PowerShell is a new… ok how many times have you read that already? PowerShell is a new command shell from Microsoft and yes it is a command prompt and scripting environment, it can even be both at the same time. But what does PowerShell really mean for a systems administrator? What are the benefits in learning PowerShell? If you manage resources with VBScript you already know the answers. Active Directory domains are becoming larger and more complex. For those administrators that are still chained to GUI tools and the Microsoft Management Console, PowerShell will set you free!!!
PowerShell was designed for .NET objects; VBScript does not support a method for communicating or interacting with .NET. We will talk more about .NET in later tutorials.
Learning PowerShell will further advance your career. Trust me, it will.
This Introduction was not based on what PowerShell is but what PowerShell, as a Shell and a Scripting Language, can do for you. The DST example is only the tip of the iceberg when is comes to the power of scripting languages. What PowerShell "is" you will discover as you continue learning. What's great about PowerShell, you will be able to use it right out of the gate to complete simple tasks. As your knowledge grows you will be able to take on more complex tasks.
PowerShell 3.0 Is Now Available for Download!
Windows PowerShell 3.0 is now available to download for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, and for Windows Server 2008. Windows PowerShell 3.0 comes in the Management Framework 3.0. You can download Windows PowerShell 3.0 from the Microsoft Download Center. You need to download the appropriate package for your target operating system. Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 must have at Service Pack 1, and Windows Server 2008 requires Service Pack 2. There are a number of enhancements in Windows PowerShell 3.0 including workflow, new cmdlets, and improvement language features.
NOTE
This update is not applicable to your computer when you try to install it without Updating the Microsoft .Net Framework 4 on those systems fixed the issue.
Download Here
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=34595
