Managing DNS with PowerShell

The PowerShell cmdlets are essentially a command-line version of the DNS Manager console. Installed as part of the Windows Server 2012 DNS Server role, this PowerShell module enables administrators to create zones, modify records, and perform other vital administrative functions via the command line exactly as can be done with the traditional DNSCmd tool. DNS configuration and management automation is greatly enhanced with Windows PowerShell, including the following:

• Feature parity with the user interface and DNSCmd.

• DNS Server role installation/removal using Windows PowerShell.

• Windows PowerShell client query with DNSSEC validation results.

• Server configuration is enabled for computers running older operating ...

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