Book 6

Working with Windows PowerShell

Contents at a Glance

  1. Chapter 1: Introducing PowerShell
    1. Understanding the Basics of PowerShell
    2. Using PowerShell
    3. Running PowerShell Remotely
    4. Getting Help in PowerShell
    5. Identifying Security Issues with PowerShell
  2. Chapter 2: Understanding the .NET Framework
    1. Introducing the Various Versions of .NET Framework
    2. Focusing on New Features in .NET 4.7
    3. Viewing the Global Assembly Cache
    4. Understanding .NET Standard and .NET Core
  3. Chapter 3: Working with Scripts and Cmdlets
    1. Introducing Common Scripts and Cmdlets
    2. Executing Scripts or Cmdlets
    3. Working from Another Location
    4. Performing Simple Administrative Tasks with PowerShell Scripts
  4. Chapter 4: Creating Your Own Scripts and Advanced Functions
    1. Creating a PowerShell Script
    2. Defining a Script Policy
    3. Signing a PowerShell Script
    4. Creating a PowerShell Advanced Function
  5. Chapter 5: PowerShell Desired State Configuration
    1. Getting an Overview of PowerShell Desired State Configuration
    2. Creating a PowerShell Desired State Configuration Script
    3. Applying the PowerShell Desired State Configuration Script
    4. Push and Pull: Using PowerShell Desired State Configuration at Scale