Part I: Getting a Bird's-Eye View of PowerShell 2

In this part . . . It's hard to really understand something without putting it in context. These first three chapters paint the scene for the rest of the book and give you a taste of what Windows PowerShell 2 is like. I like to think of this part as a quick tour of Windows PowerShell, past and present, so that you not only understand why Windows PowerShell is the way it is but also to demonstrate some of the things you can accomplish with it that I hope will create a thirst for more. Chapter 1 helps you get your arms around Windows PowerShell by giving you an understanding of how it got where it is today. I show you how to customize the environment to best fit your style and some different time-saving techniques that help get you going faster in Chapter 2. Finally, Chapter 3 gives you your first taste of this amazing shell.