The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) lets developers and system administrators run a Bash shell in a chosen Linux distribution package. They can run their favorite command-line Linux tools like the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Command Line Interface (CLI) in Python on Windows 10.

The Bash shell has been part of Linux for a quite long time now, but Microsoft recently added it into Windows 10 with the Anniversary Update. This is not an emulation of Linux Bash, but an actual Bash shell that can now work natively on Windows in a new subsystem as if you’re using an actual Linux computer. If you prefer Python as a scripting language to manage Amazon’s cloud, you can use this Windows feature to the run the AWS CLI in a Python environment.

Enable the Windows Subsystem for Linux

Before we start anything and install the Linux distribution package for WSL, make sure you enable the “Windows Subsystem for Linux” optional feature on your machine. Running the following command from your PowerShell console will enable this feature.

Open PowerShell as an administrator and run:

 

My new book :  PowerShell Scripting Guide to Python

This PowerShell Scripting guide to Python is designed to make readers familiar with syntax, semantics and core concepts of Python language, in an approach that readers can totally relate with the concepts of PowerShell already in their arsenal, to learn Python fast and effectively, such that it sticks with readers for longer time.

“Use what you know to learn what you don’t. ” also known as Associative learning.

Book follows a comparative method to jump start readers journey in Python, but who is the target audience? and who should read this book –

  • Any System Administrator who want to step into Development or Programming roles, and even if you don’t want to be a developer, knowledge of another scripting language will make your skill set more robust.
  • Python Developers who want to learn PowerShell scripting and understand its ease of user and importance to manage any platform.

Python is one of the top programming languages and in fast changing IT scenarios to DevOps and Cloudto the future – Data Science, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning Python is a must know.

But this PowerShell Scripting guide to Python would be very helpful for you if you already have some knowledge of PowerShell

NOTE! This is a Leanpub “Agile-published” book. That means the book is currently unfinished and in-progress. As I continue to complete the chapters, we will re-publish the book with the new and updated content. Readers will receive an email once a new version is published!

While the book is in progress, please review it and send any feedback or error corrections at prateek@ridicurious.com

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