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PowerShell Fundamentals

A practical foundation in PowerShell commands, modules, data, objects, operators, and control flow

Chris Dent

Created by Chris Dent

Get hands-on with PowerShell as you learn how to navigate the command line, use helpful tools, and work with data and objects. You'll build a strong foundation in the essential commands, modules, and scripting techniques needed to automate tasks and manage systems efficiently.

Packt | Sep 2026 | 318 min

What You Will Learn

You'll start by exploring the PowerShell environment and discovering commands, then move on to using modules and handling data with variables, arrays, and hashtables. As you progress, you'll learn to work with objects, pipelines, and operators before building scripts with conditions and loops. Each section uses practical examples to reinforce your skills.

Key Features

  • Master PowerShell commands, modules, and data structures for daily tasks
  • Work confidently with objects, pipelines, and output formatting
  • Write scripts using operators, conditions, and loops to automate processes

Target Audience

Perfect for aspiring system administrators, IT professionals, developers, or students who want to get started with PowerShell. If you have basic operating system knowledge but no prior PowerShell experience, you'll find clear explanations and practical steps to help you automate tasks and build scripts with confidence.

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