PowerShell for IT Professionals: Automating Windows Server and Active Directory Management

PowerShell for IT Professionals is a clear, practical guide that teaches you how to automate Windows Server and Active Directory management with precision and confidence. Designed for system administrators, IT managers, and network engineers, this book provides everything you need to replace manual, repetitive tasks with intelligent automation. Starting from the fundamentals, you will learn the PowerShell language step by step. You will progress from running basic commands to building complex scripts that manage enterprise-level systems. Every concept is explained with real-world examples and hands-on projects that reinforce practical understanding. Inside, you will learn how to: • Understand PowerShell syntax, objects, and the pipeline • Write reliable scripts with reusable functions and error handling • Automate Windows Server administration, including updates and monitoring • Manage Active Directory users, groups, and policies through automation • Build real-world projects such as user lifecycle management and compliance auditing • Apply security best practices and use PowerShell modules effectively By following this book, you will gain the ability to manage hundreds of servers and thousands of user accounts with a few lines of code. You will move beyond GUI-based administration and enter the world of Infrastructure as Code, where consistency, scalability, and efficiency define modern IT operations. Whether you are advancing your career, improving your team's workflows, or preparing for PowerShell certification, this guide will give you the professional skills and mindset needed to succeed in today's automation-driven environment.