Windows PowerShell™ 3.0 Step by Step

Chapter 8. Using the Windows PowerShell ISE

After completing this chapter, you will be able to:

• Understand the use of tab completion to complete cmdlet names, types, and paths.

• Use code snippets to simplify programming.

• Use the command pane to run or insert commands.

• Use the Windows PowerShell ISE to connect to a remote system and run commands.

• Run script commands without saving the script.

• Write, save, and load a Windows PowerShell script.

Running the Windows PowerShell ISE

On Microsoft Windows 8, the Windows PowerShell ISE appears to be a bit hidden. In fact, on Windows Server 2012, it also is a bit hidden. However, on Windows Server 2012, a Windows PowerShell shortcut automatically appears on the desktop taskbar. Likewise, pinning Windows PowerShell ...