Chapter 2. Basic Techniques

This chapter provides information and commands concerning the following topics:

Using the GUI

Understanding the basic syntax of a cmdlet

Finding the right cmdlet

Finding help for the right cmdlet

Using the Tab Completion feature

In this chapter, you explore the basics of working with cmdlets. You also investigate how to find the right cmdlet for the job as well as how to find help about using those cmdlets. Finally, you learn how to use Tab Completion as a means to reduce typing and errors while using PowerShell.

Using the GUI

There are certainly times when using the GUI makes sense. Any work to be performed on an individual Exchange 2010 object will most likely be more easily performed from Exchange Management ...

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