Getting Started with PowerCLI

Getting started with PowerCLI can be a bit overwhelming, even if you have a background in shell scripting. Thankfully, the syntax is straightforward, there are tons of resources available online and the user communities are a great place to go if you get stuck.

Launchpad to Some Helpful Resources

PowerShell

• Top 10 Tips for Using Windows PowerShell

PowerCLI
     Setup

• Getting Started with VMware PowerCLI (Great install & setup guide)
• Getting Started with PowerCLI 5.1 and PowerShell 3.0 (Another great install & setup guide) 

     Scripting

• VMware vSphere PowerCLI User Community
• VMware PowerCLI Pocket Guide
• 10 Steps to Kick Start Your VMware Automation with PowerCLI