PowerShell Mastery for the Linux Enthusiast

Table of Contents

1. The Genesis of PowerShell in Linux
- The Evolution of PowerShell
- Installing PowerShell on Linux
- PowerShell vs. Traditional Shell

2. Fundamental PowerShell Cmdlets
- Cmdlets: The Building Blocks
- Understanding PowerShell Syntax
- Navigating the Help System

3. Working with Files & Directories
- File Operations with PowerShell
- Directory Management Essentials
- PowerShell File System Providers

4. Scripting Essentials for Linux
- Basics of PowerShell Scripting
- Flow Control and Looping Constructs
- Scripting Best Practices for Linux

5. Advanced Automation Techniques
- Automating Routine Linux Tasks
- PowerShell for Linux Administrators
- Scheduling Jobs with PowerShell

6. Leveraging PowerShell Modules
- Understanding Modules
- Module Management
- Popular PowerShell Modules for Linux

7. Interacting with APIs and Web Services
- APIs in PowerShell
- Handling JSON and XML Data
- Invoking RESTful Services with PowerShell

8. Security and Permissions
- Securing PowerShell Scripts
- Managing Linux File Permissions
- Audit and Compliance via PowerShell

9. The Cross-Platform Edge
- PowerShell on Mixed Environments
- Integrating with Windows
- Cross-Platform Scripting Strategies

10. Performance Monitoring and Diagnostics
- Resource Monitoring Tools
- Diagnosing Performance Issues
- Reporting and Logging Mechanisms

11. Error Handling and Debugging
- Catching and Handling Errors
- Debugging PowerShell Scripts
- Best Practices for Error Reporting

12. Optimizing and Refactoring PowerShell Code
- PowerShell Script Optimization
- Clean Code Principles
- Refactoring Legacy Scripts