Chapter 1: Overview of Windows PowerShell

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Overview

After completing this chapter, you will be able to:

• Understand basic use and capabilities of Microsoft Windows PowerShell

• Install Windows PowerShell

• Use basic command-line utilities inside Windows PowerShell

• Use Windows PowerShell help

• Run basic Windows PowerShell cmdlets

• Get help on basic Windows PowerShell cmdlets

• Configure Windows PowerShell to run scripts

The release of Windows PowerShell marks a significant advance for the Windows network administrator. Combining the power of a full-fledged scripting language, with access to command-line utilities, Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI), and even VBScript, PowerShell provides both the power and ease of use that have been missing from the Windows platform since the beginning of time. All the scripts mentioned in this chapter can be found in the corresponding scripts folder on the CD.