[EDIT: Winners have been chosen and will be notified soon!]
Manning has just released a new PowerShell book, Learn Windows PowerShell 3 in a Month of Lunches, Second Edition by Don Jones & Jeffery Hicks. It is now available in print and eBook form, and you can win one of two eBook copies just by leaving a comment on this post.
Here is the summary from Manningβs site:
Learn Windows PowerShell 3 in a Month of Lunches, Second Edition is an innovative tutorial designed for administrators. Just set aside one hour a day (lunchtime would be perfect) for a month, and you’ll be automating Windows tasks faster than you ever thought possible. You’ll start with the basicsβ¦ what is PowerShell and what can you do with it. Then, you’ll move systematically through the techniques and features you’ll use to make your job easier and your day shorter.
Just a reminder that multiple comments will not increase your chances of winning, and comments for unregistered users are moderated so your comment may not immediately appear. Deadline to enter is 11:59pm EST on November 13, 2012.
Good luck!
Alvin
Mike says:
Looks like an interesting book, would definitely be interested in a copy. Thanks for the giveaway.
Grant Goodart says:
Learn PowerShell in a Month of Lunches is one of my favorites. Would really like to get the updated version!
Britt says:
I would really like to learn powershell
Suvendu Shekhar Giri says:
Since many days I have a desire to learn powershell as I heard a lot about it. To be honest I have only very basic idea about it. I really want start learning it.
Mike Shepard says:
Don and Jeffery are always interesting to read.
Joel Ross says:
I’m really getting into Powershell lately. This would help get me there faster.
Mark Wilkins says:
My original “Learn PowerShell…” book was recently injured in a horrible coffee accident. Would love a fresh copy!
Kevin Bullen says:
Would love to learn about the new features available in v3.
Michael says:
Well, as a Unix admin being pressed into dealing with Windows servers, this would be valuable to me.
Alan says:
I was able to attend the WinConnections conference last week and one Don’s presentations. If the book is half as good as his presentation, it’ll be great.
Davie says:
Thanks for the competition. I’d really love one of these ebooks.
Powershell is a great help to everyday admin tasks and I’d love to become much more familiar with it.
JJ says:
Looks like a great book, could totally squeeze in the hours to learn PowerShell!
Mithun Patel says:
Love your daily dew drops. Would love to learn about PS3
Dean says:
Nice training layout. PowerShell is definitely something to be learned over time.
Dennis says:
Awesome, I have been considering this book for a while now. Would love to win a copy π
Chris says:
Definitely would love to win this book. I follow Jeffery Hicks on G+ and latch on to all his articles so I’d love to grab a copy and really go much farther on Powershell.
Hugo says:
I’m sure I can find the time between two bites of lunch to read this book!
Todd Stewart says:
I am looking to learn more Powershell and would like to see the new feature in Version 3. So this book would come in very handy.
Nick says:
Hmm I need to learn any version of Powershell.
David says:
PowerShell is becoming a must have skill for any admin working in the Windows environment.
DK says:
Seems like a nice book. I always wanted to get into powershell.
John Straffin says:
This might be what I need to finally *really* learn PowerShell … hope I win one!
Kerry Knopp says:
I’d love to read it.
Paul Iddon says:
Having read half of the first lunches book, I would love to read the v3 version with added Jeff Hicks
Ricky Lively says:
Always want to learn more about PowerShell!
dankrz says:
I learn sharepoint so learning powershell is good idea.
Tony Wilson says:
it’s a Very good series of books
jeff_yao says:
Get here from Jeffery Hick’s twitter, and I am learning PS3 at this time as well. Thanks for the giveaway.
Rhys Godfrey says:
Looks interesting, trying to understand Powershell better!
Nigel Sampson says:
Always been on my list to learn Powershell
Colin says:
Powershell always far more interesting than all the other things I should be doing – just got to find a way to include it In any govern task.
Eric says:
Looks cool. I’ve been meaning to learn Powershell more fully.
Matthew says:
Need, Need, Need,… To know all about PowerShell Version 3 ! What about a month of lunches ? Why not ?
Andrew says:
I made the suggestion at work for all the guys in the office to spend an hour or 2 on a Friday learning powershell lead by the guy that knows the most. Perhaps this book would be a better structured approach.
Michael Albert says:
sounds interesting
Eric says:
I would love to get this book. I was looking for a powershell 3.0 this morning to learn as my skill set needs improving π
Ken Henderson says:
I bought the v2 book last year and it’s and excellent read.
I might have to pick up the updated version to read over Christmas before I start my next contract. Powershell knowledge isn’t a “nice to have” skill any more – it’s essential.
Jeremy Pelegrin says:
Would love this book! I’ve never mastered Powershell 2, and definitely need to continue expanding.
Philip Flint says:
I read the V2 of this book and its excellent – would love the opportunity to upgrade my skills.
Brandon says:
Realizing every day, more and more that my job won’t be mine anymore if I don’t start learning Powershell. I’d love to win.
Jim says:
90% of what I know about powershell already can be traced back to one of these two authors!
Fred says:
How many Thomas the Train episodes equals a month of lunches?
Jim Parzych says:
Having gone thru Learn Windows Powershell in a Month Of Lunches, I would love to get a copy of the latest book
Firoze Bhorat says:
Been waiting for this. Pity tech books are rare in SA
enof k says:
can I win just one Powershell class from ContentrateDon?
Rafael Richmond says:
Can’t wait to get it.
mike maguire says:
Picked up the Powershell V2 #monthoflunches book at teched Orlando 2012. Excellent book well written and easy to follow. Can set your own pace but the title pretty much tells you that part.
Stuart Henderson says:
Don Jones has consistently been the best Powershell author since 2006, in my opinion. You can tell, even by the way he talks on the Powerscripting podcast that he pulls no punches and tells it like it it.
I’m sure this will be a great book too and would love to own a copy.
David Ayew says:
powershell v2 book was great – looking forward to the v3 read. If you are beginner to intermediate its for you.
sab says:
nice reviews about the author. Looking forward to read this powershell book until the last page.
Tom Strike says:
I’m only part way thru Learn Windows Poweshell in a Month of Lunches (version 2)so it would be a great time to switch over to 3.
Jonathan says:
Would love some help learning Powershell!
Rohit says:
I am really looking forward to read the book, i will be delighted if i could win.
whitney says:
The more and more I use powershell the more I like it.
Aaron A says:
Would love to learn a new skill with this book to helping others.
Todd says:
God bless the USA.
Markko Meriniit says:
It’s a book I would buy but how I can say no to chance to get it free.
Jonathan P says:
I know Powershell, but I’m always looking for new perspectives on the language.
Dror Helper says:
A giveaway – cool! where do I sign π
I’ve always enjoyed reading Manning’s books and been interested in PowerShell – and it seems like a good place to start.
John Perrin says:
I need to automate my lunches, so this sounds perfect.
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Gerd Gries says:
I would love to read (and win) this book. Great blog btw.
Mike A says:
This hand out will be a hand up. Just need to find a lunch!
Todd Meinershagen says:
I would love to have a copy.
Todd says:
PSv3 is AWESOME!
Lan says:
I’m interested in learning Power Shell. My former colleague recommended this book. It’ll be nice to get one for free.
Venkatesh says:
would like get this copy…
Rajeev says:
I would love to get a copy.
Chris N. Sieler says:
A dream is a wish your heart makes…After the results last night a free book would give me new hope.
Steve Neel says:
The PowerShell v.2 version of this book was a must-have…
Georvi Slavov says:
Look very promising. Hope get a copy
Damien Solodow says:
It’s too bad they don’t give a discount on this to people who have the earlier version.
Ah well, winning would be free. π
Chris Mathews says:
I would totally love to win this book
manasdash says:
Ahhhh!!! its a must have and will be waiting for the same to add values to a month.
Pradeep says:
Started with Learn PowerShell In Months Of Lunches 2.0 a year back and that was awesome. Hoping same with this book as well specially when it covers 3.0/
Ben Gelens says:
Get-Ebook -name “month of lunches” -version 3 -force -please | Out-Owesome
Wayne Hoggett says:
I’ve been eyeing this book off, make it easier for me? π
gordie says:
Got the 2nd version and loved it, defo want the 3rd
Borislav Varadinov says:
Looks like an interesting book definitely will be interesting for me.
Koen Metsu says:
I want to learn Powershell 3 to prove a linux fanatic wrong about the lack of a ssh-like features in Windows.
raymond says:
I think it’s a very intersting book for study the last version of powershell
raymond says:
I think it’s a very intersting book for study the last version of powershell
Michael James says:
I’ve been talking about learning powershell properly for ages, especially with now creating NuGet packages. Would be great to win π
Paul DeArment says:
I’m trying to get my team to learn powershell – this would be good for the department library
Jack says:
Thanks!
Lisa GB says:
I’ve heard this book is great for beginners to dig in and start learning…I can’t wait!
Tim Bolton says:
Once again, one of the few books that I have gone out of my way to recommend. Any of the Powershell in a month of lunches books, is a Must Have for anyone learning Powershell.
“Learn PowerShell or learn that the square ones are fish and the round ones are burgers.”
Gordie says:
I have the 2nd Ed of the book and have found it invaluable. I would love to win the giveaway π
I will defo get a copy of the book anyway as i have enjoyed V2
Nate says:
Need to learn it, this would be a good nudge.
Lucas Weidner says:
This is great and I could really use some PowerShell Skills! π
avner says:
powershell is awesome – I’m really interested in picking up whats new in v3
Gene Laisne says:
There is no greater shell than the PowerShell! π
Huseyin Unal says:
I love ‘Windows administrative automation’
Yordan Dimov says:
Gimme some more powershell π Thank You
Steve Gold says:
Learn PowerShell in a Month of Lunches is one of my favorites. Would really like to get the updated version!
Just Will says:
Would love the book, but sadly still haven’t found the time to dive into PS…
Nigel Benton says:
Got the first book which was great and I’m sure I’ll be recommneding this version as well!
Maria Puruo says:
Let’s automatize! π
Geekjimmy says:
This is the tool I need to polish up my scripting skills.
Paul Brown Jr. says:
Use Powershell on a limited basis for certain tasks. Would love to be able to actually create my own scripts to do more complex tasks.
Billy Angers says:
would be great to learn Powershell v3 this fast
Eric F. says:
Thank you for the opportunity to win this book!