PowerShell is a great tool for administrating both workstations and servers. If you are new to PowerShell it can be hard to figure out where to start. The easiest thing I found besides just trying commands in the shell is to read about it. TechNet has allot of resources including the Windows PowerShell Cmdlet Help Library. This will give you a good idea of some of the built in cmdlets that are available. Check out the link below and let us know what you think.
TechNet Windows PowerShell Cmdlet Help
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd347701.aspx
Additional Help
Scripting Guy Blog
PowerScripting Podcast
If you are not familiar with the Hey, Scripting Guy! Blog you should definitely check it out. There is a new blog post everyday of the week. The blog covers using Windows PowerShell in many different ways. The blog has allot of scripts that will help you in your daily IT admin life. The blog also answers allot of questions such as Should I Convert My VBScript Scripts To Windows PowerShell? So stop on by and check out the great blog by Ed Wilson. I don’t think you will be disappointed. Stop back and let us know what you think.
Hey, Scripting Guy! BLOG
http://blogs.technet.com/heyscriptingguy/default.aspx
TechNet Script Center Home
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/scriptcenter/default.aspx
Scripting Guys Forum
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/ITCG/threads
I like finding reference guides that you hang up in your cube. This one ranks right up there and is a must have for an IT Pro who is into PowerShell. If you have not yet learned PowerShell what are waiting for? The scripting center over at TechNet is a great place to start learning about PowerShell. They have great articles that show examples of scripts that you can use everyday. If you get stuck you can even submit a question to them. Print out the guide below and let me know what you think!
PowerShell Refere Guide
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=df8ed469-9007-401c-85e7-46649a32d0e0
TechNet Scripting Center
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/scriptcenter/default.aspx
