Windows PowerShell Best Practices

Chapter 21. Using Windows PowerShell remoting and jobs

• Understanding Windows PowerShell remoting

• Using Windows PowerShell jobs

• Additional resources

Windows PowerShell remoting is the key that transforms Windows PowerShell from an interesting experiment running a few commands to a full-fledged enterprise management solution. In this chapter, we look at how Windows PowerShell remoting works and how it differs from classic remoting. We also explore several scenarios involving the use of remoting for management purposes, and we conclude with a discussion of Windows PowerShell jobs.

Understanding Windows PowerShell remoting

One of the great improvements in Windows PowerShell 4.0 is the change surrounding remoting. The configuration is easier than it was ...