Overview
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Explore the fundamentals of Windows PowerShell, including its Command Line Interpreter (CLI) and Integrated Script Editor (ISE) in this introductory video. Learn about PowerShell's history, features, and its role as a hub for system administration. Discover the two primary ways to use PowerShell, customize the CLI, understand different versions, and explore execution policies. Watch demonstrations of both the CLI and ISE, and gain insights into PowerShell commands, cmdlet naming conventions, and basic language concepts. Access accompanying slides on GitHub for additional reference.
Syllabus
Introduction
What is PowerShell
History of PowerShell
What is a shell
Why use a shell
PowerShell as a hub
PowerShell features
Two ways to use PowerShell
The CLI and ISE
Windows PowerShell
CLI Customization
PowerShell Versions
Enable Scripting
Execute Policy
CLI Demo
Execution Policy Options
PowerShell ISE Overview
ISE Demo
PowerShell Commands
Let Examples
Commandlet Naming
Language Review
Review
Taught by
Bryan Cafferky