Chapter 3. The Exchange Management Shell

How Exchange uses Windows PowerShell

Using remote Windows PowerShell

EMS basics

Active Directory for PowerShell

Exploring useful EMS examples

Verbose PowerShell

Controlling access to Exchange

Windows PowerShell is an extensible automation engine consisting of a command-line shell and a scripting language. Exchange Server 2007 was the first major Microsoft application to support Windows PowerShell in a comprehensive manner. Although not every administrator welcomed the opportunity to learn a new scripting language, the overall impact was extremely positive. The role of Windows PowerShell continues to expand across Microsoft products, and it now extends into the newest Microsoft offerings, including the deployment ...

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