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Weekend Scripter: Why Should I Learn PowerShell?

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about why you should learn Windows PowerShell. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. The other day, I ran into an IT pro at the mall. He recognized me and started talking to me. It was like, dude, I was trapped. It turned out that he was cool, and yapping with him was much more fun than...

What Is PowerShell?

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, explains Windows PowerShell. (image)  Hey, Scripting Guy! I keep hearing this term...all over...everywhere. But I do not know what it is. Can you tell me, "What is Windows PowerShell?" —DB (image)  Hello DB, Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. This morning it is ...

PowerShell Predictions for 2015

Summary: Windows PowerShell MVP, Don Jones, provides predictions for 2015. Don Jones here. from PowerShell.org and Pluralsight. The Scripting Guy asked me to have another stab at predicting what’s in store for Windows PowerShell in 2015, so without further ado… Folks will realize how fast Windows is moving We’re going to see...