Windows Command Line Administration Instant Reference

Product Description

The perfect companion to any book on Windows Server 2008 or Windows 7, and the quickest way to access critical informationFocusing just on the essentials of command-line interface (CLI), Windows Command-Line Administration Instant Reference easily shows how to quickly perform day-to-day tasks of Windows administration without ever touching the graphical user interface (GUI). Specifically designed for busy administrators, Windows Command-Line Administration Instant Reference replaces many tedious GUI steps with just one command at the command-line, while concise, easy to access answers provide solutions on the spot.Provides practical examples, step-by-step instructions, and contextual informationQuick-reference style delivers the commands needed for managing data and the network; working with Active Directory; performing diagnostics and maintenance; and, creating batch files and scriptsCovers administration for Windows Server 2008 Server Core, Windows Server 2008 (including R2), and Windows 7Administrators can get more done in less time with CLI than they can with the standard GUI. Compact enough to keep on hand at all times, Windows Command-Line Administration Instant Reference provides administrators with a convenient, fast and simple way to use CLI.

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All your common Windows command-line questions answered—on the spot!If you need quick answers as you are working on the command line, keep this indispensable guide on hand. Designed for busy IT professionals, it's the perfect go-to resource. You'll find easy-to-read lists, quick-reference tables, helpful thumb tabs, and much more in a handy, compact format that puts the information you need at your fingertips.Topics include:Using the command line in Windows Server® 2008 Server Core, Server 2008 (including R2), and Windows® 7 The most common commands and utilities—149 in allUsing Remote Desktop to perform command-line tasksWorking with Active Directory® and configuring Directory Services with command lineManaging, maintaining, and securing systemsCreating batch files and scriptsQuick & Easy LookupReal-World SolutionsAnswers on the Spot