

FOUNDATIONS OF PROGRAMMING: CONCEPTS, TERMS, AND ESSENTIALS

CHAPTER 3

GETTING STARTED WITH POWERSHELL

CHAPTER 5

A CLOSER LOOK

CHAPTER 6

POWERSHELL INTEGRATED SCRIPTING ENVIRONMENT (ISE)

CHAPTER 6

FILTERING AND SORTING DATA

CHAPTER 7

PROFILES AND PROVIDERS

CHAPTER 8

DEBUGGING AND ERROR HANDLING

CHAPTER 9

EXPLORING ADVANCED CONCEPTS AND TECHNIQUES IN POWERSHELL

CHAPTER 10

BEST PRACTICES

CHAPTER 11

STUDY SMARTER: BEYOND HOUR COUNTING AND MISCONCEPTIONS