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SAPIEN PowerShell Training 2011 You have asked for it and here it is: The next Windows PowerShell class. We have once again teamed up with Don Jones to offer the best PowerShell training available. Our PowerShell class offering has been widely praised as the best. Get a leg up on everyone else and get your PowerShell training in early this year. Smaller class sizes mean personalized training. One on one time with the instructor is paramount to individual success. No prior scripting experience is needed, as Don will take you through everything you need to be successful. Each student will receive our custom…   More »

The next class for Windows PowerShell training has been scheduled!   More »

SAPIEN's PowerShell training does indeed cover PowerShell V2. We offer PowerShell V2 training in the following forms: Self Paced Training - Our PowerShell Class-on-Disk series was developed by Don Jones and is a four DVD set consisting of Fundamentals, Intermediate and Advanced topics as well as a What's New in PowerShell V2 DVD. The Fundamentals disk has a three hour runtime, while the Intermediate, advanced and What's New disks run about 1.5 hours each. These can be purchased at www.scriptingoutpost.com. Classroom Training - An incredibly intense technology training course with an emphasis on small class size, extremely personal attention, and…   More »

Many of you folks came by our booth at TechEd and asked about our PowerShell training options. Inevitably the question about learning VBScript came up: "With all the power of PowerShell, why do I need to learn VBScript?" If you pose this question to any language fan boy it usually turns into a discussion about which language is better. But it isn't a question of better or worse. It's not a competition. Some of us remember the discussions about C vs. Pascal, C vs. C++ vs. Delphi, C# vs. C++ or, last but not least, Java vs. all other languages.…   More »

The SAPIEN Class-On-Disk PowerShell training is a 4 DVD set of training videos developed by Don Jones. Each DVD is recorded in hi-def for the best visual quality. Besides the HD video, we also include a free iPod/iPhone version as well as lab guides, samples and answers, free tools and useful links. Here is a list of the topics covered by each disk: Fundamentals Disk - 3 hour runtime: Architecture and Overview Navigating your system Introducing Cmdlets The PowerShell Pipeline Key Cmdlets Security Features WMI and PowerShell Pipeline Filtering and Operators AD and PowerShell Input, Output and Formatting Scripting Overview…   More »

For some time now, SAPIEN has been distributing a free "Scripting Toolkit" CD at various trade shows and events. This CD contains copies of all of our free tools, trial versions of our paid applications, samples of our ebooks and training videos and other cool stuff. All of this stuff is available individually for download on our various sites. But because you have asked for it, we have made available the ISO image that we use to burn all of this cool stuff onto CD. So with one (rather large) download, you can get the full CD's worth of scripting…   More »

In the past we we have provided no-cost NFR licenses of PrimalScript or any other SAPIEN product upon request to Microsoft MVPs if they were working in a field related to scripting or Windows administration. The same applied to MCTs, as long as they provided us with their MCT number. It has become more and more obvious that this is unjust towards the many professionals and teachers in the field who promote and use SAPIEN software without becoming a Microsoft MVP or MCT. So we are no longer providing these NFR copies just because you are a Microsoft MVP or…   More »

Happy Holidays from the gang at SAPIEN. To celebrate the holiday season, everything at ScriptingOutpost.com is on sale for the month of December! Prices have been reduced 25% on everything offered at ScriptingOutpost.com. So drop by our store and pick up what you need before the year ends! Offer is not available through resellers. Offer does not include shipping. Offer expires 12/31/2009. Offer is only valid through ScriptingOutpost.com.…   More »

In case you missed it, I'll be doing our Windows PowerShell Special Forces training in Columbus, OH at the end of next month. In addition to the normal 3 day class, I'll also be offering a bonus 2 day class for more experienced PowerShellers covering advanced topics and managing Active Directory. If you are inclined, you can also sign up for the entire week at a discount. Classes will be held at in the friendly offices of Quest Software, but space is limited because these are very intense, hands-on sessions. If you've been putting off getting training, don't wait any longer. This is the most unique training event I think you'll ever experience.   More »

Are you ready Ohio? We're bringing our intense, one-of-a-kind Special Forces PowerShell training to Columbus, Ohio July 27-29, 2009. We're looking for up to 15 recruits who want to learn PowerShell from the ground up and aren't afraid to get their hands duty. This is unlike any other training course you've ever taken. Not everyone can meet the requirements, but those that do learn more PowerShell than they realized was possible in three days. But wait..there's more!   More »