FAQ

NEW! Subscription Model


Something new to these books is the subscription process. The change is being made to show the value of purchasing these books in a world where Microsoft is driving changes at a fast pace. From an author perspective this will be a challenge as I am updating 3+ books on a faster pace then I ever have. Due to the load and the expected level of changes, anticipate changes to occur every two months. Two books are currently not scheduled for updates, please contact us if you would like to see them updated as well.

Update Schedule

[Tentative]
Exchange Server 2019 – Every three months
Updates occur – December / March / June / September
Security and Compliance Center – Every two months
Updates occur – October / December / February / April / June / August
Exchange Online – Every two months
Updates occur – November / January / March / May / July / September
Exchange Server 2016 – No planned updates
Notes from the Field – No planned updates

Why Buy these books?

When it comes to managing Exchange, whether that is Exchange Server 2016 or Exchange Online, you will find out that PowerShell is an integral part of it’s management. Both of the books were written by real world experts, Office Server and Services MVPs, and written with real world experience in mind. All examples are based on practical experience with the product over the years.

Microsoft’s emphasis on the cloud does not lessen the need to learn PowerShell for Exchange Server on-premises. Nor does the move to the cloud necessitate the lessening of your use of PowerShell. In both scenarios, knowing how to script with PowerShell can save you time, your company money and make managing both systems better for the admin. As such, there is still a need to help those who support Exchange on-premises/Exchange Online to learn how to advance their PowerShell scripting skills.

These books are therefore aimed at those who know some PowerShell or are looking for ways to make their scripts better as well as help you become more confident in managing Exchange Server or Exchange Online with PowerShell.

Lastly, a new model for these books is now in transition. Subscription purchases will help ensure that the latest updates are included in the books on a bi-monthly basis. The reader will benefit from a book that isn’t instantly out of date and is updated at no extra cost (digital book version only).




What Will You Learn?

  • How to manage Exchange Servers in your environment
  • How to create useful reports on your Exchange Servers
  • How to manage mail(box) enabled objects with PowerShell
  • Manage Security and Compliance Center with PowerShell
  • Work with PowerShell in Exchange Online
  • How to manage mobile devices with PowerShell
  • How to build and troubleshoot your own scripts



Practical PowerShell Books


These books are focused on clear and concise examples that were pulled from real world scenarios. This leaves you with practical and proven scripting tips, tricks and techniques on how to use PowerShell. Whether this is for Exchange 2016/9, Exchange Online, the Security and Compliance Center or some other Microsoft product, you will learn how to get more out of PowerShell.

  • So go learn more about PowerShell basics.
  • Build on what you already know and construct useful scripts for your environment.
  • Do more with PowerShell and make managing Exchange Environment much easier.




Question: What if I find a mistake or have a suggestion about the books?
Answer: We welcome feedback to help us continually improve the book as it was written for you. Send your comments to feedback@practicalpowershell.com.

Question: Will there be an errata page for the books?
Answer: Yes, as errors are found, a list will be accumulated and posted to this website. Click the button below to report new errata.


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