function Invoke-Excellence {
[CmdletBinding()]
param(
[Parameter(Mandatory)]
[string]$Task,
[switch]$Force
)
process {
$result = Start-Automation -Task $Task
if ($result.Success) {
Write-Output "Task completed successfully"
}
}
}
Get-Process | Where-Object {$_.CPU -gt 100} |
ForEach-Object {
Send-Alert -Process $_.Name
}
PowerShell Advanced Cookbook
Take your PowerShell skills from intermediate to expert with this comprehensive guide to advanced automation techniques, enterprise patterns, and real-world solutions.
What You Will Learn
This book is packed with practical techniques and patterns that you can apply immediately in your work.
Advanced Scripting
Master complex scripting patterns, error handling, and performance optimization techniques.
Enterprise Patterns
Build scalable, maintainable automation solutions for enterprise environments.
Cloud Integration
Integrate PowerShell with Azure, REST APIs, and modern cloud services.
Security Best Practices
Implement secure scripting practices and credential management strategies.
Testing & Quality
Write testable code with Pester and implement quality assurance workflows.
Performance Tuning
Optimize script performance and handle large-scale data processing efficiently.
Chapter Overview
A structured journey from foundational concepts to advanced enterprise automation techniques.
Introduction to Advanced PowerShell Concepts
Foundational concepts and advanced language features to set the stage for enterprise scripting.
Advanced PowerShell Functions
Building sophisticated functions with parameters, pipeline support, and best practices.
Flow Control and Looping
Mastering control structures, iteration patterns, and efficient data processing.
Error Handling
Comprehensive error handling patterns, try/catch strategies, and graceful failure management.
Scripting Techniques
Advanced scripting patterns, code organization, and professional development practices.
Remote Script Execution: PowerShell Remote Management
PowerShell Remoting, WinRM configuration, and secure remote administration.
Testing with Pester
Unit testing, integration testing, and test-driven development with Pester framework.
Working with XML and JSON
Data parsing, transformation, and manipulation of structured data formats.
Active Directory Management
Automating AD administration, user management, and directory services operations.
Managing Azure with PowerShell
Azure resource management, automation, and cloud infrastructure scripting.
Managing AWS with PowerShell
AWS Tools for PowerShell, cloud resource automation, and cross-platform scripting.
Microsoft 365 Applications Management
Automating M365 administration, Exchange Online, SharePoint, and Teams management.
Desired State Configuration
Infrastructure as Code with DSC, configuration management, and drift detection.
Managing Windows Components
Windows Server administration, system components, and OS-level automation.
SAPIEN PowerShell Studio IDE
Professional development environment, GUI building, and advanced tooling.
Who This Book Is For
This book is designed for IT professionals who have basic PowerShell experience and want to take their skills to the next level.
- DevOps Engineers looking to enhance their automation toolkit
- System Administrators transitioning to automation-first approaches
- Cloud Engineers integrating PowerShell with Azure and cloud services
- IT Managers building automation centers of excellence
Prerequisites
To get the most out of this book, you should have:
- Basic PowerShell scripting experience
- Understanding of Windows administration concepts
- Familiarity with command-line interfaces
- Access to a Windows or cross-platform PowerShell environment
A Taste of What is Inside
Practical, production-ready code examples you will find throughout the book.
function Invoke-ParallelTask {
<#
.SYNOPSIS
Execute tasks in parallel with throttling and error handling.
.DESCRIPTION
Enterprise-grade parallel execution with configurable throttle,
timeout, and comprehensive error collection.
#>
[CmdletBinding()]
param(
[Parameter(Mandatory, ValueFromPipeline)]
[object[]]$InputObject,
[Parameter(Mandatory)]
[scriptblock]$ScriptBlock,
[int]$ThrottleLimit = 5,
[int]$TimeoutSeconds = 300
)
begin {
$runspacePool = [runspacefactory]::CreateRunspacePool(1, $ThrottleLimit)
$runspacePool.Open()
$jobs = [System.Collections.ArrayList]::new()
}
process {
foreach ($item in $InputObject) {
$ps = [powershell]::Create()
$ps.RunspacePool = $runspacePool
[void]$ps.AddScript($ScriptBlock).AddArgument($item)
[void]$jobs.Add(@{
PowerShell = $ps
Handle = $ps.BeginInvoke()
Item = $item
})
}
}
end {
# Wait and collect results with timeout handling
$jobs | ForEach-Object {
if ($_.Handle.AsyncWaitHandle.WaitOne($TimeoutSeconds * 1000)) {
$_.PowerShell.EndInvoke($_.Handle)
}
$_.PowerShell.Dispose()
}
$runspacePool.Close()
}
}This is just one of 90+ practical recipes in the book.
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