Python vs PowerShell (v7 and up)

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My career is in networking, I am interesting in learning Microsoft server, cisco, vmware, citrix. Which of these products I should concentrate Python or PowerShell and Why? (Thanks)

@Dale-Banks ,

For administering Windows environments, I would recommend PowerShell. Python is a great programming language, if you want to get into development.

It really depends on what you plan on doing.

@Mike-Rodrick Can I use PowerShell to connect Cisco(Rest API) and send commands?. Can I use PowerShell for Citrix, VMWare and Linux?

@Dale-Banks ,

Yes, that is the great thing about PowerShell. Because it is extensible, most vendors have released PowerShell modules. PowerShell can also be installed on Linux and macOS.

VMware:
https://thesysadminchannel.com/install-vmware-powercli-module-powershell/#:~:text= How To Install VMware PowerCLI Module using,we’re going to run a basic... More

https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages?q=vmware

Cisco
https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/unified_computing/ucs/ucs-director/powershell-API/6-0/b_Cisco_UCS_Director_PowerShell_API_Getting_Started_Guide_60.html

https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages?q=cisco

Citrix
https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX128057

https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages?q=citrix

Linux
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/scripting/install/installing-powershell-core-on-linux?view=powershell-7.1

macOS
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/scripting/install/installing-powershell-core-on-macos?view=powershell-7.1

The PowerShell Gallery is a great place to look for modules that vendors as well as developers have created.
https://www.powershellgallery.com/

@Mike-Rodrick

This is awesome and thanks for the links, I'll check them out Dan