Chapter 1. Overview of the Windows Command Line
The command line is built into the Microsoft Windows operating system and is accessed through the command-shell window. Every version of Windows has had a built-in command line, used to run built-in commands, utilities, and scripts. Although the command line is powerful and versatile, some Windows administrators never use it. If you are happy using the graphical administration tools, you may be able to use them forever without ever having to do anything more than point and click.
However, for proficient Windows administrators, skilled support staff, and committed power users, the Windows command line is inescapable. Knowing how to use the command line properly—including which command-line tools to ...
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