Want to perform programming tasks better, faster, simpler, and make them repeatable? Take a deep dive into Windows PowerShell and discover what this distributed automation platform can do. Whether you’re a .NET developer or IT pro, this concise guide will show you how PowerShell’s scripting language can help you be more productive with everyday tasks.
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This book includes example scripts that you can easily pull apart, tweak, and then use in your own PowerShell and .NET solutions.
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- Build domain-specific languages (DSLs) and vocabularies to express solutions more clearly
- Work with Microsoft Office via the Component Object Model (COM)
- Discover PowerShell v3 features included with Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012
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