Windows Server 2016 Automation with PowerShell Cookbook: Powerful ways to automate and manage Windows administrative tasks, 2nd Edition

Over 100 recipes to help you leverage PowerShell to automate Windows Server 2016 manual tasksKey FeaturesAutomate Windows server tasks with the powerful features of the PowerShell LanguageMaster new features such as DevOps, containers, and Nano servers, and speed up their performance using PowerShellImprove PowerShell's usability, and control and manage Windows-based environments by working through inviting recipesBook DescriptionThis book showcases several ways that Windows administrators can use to automate and streamline their job. You'll start with the PowerShell and Windows Server fundamentals, where you'll become well versed with PowerShell and Windows Server features.In the next module, Core Windows Server 2016, you'll implement Nano Server, manage Windows updates, and implement troubleshooting and server inventories. You'll then move on to the Networking module, where you'll manage Windows network services and network shares.The last module covers Azure and DSC, where you will use Azure on PowerShell and DSC to easily maintain Windows servers.What you will learnStreamline routine administration processesImprove the performance and storage of your Windows server with enhanced large-scale PowerShell scriptsUse DSC to leverage Windows server featuresGenerate automatic reports that highlight unexpected changes in your environmentMonitor performance and report on system utilization using detailed graphs and analysisCreate and manage a reliable and redundant Hyper-V environmentManage your enterprise's patch levelUtilize multiple tools and protocols to manage your environmentTable of ContentsWhats new in PowerShell and Windows ServerImplementing NanoServerManaging Windows UpdatesManaging PrintersManaging Server BackupManaging PerformanceTroubleshooting ServersManaging Windows Network ServicesManaging Network SharesManaging Internet Information ServerManaging Hyper-VManaging AzureUsing Desired State Configuration Read more