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Windows PowerShell™ 2.0: Administrator’s Pocket Consultant

by William R. Stanek

May 2009

Intermediate to advanced

480 pages

12h 36m

English

Microsoft Press

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Who Is This Book For?How Is This Book Organized?Conventions Used in This BookFind Additional Content OnlineSupport
Getting Started with Windows PowerShellRunning Windows PowerShellUsing the Windows PowerShell ConsoleUsing the Windows PowerShell ISEConfiguring Windows PowerShell Console PropertiesWorking with the Command HistoryWorking with Cmdlets and ScriptsUsing CmdletsUsing Cmdlet ParametersUsing External CommandsUsing ScriptsUnderstanding Execution PolicyUnderstanding Script SigningCreating and Using Self-Signed Certificates
Initializing the EnvironmentPassing Startup ParametersInvoking Windows PowerShellUsing –Command to Run CommandsUsing –File to Run ScriptsUsing Nested ConsolesUnderstanding Command Input, Parsing, and OutputBasic Line EditingHow Parsing WorksParsing Assigned ValuesParsing ExceptionsOutput from ParsingWriting and Formatting OutputUsing Formatting CmdletsWriting to Output StreamsExplicitly Writing OutputUsing Other Output StreamsRendering and Finalizing the OutputMore on Redirecting Input, Output, and Error
Using ProfilesCreating ProfilesUnderstanding Execution OrderWorking with the Command PathManaging the Command PathManaging File Extensions and File AssociationsNavigating Windows PowerShell ExtensionsWorking with Windows PowerShell ExtensionsUsing Snap-insUsing ProvidersNavigating and Using Provider DrivesUsing ModulesPowerShell Extensions for Exchange Server and SQL Server
Enabling Remote CommandsExecuting Remote CommandsUnderstanding Remote ExecutionCommands for RemotingInvoking Remote CommandsEstablishing Remote SessionsInvoking SessionsUnderstanding Remote Execution and Object SerializationEstablishing Remote Background JobsUsing Background JobsStarting Jobs in Interactive SessionsRunning Jobs NoninteractivelyWorking Remotely Without WinRM
Working with Expressions and OperatorsArithmetic, Grouping, and Assignment OperatorsComparison OperatorsOther OperatorsWorking with Variables and ValuesVariable EssentialsAssigning and Converting Data TypesManaging Variable ScopesAutomatic, Preference, and Environment VariablesWorking with StringsSingle-Quoted and Double-Quoted StringsEscape Codes and WildcardsMultiline StringsString OperatorsWorking with Arrays and CollectionsCreating and Using One-Dimensional ArraysUsing the Cast Array StructureAssigning and Removing ValuesUsing Strict Types in ArraysUsing Multidimensional Arrays
Creating and Using AliasesUsing the Built-In AliasesCreating AliasesImporting and Exporting AliasesCreating and Using FunctionsCreating FunctionsUsing Extended FunctionsUsing Filter FunctionsDigging Deeper into FunctionsExamining Function DefinitionsUsing the Built-In FunctionsWorking with ObjectsObject EssentialsObject Methods and PropertiesObject TypesDigging Deeper into ObjectsWorking with COM and .NET Framework ObjectsCreating and Using COM ObjectsWorking with .NET Framework Classes and ObjectsWorking with WMI Objects and Queries
Getting More from Your Scripts and ProfilesCreating TranscriptsCreating TransactionsUnderstanding TransactionsUsing TransactionsCommon Elements in ScriptsUsing Comments and Initializing StatementsUsing Conditional StatementsUsing If, If...Else, and If...ElseIf...ElseUsing SwitchUsing Control Loops
Server Manager EssentialsServer Manager CommandsAvailable Roles and Role ServicesAvailable FeaturesChecking Installed Roles, Role Services, and FeaturesInstalling Roles, Role Services, and FeaturesAdding Roles, Role Services, and FeaturesHandling Configuration Errors and Other IssuesUninstalling Roles, Role Services, and FeaturesRemoving Roles, Role Services, and FeaturesHandling Removal Errors and Other Issues
Getting Basic System InformationDetermining the Current User, Domain, and Computer NameDetermining and Setting the Date and TimeSpecifying Authentication CredentialsExamining the System Configuration and the Working EnvironmentDetermining Windows Updates and Service PacksObtaining Detailed System InformationDetermining Available Users and GroupsEvaluating System HardwareChecking Firmware Versions and StatusChecking Physical Memory and ProcessorsChecking Hard Disks and PartitionsChecking and Managing Device DriversDigging In Even More

Managing PowerShell Drives, Directories, and FilesAdding and Removing PowerShell DrivesCreating and Managing Directories and FilesCopying Directories and FilesMoving Directories and FilesRenaming Directories and FilesDeleting Directories and FilesWorking with File ContentsCommands for Managing File ContentsReading and Writing File ContentAccessing Security DescriptorsCommands for Working with Security DescriptorsGetting and Setting Security DescriptorsWorking with Access RulesConfiguring File and Directory PermissionsSetting Basic PermissionsSetting Special PermissionsTaking OwnershipConfiguring File and Directory Auditing
Managing Network SharesGetting Information About SharesChanging Share SettingsCreating SharesDeleting SharesManaging PrintersGetting Information About PrintersChecking Printer DriversManaging Printer ConnectionsManaging TCP/IP NetworkingGetting Information About Network AdaptersConfiguring Static IP AddressingConfiguring Dynamic IP AddressingConfiguring Windows FirewallViewing and Managing Windows Firewall SettingsAdding and Removing Firewall Ports
Understanding Registry Keys and ValuesNavigating the RegistryManaging Registry Keys and ValuesCreating Registry Keys and ValuesCopying Registry Keys and ValuesMoving Registry Keys and ValuesRenaming Registry Keys and ValuesDeleting Registry Keys and ValuesComparing Registry KeysViewing and Managing Registry Security SettingsGetting and Setting Registry Security DescriptorsWorking with Registry Access RulesConfiguring Registry PermissionsTaking Ownership of Registry KeysAuditing the Registry
Managing Windows Events and LogsWorking with Event LogsViewing and Filtering Event LogsSetting Log OptionsArchiving and Clearing Event LogsWriting Custom Events to the Event LogsCreating and Using Saved QueriesManaging System ServicesViewing Configured ServicesStarting, Stopping, and Pausing ServicesConfiguring Service StartupManaging Service Logon and Recovery ModesConfiguring Service LogonConfiguring Service RecoveryDigging Deeper into Service ManagementManaging ComputersCommands for Managing ComputersRenaming Computer AccountsJoining Computers to a DomainAdding Computers to a WorkgroupRemoving Computers from Domains and WorkgroupsManaging the Restart and Shutdown of ComputersCreating and Using System Restore CheckpointsCommands for Configuring System RestoreEnabling and Disabling System RestoreCreating and Using CheckpointsRecovering from Restore Points
Managing Applications, Processes, and PerformanceUnderstanding System and User ProcessesExamining Running ProcessesFiltering Process OutputViewing the Relationship Between Running Processes and ServicesViewing Lists of DLLs Being Used by ProcessesStopping ProcessesDigging Deeper into ProcessesPerformance MonitoringUnderstanding Performance Monitoring CommandsTracking Performance DataDetecting and Resolving Performance Issues Through MonitoringMonitoring System Resource Usage and ProcessesMonitoring Memory Paging and Paging to DiskMonitoring Memory Usage and the Working Memory Set for Individual Processes

Overview

Portable and precise, this pocket-sized guide delivers ready answers for automating everyday system-administration tasks with Windows PowerShell. Zero in on core commands and techniques using quick-reference tables, instructions, and lists. You’ll get the focused information you need to save time and get the job done—whether at your desk or in the field.

Get fast facts to:

Run core cmdlets—singly or in sequence—to streamline daily tasks

Execute remote commands and background jobs

Inventory computers; tweak configurations; manage domains

Configure server roles, role services, and features

Manage and troubleshoot TCP/IP networking

Administer file systems, directories, and print services

Implement security settings, event logs, and auditing

Read and write registry values

Automate system monitoring and performance tuning

Extend Windows PowerShell with snap-ins and module extensions