Free Download PowerShell 7 Workshop
by Nick Parlow
English | 2024 | ISBN: 1801812985 | 468 pages | True/Retail PDF EPUB | 62.69 MB
Leverage PowerShell 7 to write code on Windows, Linux, and Raspberry Pi to accomplish real-world tasks with this practical guide
Key Features
Master the art of coding with Microsoft’s free, open-source cross-platform language
Understand essential programming concepts such as loops and objects through practical examples
Practice using PowerShell 7 with websites, APIs, and physical computing devices like Raspberry Pi
Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook
Book Description
Discover the capabilities of PowerShell 7 for your everyday tasks with this carefully paced tutorial that will help you master this versatile programming language.
The first set of chapters will show you where to find and how to install the latest version of PowerShell, providing insights into the distinctive features that set PowerShell apart from other languages. You’ll then learn essential programming concepts such as variables and control flow, progressing to their applications. As you advance, you’ll work with files and APIs, writing scripts, functions, and modules. You’ll also gain proficiency in securing your PowerShell environment before venturing into different operating systems.
Enriched with detailed practical examples tailored for Windows, Linux, macOS, and Raspberry Pi, each chapter weaves real-world scenarios to ignite your imagination and cement the principles you learn. You’ll be able to reinforce your understanding through self-assessment questions and delve deeper into the principles using comprehensive reading lists.
By the end of this book, you’ll have the confidence to use PowerShell for physical computing and writing scripts for Windows administration.
What you will learn
Grasp the distinctive object-oriented nature of PowerShell 7
Explore the practical applications of standard programming concepts, such as control flow
Find out how to interact with websites and APIs
Implement best practices to secure your PowerShell environment and write secure code
Get to grips with writing scripts, functions, and modules
Develop the skills to troubleshoot your code
Deploy PowerShell on various operating systems
Who this book is for
This book is for system administrators, PowerShell developers, and cloud and DevOps engineers seeking comprehensive insights into PowerShell 7 and its applications in daily tasks. Anyone getting started with PowerShell will also find this book useful. Familiarity with at least one programming language will help you follow along more easily.
Table of Contents
Introduction to PowerShell 7 – What It Is and How to Get It
Exploring PowerShell Cmdlets and Syntax
The PowerShell Pipeline – How to String Cmdlets Together
PowerShell Variables and Data Structures
PowerShell Control Flow – Conditionals and Loops
PowerShell and Files – Reading, Writing, and Manipulating Data
PowerShell and the Web – HTTP, REST, and JSON
Writing Our First Script – Turning Simple Cmdlets into Reusable Code
Don’t Repeat Yourself – Functions and Scriptblocks
Error Handling – Oh No! It’s Gone Wrong!
Creating Our First Module
Securing PowerShell
Working With PowerShell 7 and Windows
PowerShell 7 for Linux and macOS
PowerShell 7 and the Raspberry Pi
Working with PowerShell and .NET
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