How to Cheat at Windows System Administration Using Command Line Scripts

Table of Contents

Cover image

Title page

Copyright

Lead Author

Technical Editor and Reviewer

Contributing Authors

Companion Web Site

Introduction

Part I: Getting Started with Command Line

Chapter 1: Basics of the Command Line

Introduction

Basics of the Windows Command Shell

Starting the Windows Command Shell

Internal Commands for the Command Shell

Command History

Accessing the Windows Command Reference

Installing Windows Support Tools

Summary

Chapter 2: Using Batch Files

Introduction

Working Safely with the Command Line

Configuring the Command Path

Using Command Redirection

Using Groups of Commands

Creating Batch Files

Batch File Parameters

Summary

Chapter 3: Managing Scheduled Tasks

Introduction

Scheduling Tasks

The Task Scheduler Service