Windows PowerShell 2.0 Bible
Apply Windows PowerShell effectively at all levelsIf you seek robust, scalable scripting, you need Windows PowerShell. And if you want to apply Windows PowerShell automation to today's hottest technology areas, such as virtualized environments and cloud administration, this authoritative reference is exactly what you need. Four seasoned engineers who are well-known in the PowerShell community show you how to use Windows PowerShell 2.0 and apply the power of automation to desktops, servers, server apps, and the cloud.Get up to speed on Windows PowerShell basics and what's new in Version 2.0Learn how to automate tasks at the desktop, server, server app, and cloud levelsTap Windows PowerShell for Microsoft Office 2010, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Microsoft Exchange Server tasksMake use of cmdlets for Active Directory, Group Directory, SCOM, SharePoint administration, SQL Server, and moreApply Windows PowerShell to virtualized environments, including Hyper-V, VMware vSphere, and Citrix XenApp and Citrix XenDesktopInstall and use the Windows Azure Service Management cmdletsCompanion Web SiteHelpful code listings, so you can follow alongSupplemental code snippetsDiscover all that WindowsPowerShell 2.0 can doManage physical, virtual,and cloud environmentsExplore modules, snap-ins,and third-party cmdlets