I'm a new to powershell on-again off-again coder (I've programmed in
over a dozen languages over the years, but mostly at the hobby level, my
preferences usually land me in high level scripting languages)

Can anyone suggest the best powershell references for starting out?
Either print books (acceptable), or online documentation (better), but
something that will walk me through the basics.



I've spent a while on Google and have a couple dozen sites on my
to-be-read list, but if there is one specific "best" starting point, I'd
appreciate the input.

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Check out:
http://www.codeplex.com/PsObject/Wik...ringTitle=Home

My site is a good ref page (im a little bias )
It has links to most of the blogs, books, and other stuff.
http://bsonposh.com/modules/wordpress/?page_id=13

p.s. My site has a custom google search engine that only searches the blogs
for info. Very useful to me.

"DevilsPGD" <spam_narf_spam@crazyhat.net> wrote in message
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> I'm a new to powershell on-again off-again coder (I've programmed in
> over a dozen languages over the years, but mostly at the hobby level, my
> preferences usually land me in high level scripting languages)
>
> Can anyone suggest the best powershell references for starting out?
> Either print books (acceptable), or online documentation (better), but
> something that will walk me through the basics.
>
> I've spent a while on Google and have a couple dozen sites on my
> to-be-read list, but if there is one specific "best" starting point, I'd
> appreciate the input.
>
> --
> Always remember you're unique, just like everyone else.

"DevilsPGD" <spam_narf_spam@crazyhat.net> wrote in message
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> I'm a new to powershell on-again off-again coder (I've programmed in
> over a dozen languages over the years, but mostly at the hobby level, my
> preferences usually land me in high level scripting languages)
>
> Can anyone suggest the best powershell references for starting out?
> Either print books (acceptable), or online documentation (better), but
> something that will walk me through the basics.

Check out the book "Windows PowerShell In Action". It is the best reference
for learning the PowerShell scripting language IMO.

http://www.manning.com/payette/

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Keith

There's also the PowerShell User Group at www.get-psuguk.org.uk. We have
links to most of the major PowerShell sites and blogs. Plus you are very
welcome to join us
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Please note that all scripts are supplied "as is" and with no warranty
Blog: http://richardsiddaway.spaces.live.com/
PowerShell User Group: http://www.get-psuguk.org.uk


"DevilsPGD" wrote:

> I'm a new to powershell on-again off-again coder (I've programmed in
> over a dozen languages over the years, but mostly at the hobby level, my
> preferences usually land me in high level scripting languages)
>
> Can anyone suggest the best powershell references for starting out?
> Either print books (acceptable), or online documentation (better), but
> something that will walk me through the basics.
>
> I've spent a while on Google and have a couple dozen sites on my
> to-be-read list, but if there is one specific "best" starting point, I'd
> appreciate the input.
>
> --
> Always remember you're unique, just like everyone else.
>

In message <C50FD374-1ACA-40C0-A59D-94C0668E21A0@microsoft.com> "Keith
Hill" <r_keith_hill@mailhot.nospamIdotcom> wrote:

>
>"DevilsPGD" <spam_narf_spam@crazyhat.net> wrote in message
>news:gvj42359vcm8dcr1oabphocgplpm32pr5d@4ax.com...
>> I'm a new to powershell on-again off-again coder (I've programmed in
>> over a dozen languages over the years, but mostly at the hobby level, my
>> preferences usually land me in high level scripting languages)
>>
>> Can anyone suggest the best powershell references for starting out?
>> Either print books (acceptable), or online documentation (better), but
>> something that will walk me through the basics.
>
>Check out the book "Windows PowerShell In Action". It is the best reference
>for learning the PowerShell scripting language IMO.
>
>http://www.manning.com/payette/

Thanks, that looks great!

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