SQL DBA learning curve

Power shell is object oriented .. all commands or cmdlets .. return or take objects as parameters ..

to make switch from unix or *NIX easier .. to powershell most of the command have corresponding aliases in PS ..

example :

1> CLS – to clear screen

2>  DIR — to give list files and folders at current path/directory

3> to get all alias type at the PS prompt

get-ALIAS or

get-alias cmdlet_name (to get alias for particular cmdlet)

4> to create a temporary alias of yourself

EG: set-ALIAS np notepad

once you have created alias .. if you just type np .. at the PS prompt .. it will open up Notepad