Successfully create and manage your Hyper-V environment without any of the marketing fluff. This book''s lab-driven, hands-on approach will get you up and running as quickly and efficiently as possible.Virtualization is the cornerstone of today’s data center.  As a modern-day IT pro, you are required to manage environments that are in a regular state of flux and increasing in both size and complexity. To keep up, you need practical information in a format that is succinct, yet comprehensive and highly applicable.

Pro Hyper-V 2019 breaks down critical and time-saving topics into a series of easy-to-digest chapters, showing you how to perform Hyper-V management tasks using both GUI and PowerShell-based tools. Building on your existing knowledge of Windows Server management, Active Directory, networking, and storage, experts and Microsoft MVPs Syrewicze and Siddaway begin with a foundation of why computing workloads are virtualized. This is followedby chapters covering the range of management tasks associated with virtualized environments, including: managing hosts and guest machines; networking, storage, and high availability (host and guest); disaster recovery and virtual machine migration; and monitoring.

What You''ll Learn

Apply practical information to administer your Hyper-V environmentsUnderstand multiple administration styles (GUI, command line, and automation)Written by IT pros for IT pros – just the information you really need without the paddingAdminister and use containersUtilize hands-on labs to learn about storage, networking, and high availability

Who This Book Is For

IT administrators tasked with implementing Hyper-V environments or migrating from VMware. IT pros joining a team that is responsible for managing Hyper-V and “lone administrators” covering the gamut in smaller organizations will also find this book indispensable.

DESCRIPTION

WMI, Windows Management Instrumentation, provides a standard infrastructure for managing all aspects of Windows-based systems.WMI isn't new, but now that administrators can script it using PowerShell, it's just gotten infinitely easier to use! Taken together, WMI and PowerShell create an extraordinarily powerful mechanism automating the management of servers, networks, and remote Windows computers.

PowerShell and WMI is an example-driven guide for administrators managing networks of Windows servers and desktops. With over 150 specific examplesΥXincluding ready-to-reuse scripts and techniquesΥXreaders will learn the ins and outs of automating WMI via PowerShell2. The author provides deep coverage of all aspects of Windows administration, including IIS, DNS and Hyper-V.

KEY POINTS

„h In-depth guide to PowerShell and WMI

„h Packed with over 150 practical, field-tested techniques

„h Written by a PowerShell MVP

SummaryWindows PowerShell in Action, Third Edition is the definitive guide to PowerShell, now revised to cover PowerShell 6.Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications.About the TechnologyIn 2006, Windows PowerShell reinvented the way administrators and developers interact with Windows. Today, PowerShell is required knowledge for Windows admins and devs. This powerful, dynamic language provides command-line control of the Windows OS and most Windows servers, such as Exchange and SCCM. And because it''s a first-class .NET language, you can build amazing shell scripts and tools without reaching for VB or C#.About the BookWindows PowerShell in Action, Third Edition is the definitive guide to PowerShell, now revised to cover PowerShell 6. Written by language designer Bruce Payette and MVP Richard Siddaway, this rich book offers a crystal-clear introduction to the language along with its essential everyday use cases. Beyond the basics, you''ll find detailed examples on deep topics like performance, module architecture, and parallel execution.What''s InsideThe best end-to-end coverage of PowerShell availableUpdated with coverage of PowerShell v6PowerShell workflowsPowerShell classesWriting modules and scriptsDesired State ConfigurationProgramming APIs and pipelinesAbout the ReaderWritten for intermediate-level developers and administrators.About the AuthorsBruce Payette is codesigner and principal author of the Power-Shell language. Richard Siddaway is a longtime PowerShell MVP, author, speaker, and blogger.Table of ContentsWelcome to PowerShell Working with types Operators and expressions Advanced operators and variables Flow control in scripts PowerShell functions Advanced functions and scriptsUsing and authoring modules Module manifests and metadata Metaprogramming with scriptblocks and dynamic code PowerShell remoting PowerShell workflows PowerShell Jobs Errors and exceptions DebuggingWorking with providers, files, and CIM Working with .NET and events Desired State Configuration Classes in PowerShell The PowerShell and runspace APIs Appendix - PowerShell 6.0 for Windows, Linux, and MacOS

Windows PowerShell is a scripting language that simplifies Windows system administration. PowerShell in Practice is a hands-on reference for administrators wanting to learn and use PowerShell. Following the "in Practice" style, individual related techniques are clustered into chapters. Each technique is presented in the form: problem, solution, discussion, and includes annotated code listings.Written to answer the question "How can PowerShell make my job as an administrator easier?" this book concentrates on practical tasks and automation. Starting with an a brief tutorial and review, the majority of the book focuses on two major PowerShell usage areas: People - user accounts, mailboxes, desktop configuration; and Servers - Active Directory, Exchange, IIS, and more. Purchase of the print book comes with an offer of a free PDF, ePub, and Kindle eBook from Manning. Also available is all code from the book.

Summary PowerShell and WMI is an example-driven guide for administrators managing networks of Windows servers and desktops. With 150 practical examples, including ready-to-reuse scripts and techniques, you'll learn the ins and outs of automating WMI via PowerShell v3. You'll also find deep coverage of all aspects of Windows administration, including IIS, DNS and Hyper-V. About the Technology WMI, on its own, is simply a collection of Windows management facilities. Paired with PowerShell, however, WMI becomes a brilliant toolset for automating servers, networks, and remote Windows computers. About the Book PowerShell and WMI is an industrial-strength guide for administrators of Windows networks, servers, and desktops. You'll start with practical overviews of PowerShell and of WMI. Then you'll explore 150 specific examples—all with ready-to-use scripts—designed to simplify your day-to-day system management. Each tested technique is configured to load as part of a PowerShell module. A set of handy appendixes includes references for PowerShell and WMI. Prior exposure to PowerShell and WMI is helpful but not required. Purchase of the print book comes with an offer of a free PDF, ePub, and Kindle eBook from Manning. Also available is all code from the book. What's Inside   Managing Windows, IIS, and Hyper-V Remote desktops and devices Logs, jobs, and performance New PowerShell v3 WMI functionality ===============================

Table of Contents

PART 1 TOOLS OF THE TRADE

Solving administrative challenges Using PowerShell WMI in depth Best practices and optimization  

PART 2 WMI IN THE ENTERPRISE?

System documentation Disk systems Registry administration Filesystem administration Services and processes Printers Configuring network adapters Managing IIS Configuring a server Users and security Logs, jobs, and performance Administering Hyper-V with PowerShell and WMI  

PART 3 THE FUTURE: POWERSHELL V3 AND WMI

WMI over WSMAN Your own WMI cmdlets CIM cmdlets and sessions

SummaryHere''s your chance to learn from the best in the business. PowerShell Deep Dives is a trove of essential techniques, practical guidance, and the expert insights you earn only through years of experience. Editors Jeffery Hicks, Richard Siddaway, Oisin Grehan, and Aleksandar Nikolic hand-picked the 28 chapters in the book''s four parts: Administration, Scripting, Development, and Platforms.About the TechnologyPowerShell has permanently changed Windows administration. This powerful scripting and automation tool allows you to control virtually every aspect of Windows and most Microsoft servers like IIS and SQL Server. Here''s your chance to learn from the best in the business.About this BookPowerShell Deep Dives is a trove of essential techniques and practical guidance. It is rich with insights from experts who won them through years of experience. The book''s 28 chapters, grouped in four parts (Administration, Scripting, Development, and Platforms), were hand-picked by four section editors: Jeffery Hicks, Richard Siddaway, Oisin Grehan, and Aleksandar Nikolic.Whether you''re just getting started with PowerShell or you already use it daily, you''ll find yourself returning to this book over and over.What''s InsideManaging systems through a keyholeThe Ten Commandments of PowerShell scriptingScalable scripting for large datasetsAdding automatic remotingProvisioning web servers and websites automatically to IIS 8And 23 more fantastic chaptersPurchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications.About the AuthorsEditors Jeffery Hicks, Richard Siddaway, Oisin Grehan, and Aleksandar Nikolic are joined by PowerShell experts Chris Bellee, Bartek Bielawski, Robert C. Cain, Jim Christopher, Adam Driscoll, Josh Gavant, Jason Helmick, Don Jones, Ashley McGlone, Jonathan Medd, Ben Miller, James O''Neill, Arnaud Petitjean, Vadims Podans, Karl Prosser, Boe Prox, Matthew Reynolds, Mike Robbins, Donabel Santos, Will Steele, Trevor Sullivan, and Jeff Wouters.Table of Contents

PART 1 POWERSHELL ADMINISTRATION

Diagnosing and troubleshooting PowerShell remotingCIM sessions 22Collecting and analyzing performance counter dataTCP port communications with PowerShellManaging systems through a keyholeUsing PowerShell to audit user logon eventsManaging and administering a certification authoritydatabase with PowerShellUsing PowerShell to reduce Active Directory token bloat

PART 2 POWERSHELL SCRIPTING

The 10 PowerShell scripting commandmentsAvoiding the pipelineA template for handling and reporting errorsTips and tricks for creating complex or advancedHTML reports with PowerShellUsing and "abusing" dynamic parametersPowerShell type formattingScalable scripting for large data sets: pipelineand database techniquesBuilding your own WMI-based cmdletsTurning command-line tools into PowerShell tools

PART 3 POWERSHELL FOR DEVELOPERS

Using Source Control Software with PowerShellInline .NET codePowerShell and XML: better togetherAdding automatic remoting to advanced functionsand cmdletsTaming software builds (and other complicated processes)with psake

PART 4 POWERSHELL PLATFORMS

PowerShell and the SQL Server providerCreating flexible subscriptions in SSRSInventory database table statistics using PowerShellSQL Server Management ObjectsWSUS and PowerShellProvisioning IIS web servers and sites with PowerShellActive Directory Group Management application

SummaryPowerShell in Depth, Second Edition is the go-to reference for administrators working with Windows PowerShell. Every major technique, technology, and tactic is carefully explained and demonstrated, providing a hands-on guide to almost everything an admin would do in the shell. Written by three experienced authors and PowerShell MVPs, this is the PowerShell book you''ll keep next to your monitor—not on your bookshelf! Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications.About the BookA Windows admin using PowerShell every day may not have the time to search the net every time he or she hits a snag. Wouldn''t it be great to have a team of seasoned PowerShell experts ready to answer even the toughest questions? That''s what you get with this book. PowerShell in Depth, Second Edition is the go-to reference for administrators working with Windows PowerShell. Every major technique, technology, and tactic is carefully explained and demonstrated, providing a hands-on guide to almost everything an admin would do in the shell. Written by PowerShell MVPs Don Jones, Jeffrey Hicks, and Richard Siddaway, each valuable technique was developed and thoroughly tested, so you''ll be able to consistently write production-quality, maintainable scripts while saving hours of time and effort. This book assumes you know the basics of PowerShell. What''s InsideAutomating tasksPackaging and deploying scriptsIntroduction to Desired State ConfigurationPowerShell securityCovers PowerShell version 3 and laterAbout the AuthorsDon Jones, Jeffery Hicks, and Richard Siddaway are Microsoft MVPs, trainers, and administrators. Collectively, they''ve authored nearly three dozen books on PowerShell and Windows administration.Table of Contents

PART 1 POWERSHELL FUNDAMENTALS

IntroductionPowerShell hostsUsing the PowerShell help systemThe basics of PowerShell syntaxWorking with PSSnapins and modulesOperatorsWorking with objectsThe PowerShell pipelineFormatting

PART 2 POWERSHELL MANAGEMENT

PowerShell RemotingBackground jobs and schedulingWorking with credentialsRegular expressionsWorking with HTML and XML dataPSDrives and PSProvidersVariables, arrays, hash tables, and script blocksPowerShell securityAdvanced PowerShell syntax

PART 3 POWERSHELL SCRIPTING AND AUTOMATION

PowerShell''s scripting languageBasic scripts and functionsCreating objects for outputScopePowerShell workflowsAdvanced syntax for scripts and functionsScript modules and manifest modulesCustom formatting viewsCustom type extensionsData language and internationalizationWriting helpError handling techniquesDebugging tools and techniquesFunctions that work like cmdletsTips and tricks for creating reports

PART 4 ADVANCED POWERSHELL

Working with the Component Object Model (COM) Working with .NET Framework objectsAccessing databasesProxy functionsBuilding a GUIWMI and CIMWorking with the webDesired State Configuration

SummaryLearn Active Directory Management in a Month of Lunches is a practical, hands-on tutorial designed for IT pros new to Active Directory. It skips the theory and concentrates on the day-to-day administration tasks you need to know to keep your network running smoothly. Just set aside an hour a day for a month—lunchtime would be perfect—and you''ll be comfortable and productive with Active Directory before you know it.About the BookAt the heart of your Windows network is Active Directory, the control center for administration, security, and other core management functions. If you''re new to Active Directory administration—or if you find yourself unexpectedly thrust into that role—you''ll need to get up to speed fast.Learn Active Directory Management in a Month of Lunches is a hands-on tutorial designed for IT pros new to Active Directory. Without assuming previous administration experience, the book starts by walking you through the most important day-to-day system management tasks. You''ll learn how to administer AD both from the GUI tools built into Windows and by using PowerShell at the command line. Along the way, you''ll touch on best practices for managing user access, setting group policies, automating backups, and more.This book assumes no prior experience with Active Directory or Windows administration. Examples are based in Windows Server 2012Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications.What''s InsideADM tasks you''ll need every dayGUI and command line techniquesContent tested by new administratorsWell-illustrated, clearly explained examplesAbout the AuthorRichard Siddaway is an experienced all-around Windows administrator with two decades of experience. He''s the author of PowerShell in Practice andPowerShell and WMI, and coauthor of PowerShell in Depth.Table of Contents

PART 1 MANAGING ACTIVE DIRECTORY DATA

Before you beginCreating user accountsManaging user accountsManaging groupsTroubleshooting users and groupsManaging computer accountsManaging organizational units

PART 2 MANAGING GROUP POLICY

Creating Group PoliciesManaging Group PoliciesFine-grained password policies

PART 3 MANAGING THE ACTIVE DIRECTORY SERVICE

Creating domain controllersManaging domain controllersProtecting AD data Security: Default groups and delegationManaging DNSManaging sites and subnetsAD replicationManaging AD trusts

PART 4 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting your AD Maintaining and monitoring Active DirectoryFuture work and final examInto the cloud

Successfully create and manage your Hyper-V environment without any of the marketing fluff. This book''s lab-driven, hands-on approach will get you up and running as quickly and efficiently as possible.Virtualization is the cornerstone of today’s data center.  As a modern-day IT pro, you are required to manage environments that are in a regular state of flux and increasing in both size and complexity. To keep up, you need practical information in a format that is succinct, yet comprehensive and highly applicable.

Pro Hyper-V 2019 breaks down critical and time-saving topics into a series of easy-to-digest chapters, showing you how to perform Hyper-V management tasks using both GUI and PowerShell-based tools. Building on your existing knowledge of Windows Server management, Active Directory, networking, and storage, experts and Microsoft MVPs Syrewicze and Siddaway begin with a foundation of why computing workloads are virtualized. This is followedby chapters covering the range of management tasks associated with virtualized environments, including: managing hosts and guest machines; networking, storage, and high availability (host and guest); disaster recovery and virtual machine migration; and monitoring.

What You''ll Learn

Apply practical information to administer your Hyper-V environmentsUnderstand multiple administration styles (GUI, command line, and automation)Written by IT pros for IT pros – just the information you really need without the paddingAdminister and use containersUtilize hands-on labs to learn about storage, networking, and high availability

Who This Book Is For

IT administrators tasked with implementing Hyper-V environments or migrating from VMware. IT pros joining a team that is responsible for managing Hyper-V and “lone administrators” covering the gamut in smaller organizations will also find this book indispensable.

DESCRIPTION

WMI, Windows Management Instrumentation, provides a standard infrastructure for managing all aspects of Windows-based systems.WMI isn't new, but now that administrators can script it using PowerShell, it's just gotten infinitely easier to use! Taken together, WMI and PowerShell create an extraordinarily powerful mechanism automating the management of servers, networks, and remote Windows computers.

PowerShell and WMI is an example-driven guide for administrators managing networks of Windows servers and desktops. With over 150 specific examplesΥXincluding ready-to-reuse scripts and techniquesΥXreaders will learn the ins and outs of automating WMI via PowerShell2. The author provides deep coverage of all aspects of Windows administration, including IIS, DNS and Hyper-V.

KEY POINTS

„h In-depth guide to PowerShell and WMI

„h Packed with over 150 practical, field-tested techniques

„h Written by a PowerShell MVP

SummaryWindows PowerShell in Action, Third Edition is the definitive guide to PowerShell, now revised to cover PowerShell 6.Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications.About the TechnologyIn 2006, Windows PowerShell reinvented the way administrators and developers interact with Windows. Today, PowerShell is required knowledge for Windows admins and devs. This powerful, dynamic language provides command-line control of the Windows OS and most Windows servers, such as Exchange and SCCM. And because it''s a first-class .NET language, you can build amazing shell scripts and tools without reaching for VB or C#.About the BookWindows PowerShell in Action, Third Edition is the definitive guide to PowerShell, now revised to cover PowerShell 6. Written by language designer Bruce Payette and MVP Richard Siddaway, this rich book offers a crystal-clear introduction to the language along with its essential everyday use cases. Beyond the basics, you''ll find detailed examples on deep topics like performance, module architecture, and parallel execution.What''s InsideThe best end-to-end coverage of PowerShell availableUpdated with coverage of PowerShell v6PowerShell workflowsPowerShell classesWriting modules and scriptsDesired State ConfigurationProgramming APIs and pipelinesAbout the ReaderWritten for intermediate-level developers and administrators.About the AuthorsBruce Payette is codesigner and principal author of the Power-Shell language. Richard Siddaway is a longtime PowerShell MVP, author, speaker, and blogger.Table of ContentsWelcome to PowerShell Working with types Operators and expressions Advanced operators and variables Flow control in scripts PowerShell functions Advanced functions and scriptsUsing and authoring modules Module manifests and metadata Metaprogramming with scriptblocks and dynamic code PowerShell remoting PowerShell workflows PowerShell Jobs Errors and exceptions DebuggingWorking with providers, files, and CIM Working with .NET and events Desired State Configuration Classes in PowerShell The PowerShell and runspace APIs Appendix - PowerShell 6.0 for Windows, Linux, and MacOS

Windows PowerShell is a scripting language that simplifies Windows system administration. PowerShell in Practice is a hands-on reference for administrators wanting to learn and use PowerShell. Following the "in Practice" style, individual related techniques are clustered into chapters. Each technique is presented in the form: problem, solution, discussion, and includes annotated code listings.Written to answer the question "How can PowerShell make my job as an administrator easier?" this book concentrates on practical tasks and automation. Starting with an a brief tutorial and review, the majority of the book focuses on two major PowerShell usage areas: People - user accounts, mailboxes, desktop configuration; and Servers - Active Directory, Exchange, IIS, and more. Purchase of the print book comes with an offer of a free PDF, ePub, and Kindle eBook from Manning. Also available is all code from the book.

Summary PowerShell and WMI is an example-driven guide for administrators managing networks of Windows servers and desktops. With 150 practical examples, including ready-to-reuse scripts and techniques, you'll learn the ins and outs of automating WMI via PowerShell v3. You'll also find deep coverage of all aspects of Windows administration, including IIS, DNS and Hyper-V. About the Technology WMI, on its own, is simply a collection of Windows management facilities. Paired with PowerShell, however, WMI becomes a brilliant toolset for automating servers, networks, and remote Windows computers. About the Book PowerShell and WMI is an industrial-strength guide for administrators of Windows networks, servers, and desktops. You'll start with practical overviews of PowerShell and of WMI. Then you'll explore 150 specific examples—all with ready-to-use scripts—designed to simplify your day-to-day system management. Each tested technique is configured to load as part of a PowerShell module. A set of handy appendixes includes references for PowerShell and WMI. Prior exposure to PowerShell and WMI is helpful but not required. Purchase of the print book comes with an offer of a free PDF, ePub, and Kindle eBook from Manning. Also available is all code from the book. What's Inside   Managing Windows, IIS, and Hyper-V Remote desktops and devices Logs, jobs, and performance New PowerShell v3 WMI functionality ===============================

Table of Contents

PART 1 TOOLS OF THE TRADE

Solving administrative challenges Using PowerShell WMI in depth Best practices and optimization  

PART 2 WMI IN THE ENTERPRISE?

System documentation Disk systems Registry administration Filesystem administration Services and processes Printers Configuring network adapters Managing IIS Configuring a server Users and security Logs, jobs, and performance Administering Hyper-V with PowerShell and WMI  

PART 3 THE FUTURE: POWERSHELL V3 AND WMI

WMI over WSMAN Your own WMI cmdlets CIM cmdlets and sessions

SummaryHere''s your chance to learn from the best in the business. PowerShell Deep Dives is a trove of essential techniques, practical guidance, and the expert insights you earn only through years of experience. Editors Jeffery Hicks, Richard Siddaway, Oisin Grehan, and Aleksandar Nikolic hand-picked the 28 chapters in the book''s four parts: Administration, Scripting, Development, and Platforms.About the TechnologyPowerShell has permanently changed Windows administration. This powerful scripting and automation tool allows you to control virtually every aspect of Windows and most Microsoft servers like IIS and SQL Server. Here''s your chance to learn from the best in the business.About this BookPowerShell Deep Dives is a trove of essential techniques and practical guidance. It is rich with insights from experts who won them through years of experience. The book''s 28 chapters, grouped in four parts (Administration, Scripting, Development, and Platforms), were hand-picked by four section editors: Jeffery Hicks, Richard Siddaway, Oisin Grehan, and Aleksandar Nikolic.Whether you''re just getting started with PowerShell or you already use it daily, you''ll find yourself returning to this book over and over.What''s InsideManaging systems through a keyholeThe Ten Commandments of PowerShell scriptingScalable scripting for large datasetsAdding automatic remotingProvisioning web servers and websites automatically to IIS 8And 23 more fantastic chaptersPurchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications.About the AuthorsEditors Jeffery Hicks, Richard Siddaway, Oisin Grehan, and Aleksandar Nikolic are joined by PowerShell experts Chris Bellee, Bartek Bielawski, Robert C. Cain, Jim Christopher, Adam Driscoll, Josh Gavant, Jason Helmick, Don Jones, Ashley McGlone, Jonathan Medd, Ben Miller, James O''Neill, Arnaud Petitjean, Vadims Podans, Karl Prosser, Boe Prox, Matthew Reynolds, Mike Robbins, Donabel Santos, Will Steele, Trevor Sullivan, and Jeff Wouters.Table of Contents

PART 1 POWERSHELL ADMINISTRATION

Diagnosing and troubleshooting PowerShell remotingCIM sessions 22Collecting and analyzing performance counter dataTCP port communications with PowerShellManaging systems through a keyholeUsing PowerShell to audit user logon eventsManaging and administering a certification authoritydatabase with PowerShellUsing PowerShell to reduce Active Directory token bloat

PART 2 POWERSHELL SCRIPTING

The 10 PowerShell scripting commandmentsAvoiding the pipelineA template for handling and reporting errorsTips and tricks for creating complex or advancedHTML reports with PowerShellUsing and "abusing" dynamic parametersPowerShell type formattingScalable scripting for large data sets: pipelineand database techniquesBuilding your own WMI-based cmdletsTurning command-line tools into PowerShell tools

PART 3 POWERSHELL FOR DEVELOPERS

Using Source Control Software with PowerShellInline .NET codePowerShell and XML: better togetherAdding automatic remoting to advanced functionsand cmdletsTaming software builds (and other complicated processes)with psake

PART 4 POWERSHELL PLATFORMS

PowerShell and the SQL Server providerCreating flexible subscriptions in SSRSInventory database table statistics using PowerShellSQL Server Management ObjectsWSUS and PowerShellProvisioning IIS web servers and sites with PowerShellActive Directory Group Management application

SummaryPowerShell in Depth, Second Edition is the go-to reference for administrators working with Windows PowerShell. Every major technique, technology, and tactic is carefully explained and demonstrated, providing a hands-on guide to almost everything an admin would do in the shell. Written by three experienced authors and PowerShell MVPs, this is the PowerShell book you''ll keep next to your monitor—not on your bookshelf! Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications.About the BookA Windows admin using PowerShell every day may not have the time to search the net every time he or she hits a snag. Wouldn''t it be great to have a team of seasoned PowerShell experts ready to answer even the toughest questions? That''s what you get with this book. PowerShell in Depth, Second Edition is the go-to reference for administrators working with Windows PowerShell. Every major technique, technology, and tactic is carefully explained and demonstrated, providing a hands-on guide to almost everything an admin would do in the shell. Written by PowerShell MVPs Don Jones, Jeffrey Hicks, and Richard Siddaway, each valuable technique was developed and thoroughly tested, so you''ll be able to consistently write production-quality, maintainable scripts while saving hours of time and effort. This book assumes you know the basics of PowerShell. What''s InsideAutomating tasksPackaging and deploying scriptsIntroduction to Desired State ConfigurationPowerShell securityCovers PowerShell version 3 and laterAbout the AuthorsDon Jones, Jeffery Hicks, and Richard Siddaway are Microsoft MVPs, trainers, and administrators. Collectively, they''ve authored nearly three dozen books on PowerShell and Windows administration.Table of Contents

PART 1 POWERSHELL FUNDAMENTALS

IntroductionPowerShell hostsUsing the PowerShell help systemThe basics of PowerShell syntaxWorking with PSSnapins and modulesOperatorsWorking with objectsThe PowerShell pipelineFormatting

PART 2 POWERSHELL MANAGEMENT

PowerShell RemotingBackground jobs and schedulingWorking with credentialsRegular expressionsWorking with HTML and XML dataPSDrives and PSProvidersVariables, arrays, hash tables, and script blocksPowerShell securityAdvanced PowerShell syntax

PART 3 POWERSHELL SCRIPTING AND AUTOMATION

PowerShell''s scripting languageBasic scripts and functionsCreating objects for outputScopePowerShell workflowsAdvanced syntax for scripts and functionsScript modules and manifest modulesCustom formatting viewsCustom type extensionsData language and internationalizationWriting helpError handling techniquesDebugging tools and techniquesFunctions that work like cmdletsTips and tricks for creating reports

PART 4 ADVANCED POWERSHELL

Working with the Component Object Model (COM) Working with .NET Framework objectsAccessing databasesProxy functionsBuilding a GUIWMI and CIMWorking with the webDesired State Configuration

SummaryLearn Active Directory Management in a Month of Lunches is a practical, hands-on tutorial designed for IT pros new to Active Directory. It skips the theory and concentrates on the day-to-day administration tasks you need to know to keep your network running smoothly. Just set aside an hour a day for a month—lunchtime would be perfect—and you''ll be comfortable and productive with Active Directory before you know it.About the BookAt the heart of your Windows network is Active Directory, the control center for administration, security, and other core management functions. If you''re new to Active Directory administration—or if you find yourself unexpectedly thrust into that role—you''ll need to get up to speed fast.Learn Active Directory Management in a Month of Lunches is a hands-on tutorial designed for IT pros new to Active Directory. Without assuming previous administration experience, the book starts by walking you through the most important day-to-day system management tasks. You''ll learn how to administer AD both from the GUI tools built into Windows and by using PowerShell at the command line. Along the way, you''ll touch on best practices for managing user access, setting group policies, automating backups, and more.This book assumes no prior experience with Active Directory or Windows administration. Examples are based in Windows Server 2012Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications.What''s InsideADM tasks you''ll need every dayGUI and command line techniquesContent tested by new administratorsWell-illustrated, clearly explained examplesAbout the AuthorRichard Siddaway is an experienced all-around Windows administrator with two decades of experience. He''s the author of PowerShell in Practice andPowerShell and WMI, and coauthor of PowerShell in Depth.Table of Contents

PART 1 MANAGING ACTIVE DIRECTORY DATA

Before you beginCreating user accountsManaging user accountsManaging groupsTroubleshooting users and groupsManaging computer accountsManaging organizational units

PART 2 MANAGING GROUP POLICY

Creating Group PoliciesManaging Group PoliciesFine-grained password policies

PART 3 MANAGING THE ACTIVE DIRECTORY SERVICE

Creating domain controllersManaging domain controllersProtecting AD data Security: Default groups and delegationManaging DNSManaging sites and subnetsAD replicationManaging AD trusts

PART 4 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting your AD Maintaining and monitoring Active DirectoryFuture work and final examInto the cloud