Since the inception of PowerShell, it has been a blessing for Windows administrators everywhere. As Don Jones so eloquently puts it, "you can either learn PowerShell, or learn to ask, 'would you like fries with that?'” I couldn’t agree with that sentiment more. After all, with server core being the default installation option of Windows Server 2012, knowledge of PowerShell is becoming increasingly crucial. This is what Microsoft wants because they know deep down that an IT workforce armed with powerful automation is more productive, profitable, and able to focus more of their time on difficult problems – versus becoming mindless, button-pushing drones.