Windows Server 2012 Automation with PowerShell Cookbook

Creating and using Cmdlets

In the past, each system or application would have its own set of tools used to manage it. Each tool had its own nomenclature, input, and output methods, and differing levels of manageability. In PowerShell, this all changes with Cmdlets.

PowerShell creates a consistent run-time for toolsets to be created that function and operate in a consistent manner. Input parsing, error presentation, and output formatting are all managed via PowerShell. This means that the developer does not need to spend a large amount of time filtering input and guessing at the output the administrator needs.

Cmdlets allow you to use the full power of custom C# code, without having to worry about input or output functions. Cmdlets also utilize native ...