Python has several strong points, which makes it worthy of attention. Apart from being a Free and Open Source Software (FOSS), it is, far more significantly, easy to learn. It is also easy to read, even for people who are not Python programmers. Python is capable of being used to write full-scale applications and server software, but as database administrators, we'll find it more interesting that it is very handy when it comes to writing quick utility scripts.
PowerShell's love with the Microsoft community is significant and we use it every day, but there's an entirely new world out there in the open source land. Linux is also a thriving community with a great set of tools and products to manage things more efficiently. In Linux arenas, when it comes to scripting, PowerShell is the weakling on the block. The big...