I'm taking a college course on Microsoft Active Directory and Azure/Entra, but I'm feeling a bit lost. Recently, while watching an instructional video, I saw that one of the cmdlets they were discussing is set to be deprecated soon. It got me thinking—am I learning outdated information? Additionally, our coursework involves quizzes that require knowing the exact cmdlet to type without any reference tools. My question has two parts: 1) How well do you memorize PowerShell commands, and do you think focusing on memorization is misguided? 2) When working on Windows Servers without the "Desktop Experience," do you often have to look up commands? Does that make you feel less experienced?
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I usually know just enough to look up the rest. If I forget a cmdlet, I can always just Google it. It’s not realistic to memorize everything, especially for things we don’t use often.
Absolutely, I do the same. Rarely does anyone have the full manual memorized; it's all about knowing where to look!
Honestly, memorizing PowerShell cmdlets isn’t a big deal for most of us. Once I write a script, I just modify it as needed. Most people here probably do the same—scripts are like training wheels! Google is still my best friend for new tasks or when I need a fresh approach.
Haha, totally! Scripts are way easier than memorizing everything. Plus, it's interesting to hear if anyone thinks otherwise.
Right? I’ll tweak a script I wrote before and reference it when needed.
Learning PowerShell means keeping up with constant changes. Just when you memorize something, it’s deprecated or replaced. I focus on concepts and use 'Get-Help' and 'Get-Command' for any specifics I need in the moment.
This! Understanding how to find documentation is way more important than memorizing every cmdlet.
Yes! I often operate without a desktop experience, and relying on help commands is key.
I don't really memorize every cmdlet; I know what the common ones are and how they function together. Most critical is knowing how to structure your searches or scripts for whatever you're trying to accomplish. Understanding concepts helps a ton!
The foundational knowledge is what keeps your skills sharp; memorizing is secondary.
Couldn't agree more! The key is context over rote; understanding how everything fits together makes a world of difference.
Memorization isn't essential—it's the logic and structure of commands that'll stick. When you're fluent, you can just about guess command names and utilize tab-completion. Don’t sweat the small stuff!
Well said! Knowing the commands generally leads to easier Google searches when specifics escape me.
Exactly! It’s not about memorizing; it’s about understanding how to get to the solution.
Exactly! Knowing how to find the answers is more valuable than memorizing a bunch of cmdlets.