Manage server roles and services using PowerShell cmdlets
The ServerManager module for PowerShell contains cmdlets for managing server features, roles, and services. These cmdlets are the equivalent of the Server Manager user interface. The Server Manager cmdlet names include the noun “WindowsFeature.”
Note
The ServerManager module cmdlets can only be targeted against and run on Windows Server operating systems. If you try to use these cmdlets on a Windows client-based operating system, you'll receive an error message.
The following table lists the server management cmdlets.
Table 1: Server management cmdlets
| Cmdlet | Description |
|---|---|
| Get-WindowsFeature | Obtains and displays information about Windows Server roles, services, and features that are installed or are available for installation |
| Install-WindowsFeature | Installs one or more roles, services, or features |
| Uninstall-WindowsFeature | Uninstalls one or more roles, services, or features |
The following command installs network load balancing on the local server:
Install-WindowsFeature "nlb"