I'm studying Server & Network Engineering, and I've got an exam in two weeks where I need to write some scripts in PowerShell. Unfortunately, the way my school teaches is really not helping me. They mostly just have us copy and paste commands without giving us a good understanding of how it all works. I'm looking for ways to learn PowerShell effectively in a short time so I can do well on this exam. Any tips or resources would be greatly appreciated!
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ChatGPT can actually help you out with PowerShell basics. Just ask for explanations or examples, and it should get you on the right track!
If I were in your position, I would ask teachers if they have past exam papers. That can really help you get a feel for what to expect with the scripts you need to write.
Make sure to use the `Get-Command` cmdlet to explore the commands you've been copying. It can really enhance your understanding. You can find more on this [Microsoft Docs page](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/get-command?view=powershell-7.5).
Check out the "PowerShell in a Month of Lunches" book along with YouTube videos. It's a great starting point and should help you grasp the basics quickly.
I found this YouTube playlist really helpful: [YouTube Playlist](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NECE5CX69tk&list=PLnK11SQMNnE4vcvuAahz4KhNOS7zOfmB3). It really helped me understand how PowerShell works and made things click for me!
Thanks for the link! I'll definitely check it out. Anything else you recommend?