Learning Powershell, for an old DOS BAT-file guy

So I go back to the days of DOS 6.2, and I've done a lot of BAT files since . But I keep reading about Powershell. I've looked at some MS webpages for learning Powershell, and the learning curve seems pretty steep.

Can anyone suggest a way to get started easily, or maybe suggest a link for existing scripts so I could learn by doing, etc.

For what it's worth, I don't current know C or Java or any scripting languages like perl or python. But this old dog can always learn a new trick or two over time.

If this post belongs in another forum, please tell me that.

Comprehensive A-Z list of PowerShell commands...
PowerShell commands | PowerShell | SS64.com

I've been covering PowerShell on and off for about 5 years. You can learn it if you set your mind to it. It's not totally different from, or alien to, the old DOS BAT stuff. Here's a list of resources I put together on the subject for TechTarget in March, 2016. It also includes links for further reading at the end of the piece. Find it at PowerShell script examples and reference guide for admins. See also my September 2016 blog post entitled "For More Windows Expertise, Learn PowerShell." In about 8 hours' time, starting cold last year, I was able to reduplicate the old Windows Experience program using only PowerShell and its XML parsing capabilities. If I can do it, so can you!
Good luck,
--Ed--

dencal said:

Comprehensive A-Z list of PowerShell commands...
PowerShell commands | PowerShell | SS64.com

Wowzers. I feel like Powershell is a foreign language compared to DOS commands. Any clues to get started?

DeaconFrost said:

I'm in the same boat. I tried taking a class through edX that was listed as beginner, but it was far from it. I'd love to learn PowerShell, but I need to start on the ground floor, maybe even the basement.

+1, no, +2

galaxys said:

It's also new to me, but found it easy to use by just copy and paste Brink's tutorials commands!

Thanks, but Brink has done so many tut's. Which ones are you referring to?