Chapter 3. Automating Administrative Tasks with Windows Server 2008 R2

IN THIS CHAPTER, YOU WILL LEARN TO:

  • LEARN THE BASICS OF WINDOWS POWERSHELL V2 (Pages 78–101)

    • Understand Windows PowerShell v2 Terminology and Structure (Page 78)

    • Enable Windows PowerShell v2 (Page 82)

    • Install Windows PowerShell on Windows Server 2008 R2 Server Core (Page 84)

    • Learn to Help Yourself to PowerShell (Page 86)

    • Take the Next Step (Page 94)

  • USE POWERSHELL REMOTING (Pages 102–106)

    • Enable PowerShell Remoting (Page 102)

    • Run Remote Commands (Page 103)

  • LEARN POWERSHELL INTEGRATED SCRIPTING ENVIRONMENT (ISE) (Pages 106–107)

    • Work with the PowerShell ISE (Page 106)

In Windows Server 2008 R2, learning how to automate everyday tasks can save you a tremendous amount of time and will allow ...

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