Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Unleashed

Chapter 7. Leveraging PowerShell for Command-Line SharePoint Administration and Automation

In This Chapter

• Understanding Windows PowerShell Concepts

• SharePoint Administration with PowerShell

• Cataloging the Best Scripts to Automate SharePoint Administration

• Understanding Advanced PowerShell Topics

• Beyond Built-In SharePoint PowerShell Cmdlets

Microsoft originally introduced Windows PowerShell in 2003 as an automation scripting engine to help administrators use various products across the Microsoft stack. Unlike other command-line tools that accept and return text, PowerShell works with .NET Framework objects, which enables it to be more flexible for administration of bulk changes and automation.

With the release of SharePoint 2010, ...