Windows PowerShell cookbook : [the complete guide to scripting Microsoft's command shell

Copyright Table of Contents Foreword Preface Who This Book Is For How This Book Is Organized Part I: Tour Part II: Fundamentals Part III: Common Tasks Part IV: Administrator Tasks Part V: References What You Need to Use This Book Conventions Used in This Book Code Examples Obtaining Code Examples Using Code Examples Safari® Books Online How to Contact Us Acknowledgments Part I. Tour A Guided Tour of Windows PowerShell Part II. Fundamentals Chapter 1. The Windows PowerShell Interactive Shell 1.0. Introduction 1.1. Run Programs, Scripts, and Existing Tools Problem Solution Discussion See Also 1.2. Run a PowerShell Command Problem Solution Discussion See Also 1.3. Resolve Errors Calling Native Executables Problem Solution Discussion See Also 1.4. Supply Default Values for Parameters Problem Solution Discussion See Also 1.5. Invoke a Long-Running or Background Command Problem Solution Discussion See Also 1.6. Program: Monitor a Command for Changes See Also 1.7. Notify Yourself of Job Completion Problem Solution Discussion See Also 1.8. Customize Your Shell, Profile, and Prompt Problem Solution Discussion See Also 1.9. Customize PowerShell’s User Input Behavior Problem Solution Discussion See Also 1.10. Customize PowerShell’s Command Resolution Behavior Problem Solution Discussion 1.11. Find a Command to Accomplish a Task Problem Solution Discussion See Also 1.12. Get Help on a Command Problem Solution Discussion See Also 1.13. Update System Help Content Problem Solution Discussion See Also 1.14. Program: Search Help for Text See Also 1.15. Launch PowerShell at a Specific Location Problem Solution Discussion 1.16. Invoke a PowerShell Command or Script from Outside PowerShell Problem Solution Discussion See Also 1.17. Understand and Customize PowerShell’s Tab Completion Problem Solution Discussion See Also 1.18. Program: Learn Aliases for Common Commands See Also 1.19. Program: Learn Aliases for Common Parameters Problem Solution Discussion See Also 1.20. Access and Manage Your Console History Problem Solution Discussion See Also 1.21. Program: Create Scripts from Your Session History See Also 1.22. Invoke a Command from Your Session History Problem Solution Discussion See Also 1.23. Program: Search Formatted Output for a Pattern See Also 1.24. Interactively View and Process Command Output Problem Solution Discussion See Also 1.25. Program: Interactively View and Explore Objects See Also 1.26. Store the Output of a Command into a File Problem Solution Discussion See Also 1.27. Add Information to the End of a File Problem Solution Discussion See Also 1.28. Record a Transcript of Your Shell Session Problem Solution Discussion 1.29. Extend Your Shell with Additional Commands Problem Solution Discussion See Also 1.30. Use Commands from Customized Shells Problem Solution Discussion See Also 1.31. Save State Between Sessions Problem Solution Discussion See Also Chapter 2. Pipelines 2.0. Introduction 2.1. Filter Items in a List or Command Output Problem Solution Discussion See Also 2.2. Group and Pivot Data by Name Problem Solution Discussion See Also 2.3. Program: Simplify Most Where-Object Filters See Also 2.4. Program: Interactively Filter Lists of Objects See Also 2.5. Work with Each Item in a List or Command Output Problem Solution Discussion See Also 2.6. Automate Data-Intensive Tasks Problem Solution Discussion See Also 2.7. Program: Simplify Most Foreach-Object Pipelines See Also 2.8. Intercept Stages of the Pipeline Problem Solution Discussion See Also 2.9. Automatically Capture Pipeline Output Problem Solution Discussion See Also 2.10. Capture and Redirect Binary Process Output Problem Solution Discussion See Also Chapter 3. Variables and Objects 3.0. Introduction 3.1. Display the Properties of an Item as a List Problem Solution Discussion 3.2. Display the Properties of an Item as a Table Problem Solution Discussion See Also 3.3. Store Information in Variables Problem Solution Discussion See Also 3.4. Access Environment Variables Problem Solution Discussion See Also 3.5. Program: Retain Changes to Environment Variables Set by a Batch File See Also 3.6. Control Access and Scope of Variables and Other Items Problem Solution Discussion See Also 3.7. Program: Create a Dynamic Variable 3.8. Work with .NET Objects Problem Solution Discussion See Also 3.9. Create an Instance of a .NET Object Problem Solution Discussion See Also 3.10. Create Instances of Generic Objects 3.11. Reduce Typing for Long Class Names Problem Solution Discussion See Also 3.12. Use a COM Object Problem Solution Discussion See Also 3.13. Learn About Types and Objects Problem Solution Discussion See Also 3.14. Get Detailed Documentation About Types and Objects Problem Solution Discussion See Also 3.15. Add Custom Methods and Properties to Objects Problem Solution Discussion See Also 3.16. Create and Initialize Custom Objects Problem Solution Discussion See Also 3.17. Add Custom Methods and Properties to Types Problem Solution Discussion 3.18. Define Custom Formatting for a Type Problem Solution Discussion Chapter 4. Looping and Flow Control 4.0. Introduction 4.1. Make Decisions with Comparison and Logical Operators Problem Solution Discussion See Also 4.2. Adjust Script Flow Using Conditional Statements Problem Solution Discussion 4.3. Manage Large Conditional Statements with Switches Problem Solution Discussion See Also 4.4. Repeat Operations with Loops Problem Solution Discussion See Also 4.5. Add a Pause or Delay Problem Solution Discussion See Also Chapter 5. Strings and Unstructured Text 5.0. Introduction 5.1. Create a String Problem Solution Discussion See Also 5.2. Create a Multiline or Formatted String Problem Solution Discussion 5.3. Place Special Characters in a String Problem Solution Discussion See Also 5.4. Insert Dynamic Information in a String Problem Solution Discussion See Also 5.5. Prevent a String from Including Dynamic Information Problem Solution Discussion See Also 5.6. Place Formatted Information in a String Problem Solution Discussion See Also 5.7. Search a String for Text or a Pattern Problem Solution Discussion See Also 5.8. Replace Text in a String Problem Solution Discussion See Also 5.9. Split a String on Text or a Pattern Problem Solution Discussion See Also 5.10. Combine Strings into a Larger String Problem Solution Discussion See Also 5.11. Convert a String to Uppercase or Lowercase Problem Solution Discussion See Also 5.12. Trim a String Problem Solution Discussion See Also 5.13. Format a Date for Output Problem Solution Discussion See Also 5.14. Program: Convert Text Streams to Objects See Also 5.15. Generate Large Reports and Text Streams Problem Solution Discussion 5.16. Generate Source Code and Other Repetitive Text Problem Solution Discussion Chapter 6. Calculations and Math 6.0. Introduction 6.1. Perform Simple Arithmetic Problem Solution Discussion See Also 6.2. Perform Complex Arithmetic Problem Solution Discussion See Also 6.3. Measure Statistical Properties of a List Problem Solution Discussion 6.4. Work with Numbers as Binary Problem Solution Discussion See Also 6.5. Simplify Math with Administrative Constants Problem Solution Discussion See Also 6.6. Convert Numbers Between Bases Problem Solution Discussion See Also Chapter 7. Lists, Arrays, and Hashtables 7.0. Introduction 7.1. Create an Array or List of Items Problem Solution Discussion See Also 7.2. Create a Jagged or Multidimensional Array Problem Solution Discussion See Also 7.3. Access Elements of an Array Problem Solution Discussion See Also 7.4. Visit Each Element of an Array Problem Solution Discussion See Also 7.5. Sort an Array or List of Items Problem Solution Discussion 7.6. Determine Whether an Array Contains an Item Problem Solution Discussion See Also 7.7. Combine Two Arrays Problem Solution Discussion See Also 7.8. Find Items in an Array That Match a Value Problem Solution Discussion See Also 7.9. Compare Two Lists Problem Solution Discussion See Also 7.10. Remove Elements from an Array Problem Solution Discussion See Also 7.11. Find Items in an Array Greater or Less Than a Value Problem Solution Discussion See Also 7.12. Use the ArrayList Class for Advanced Array Tasks Problem Solution Discussion See Also 7.13. Create a Hashtable or Associative Array Problem Solution Discussion See Also 7.14. Sort a Hashtable by Key or Value Problem Solution Discussion See Also Chapter 8. Utility Tasks 8.0. Introduction 8.1. Get the System Date and Time Problem Solution Discussion See Also 8.2. Measure the Duration of a Command Problem Solution Discussion See Also 8.3. Read and Write from the Windows Clipboard Problem Solution Discussion See Also 8.4. Generate a Random Number or Object Problem Solution Discussion See Also 8.5. Program: Search the Windows Start Menu See Also 8.6. Program: Show Colorized Script Content Discussion See Also Part III. Common Tasks Chapter 9. Simple Files 9.0. Introduction 9.1. Get the Content of a File Problem Solution Discussion See Also 9.2. Search a File for Text or a Pattern Problem Solution Discussion See Also 9.3. Parse and Manage Text-Based Logfiles Problem Solution Discussion See Also 9.4. Parse and Manage Binary Files Problem Solution Discussion See Also 9.5. Create a Temporary File Problem Solution Discussion See Also 9.6. Search and Replace Text in a File Problem Solution Discussion See Also 9.7. Program: Get the Encoding of a File See Also 9.8. Program: View the Hexadecimal Representation of Content See Also Chapter 10. Structured Files 10.0. Introduction 10.1. Access Information in an XML File Problem Solution Discussion See Also 10.2. Perform an XPath Query Against XML Problem Solution Discussion See Also 10.3. Convert Objects to XML Problem Solution Discussion See Also 10.4. Modify Data in an XML File Problem Solution Discussion 10.5. Easily Import and Export Your Structured Data Problem Solution Discussion 10.6. Store the Output of a Command in a CSV or Delimited File Problem Solution Discussion See Also 10.7. Import CSV and Delimited Data from a File Problem Solution Discussion See Also 10.8. Manage JSON Data Streams Problem Solution Discussion See Also 10.9. Use Excel to Manage Command Output Problem Solution Discussion See Also 10.10. Parse and Interpret PowerShell Scripts Problem Solution Discussion See Also Chapter 11. Code Reuse 11.0. Introduction 11.1. Write a Script Problem Solution Discussion See Also 11.2. Write a Function Problem Solution Discussion See Also 11.3. Find a Verb Appropriate for a Command Name Problem Solution Discussion See Also 11.4. Write a Script Block Problem Solution Discussion See Also 11.5. Return Data from a Script, Function, or Script Block Problem Solution Discussion See Also 11.6. Package Common Commands in a Module Problem Solution Discussion See Also 11.7. Write Commands That Maintain State Problem Solution Discussion See Also 11.8. Selectively Export Commands from a Module Problem Solution Discussion See Also 11.9. Diagnose and Interact with Internal Module State Problem Solution Discussion See Also 11.10. Handle Cleanup Tasks When a Module Is Removed Problem Solution Discussion See Also 11.11. Access Arguments of a Script, Function, or Script Block Problem Solution Discussion See Also 11.12. Add Validation to Parameters Problem Solution Discussion See Also 11.13. Accept Script Block Parameters with Local Variables Problem Solution Discussion See Also 11.14. Dynamically Compose Command Parameters Problem Solution Discussion See Also 11.15. Provide -WhatIf, -Confirm, and Other Cmdlet Features Problem Solution Discussion See Also 11.16. Add Help to Scripts or Functions Problem Solution Discussion See Also 11.17. Add Custom Tags to a Function or Script Block Problem Solution Discussion See Also 11.18. Access Pipeline Input Problem Solution Discussion See Also 11.19. Write Pipeline-Oriented Scripts with Cmdlet Keywords Problem Solution Discussion See Also 11.20. Write a Pipeline-Oriented Function Problem Solution Discussion See Also 11.21. Organize Scripts for Improved Readability Problem Solution Discussion See Also 11.22. Invoke Dynamically Named Commands Problem Solution Discussion See Also 11.23. Program: Enhance or Extend an Existing Cmdlet See Also Chapter 12. Internet-Enabled Scripts 12.0. Introduction 12.1. Download a File from an FTP or Internet Site Problem Solution Discussion See Also 12.2. Upload a File to an FTP Site Problem Solution Discussion See Also 12.3. Download a Web Page from the Internet Problem Solution Discussion See Also 12.4. Parse and Analyze a Web Page from the Internet Problem Solution Discussion See Also 12.5. Script a Web Application Session Problem Solution Discussion See Also 12.6. Program: Get-PageUrls See Also 12.7. Interact with REST-Based Web APIs Problem Solution Discussion See Also 12.8. Connect to a Web Service Problem Solution Discussion See Also 12.9. Export Command Output as a Web Page Problem Solution Discussion 12.10. Send an Email Problem Solution Discussion 12.11. Program: Monitor Website Uptimes See Also 12.12. Program: Interact with Internet Protocols See Also Chapter 13. User Interaction 13.0. Introduction 13.1. Read a Line of User Input Problem Solution Discussion See Also 13.2. Read a Key of User Input Problem Solution Discussion 13.3. Program: Display a Menu to the User See Also 13.4. Display Messages and Output to the User Problem Solution Discussion See Also 13.5. Provide Progress Updates on Long-Running Tasks Problem Solution Discussion 13.6. Write Culture-Aware Scripts Problem Solution Discussion See Also 13.7. Support Other Languages in Script Output Problem Solution Discussion See Also 13.8. Program: Invoke a Script Block with Alternate Culture Settings See Also 13.9. Access Features of the Host’s User Interface Problem Solution Discussion 13.10. Program: Add a Graphical User Interface to Your Script See Also 13.11. Interact with MTA Objects Problem Solution Discussion See Also Chapter 14. Debugging 14.0. Introduction 14.1. Prevent Common Scripting Errors Problem Solution Discussion See Also 14.2. Trace Script Execution Problem Solution Discussion See Also 14.3. Set a Script Breakpoint Problem Solution Discussion See Also 14.4. Debug a Script When It Encounters an Error Problem Solution Discussion See Also 14.5. Create a Conditional Breakpoint Problem Solution Discussion See Also 14.6. Investigate System State While Debugging Problem Solution Discussion See Also 14.7. Program: Watch an Expression for Changes See Also 14.8. Program: Get Script Code Coverage See Also Chapter 15. Tracing and Error Management 15.0. Introduction 15.1. Determine the Status of the Last Command Problem Solution Discussion 15.2. View the Errors Generated by a Command Problem Solution Discussion See Also 15.3. Manage the Error Output of Commands Problem Solution Discussion See Also 15.4. Program: Resolve an Error See Also 15.5. Configure Debug, Verbose, and Progress Output Problem Solution Discussion See Also 15.6. Handle Warnings, Errors, and Terminating Errors Problem Solution Discussion See Also 15.7. Output Warnings, Errors, and Terminating Errors Problem Solution Discussion See Also 15.8. Program: Analyze a Script’s Performance Profile See Also Chapter 16. Environmental Awareness 16.0. Introduction 16.1. View and Modify Environment Variables Problem Solution Discussion See Also 16.2. Modify the User or System Path Problem Solution Discussion See Also 16.3. Access Information About Your Command’s Invocation Problem Solution Discussion 16.4. Program: Investigate the InvocationInfo Variable See Also 16.5. Find Your Script’s Name Problem Solution Discussion See Also 16.6. Find Your Script’s Location Problem Solution Discussion See Also 16.7. Find the Location of Common System Paths Problem Solution Discussion See Also 16.8. Get the Current Location Problem Solution Discussion See Also 16.9. Safely Build File Paths Out of Their Components Problem Solution Discussion 16.10. Interact with PowerShell’s Global Environment Problem Solution Discussion See Also 16.11. Determine PowerShell Version Information Problem Solution Discussion 16.12. Test for Administrative Privileges Problem Solution Discussion See Also Chapter 17. Extend the Reach of Windows PowerShell 17.0. Introduction 17.1. Automate Programs Using COM Scripting Interfaces Problem Solution Discussion See Also 17.2. Program: Query a SQL Data Source See Also 17.3. Access Windows Performance Counters Problem Solution Discussion 17.4. Access Windows API Functions Problem Solution Discussion See Also 17.5. Program: Invoke Simple Windows API Calls See Also 17.6. Define or Extend a .NET Class Problem Solution Discussion See Also 17.7. Add Inline C# to Your PowerShell Script Problem Solution Discussion See Also 17.8. Access a .NET SDK Library Problem Solution Discussion See Also 17.9. Create Your Own PowerShell Cmdlet Problem Solution Discussion See Also 17.10. Add PowerShell Scripting to Your Own Program Problem Solution Discussion See Also Chapter 18. Security and Script Signing 18.0. Introduction 18.1. Enable Scripting Through an Execution Policy Problem Solution Discussion See Also 18.2. Disable Warnings for UNC Paths Problem Solution Discussion See Also 18.3. Sign a PowerShell Script, Module, or Formatting File Problem Solution Discussion See Also 18.4. Program: Create a Self-Signed Certificate Discussion See Also 18.5. Manage PowerShell Security in an Enterprise Problem Solution Discussion See Also 18.6. Block Scripts by Publisher, Path, or Hash Problem Solution Discussion See Also 18.7. Verify the Digital Signature of a PowerShell Script Problem Solution Discussion 18.8. Securely Handle Sensitive Information Problem Solution Discussion See Also 18.9. Securely Request Usernames and Passwords Problem Solution Discussion See Also 18.10. Program: Start a Process as Another User See Also 18.11. Program: Run a Temporarily Elevated Command See Also 18.12. Securely Store Credentials on Disk Problem Solution Discussion See Also 18.13. Access User and Machine Certificates Problem Solution Discussion See Also 18.14. Program: Search the Certificate Store See Also 18.15. Add and Remove Certificates Problem Solution Discussion See Also 18.16. Manage Security Descriptors in SDDL Form Problem Solution Discussion See Also Chapter 19. Integrated Scripting Environment 19.0. Introduction 19.1. Debug a Script Problem Solution Discussion See Also 19.2. Customize Text and User Interface Colors Problem Solution Discussion See Also 19.3. Connect to a Remote Computer Problem Solution Discussion See Also 19.4. Extend ISE Functionality Through Its Object Model Problem Solution Discussion See Also 19.5. Quickly Insert Script Snippets Problem Solution Discussion See Also 19.6. Add an Item to the Tools Menu Problem Solution Discussion See Also Part IV. Administrator Tasks Chapter 20. Files and Directories 20.0. Introduction 20.1. Determine the Current Location Problem Solution Discussion 20.2. Get the Files in a Directory Problem Solution Discussion See Also 20.3. Find All Files Modified Before a Certain Date Problem Solution Discussion See Also 20.4. Clear the Content of a File Problem Solution Discussion See Also 20.5. Manage and Change the Attributes of a File Problem Solution Discussion See Also 20.6. Find Files That Match a Pattern Problem Solution Discussion See Also 20.7. Manage Files That Include Special Characters Problem Solution Discussion 20.8. Program: Get Disk Usage Information See Also 20.9. Monitor a File for Changes Problem Solution Discussion 20.10. Get the Version of a DLL or Executable Problem Solution Discussion See Also 20.11. Program: Get the MD5 or SHA1 Hash of a File See Also 20.12. Create a Directory Problem Solution Discussion 20.13. Remove a File or Directory Problem Solution Discussion See Also 20.14. Rename a File or Directory Problem Solution Discussion See Also 20.15. Move a File or Directory Problem Solution Discussion See Also 20.16. Create and Map PowerShell Drives Problem Solution Discussion 20.17. Access Long File and Directory Names Problem Solution Discussion See Also 20.18. Unblock a File Problem Solution Discussion See Also 20.19. Interact with Alternate Data Streams Problem Solution Discussion See Also 20.20. Program: Move or Remove a Locked File See Also 20.21. Get the ACL of a File or Directory Problem Solution Discussion See Also 20.22. Set the ACL of a File or Directory Problem Solution Discussion See Also 20.23. Program: Add Extended File Properties to Files See Also 20.24. Program: Create a Filesystem Hard Link See Also 20.25. Program: Create a ZIP Archive See Also Chapter 21. The Windows Registry 21.0. Introduction 21.1. Navigate the Registry Problem Solution Discussion See Also 21.2. View a Registry Key Problem Solution Discussion 21.3. Modify or Remove a Registry Key Value Problem Solution Discussion 21.4. Create a Registry Key Value Problem Solution Discussion 21.5. Remove a Registry Key Problem Solution Discussion See Also 21.6. Safely Combine Related Registry Modifications Problem Solution Discussion See Also 21.7. Add a Site to an Internet Explorer Security Zone Problem Solution Discussion See Also 21.8. Modify Internet Explorer Settings Problem Solution Discussion See Also 21.9. Program: Search the Windows Registry See Also 21.10. Get the ACL of a Registry Key Problem Solution Discussion See Also 21.11. Set the ACL of a Registry Key Problem Solution Discussion See Also 21.12. Work with the Registry of a Remote Computer Problem Solution Discussion See Also 21.13. Program: Get Registry Items from Remote Machines See Also 21.14. Program: Get Properties of Remote Registry Keys See Also 21.15. Program: Set Properties of Remote Registry Keys See Also 21.16. Discover Registry Settings for Programs Problem Solution Discussion See Also Chapter 22. Comparing Data 22.0. Introduction 22.1. Compare the Output of Two Commands Problem Solution Discussion 22.2. Determine the Differences Between Two Files Problem Solution Discussion 22.3. Verify Integrity of File Sets Problem Solution Discussion See Also Chapter 23. Event Logs 23.0. Introduction 23.1. List All Event Logs Problem Solution Discussion See Also 23.2. Get the Newest Entries from an Event Log Problem Solution Discussion See Also 23.3. Find Event Log Entries with Specific Text Problem Solution Discussion See Also 23.4. Retrieve and Filter Event Log Entries Problem Solution Discussion See Also 23.5. Find Event Log Entries by Their Frequency Problem Solution Discussion See Also 23.6. Back Up an Event Log Problem Solution Discussion 23.7. Create or Remove an Event Log Problem Solution Discussion See Also 23.8. Write to an Event Log Problem Solution Discussion See Also 23.9. Run a PowerShell Script for Windows Event Log Entries Problem Solution Discussion See Also 23.10. Clear or Maintain an Event Log Problem Solution Discussion See Also 23.11. Access Event Logs of a Remote Machine Problem Solution Discussion See Also Chapter 24. Processes 24.0. Introduction 24.1. List Currently Running Processes Problem Solution Discussion See Also 24.2. Launch the Application Associated with a Document Problem Solution Discussion See Also 24.3. Launch a Process Problem Solution Discussion See Also 24.4. Stop a Process Problem Solution Discussion 24.5. Get the Owner of a Process Problem Solution Discussion See Also 24.6. Get the Parent Process of a Process Problem Solution Discussion See Also 24.7. Debug a Process Problem Solution Discussion See Also Chapter 25. System Services 25.0. Introduction 25.1. List All Running Services Problem Solution Discussion See Also 25.2. Manage a Running Service Problem Solution Discussion See Also 25.3. Configure a Service Problem Solution Discussion See Also Chapter 26. Active Directory 26.0. Introduction 26.1. Test Active Directory Scripts on a Local Installation Problem Solution Discussion See Also 26.2. Create an Organizational Unit Problem Solution Discussion See Also 26.3. Get the Properties of an Organizational Unit Problem Solution Discussion 26.4. Modify Properties of an Organizational Unit Problem Solution Discussion 26.5. Delete an Organizational Unit Problem Solution Discussion 26.6. Get the Children of an Active Directory Container Problem Solution Discussion See Also 26.7. Create a User Account Problem Solution Discussion See Also 26.8. Program: Import Users in Bulk to Active Directory See Also 26.9. Search for a User Account Problem Solution Discussion 26.10. Get and List the Properties of a User Account Problem Solution Discussion 26.11. Modify Properties of a User Account Problem Solution Discussion 26.12. Change a User Password Problem Solution Discussion See Also 26.13. Create a Security or Distribution Group Problem Solution Discussion See Also 26.14. Search for a Security or Distribution Group Problem Solution Discussion 26.15. Get the Properties of a Group Problem Solution Discussion 26.16. Find the Owner of a Group Problem Solution Discussion 26.17. Modify Properties of a Security or Distribution Group Problem Solution Discussion 26.18. Add a User to a Security or Distribution Group Problem Solution Discussion See Also 26.19. Remove a User from a Security or Distribution Group Problem Solution Discussion See Also 26.20. List a User’s Group Membership Problem Solution Discussion See Also 26.21. List the Members of a Group Problem Solution Discussion See Also 26.22. List the Users in an Organizational Unit Problem Solution Discussion See Also 26.23. Search for a Computer Account Problem Solution Discussion 26.24. Get and List the Properties of a Computer Account Problem Solution Discussion Chapter 27. Enterprise Computer Management 27.0. Introduction 27.1. Join a Computer to a Domain or Workgroup Problem Solution Discussion See Also 27.2. Remove a Computer from a Domain Problem Solution Discussion See Also 27.3. Rename a Computer Problem Solution Discussion 27.4. Program: List Logon or Logoff Scripts for a User See Also 27.5. Program: List Startup or Shutdown Scripts for a Machine See Also 27.6. Deploy PowerShell-Based Logon Scripts Problem Solution Discussion See Also 27.7. Enable or Disable the Windows Firewall Problem Solution Discussion See Also 27.8. Open or Close Ports in the Windows Firewall Problem Solution Discussion See Also 27.9. Program: List All Installed Software See Also 27.10. Uninstall an Application Problem Solution Discussion See Also 27.11. Manage Computer Restore Points Problem Solution Discussion 27.12. Reboot or Shut Down a Computer Problem Solution Discussion See Also 27.13. Determine Whether a Hotfix Is Installed Problem Solution Discussion 27.14. Manage Scheduled Tasks on a Computer Problem Solution Discussion See Also 27.15. Retrieve Printer Information Problem Solution Discussion See Also 27.16. Retrieve Printer Queue Statistics Problem Solution Discussion See Also 27.17. Manage Printers and Print Queues Problem Solution Discussion See Also 27.18. Program: Summarize System Information See Also 27.19. Renew a DHCP Lease Problem Solution Discussion See Also 27.20. Assign a Static IP Address Problem Solution Discussion See Also 27.21. List All IP Addresses for a Computer Problem Solution Discussion See Also 27.22. List Network Adapter Properties Problem Solution Discussion See Also Chapter 28. Windows Management Instrumentation 28.0. Introduction The Shift to CIM 28.1. Access Windows Management Instrumentation and CIM Data Problem Solution Discussion See Also 28.2. Modify the Properties of a WMI or CIM Instance Problem Solution Discussion See Also 28.3. Invoke a Method on a WMI Instance or Class Problem Solution Discussion See Also 28.4. Program: Determine Properties Available to WMI and CIM Filters See Also 28.5. Program: Search for WMI Classes See Also 28.6. Use .NET to Perform Advanced WMI Tasks Problem Solution Discussion See Also 28.7. Improve the Performance of Large-Scale WMI Operations Problem Solution Discussion See Also 28.8. Convert a VBScript WMI Script to PowerShell Problem Solution Discussion See Also Chapter 29. Remoting 29.0. Introduction 29.1. Find Commands That Support Their Own Remoting Problem Solution Discussion See Also 29.2. Enable PowerShell Remoting on a Computer Problem Solution Discussion See Also 29.3. Interactively Manage a Remote Computer Problem Solution Discussion See Also 29.4. Invoke a Command on a Remote Computer Problem Solution Discussion See Also 29.5. Disconnect and Reconnect PowerShell Sessions Problem Solution Discussion See Also 29.6. Program: Remotely Enable PowerShell Remoting See Also 29.7. Program: Invoke a PowerShell Expression on a Remote Machine See Also 29.8. Test Connectivity Between Two Computers Problem Solution Discussion See Also 29.9. Limit Networking Scripts to Hosts That Respond Problem Solution Discussion See Also 29.10. Enable Remote Desktop on a Computer Problem Solution Discussion See Also 29.11. Configure User Permissions for Remoting Problem Solution Discussion See Also 29.12. Enable Remoting to Workgroup Computers Problem Solution Discussion 29.13. Implicitly Invoke Commands from a Remote Computer Problem Solution Discussion See Also 29.14. Create Sessions with Full Network Access Problem Solution Discussion See Also 29.15. Pass Variables to Remote Sessions Problem Solution Discussion See Also 29.16. Configure Advanced Remoting Quotas and Options Problem Solution Discussion See Also 29.17. Invoke a Command on Many Computers Problem Solution Discussion See Also 29.18. Run a Local Script on a Remote Computer Problem Solution Discussion See Also 29.19. Program: Transfer a File to a Remote Computer See Also 29.20. Determine Whether a Script Is Running on a Remote Computer Problem Solution Discussion See Also 29.21. Create a Task-Specific Remoting Endpoint Problem Solution Discussion See Also Chapter 30. Workflows 30.0. Introduction 30.1. Write a Workflow Problem Solution Discussion See Also 30.2. Run a Workflow Problem Solution Discussion See Also 30.3. Suspend and Resume a Workflow Problem Sol How do you use Windows PowerShell to navigate the filesystem, manage files and folders, or retrieve a web page? This introduction to the PowerShell language and scripting environment provides more than 400 task-oriented recipes to help you solve all kinds of problems. Intermediate to advanced system administrators will find more than 100 tried-and-tested scripts they can copy and use immediately. Updated for PowerShell 3.0, this comprehensive cookbook includes hands-on recipes for common tasks and administrative jobs that you can apply whether you're on the client or server version of Windows. 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This introduction to the PowerShell language and scripting environment provides more than 400 task-oriented recipes to help you solve all kinds of problems. Intermediate to advanced system administrators will find more than 100 tried-and-tested scripts they can copy and use immediately.Updated for PowerShell 3.0, this comprehensive cookbook includes hands-on recipes for common tasks and administrative jobs that you can apply whether you’re on the client or server version of Windows. You also get quick references to technologies used in conjunction with PowerShell, including format specifiers and frequently referenced registry keys to selected .NET, COM, and WMI classes.Learn how to use PowerShell on Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012Tour PowerShell’s core features, including the command model, object-based pipeline, and ubiquitous scriptingMaster fundamentals such as the interactive shell, pipeline, and object conceptsPerform common tasks that involve working with files, Internet-connected scripts, user interaction, and moreSolve tasks in systems and enterprise management, such as working with Active Directory and the filesystem