Why Learn Windows PowerShell in a Month of Lunches is So Cool
Whether you’re a system administrator, helpdesk technician, DevOps enthusiast, or an IT student trying to automate routine tasks, PowerShell is an essential skill. And when it comes to learning it, few resources are as approachable and effective as Learn Windows PowerShell in a Month of Lunches by Don Jones and Jeffrey Hicks.
Here’s why this book is so cool—and why you should dive into it:
✅ It’s Built for Busy People
Most IT pros don’t have hours to spare every day for learning. This book gets that. Each chapter is designed to be completed during a lunch break—around 30–45 minutes. It’s a low-pressure, manageable way to build daily PowerShell muscle without burning out.
💻 Hands-On and Practical
Forget dry theory. This book is hands-on from page one. You’ll learn by doing, using real-world examples that apply to actual tasks like:
- Managing users in Active Directory
- Automating reports
- Modifying registry keys
- Handling files and processes
It’s practical knowledge you can immediately apply in your environment.
🧠 No Prior Scripting Knowledge Needed
You don’t have to be a coder to use PowerShell—and this book proves it. The authors assume no scripting or programming background, explaining concepts clearly and progressively, with examples that build your confidence chapter after chapter.
🔄 Automation Made Simple
Once you get comfortable with PowerShell, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it. Tasks that once took hours can now be done in seconds. This book teaches you how to think like PowerShell—breaking tasks into repeatable, scriptable actions.
It’s not just learning syntax; it’s learning how to automate smartly.
👥 Written by PowerShell Experts
Don Jones and Jeffrey Hicks are giants in the PowerShell community. Their teaching style is friendly, humorous, and based on years of experience both using and teaching PowerShell. They know the common mistakes, pain points, and how to guide you around them.
📘 A Gateway to More Advanced Skills
By the end of the book, you won’t just “know” PowerShell—you’ll have a solid foundation to:
- Write advanced scripts
- Use Desired State Configuration (DSC)
- Work with PowerShell in cloud environments like Azure
- Explore cross-platform scripting with PowerShell Core
It’s a launchpad for IT automation.
🌟 Final Thoughts
Learn Windows PowerShell in a Month of Lunches is more than just a book—it’s a smart, friendly guide that helps you transform how you work with Windows. Whether you’re just starting or looking to upgrade your skills, it’s one of the best investments you can make in your IT career.
So next lunch break? Skip the YouTube scroll and open up this book. Your future self—and your automation scripts—will thank you.
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PowerShell has just turned 15 years old (as of November, 2021), yet there are still many IT professionals who don’t use it. We hope that this book will convince those hold-outs of the many benefits of automating with PowerShell. We have tried to make it easy and enjoyable to learn.
Our goal in writing this book is to turn anyone new to writing scripts or using a shell application into a well-rounded PowerShell script writer armed with the tools to tackle just about any automation task that comes your way. We also touch on skills related to the rolls of IT professionals and DevOps engineers. And, in addition to teaching you to use features of PowerShell, we’ll also cover key concepts for managing cloud services from cloud providers like Azure, AWS, and GCP.
If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please share them in Manning’s liveBook’s Discussion Forum for our book.
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