Scripting with PowerShell (formerly known as "Monad")
First off, you may be asking "What is PowerShell?"
Windows PowerShell is a new command-line shell and task-based scripting technology that provides comprehensive control and automation of system administration tasks. Windows PowerShell allows Windows administrators to be more productive by providing numerous system administration utilities, consistent syntax, and improved navigation of common management data such as the registry or Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI). Windows PowerShell also includes a scripting language which enables comprehensive automation of Windows system administration tasks. The Windows PowerShell language is intuitive and supports existing scripting investments. Exchange Server 2007 and System Center Operations Manager 2007 will be built on Windows PowerShell.
Visit the official PowerShell Website here (and download the bits): http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/technologies/management/powershell/default.mspx
TechNet has some great content on the new PowerShell ScriptCenter: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scriptcenter/hubs/msh.mspx
Enjoy!!
