Network World

Introducing the Active Directory Module for Windows PowerShell

Windows Server 2008 R2 includes an Active Directory Module for Windows PowerShell. This new feature enables you to perform Active Directory administrative tasks by using Windows PowerShell. Let’s take ...
MCPmag

5 Cool PowerShell Cmdlets for Speeding Up Active Directory Tasks

While I don't pretend to be an expert in Windows PowerShell scripting by any means, I use PowerShell whenever I can because I find it very useful to manage my servers. For network administrators who ...
Redmond Magazine

Azure Active Directory PowerShell Preview Adds Multifactor Authentication and Mobile Management

Microsoft today announced two new Azure Active Directory PowerShell module capabilities available at the preview testing stage. The first new capability is the addition of "multifactor authentication" ...
Network World

How-To Search Active Directory Domain Services Password and Account Settings Using Windows PowerShell

The Active Directory Module for Windows PowerShell, which is included with Windows Server 2008 R2, can be used to perform password and account search operations against Active Directory Domain ...
Computerworld

All about PowerShell providers and modules

I think it’s time to talk in depth about some of the most important features of PowerShell: Providers and modules. (Snap-ins have also been important, but they are being gradually phased out.) These ...
Redmond Magazine

Windows PowerShell 5.0 Expected To Add Improved Security

Microsoft is planning to deliver its Windows Management Framework (WMF) 5.0 release-to-manufacturing (RTM) version by the end of this month, which also will bring PowerShell 5.0 with it. PowerShell ...