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Windows PowerShell Cookbook: for Windows, Exchange 2007, and MOM V3 1st Edition

by Lee Holmes (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 17 ratings
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This Cookbook by Windows PowerShell team developer Lee Holmes provides hundreds of tested scripts that you can use right away to get Microsoft's new tool working for you. More than 150 recipes, combined with a concise task-based introduction to the Windows PowerShell scripting language and environment, make it the perfect look-up guide when you encounter a thorny problem, or need a quick solution. The ideal companion to any tutorial or reference, this book meets the needs of system administrators at any level.

Microsoft has revolutionized the world of system management and command-line shells with its release of Windows PowerShell, and Lee Holmes gives you practical tools and inside advice that will make you a more productive user and administrator. You will be able to solve everything from automating routine tasks, working with files, event logs and other forms of structured data, to managing the users and resources of complex Windows networks. Each recipe includes a focused piece of code plus discussion of how and why it works, so that you can apply the solution to similar tasks.

You get an array of recipes covering PowerShell fundamentals, common tasks, and administrator tasks, including:

  • Pipelines, variables, objects, looping and flow control, strings and unstructured text, calculations and math


  • Simple files; structured files; Internet-enabled scripts; code reuse; lists, arrays and hashtables; user feedback; error management; environmental awareness; script signing; and more


  • Files and directories, registry manipulation, comparing data, event logs, process cmdlets, service cmdlets, Active Directory, enterprise computer management, and more


Those who administer Microsoft's Exchange 2007 and System Center Operations Manager (formerly MOM) will also benefit from this book, with separate chapters devoted to these servers. All Windows administrators will appreciate the appendices that include a PowerShell language quick reference, and a reference to the .NET, WMI and COM objects that PowerShell scripters will use often.

With working scripts, tutorials, and references all in one volume, Windows PowerShell Cookbook will turbocharge the productivity of any Windows administrator.
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  1. ISBN-10
    0596528493
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0596528492
  3. Edition
    1st
  4. Publisher
    O'Reilly Media
  5. Publication date
    November 2, 2007
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    7 x 1.03 x 9.19 inches
  8. Print length
    592 pages
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Book Description

The complete guide to Microsoft's new command shell and scripting language

About the Author

Lee Holmes is a developer on the Microsoft Windows PowerShell team, and has been an authoritative source of information about PowerShell since its earliest betas. His vast experience with Windows PowerShell lets him to integrate both the "how" and the "why" into discussions. Lee's integration with the PowerShell and administration community (via newsgroups, mailing lists, and blogs) gives him a great deal of insight into the problems faced by all levels of administrators, and PowerShell users alike.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ O'Reilly Media; 1st edition (November 2, 2007)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 592 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0596528493
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0596528492
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.84 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 1.03 x 9.19 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 17 ratings

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Rob - Dublin, Oh
5.0 out of 5 stars This book is great!
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2010
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This book is great for the beginner. Not only does this book explain how to code in powershell, it does it using examples that can be used, right out of the box. It covers topics at the OS level, such as file copying, deleting a file, or even edit a file, through Exchange specific scripts and even manipulating registry settings. It makes learning powershell easy and makes you productive while learning.
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Kingofbytes
3.0 out of 5 stars Good powershell resource - not good for Exchange 2007 or MOM
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2008
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Windows PowerShell Cookbook: for Windows, Exchange 2007, and MOM V3

I bought this book for two reasons. 1) to get up to speed on powershell and various use cases. 2) to get up to speed on powershell with respect to Exchange specific tasks and MOM specific tasks.

With respect to #1, it is an adequate book and I would give it 4 stars. With respect to #2, it is a dismal failure and I would be generous by giving it two stars. There are roughly 5 pages on both Exchange and MOM. You are better off using the help files or online docs.

Summary statement: This is a good generic powershell book but is poor in its attempt to provide an adequate resource for the Exchange 2007 and MOM sections.
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Kirk Freiheit
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent scripts, clear discussion
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2007
The PowerShell Cookbook is an easy read, and gives a great example-based overview of how you can best use the language to get stuff done. I would actually recommend it as a first book on PowerShell for people who like to learn by DOING. Just going through the first several chapters, you'll get a great feel for the language and how to best use it.

The descriptions are clear and entertaining enough to keep you engaged throughout. I would even recommend this book to a complete scripting newbie who is interested in getting their feet wet. PowerShell is a great first scripting language, and again...learning by doing is the best way to make things stick. If you want to learn all about the language, Bruce Payette's "PowerShell in Action" is also an excellent read.

While the earlier review's critique of cmdlet coverage ('read the SDK') is valid, this book (and Lee Holmes' "Precision Computing" blog) will give you many practical ideas and give you a real taste of the kind of cooking you can do with the new language and environment. Bon Appetite.
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Bob Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent explanations and usage
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2010
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I'm a SQL Server Developer with the occasional DBA need. Powershell can do some amazing things for my responsibilities and this book did not disappoint. It explains the scripts very well and the examples are great. I keep in handy on my desk.
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Valued Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars PowerShell Cookbook
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2011
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The book presents many real world examples in a cookbook type format in addition to the normal background and code structure and reference guide. Good introduction to what wants to be the next generation scripting language for Windows 7 and on.
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Winder
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2014
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excellent!!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2016
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Older version that what I though but still very usable. Thanks
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Lou F
4.0 out of 5 stars Wanted more on writing cmdlets, but pretty good anyway
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2008
I got this book to learn Powershell, but I'm most interested in writing Cmdlets. The first chapter is a great overview of what PowerShell can do, and the subsequent ones are what you'd expect (more detail, good examples, well chosen topics).

I really wanted more on extending Powershell, but it's more meant as a user's guide, and it does a good job at that. I liked that when he shows how to do extend Powershell, he does it with csc instead of visual studio -- to show that you can easily do it with a simple editor if you don't have VS.
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