Beginner’s Guide to PowerShell Scripting

Automate Windows Administration, Master Active Directory, and Unlock Cloud DevOps with Real-World Scripts and Projects

By: Paul Kell

Narrated by: Steven Gillen

Master the Art of Automation - No Experience Needed.

Whether you're a complete beginner or a systems admin looking to level up, Beginner’s Guide to PowerShell Scripting is your one-stop resource for learning how to automate Windows tasks, manage Active Directory, and even interact with cloud services like AWS and Azure using nothing but PowerShell.

Inside this comprehensive guide, you'll learn:

• PowerShell fundamentals — cmdlets, pipelines, variables, and loops

• How to automate real-world tasks like software installs, user creation, and system auditing

• Active Directory scripting for user management, login reports, and bulk operations

• Working with files, CSVs, logs, APIs, scheduled tasks, and Windows services

• Practical scripting for cloud platforms, DevOps pipelines, and REST APIs

• How to write reusable scripts, debug like a pro, and follow scripting best practices

With step-by-step tutorials, real-world examples, and over 100 practical scripts, this book doesn’t just teach you PowerShell, it gives you tools you can immediately use to save time, reduce errors, and impress your team.

Whether you're managing a small IT environment or scripting in a DevOps role, this guide will take you from zero to PowerShell hero.

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