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Tag: Books
In the Beginning and at the End was the Command Line
I just finished reading a terrific essay (or short book) on the nature of operating systems and how we interact with them. The book is In the Beginning…was the Command Line by Neal Stephenson. The book was written about 10 years ago so some of the material might seem a little dated. But for those…
Windows PowerShell 1.0: TFM Free-eBook
Now that SAPIEN Press is on the verge of releasing Windows PowerShell 2.0: TFM (http://www.sapienpress.com/powershell3.asp), they are making the first edition version of the book available as a free e-book. While you won’t learn about new features like remoting, there’s still plenty of useful information and you can’t beat the price. You can download the…
Unboxing The Rookie
This is a little outside the normal topics of conversation but I know many of you are Scott Sigler fans so I thought I’d share. I just received my signed and numbered copy of The Rookie from Scott. You need to order yours just as soon as you finish watching my unveiling.
Revising Windows PowerShell: TFM 3rd
I know there was some concern related to my departure from SAPIEN about the status of the Windows PowerShell: TFM book. You’ll be happy to know that Don Jones and I are both involved now in the final revisions. SAPIEN is very committed to this project and supporting the PowerShell community and I’m very happy…
Order Managing Active Directory with Windows PowerShell: TFM – Finally!
Yes, its finally true. You can finally get your hands on Managing Active Directory with Windows PowerShell: TFM. The book is being printed so you can get your copy today. You can order it today at ScriptingOutpost.com in both print and ebook format. Or if you prefer the best of both worlds get both as…
My Published Works
I’m trying out a new Live Write plugin for Amazon. Here is a list of books I have currently authored or co-authored. This list will continue to grow as I’m working on a new book now about managing Active Directory with PowerShell. WSH and VBScript Core: TFM by Jeffery Hicks Read more about this book……
SAPIEN New Year’s Eve Madness
It has been a tradition the last few years for SAPIEN Technologies to offer a mad-one-day-end-of-the-year special. This year is no exception. On December 31, 2007 jump to ScriptingOutpost.com and look for this year’s New Year’s Eve special bundle. Included will be a Primal Script 2007 Professional CD, a print copy of PrimalScript 2007: TFM,…
Windows PowerShell: TFM 2nd Ed. on Amazon
Amazon.com now has a page for the 2nd edition of Windows PowerShell: TFM. This is a different book, with a ton of new content. It has a separate ISBN, so make sure you are looking at http://www.amazon.com/Windows-PowerShell-v1-0-TFM-2nd/dp/0977659763. The book shows out of stock right now, but you can still order. They should have books to…
PowerShell v2.0 CTP e-book Offer
As you may well be aware of by now, Microsoft has released a Community Technology Preview (CTP) of PowerShell v2.0. This is pre-release software, not even a beta. It is not approved or even remotely recommended for production use. Because it is a CTP, documentation (other than the help files) is a little sparse. But…
WSH and VBScript Core: TFM is here
I thought I’d take a moment to let you know that my new book is finally available. WSH and VBScript Core: TFM (SAPIEN Press). This book is a complete reference to Windows Script Host and VBScript. My goal was to replace the official Microsoft documentation with something that a Windows administrator would actually fine useful….
Powershell: TFM in 2nd printing
I’ve recently found out that SAPIEN Press is just about ready to go to a second printing of Microsoft Windows PowerShell: TFM. It has been very popular and in demand, which is always gratifying as an author. I know a number of copies were sold at the recent Techmentor conference in Orlando where Don and…
PowerShell TFM back in stock
I’m a little late in posting this, but Amazon.com now has copies of Windows Powershell: TFM back in stock. I know SAPIEN Press is also working on getting the title available through Barnes & Noble and maybe a few other places. When I know of other places, I’ll be sure to let you know. I…
Lost in the Amazon
Still waiting for Amazon to realize they need to order more copies of Windows PowerShell:TFM. Now they state that the book is not available, where it use to say unavailable. What difference does that make? You still can’t order the book. The latest I’ve heard is that Amazon has not re-order and will not until…
Save on Advanced VBScript
Bookpool is having a huge sale on Microsoft Press books, up to 50% off. If you’ve been putting off getting a copy of Advanced VBScript for Microsoft Windows Administrators, it probably won’t get better than this. Bookpool has this title at 45% off. Plus I think they are offering free shipping on orders over $40….