Hey everyone! I'm just starting my journey with PowerShell and am currently at a basic level. I can understand scripts that are already written and make minor enhancements, but I really want to step up my game. My manager has started asking me to automate tasks using PowerShell, and I feel like I'm struggling to keep up. I'm aiming to write scripts from scratch and understand concepts like modules, functions, and classes, but it all seems a bit overwhelming. I'm looking for guidance on resources or methods to improve my PowerShell skills, especially ideas on what tasks I can automate. Any tips would be greatly appreciated!
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Check out the video series by Jason Helmick and Jeffrey Snover! They made some awesome content for Microsoft on PowerShell that really helps with the basics and some advanced scripting. You can binge-watch these over the weekend. Also, grab a copy of "PowerShell in a Month of Lunches"—it’s designed so you can digest it bit by bit during your lunch breaks.
The key is to make PowerShell a part of your daily life. Instead of clicking around, try running commands directly in PowerShell all the time. The more you do it, the more familiar you'll become with the commands and how to automate your daily tasks. Embrace the shell, and soon enough, scripting will become second nature!
Totally agree! Using it daily really helps you get the hang of things. Plus, don't forget to use the Get-Member cmdlet when you're scripting. It really opens up what you can do with objects.