Is This Book for Me?

Microsoft Windows PowerShell Step by Step is aimed at several audiences, including the following:

• Windows networking consultants   Anyone desiring to standardize and automate the installation and configuration of networking components

• Windows network administrators   Anyone desiring to automate the day-to-day management of Windows networks

• Windows Help Desk staff   Anyone desiring to verify configuration of remotely connected desktops

• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineers (MCSEs) and Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs)   Although not a strategic core competency within the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) program, several questions about Windows PowerShell are on the Exchange 2007 exams.

• General technical staff   Anyone desiring to collect information; configure settings on Windows Server 2003 SP1, Windows XP SP2, or Windows Vista; or implement management by scripting

• Power users   Anyone wishing to obtain maximum power and configurability of Windows Server 2003 SP1, Windows XP SP2, or Windows Vista either at home or in an unmanaged desktop workplace environment