A new edition of this title is available, ISBN-10: 0672329883 ISBN-13: 9780672329883 PowerShell is one of the most exciting new products to come out of Microsoft in a long time. This book first focuses on PowerShell basis, how it relates to existing Windows scripting practices, and how existing knowledge can be translated into PowerShell knowledge. The purpose of presenting these examples is to explain the method of using PowerShell to manage Windows Server, Active Directory, and Exchange Server 2007 that has not been explained or touched by other sources. DETAILED INFORMATION HOW? Understanding the basics of PowerShell and background using a PowerShell script Transfer existing Windows scripting skills to PowerShell Analyze how PowerShell can be used to solve real world problems Manage the Windows File System, Windows registry, Active Directory, and Exchange with PowerShell Manage Systems using WMI and PowerShell Customize PowerShell to meet your needs Script using best practices. Digitally sign your PowerShell scripts Introduction Part I Introduction to PowerShell 1 Introduction to Shell and PowerShell 2 Basic PowerShell 3 PowerShell: A More In-Depth Look 4 Code Signing 5 PowerShell Scripting Best Practices Part II Translating Your Knowledge into PowerShell existing 6 PowerShell and the File System 7 PowerShell and the Registry 8 PowerShell and WMI 9 PowerShell and Active Directory Part III Using PowerShell to Meet Your Automation Needs 10 Using PowerShell in the Real World Index