PowerShell.com serves as a resource to help increase the adoption and use of PowerShell by providing learning materials, expert guidance, news, forums and libraries for sharing best practices. The site is designed to serve as a place for PowerShell people to congregate, communicate, collaborate and construct new ideas, providing:

·        Daily tips on key Windows PowerShell topics written by Dr. Weltner

·        Community blogs and forums

·        Content feeds and news from PowerShell thought leaders

·        Script and video libraries, with the ability for users to share and post scripts

·        Tutorials written by Dr. Weltner and other PowerShell thought leaders

·        Dr. Tobias Weltner’s eBook “Mastering PowerShell”

·        A membership rewards program where top content contributors to the site receive rewards recognizing their contribution to the community

“With the advent of Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7, the benefits of PowerShell will be available to everyone. Now is the perfect time to start learning and using it,” said Dr. Weltner. “We designed PowerShell.com as a resource to help people learn and master PowerShell so they can quickly reap the benefits.”

As a provider of PowerShell tools, Idera shares the vision of promoting the adoption of Windows PowerShell through its sponsorship of PowerShell.com.

“Dr. Weltner has produced a valuable site dedicated to helping users learn and master PowerShell providing outstanding technical content and an open forum for communication among PowerShell peers,” said Rick Pleczko, President and CEO of Idera. “We are committed to promoting the adoption of PowerShell and helping IT professionals maximize their investment in it through our sponsorship of communities like PowerShell.com.

bout Dr. Tobias Weltner

As a graduated M.D., Dr. Weltner now specializes in Microsoft technology and automation techniques. He is a software architect, trainer, author of more than 80 books covering topics such as script automation and PowerShell, and the creator of PowerShell.com. In July 2008, Dr. Weltner was awarded the prestigious Microsoft MVP Award for the fifth time since 2002 for his contributions to the Microsoft community.

About Idera

Idera delivers a new generation of tools for managing, administering, and securing Microsoft Windows Servers. Idera's products help companies ensure server performance and availability and reduce administrative overhead and expense. Idera provides solutions for SQL Server, SharePoint, PowerShell and Microsoft Dynamics Servers. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Idera's products are sold and supported directly and via authorized resellers and distributors around the globe. To learn more, please contact Idera at +1-713.523.4433 or visit www.idera.com.

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