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-description: This is the introduction of the book PowerShell 101 by Mike F. Robbins.
+description: Introduction of the book PowerShell 101 The No-Nonsense Guide to Windows PowerShell by Mike F. Robbins.
 ms.custom: Contributor-mikefrobbins
-ms.date: 12/08/2022
+ms.date: 06/25/2024
 ms.reviewer: mirobb
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   <a href="https://leanpub.com/powershell101">
-  <img src="media/powershell101-150x194.png" alt="PowerShell 101 (the book)" />
+  <img src="media/powershell101-final-new-210x273.png" alt="PowerShell 101 (the book)" />
   </a>
   </td>
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-  This content originally appeared in the book <em>PowerShell 101</em> by Mike F Robbins. We thank
-  Mike for granting us permission to reuse his content here. The content has been edited from the
-  original publication. You can still get the original book from Leanpub at
+  This content originally appeared in the book <em>PowerShell 101</em> by Mike F. Robbins. We thank
+  Mike for granting us permission to reuse the content here. We edited the content for publication
+  on this platform. You can still get the original book from Leanpub at
   <a href="https://leanpub.com/powershell101">PowerShell 101</a>.
   </td></tr>
 </table>
 
-## Who is this book for?
+## About this book
 
-This is an entry-level book for anyone wanting to learn PowerShell.
+Before PowerShell, I began my career as an IT Pro, pointing and clicking in the GUI. I wrote this
+book to save IT Pros from themselves by reducing the learning curve and helping them avoid being
+reluctant to learn PowerShell.
 
-This book focuses on PowerShell version 5.1 running on Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 in a
-Microsoft Active Directory domain environment. However, the basic concepts apply to all versions of
-PowerShell running on any supported platform.
+Instead of a book that covers topics with fictitious scenarios, this book is a condensed version
+targeting the specific topics that an IT Pro needs to know to succeed with PowerShell in a
+real-world production environment. It's a collection of what I wish someone had told me when I
+started learning PowerShell. I include tips, tricks, and best practices that I learned while using
+PowerShell since 2007.
 
-## About this book
+Each chapter includes a curated collection of links to specific help articles that expand on the
+information covered. These resources expand on the concepts discussed and broaden your understanding
+of PowerShell.
+
+## Who is this book for?
 
-This book is a collection of what I wish someone would have told me when I started learning
-PowerShell, along with the tips, tricks, and best practices that I've learned while using PowerShell
-during the past 10 years.
+This book is for anyone wanting to learn PowerShell. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced
+user, this book helps you improve your PowerShell skills.
 
-Instead of providing an enormous amount of information, this book attempts to provide a balance of
-enough information to be successful for someone who is just getting started with PowerShell. Each
-chapter contains links to specific help topics for those who want more information about the topics
-covered in that chapter.
+This book focuses on Windows PowerShell version 5.1 running on Windows 11 and Windows Server 2022 in
+a Microsoft Active Directory domain environment. However, the basic concepts apply to all versions
+of PowerShell running on any supported platform.
+
+## Lab environment
+
+The examples in this book were created and tested on Windows 11 and Windows Server 2022 operating
+systems, using Windows PowerShell version 5.1. If you're running a different operating system or
+version of PowerShell, your results might vary from the ones presented in this book.
 
 ## About the author
 
-Mike F Robbins is a former Microsoft MVP, co-author of _Windows PowerShell TFM 4th Edition_, and a
-contributing author in the _PowerShell Deep Dives_ book. Mike has been a strong supporter of the
-PowerShell community and is now the lead writer for [Azure PowerShell][Azure PowerShell] at Microsoft. He blogs at
-[mikefrobbins.com][mikefrobbins.com] and can be found on twitter [@mikefrobbins][@mikefrobbins].
+Mike F. Robbins, a former Microsoft MVP, is the lead technical writer for
+[Azure PowerShell][azps-docs] at Microsoft. With extensive experience in PowerShell, he is a
+scripting, automation, and efficiency expert. As a lifelong learner, Mike continuously strives to
+improve his skills and empower others by sharing his knowledge and experience. He is also a
+published author of several books, including:
 
-## Lab environment
+- Author of [PowerShell 101: The No-Nonsense Guide to Windows PowerShell][powershell-101]
+- Creator of [The PowerShell Conference Book][psconf-book]
+- Coauthor of [Windows PowerShell TFM 4th Edition][tfm4]
+- Contributing author in the [PowerShell Deep Dives][ps-deep-dives] book
 
-The examples in this book were designed and tested on Windows 10 Anniversary Edition (build 1607)
-and Windows Server 2016 using PowerShell version 5.1. If you're using a different version of
-PowerShell or operating system, your results may differ from those shown here.
+When Mike's not writing documentation for Microsoft, he shares his thoughts and insights on his blog
+at [mikefrobbins.com][mikefrobbins-com] and interacts with his followers on Twitter
+[@mikefrobbins][mikefrobbins-x].
 
 <!-- link references -->
-[@mikefrobbins]: https://twitter.com/mikefrobbins
-[mikefrobbins.com]: https://mikefrobbins.com/
-[PowerShell 101]: https://leanpub.com/powershell101
-[Azure PowerShell]: /powershell/azure
+
+[azps-docs]: /powershell/azure
+[powershell-101]: https://leanpub.com/powershell101
+[psconf-book]: https://leanpub.com/powershell-conference-book
+[tfm4]: https://www.sapien.com/books_training/Windows-PowerShell-4
+[ps-deep-dives]: https://www.manning.com/books/powershell-deep-dives
+[mikefrobbins-com]: https://mikefrobbins.com/
+[mikefrobbins-x]: https://twitter.com/mikefrobbins