The go-to Windows PowerShell guide

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  Twenty-five PowerShell commands to know

  Administrators can learn how to use cmdlets for a variety of simple scripting tasks and manage systems with some of the more common Windows PowerShell commands. Read Now

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  Back to basics for PowerShell scripting

  Admins should be familiar with PowerShell scripting basics, including how to use reusable scripts and how to debug scripts. They can also use PowerShell to help with task automation in Exchange Server. Read Now

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  What is PowerShell capable of?

  The PowerShell framework can help Windows admins simplify software and remote desktop management by allowing them to use tools such as cmdlets and PackageManagement.  Read Now

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  Avoid scripting variables issues

  PowerShell automatic variables, which are already defined, can trip up users who don't know how to work with them. Don't let these common variables create unexpected issues. Read Now

1Captain the PowerShell ship

Now that you got your feet wet, learn how to navigate a network using the PowerShell framework to simplify task management. IT admins can use PowerShell to automate software deployment, making updates timelier. Companies working with Amazon Web Services (AWS) can now work with PowerShell as well, which makes weathering the storm of management that much easier.

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  Get going with PowerShell Direct

  Microsoft's PowerShell Direct provides administrators an easy and reliable way to interact with Hyper-V virtual machines. Read Now

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  Stay up to standards in PowerShell

  Uncover Windows Management Instrumentation and the Common Information Model standard in conjunction with PowerShell to manage and configure Windows machines. Read Now

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  Installers galore through PowerShell

  Learn how PackageManagement -- formerly OneGet -- lets admins use a common set of PowerShell cmdlets to manage several different installers, including NuGet and Chocolatey. Read Now

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  Keep IT headache-free

  With an automated deployment process, it's much easier to distribute software to end users. Find out how Windows PowerShell can help. Read Now

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  Combine PowerShell with AWS management

  AWS PowerShell tools give developers more automation options, but tagging and security remain important considerations to protect key pairs. Read Now

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  PowerShell simplifies clipboard commands

  Explore how admins can use PowerShell 5.0 in Windows 10 to simplify interacting with the Windows clipboard. All it takes is a few simple commands. Read Now

2Maneuver the rough seas of PowerShell

IT admins must be wary of the storm of cyber-attacks that can hit when they choose PowerShell to guide the way. IT admins must keep an eye on the horizon for the different types of ransomware attacks and keep things afloat by implementing execution policies and Group Policy.

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  Is PowerShell a security risk?

  PowerShell doesn't really pose any huge security risks, but it's not something users need on their desktops. Read Now

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  Use PowerShell as a shield

  Discover the four most common PowerShell execution policies admins can use to lock down the scripting utility and protect their operating system against attacks. Read Now

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  Group Policy locks down PowerShell

  When it comes to PowerShell security, it's important for IT to know how to use Group Policy to establish effective execution polices. Read Now

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  PowerShell encryption guards data

  Windows Server 2016 includes PowerShell security features, including cmdlets that allow the use of PKI encryption for public and private key certificates. Read Now