A new Microsoft Windows PowerShell object-oriented command line shell and its capabilities for automating everyday administration tasks are being considered. Describes the basic elements and constructs of the PowerShell language. Provides examples of using .NET .WMI, ADSI, and COM objects. Discusses sharing PowerShell, cmd.exe interpreter command files, and Windows Script Host scripts. Provides examples of PowerShell solutions to Windows administrator tasks. For administrators, programmers and advanced Windows users.