Windows Server 2012-PowerShell

Windows Server 2012 comes with a powerful command-line tool called PowerShell. PowerShell is a task automation and configuration management framework that provides a command-line shell and a scripting language for Windows Server. It allows developers and system administrators to automate tasks and manage the server using a command-line interface.

Getting Started with PowerShell

PowerShell can be accessed through the Start menu or by typing "powershell" in the search box. Once you open PowerShell, you can start typing commands right away. For example, typing "Get-Service" will list all the services running on your server.

PowerShell Basics

PowerShell commands are called "cmdlets", and they are designed to be easy to remember and use. They follow a verb-noun syntax, such as "Get-Service", "Stop-Service", "Start-Service", etc.

PowerShell also supports scripting, which allows you to automate the execution of multiple commands. PowerShell scripts are saved with a .ps1 extension and can contain any number of commands.

PowerShell Modules

PowerShell comes with a set of built-in modules that provide additional functionality. For example, the ActiveDirectory module allows you to manage Active Directory from the command line. To list all available modules, type "Get-Module -ListAvailable".

You can also create your own PowerShell modules to extend the functionality of PowerShell. Modules can contain cmdlets, functions, and variables that can be used in scripts or from the PowerShell command line.

PowerShell Remoting

PowerShell can be used to manage remote servers using PowerShell remoting. This allows you to execute PowerShell commands on a remote server from your local machine. To enable PowerShell remoting on a remote server, type "Enable-PSRemoting" from an elevated PowerShell prompt.

Once PowerShell remoting is enabled, you can connect to the remote server using the "Enter-PSSession" cmdlet. For example, typing "Enter-PSSession -ComputerName SERVER01" will connect you to the remote server named SERVER01.

Conclusion

PowerShell is a powerful tool that can help developers and system administrators automate tasks and manage Windows Server. It has a relatively easy-to-learn syntax and comes with a set of built-in modules that provide additional functionality. With PowerShell, you can remotely manage servers, create your own modules and scripts, and automate repetitive tasks, making Windows Server management a lot easier.