Windows Powershell for Administration

Designed for anyone who wants to use Windows PowerShell to perform core administration tasks on computers running desktop and server editions of Windows. Inside Windows PowerShell for Administration, you'll find comprehensive overviews, step-by-step procedures, frequently used tasks, documented examples, and much more. One of the goals is to keep the content so concise that the book remains compact and easy to navigate while at the same time ensuring that the book is packed with as much information as possible-making it a valuable resource. After reading this book, you'll have a better understanding of administration using Windows PowerShell. Techniques for working at the prompt and using scripts are covered extensively. Windows PowerShell for Administration starts by teaching you how to:

Manage computers using scriptsValidate PowerShell requirements while scriptingUse conditional statements to control script executionUse control loops to execute commands repeatedlyRecord PowerShell sessions using transcriptsManage blocks of commandsThen Windows PowerShell for Administration shows you how to: Manage system configurationGather system informationInventory and evaluate computersWork with files, directories and drivesConfigure security permissions and auditingConfigure event loggingWrite custom eventsManage configuration of system servicesCreate and use restore pointsManage computer accounts and join computers to domainsManage running processes and servicesMonitor system performanceResolve performance issuesTake control of Windows and Windows Server today using PowerShell Look also for Windows PowerShell: The Personal Trainer.