PowerShell and WMI: Covers 150 Practical Techniques

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Summary PowerShell and WMI is an example-driven guide for administrators managing networks of Windows servers and desktops. With 150 practical examples including ready-to-reuse scripts and techniques youll learn the ins and outs of automating WMI via PowerShell v3. Youll also find deep coverage of all aspects of Windows administration including IIS DNS and Hyper-V. About the Technology WMI on its own is simply a collection of Windows management facilities. Paired with PowerShell however WMI becomes a brilliant toolset for automating servers networks and remote Windows computers. About the Book PowerShell and WMI is an industrial-strength guide for administrators of Windows networks servers and desktops. Youll start with practical overviews of PowerShell and of WMI. Then youll explore 150 specific examplesall with ready-to-use scriptsdesigned to simplify your day-to-day system management. Each tested technique is configured to load as part of a PowerShell module. A set of handy appendixes includes references for PowerShell and WMI. Prior exposure to PowerShell and WMI is helpful but not required. Whats Inside Managing Windows IIS and Hyper-V Remote desktops and devices Logs jobs and performance New PowerShell v3 WMI functionality Table of Contents PART 1 TOOLS OF THE TRADE Solving administrative challenges Using PowerShell WMI in depth Best practices and optimization PART 2 WMI IN THE ENTERPRISE? System documentation Disk systems Registry administration Filesystem administration Services and processes Printers Configuring network adapters Managing IIS Configuring a server Users and security Logs jobs and performance Administering Hyper-V with PowerShell and WMI PART 3 THE FUTURE: POWERSHELL V3 AND WMI WMI over WSMAN Your own WMI cmdlets CIM cmdlets and sessions