Chapter 2. Administration of Configuration Manager through PowerShell
Now that we have the platform set up with Configuration Manager installed in our environment, it's time to understand how the collaboration of Configuration Manager and PowerShell can boost administration activities. We can always use the Configuration Manager console for administration activities (such as the traditional way of administration). However, there is another better and more efficient way for the GUI administration and that is through PowerShell. When we are required to automate a few activities in Configuration Manager, we need to use any of the scripting languages, such as VB or PowerShell. PowerShell has its own advantages over other scripting languages.
In this chapter, we will cover:
- The introduction of Configuration Manager through PowerShell
- Hierarchy details
- Asset and compliance
- Software distribution
- Operation system deployment
- Software update management
