The document introduces Windows PowerShell and discusses how it can be used for Exchange Server administration. Some key points covered include: - Windows PowerShell provides a command-line interface and scripting environment for automating Exchange Server tasks. - PowerShell scripts allow administrators to combine multiple administrative tasks and reuse scripts for bulk operations and task automation. - Basic PowerShell syntax and commands are demonstrated for retrieving user mailbox information, sorting output, and redirecting output to files. - Scripting in PowerShell provides a more secure environment than traditional scripts, with signing and execution policies to control script security.

1. 24 Hours of Exchange Server 2007 (Part 8 of 24): Introduction to Windows Powershell Harold Wong [email_address] blogs.technet.com/haroldwong For audio, please try Streaming Internet Audio first If that doesn’t work, use: (800) 229-0449, Pin 9634

15. Windows PowerShell Overview Command-line interface Exchange Server snap-in Task automation Bulk operations Extends console

17. Why Use Windows PowerShell? One-liners Raw mode What if? Interactive

18. Windows PowerShell Syntax Name Alias Server StorageQuota ---- ---- ------ ------------ Bob Kelly bobk smbex01 unlimited Kim Akers kima smbex01 unlimited MSH> get-mailbox –server “smbex01” Verb Noun Name Argument String Command Parameter Property Names Property Values

24. Reduced Complexity

27. Secure Scripting Environment Default is RemoteSigned Must call with full path Cannot automatically run scripts Four levels of security