Tips and Tricks

There are quite a few shortcuts and tricks that can be used within the Lync Server Management Shell to save time. This section discusses a few tips that might make using the Management Shell a bit easier and more efficient.

Use the Tab Key

Instead of typing a full cmdlet name, begin typing the first few letters after the action verb and press the Tab key. The Management Shell automatically cycles through the cmdlets that match the string already entered. For example, typing Get-CsP and then pressing Tab automatically changes to Get-CsPinPolicy. Pressing Tab again changes to Get-CsPool. Use Tab to go forward through the list and press Shift+Tab to cycle backward. The Tab key can also auto-complete parameters inside the cmdlet, ...

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