Learn the basic tools and commands to write scripts in PowerShell 7. This hands-on guide is designed to get you up and running on PowerShell quickly - introducing interactive menus, reading and writing files, and creating code that talks over the network to other scripts, with mini games to facilitate learning. PowerShell for Beginners starts with an introduction to PowerShell and its components. It further discusses the various tools and commands required for writing scripts in PowerShell 7, with learning reinforced by writing mini games. You will learn how to use variables and conditional statements for writing scripts followed by loops and arrays. You will then work with functions and classes in PowerShell. Moving forward, you will go through the PowerShell Console, customizing the title and text colors. Along the way you will see how to read a key press and make sound in PowerShell. The final sections cover game engine layout, how to build a title screen, and implementing the game design using code flow, title screens, levels, and much more. After reading the book you will be able to begin working with PowerShell 7 scripts and understand how to use its tools and commands effectively. What You Will Learn Use Microsoft Visual Studio Code to develop scripts Understand variables, loops and conditional statements in PowerShell Work with scripts to develop a game Discover and use ASCII art generators Comprehend game objects and code Create client-server scripts that communicate over a network Read and write to files Capture input from the keyboard Make PowerShell speak words to help the visually impaired Create text-based adventure games Who This Book Is For Software developers who want to start working with PowerShell scripts.

Plan and execute a successful Office 365 Exchange Online migration with ease About This Book * This book gives you the most up-to-date and accurate information available today on online migration with Microsoft Office 365 * Discover the very best migration path for your small or enterprise network and avoid costly mistakes * Learn from seasoned professionals who migrate small businesses to multinational companies from around the world on a daily basis Who This Book Is For If you are an appointed IT person or an IT administrator who is part of a large internal team in your organization, then this book is for you. If you are a small business owner, manager, or consultant, this book will also help you. Knowledge of Office 365 is not required. However, experience with Exchange Server and mail clients, and role and delegation concepts is required. What You Will Learn * Sign up for an Office 365 account and configure your e-mail domains * Migrate mailboxes from Exchange server, Google, and any other POP3 or IMAP based system in to Office 365 * Configure a hybrid configuration by using Azure AD Connect to synchronize your on-premises Active Directory with Office 365 * Deploy Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) to enable Single sign on and streamline the login process for your users * Set up a hybrid Exchange configuration and host mailboxes locally or in the cloud and move mailboxes between the two with ease * Configure a public folder hybrid and share existing on-premises public folders with users hosted in Exchange online * Setup a hybrid Skype for Business (SFB) configuration and move users into SFB online * Configure a SharePoint configuration, allowing users to create and search content hosted on an existing SharePoint server as well as in SharePoint online In Detail Organizations are migrating to the cloud to save money, become more efficient, and empower their users with the latest technology. Office 365 delivers all of this in a reliable, fast, and ever-expanding way, keeping you ahead of the competition. As the IT administrator of your network, you need to make the transition as painless as possible for your users. Learn everything you need to know and exactly what to do to ensure your Office 365 Exchange online migration is a success! This guide gives you everything you need to develop a successful migration plan to move from Exchange, Google, POP3, and IMAP systems to Office 365 with ease. We start by providing an overview of the Office 365 plans available and how to make a decision on what plan fits your organization. We then dive into topics such as the Office 365 Admin Portal, integration options for professionals and small businesses, integration options for enterprises, preparing for a simple migration, performing a simple migration, and preparing for a hybrid deployment. Later in the book, we look at migration options for Skype for Business and SharePoint to further help you leverage the latest collaborative working technologies within your organization. Style and approach This is a detailed yet easy to follow step-by-step guide to planning and executing a successful migration to Office 365.