Because the forthcoming Microsoft Nano Server doesn't have a GUI, here's how to create configuration scripts with the built-in Desired State Configuration in Windows PowerShell. One of the most ...

It's no secret that automation gives administrators a speedy way to tackle routine tasks while reducing errors from mistyped commands or errant mouse clicks. Desired State Configuration is a powerful ...

With multiple ways to accomplish the task, here's how to know the right route to take based on the situation. Central to the idea of DevOps is configuration as code, and PowerShell supports it with ...

WDS can be set up via the traditional GUI, but what if you're in an enterprise and have a lot of WDS servers to set up? In that case, PowerShell is a great way to automate the process. Windows ...

A step-by-step guide to help you deploy IIS and default Web sites using PowerShell in less than five minutes! Think about how many times you install IIS. Not much? Really? Consider platforms such as ...

Windows PowerShell offers an open-source administrative tool that allows IT professionals to automate tasks on a computer network for a more efficient system.

PowerShell helps IT experts manage IIS web server farms with dozens or hundreds of app pools. Learn how to manage IIS application pools with PowerShell.

Multiple platforms are now the norm for IT infrastructure. To address that Microsoft is bringing its key configuration tools to Linux and Mac OS to make it easier for customers and partners to handle ...