Microsoft SharePoint 2013: Designing and Architecting Solutions

Chapter 2. Introducing Windows PowerShell and SharePoint 2013 cmdlets

In this chapter, you will learn about:

• Exploring the role of Windows PowerShell

• Understanding the benefits of Windows PowerShell

• Windows PowerShell 3.0 enhancements

• Examining the Windows PowerShell management shells

• Working with Windows PowerShell cmdlets

Since the release of Microsoft SharePoint 2010, administrators have needed some form of knowledge about Windows PowerShell. With SharePoint 2013, knowledge of Windows PowerShell has become more of a requirement since Windows PowerShell is replacing the deprecated, but still supported, Stsadm.exe command-line utility. As such, it is critical for SharePoint administrators to have strong Windows PowerShell skills. It is well documented ...