MicrosoftВ® WindowsВ® Command-Line Administrators Pocket Consultant

Chapter List

Chapter 1: Overview of the Windows Command Line

Chapter 2: Getting the Most from the Command Line

Chapter 3: Command Line Scripting Essentials

Chapter 4: Scheduling Tasks to Run Automatically

Microsoft Windows Command-Line Administrator’s Pocket Consultant is written for those using Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Microsoft Windows XP Professional. In this part of the book, I’ll explain command line fundamentals, starting in Chapter 1 with an overview of the command line and the command-line tools available. Chapter 2 follows this discussion with a look at batch scripting. You’ll learn the technique necessary for creating and using command-line scripts. In Chapter 3, you’ll learn how to schedule tasks to run automatically. The techniques discussed include those necessary for managing multiple systems across multiple domains. The final chapter in this part of the book discusses how to use the command line to monitor system health and status.