Sample scripts for system administration

A collection of examples walks through scenarios for administering systems with PowerShell.

Working with objects

How-To Guide

• Viewing object structure
• Selecting parts of objects
• Removing objects from the pipeline
• Sorting objects
• Creating .NET and COM objects
• Using static classes and methods
• Getting WMI objects with Get-CimInstance
• Manipulating items directly

Managing computers

How-To Guide

• Changing computer state
• Collecting information about computers
• Creating Get-WinEvent queries with FilterHashtable

Managing processes & services

How-To Guide

• Managing processes with process cmdlets
• Managing services
• Working with printers
• Performing networking tasks
• Working with software installations
• Decode a PowerShell command from a running process

Working with output

Concept

• Redirecting output
• Using format commands to change output view

Managing drives & files

How-To Guide

• Managing current location
• Managing PowerShell drives
• Working with files and folders
• Working with files folders and registry keys
• Working with registry entries
• Working with registry keys

Creating UI elements

How-To Guide

• Creating a custom input box
• Creating a graphical date picker
• Multiple selection list boxes
• Selecting items from a list box