With more than 250 ready-to-use recipes, this solutions-oriented introduction to the Windows PowerShell scripting environment and language provides administrators with the tools to be productive immediately. This second edition also includes hands-on tutorials that explain the technology fundamentals, common tasks, and administrative jobs that you can apply to Windows PowerShell, whether you are on a client or server version of Windows.In addition, you'll get quick references to the PowerShell language and to a variety of technologies that are used in conjunction with PowerShell, including format specifiers and frequently referenced registry keys to selected .NET, COM and WMI classes. Special attention is paid to the needs of Microsoft Exchange Server and System Center Operations Manager (SCOM) administrators, who have the greatest need for this book.With scripts, tutorials, and references all in one volume,Windows PowerShell Cookbookwill turbocharge your productivity.