Microsoft® SharePoint® 2010

Chapter 5. Using Windows PowerShell to Perform and Automate Farm Administrative Tasks

• Using Windows PowerShell: The Basics

• Working with the SharePoint 2010 Management Shell

• Examples of SharePoint Administrative Tasks

Over the last couple of years, some SharePoint administrators have recognized the power of Windows PowerShell and have tried to use it, but with no built-in support, most administrators have found it too difficult. Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2010 and Microsoft SharePoint 2010 now contain native support for Windows PowerShell with the SharePoint 2010 Management Shell. This chapter explores the SharePoint 2010 Management Shell and how to use Windows PowerShell to accomplish some basic administrative tasks. Chapter 12, builds on the ...