Foreword

There is no doubt that Windows PowerShell is a great tool that you must have in your toolbox, whether you are a developer or an IT Pro. Windows PowerShell is not just another scripting language, but a complete management and automation platform with endless possibilities.

For a very long time, there has been a myth about scripting languages and who should use them. This myth states that automation tools, such as scripting tools and automation languages, are meant to be used by IT Pros. I think the reason for this misconception about scripting and automation is the limited functionalities and capabilities of those tools back then. However, this is no longer the case with PowerShell. For instance, Windows PowerShell is the first object-based ...

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