Monad (Aka Powershell): Introducing the Msh Command Shell and Language

by Andy Oakley

Windows PowerShell, formerly know by its codename "Monad" and available now for Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows Vista, and soon for Exchange Server 2007 and MOM, is the future of Windows administration. From setting up automated build environments to managing 20,000 Exchange email clients in an organization, any tool that reduces the number of repetitive steps an administrator must perform, is a real win. Even better, PowerShell part...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0596100094
• ISBN13: 9780596100094
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: O'Reilly Media
• Length: 206 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.2" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Down with the mouse, long live Monad

The only problem I have with this book is the toad on the front cover. This is what other shell books should be, this is what other shells should be. Highly recommended for the Windows administrator.

Good Book

Considering that MONAD is a new shell and not many books are available in the market this book is a great introduction to MONAD. The author introduces the functionality with examples and he gives us details on how to learn more about the new features. The author assumes that you know the windows command line scripting and compares that with MONAD in some instances. Over all the book is great. I recommand this to anyone who wants to jump stat MONAD scripting.

Good option to learn MSH!!!

Monad (http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/msh/) presents the next generation of command interpreter included in the next Microsoft Operating Systems. Andy Oakley, the Author, show new commands and resources, through clearly samples and detailed descriptions, increasing the level of complexity slowly and comfortable supporting users to learning about all topics without doubts. Complete and one excellent book to have.