teaches Windows administrators how PowerShell solves

more than 50 common problems in server and user management.

Windows PowerShell is a scripting language that simplifies Windows system

administration. PowerShell in Practice is a hands-on reference for administrators

wanting to learn and use PowerShell. Following the “in Practice” style, individual

related techniques are clustered into chapters. Each technique is presented in

the form: problem, solution, discussion, and includes annotated code listings.

Written to answer the question “How can PowerShell make my job as an administrator

easier?” this book concentrates on practical tasks and automation.

Starting with an a brief tutorial and review, the majority of the book focuses on

two major PowerShell usage areas: People – user accounts, mailboxes, desktop

configuration; and Servers – Active Directory, Exchange, IIS, and more.

• Over 50 specific techniques that solve admin problems

• Covers PowerShell 2.0

• Explicitly written from an admin point of view

• Concise focus on common administrative tasks such as remotely configuring

Office applications and managing registry data

• Demystifies .NET and COM for administrators

• Will help automate administration of core Windows technologies including

Windows Server, SQL Server, and DNS