Chapter 1. PowerShell Key Concepts

In this chapter, we will cover the following:

  • Understanding command syntax and parameters
  • Using the help system
  • Understanding the pipeline
  • Working with variables and objects
  • Formatting output
  • Working with arrays and hash tables
  • Looping through items
  • Using flow control statements
  • Creating custom objects
  • Creating PowerShell functions
  • Creating and running scripts
  • Setting up a profile

Introduction

So, your organization has decided to move to Exchange Server 2010 to take advantage of the many exciting new features such as integrated e-mail archiving, discovery capabilities, and high availability functionality. Like it or not, you've realized that PowerShell is now an integral part of Exchange Server management and you need to learn ...

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