What are variables anyway…

Fellow Admins.

A quick chat if you’re new to variables.

So if you’re like me and don’t know any other programing/scripting language then all this PowerShell stuff is a bit daunting. So to help, this articles is on PowerShell Variables. The thing is that Variables in PowerShell are very important. I’m assuming you know what a cmdlet is? The very basic underlying tools that make powershell work. They are like powershell building blocks or bricks in a PowerShell wall. For example, get-aduser gets a list of all the users in AD and includes a few details like SID, name and distinguished name. So that little cmdlet gets all that information, and more once you learn to manipulate it. If cmdlets are the bricks then Variables are the mortar. They hold all this information you have gathered together and let you save and pick and choose what you want.

Introduction to Powershell

Hi Guys,

I’m going to have a PowerShell ramble on a semi regular basis. What prompts me to write here on powershell.org is that I love powershell. I makes my job so much better. I’m an IT Pro and work for a large ish world spanning company. I mostly work with windows servers but get to work with other technology too. Like VMware and Citrix for example. The other thing I want to point out is that I’m not a programer. I don’t know VB Script and no one taught me PowerShell . There are many people though that helped me on my PowerShell Journey through their books, blogs, postings, and videos.