1 SETTING UP A POWERSHELL TESTING ENVIRONMENT

In this chapter, you’ll configure PowerShell so you can work through the code examples presented in the rest of the book. Then, we’ll walk through a very quick overview of the PowerShell language, including its types, variables, and expressions. We’ll also cover how to execute its commands, how to get help, and how to export data for later use.

Choosing a PowerShell Version

The most important tool you’ll need to use this book effectively is PowerShell, which has been installed on the Windows operating system by default since Windows 7. However, there are many different versions of this tool. ...

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