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Book Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 PowerShell Cookbook

Download or read book Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 PowerShell Cookbook written by Jonas Andersson and published by Packt Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2017-07-14 with total page 638 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make the most of PowerShell's features to manage all aspects of your Exchange Server 2016 environment. About This Book Learn to integrate PowerShell with Exchange Server 2016 Write scripts and functions to run tasks automatically, and generate complex reports with PowerShell Use these effective recipes to learn all popular and important PowersShell scripts to manage tasks and avoid errors Who This Book Is For This book is for messaging professionals who want to build real-world scripts with Windows PowerShell and the Exchange Management Shell. You'll also find it indispensable if you're a network or systems administrator responsible for managing and maintaining Exchange Server 2016. What You Will Learn Master the new features and capabilities of PowerShell and Exchange Server 2016 Get to grips with the core PowerShell concepts Use simple PowerShell scripts and commands to get powerful results Generate detailed reports, send the output of commands by email , and schedule scripts to run automatically Import, export, and move mailboxes, and delete messages from mailboxes using the command line Configure transport server settings such as mail relay, tracking logs, transport rules, delivery reports, and more Manage mailbox and public folders Monitor the health of an Exchange environment through built-in cmdlets and other methods Integrate Exchange with Office Online Server, Skype for Business Server, and Exchange Online (Office 365) In Detail We start with a set of recipes on core PowerShell concepts. This will provide you with a foundation for the examples in the book. Next, you'll see how to implement some of the common exchange management shell tasks, so you can effectively write scripts with this latest release. You will then learn to manage Exchange recipients, automate recipient-related tasks in your environment, manage mailboxes, and understand distribution group management within the Exchange Management Shell. Moving on, we'll work through several scenarios where PowerShell scripting can be used to increase your efficiency when managing databases, which are the most critical resources in your Exchange environment. Towards the end, you'll discover how to achieve Exchange High Availability and how to secure your environment, monitor the health of Exchange, and integrate Exchange with Office Online Server, Skype for Business Server, and Exchange Online (Office 365). By the end of the book, you will be able to perform administrative tasks efficiently. Style and approach This practical guide is packed with handy recipes to help you perform common administration tasks, as well as complex tasks in Exchange Server, without any hassle.

Book Microsoft Exchange 2010 PowerShell Cookbook

Download or read book Microsoft Exchange 2010 PowerShell Cookbook written by Mike Pfeiffer and published by Packt Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2011-07-25 with total page 817 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Manage and maintain your Microsoft Exchange 2010 environment with Windows PowerShell 2.0 and the Exchange Management Shell.

Book Mastering Microsoft Exchange Server 2016

Download or read book Mastering Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 written by Clifton Leonard and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-09-23 with total page 997 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A bestselling Exchange Server guide, updated for the 2016 release Mastering Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 is the gold-standard reference for system administrators and first-time users alike. Fully updated to align with the latest release, this expert-led guide provides comprehensive coverage and easy-to-follow tutorials for all aspects of Exchange Server installation, configuration, and management. Whether you're migrating from an earlier version or installing Exchange Server for the first time, this book gives you quick access to the answers you need. Step-by-step instructions walk you through planning and design, installation, administration and management, maintenance, and more, so you can get up to speed quickly and get back to work. With a focus on the hands-on details, the Microsoft Certified Masters author team provides practical insight and invaluable guidance on every aspect of Exchange Server 2016, from mastering the basics to leveraging new features. Microsoft Exchange allows access to e-mail, voicemail, and calendars at any time, from almost any device. The 2016 release is designed specifically to appeal to enterprises; if you've been tasked with the implementation, this guide has the information you need. Get up to speed with the latest changes and features Understand server configurations, requirements, installation, and migration Manage mailboxes, groups, connectivity, and the client access server Troubleshoot common issues efficiently and effectively Exchange Server 2016 shifts even more control to the user, freeing administrators to perform more critical tasks. Beefed-up architecture and more centralized functions have eased configuration and upgrades, and a robust cloud implementation is expected to draw enterprises sooner rather than later. Systems administrators need to become familiar with the latest changes, and Mastering Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 is the ultimate reference and tutorial.

Book Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 PowerShell Cookbook

Download or read book Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 PowerShell Cookbook written by Jonas Andersson and published by . This book was released on 2017-07-14 with total page 648 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make the most of PowerShell's features to manage all aspects of your Exchange Server 2016 environment.About This Book* Learn to integrate PowerShell with Exchange Server 2016* Write scripts and functions to run tasks automatically, and generate complex reports with PowerShell* Use these effective recipes to learn all popular and important PowersShell scripts to manage tasks and avoid errorsWho This Book Is ForThis book is for messaging professionals who want to build real-world scripts with Windows PowerShell and the Exchange Management Shell. You'll also find it indispensable if you're a network or systems administrator responsible for managing and maintaining Exchange Server 2016.What You Will Learn* Master the new features and capabilities of PowerShell and Exchange Server 2016* Get to grips with the core PowerShell concepts* Use simple PowerShell scripts and commands to get powerful results* Generate detailed reports, send the output of commands by email , and schedule scripts to run automatically* Import, export, and move mailboxes, and delete messages from mailboxes using the command line* Configure transport server settings such as mail relay, tracking logs, transport rules, delivery reports, and more* Manage mailbox and public folders* Monitor the health of an Exchange environment through built-in cmdlets and other methods* Integrate Exchange with Office Online Server, Skype for Business Server, and Exchange Online (Office 365)In DetailWe start with a set of recipes on core PowerShell concepts. This will provide you with a foundation for the examples in the book. Next, you'll see how to implement some of the common exchange management shell tasks, so you can effectively write scripts with this latest release. You will then learn to manage Exchange recipients, automate recipient-related tasks in your environment, manage mailboxes, and understand distribution group management within the Exchange Management Shell.Moving on, we'll work through several scenarios where PowerShell scripting can be used to increase your efficiency when managing databases, which are the most critical resources in your Exchange environment. Towards the end, you'll discover how to achieve Exchange High Availability and how to secure your environment, monitor the health of Exchange, and integrate Exchange with Office Online Server, Skype for Business Server, and Exchange Online (Office 365).By the end of the book, you will be able to perform administrative tasks efficiently.Style and approachThis practical guide is packed with handy recipes to help you perform common administration tasks, as well as complex tasks in Exchange Server, without any hassle.

Book Microsoft Exchange Server PowerShell Cookbook

Download or read book Microsoft Exchange Server PowerShell Cookbook written by Jonas Andersson and published by Packt Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2015-07-29 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 is a complex messaging system. Windows PowerShell 5 can be used in conjunction with Exchange Server 2013 to automate and manage routine and complex tasks to save time and money and eliminate errors. Starting by going through key PowerShell concepts and the Exchange Management Shell, this book will get you automating tasks that used to take hours in no time. Diving deeper, you will then manage your mailbox database, client access, and your transport servers with simple but effective scripts. This book finishes with advanced recipes on Exchange Server problems, such as managing distribution groups and maintaining high availability and security.

Book Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 Powershell Cookbook

Download or read book Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 Powershell Cookbook written by Jonas Andersson and published by Packt Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2013-05-22 with total page 847 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is written in a Cookbook-style format and provides practical, immediately usable task-based recipes that show you how to manage and maintain your Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 environment with Windows PowerShell 3. Each chapter of the book is written so that it can be used as a desktop reference, or it can be read from beginning to end, allowing you to build a solid foundation for building scripts in your Exchange environment.This Cookbook is for messaging professionals who want to learn how to build real-world scripts with Windows PowerShell 3 and the Exchange Management Shell. If you are a network or systems administrator responsible for managing and maintaining Exchange Server 2013 you will find this highly useful. Only basic knowledge of Exchange Server and PowerShell are required to make the most of this book.

Book Microsoft Exchange Server PowerShell Cookbook   Third Edition

Download or read book Microsoft Exchange Server PowerShell Cookbook Third Edition written by Jonas Andersson and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: About This Book Explore the new features and capabilities of PowerShell 5 and its integration with Exchange Server 2013 Learn how to write scripts and functions, schedule scripts to run automatically, and generate complex reports with PowerShell Manage and automate every element of Exchange Server 2013 with PowerShell such as Mailboxes, distribution groups, and Address lists Who This Book Is For This book is for messaging professionals who want to build real-world scripts with Windows PowerShell 5 and the Exchange Management Shell. If you are a network or systems administrator responsible for managing and maintaining Exchange Server 2013, you will find this highly useful. What You Will Learn New features and capabilities of PowerShell 5 and Exchange Server 2013 SP1 Get to grips with the core PowerShell concepts required to master the Exchange Management Shell, such as pipelining, working with objects, formatting output, and writing scripts Use simple PowerShell scripts and commands to get powerful effects Generate detailed reports, send the output of commands in e-mail messages, and schedule scripts to run automatically Import, export, move mailboxes, and delete messages from mailboxes using the command line Configure transport server settings such as mail relay, tracking logs, transport rules, delivery reports, and more Manage mailbox and public folder databases In Detail Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 is a complex messaging system. Windows PowerShell 5 can be used in conjunction with Exchange Server 2013 to automate and manage routine and complex tasks to save time and money and eliminate errors. Starting by going through key PowerShell concepts and the Exchange Management Shell, this book will get you automating tasks that used to take hours in no time. Diving deeper, you will then manage your mailbox database, client access, and your transport servers with simple but effective scripts. This book finishes with advanced recipes on Exchange Server problems, such as managing distribution groups and maintaining high availability and security.

Book Windows PowerShell Cookbook

Download or read book Windows PowerShell Cookbook written by Lee Holmes and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2010-08-20 with total page 882 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With more than 250 ready-to-use recipes, this solutions-oriented introduction to the Windows PowerShell scripting environment and language provides administrators with the tools to be productive immediately.

Book Practical PowerShell Office 365

Download or read book Practical PowerShell Office 365 written by Damian Scoles and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get practical advice on how to use PowerShell on your Exchange Servers Key Features Learn more about PowerShell basics, not just for Exchange Online Discover innovative ways to construct useful scripts for your tenant Explore ways to easily manage Exchange Online Book Description While some organizations are moving to Office 365, many of them are staying on premises. The Exchange supporters need help to learn how to advance their PowerShell scripting skills. This book helps you to understand and learn these useful skills to become proficient in Exchange PowerShell. You'll start by learning how to enhance your scripts, perform detailed testing, and transition and use the scripts in production. You'll learn how to configure Exchange Online and manage client access, as well as how to leverage Unified Messaging for Exchange Online and utilize Exchange to its full potential. As you progress through the book, you'll discover how to migrate to Exchange Online from an on-premises solution and vice versa. The book closes by listing out the best practices that will help you write better code while configuring Exchange with PowerShell. By the end of the book, you'll have all the information you need to start using PowerShell with Exchange Online right away. What you will learn Manage Exchange Online and customize your tenant Create useful reports on your Exchange tenant Work with mailbox-enabled objects with PowerShell Manage mobile devices with PowerShell Build and troubleshoot your own scripts Apply best practices to write better code Who this book is for This book is designed for those who know some PowerShell or are looking for ways to make their scripts better and become more confident in managing Exchange Server with PowerShell.

Book PowerShell Cookbook

    Book Details:
  • Author : Lee Holmes
  • Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
  • Release : 2021-06-16
  • ISBN : 109810157X
  • Pages : 1001 pages

Download or read book PowerShell Cookbook written by Lee Holmes and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2021-06-16 with total page 1001 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do you use PowerShell to navigate the filesystem, manage files and folders, or retrieve a web page? This introduction to the PowerShell language and scripting environment provides more than 400 task-oriented recipes to help you solve all kinds of problems. Intermediate to advanced system administrators will find more than 100 tried-and-tested scripts they can copy and use immediately. Updated for PowerShell 5.1 and Open Source PowerShell up to 7.0 and beyond, this comprehensive cookbook includes hands-on recipes for common tasks and administrative jobs that you can apply whether you're on the client or server version of Windows. You also get quick references to technologies used in conjunction with PowerShell, including regular expressions, the XPath language, format specifiers, and frequently referenced .NET, COM, and WMI classes. Learn how to use PowerShell on Windows 10 and Windows Server 2019 Tour PowerShell's core features, including the command model, object-based pipeline, and ubiquitous scripting Master fundamentals such as the interactive shell, pipeline, and object concepts Perform common tasks that involve working with files, internet-connected scripts, user interaction, and more Solve tasks in systems and enterprise management, such as working with Active Directory and the filesystem

Book Windows PowerShell 3 0 First Steps

Download or read book Windows PowerShell 3 0 First Steps written by Ed Wilson and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2013-07-15 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get started with this powerful Windows administration tool Automate Windows administration tasks with ease by learning the fundamentals of Windows PowerShell 3.0. Led by a Windows PowerShell expert, you’ll learn must-know concepts and techniques through easy-to-follow explanations, examples, and exercises. Once you complete this practical introduction, you can go deeper into the Windows PowerShell command line interface and scripting language with Windows PowerShell 3.0 Step by Step. Discover how to: Create effective Windows PowerShell commands with one line of code Apply Windows PowerShell commands across several Windows platforms Identify missing hotfixes and service packs with a single command Sort, group, and filter data using the Windows PowerShell pipeline Create users, groups, and organizational units in Active Directory Add computers to a domain or workgroup with a single line of code Run Windows PowerShell commands on multiple remote computers Unleash the power of scripting with Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI)

Book Mastering Microsoft Exchange Server 2013

Download or read book Mastering Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 written by David Elfassy and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-10-29 with total page 816 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bestselling guide to Exchange Server, fully updated for the newest version Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 is touted as a solution for lowering the total cost of ownership, whether deployed on-premises or in the cloud. Like the earlier editions, this comprehensive guide covers every aspect of installing, configuring, and managing this multifaceted collaboration system. It offers Windows systems administrators and consultants a complete tutorial and reference, ideal for anyone installing Exchange Server for the first time or those migrating from an earlier Exchange Server version. Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 is a messaging system that allows for access to e-mail, voicemail, and calendars from a variety of devices and any location, making it ideal for the enterprise With more than 21,000 copies of earlier editions sold, this comprehensive guide offers systems administrators and consultants both a tutorial and a reference guide for installing and managing Exchange Server 2013 A team of Microsoft Certified Masters walks you step by step through planning and design, installation, administration and management, maintenance, and more Mastering Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 is the complete reference for planning, installing, and maintaining the most popular e-mail server product available.

Book PowerShell for Office 365

Download or read book PowerShell for Office 365 written by Martin Machado and published by Packt Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2017-07-26 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the art of leveraging PowerShell to automate Office 365 repetitive tasks About This Book Master the fundamentals of PowerShell to automate Office 365 tasks. Easily administer scenarios such as user management, reporting, cloud services, and many more. A fast-paced guide that leverages PowerShell commands to increase your productivity. Who This Book Is For The book is aimed at sys admins who are administering office 365 tasks and looking forward to automate the manual tasks. They have no knowledge about PowerShell however basic understanding of PowerShell would be advantageous. What You Will Learn Understand the benefits of scripting and automation and get started using Powershell with Office 365 Explore various PowerShell packages and permissions required to manage Office 365 through PowerShell Create, manage, and remove Office 365 accounts and licenses using PowerShell and the Azure AD Learn about using powershell on other platforms and how to use Office 365 APIs through remoting Work with Exchange Online and SharePoint Online using PowerShell Automate your tasks and build easy-to-read reports using PowerShell In Detail While most common administrative tasks are available via the Office 365 admin center, many IT professionals are unaware of the real power that is available to them below the surface. This book aims to educate readers on how learning PowerShell for Office 365 can simplify repetitive and complex administrative tasks, and enable greater control than is available on the surface. The book starts by teaching readers how to access Office 365 through PowerShell and then explains the PowerShell fundamentals required for automating Office 365 tasks. You will then walk through common administrative cmdlets to manage accounts, licensing, and other scenarios such as automating the importing of multiple users,assigning licenses in Office 365, distribution groups, passwords, and so on. Using practical examples, you will learn to enhance your current functionality by working with Exchange Online, and SharePoint Online using PowerShell. Finally, the book will help you effectively manage complex and repetitive tasks (such as license and account management) and build productive reports. By the end of the book, you will have automated major repetitive tasks in Office 365 using PowerShell. Style and approach This step by step guide focuses on teaching the fundamentals of working with PowerShell for Office 365. It covers practical usage examples such as managing user accounts, licensing, and administering common Office 365 services. You will be able to leverage the processes laid out in the book so that you can move forward and explore other less common administrative tasks or functions.

Book Microsoft Exchange Server 2019 Administration Guide

Download or read book Microsoft Exchange Server 2019 Administration Guide written by Edward van Biljon and published by BPB Publications. This book was released on 2021-04-14 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Manage Exchange 2019 single-handed and empower your organization with secure communications KEY FEATURESÊÊ _ Uncover the latest features in Exchange Server 2019 and learn to make use of it. _ Expert techniques to manage databases, file management, and improve search. _ Cutting-edge coverage on MAPI and Exchange Management Shell (EMS). DESCRIPTIONÊ Prepare your environment so you can introduce Exchange Server 2019 or build a new environment from scratch and learn along the way. This guide will help the readers how to deploy Exchange 2019 and perform all the post administrative tasks like creating a certificate request that you can submit to an external source and completing this setup. You will learn how to configure your virtual directories to match the name on your certificate. You will also learn how to build your first Database Availability Group (DAG) or extend the Database Availability Groups in your environment to ensure you have high availability. You will learn how to perform mailbox moves from your existing Exchange environment or simply create new mailboxes for your users. You can do all your tasks using the Exchange Management Shell (EMS) and learn about the new features of Exchange 2019 and the next version of Exchange. In this administration guide, you will learn about Exchange 2019, what is new, and what has been removed. You will learn how to deploy Exchange 2019, configure it and understand what is required to run in coexistence with Exchange 2013 or Exchange 2016. Lastly, you will learn how to work with the Exchange Management Shell compared to the Exchange Admin Center. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN _ Learn how to install Exchange 2019 in a new environment and in a coexistence environment. _ Learn how to work with Database Availability Groups (DAG) and implement them. _ Learn how to perform migrations from Exchange 2013 or Exchange 2016 to Exchange 2019. WHO THIS BOOK IS FORÊÊ This book is a go-to-guide for System Administrators, Windows Administrators, Network Administrators, System Engineers who plays key role in managing the infrastructure and support of the business communication throughout the company. Sound knowledge of email client and basic use of windows exchange server is expected to make the best use of this book. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction to Exchange 2019 2. Installation of Exchange 2019 3. Post Configuration 4. Post Configuration Continued 5. Client Connectivity 6. Databases and Database Availability Groups 7. Public Folders 8. Migrations 9. Coexistence with Exchange 2013/2016 10. Exchange Management Shell and Extras

Book Exchange Server 2016

    Book Details:
  • Author : William Stanek
  • Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Release : 2017-01-05
  • ISBN : 9781540737052
  • Pages : 780 pages

Download or read book Exchange Server 2016 written by William Stanek and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-01-05 with total page 780 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This super-sized desktop reference combines two personal training guides in one convenient volume. Over 250,000 words. Includes: Exchange Server 2016 & Exchange Online: Essentials for Administration, 2nd Edition Exchange Server 2016: Server Infrastructure, 2nd Edition Inside you'll find expert insights, tips, tricks and workarounds that will save time and help you get the job done by giving you the right information right now. During the course of reading this book, you will master a number of complex topics, techniques, commands and functions. Topics covered include: Establishing remote sessions with Exchange Server 2016 and Exchange Online Creating mailbox-enabled user accounts Adding mailboxes to existing accounts Connecting to Exchange Online and Windows Azure using PowerShell Creating mail-enabled contacts Adding equipment, room and other special purpose mailboxes Moving, maintaining and repairing mailboxes Managing delivery restrictions, permissions and storage limits Managing address lists and distribution groups Configuring mail support for Outlook Customizing the Exchange Shell Configuring role-based Exchange permissions Planning for Exchange Server 2016 and developing a deployment plan Managing Exchange organizations while navigating routing and data storage options Implementing Database Availability Groups and maintaining high availability Creating, managing and maintaining Exchange databases Using Send and Receive connectors for mail routing Configuring Transport services and maintaining mail flow Implementing email address policies and journal rules Filtering spam and defining block lists Optimizing Exchange Server 2016 for web and mobile access Configuring Client Access services Maintaining and troubleshooting Exchange Server 2016 And much, much more!!! Not only will this informative training manual help you become familiar with essential concepts, it'll help you reach new levels of mastery. This is the ideal ready-answers reference you'll want with you at all times. Table of Contents Chapter 1. Welcome to Exchange 2016 Chapter 2. Working with Exchange Online Chapter 3. Getting Started with Users and Contacts Chapter 4. Managing Users Chapter 5. Managing Contacts Chapter 6. Adding Special-Purpose Mailboxes Chapter 7. Managing Mailboxes Chapter 8. Managing Groups Chapter 9. Managing Addresses Online and Offline Chapter 10. Configuring Exchange Clients Chapter 11. Customizing & Troubleshooting the Exchange Shell Chapter 12. Customizing & Configuring Exchange Security Chapter 13. Implementing Exchange Services Chapter 14. Preparing for Exchange 2016 Chapter 15. Deploying Exchange Server 2016 Chapter 16. Exchange 2016 Administration Essentials Chapter 17. Managing Exchange Organizations Chapter 18. Implementing Availability Groups Chapter 19. Configuring Exchange Databases Chapter 20. Managing SMTP Connectors Chapter 21. Configuring Transport Services Chapter 22. Maintaining Mail Flow Chapter 23. Implementing Exchange Policies and Rules Chapter 24. Filtering Spam Chapter 25. Optimizing Web and Mobile Access Chapter 26. Optimizing Client Access Protocols Chapter 27. Configuring Mobile Messaging Chapter 28. Tracking and Logging Exchange Server 2016 Chapter 29. Maintaining Exchange Server 2016 Chapter 30. Troubleshooting Exchange Server 2016 Index

Book Windows PowerShell in Action

Download or read book Windows PowerShell in Action written by Bruce Payette and published by Manning Publications. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to using Windows PowerShell to script Windows administrative tasks and control Windows from the command line.

Book Windows PowerShell Cookbook

Download or read book Windows PowerShell Cookbook written by Lee Holmes and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2007-10-23 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Cookbook by Windows PowerShell team developer Lee Holmes provides hundreds of tested scripts that you can use right away to get Microsoft's new tool working for you. More than 150 recipes, combined with a concise task-based introduction to the Windows PowerShell scripting language and environment, make it the perfect look-up guide when you encounter a thorny problem, or need a quick solution. The ideal companion to any tutorial or reference, this book meets the needs of system administrators at any level. Microsoft has revolutionized the world of system management and command-line shells with its release of Windows PowerShell, and Lee Holmes gives you practical tools and inside advice that will make you a more productive user and administrator. You will be able to solve everything from automating routine tasks, working with files, event logs and other forms of structured data, to managing the users and resources of complex Windows networks. Each recipe includes a focused piece of code plus discussion of how and why it works, so that you can apply the solution to similar tasks. You get an array of recipes covering PowerShell fundamentals, common tasks, and administrator tasks, including: Pipelines, variables, objects, looping and flow control, strings and unstructured text, calculations and math Simple files; structured files; Internet-enabled scripts; code reuse; lists, arrays and hashtables; user feedback; error management; environmental awareness; script signing; and more Files and directories, registry manipulation, comparing data, event logs, process cmdlets, service cmdlets, Active Directory, enterprise computer management, and more Those who administer Microsoft's Exchange 2007 and System Center Operations Manager (formerly MOM) will also benefit from this book, with separate chapters devoted to these servers. All Windows administrators will appreciate the appendices that include a PowerShell language quick reference, and a reference to the .NET, WMI and COM objects that PowerShell scripters will use often. With working scripts, tutorials, and references all in one volume, Windows PowerShell Cookbook will turbocharge the productivity of any Windows administrator.