Microsoft Windows XP Command Line Management Progr…….ppt

Microsoft Windows XP Command Line Management Program Clark GilderProgram Manager Server PM team Microsoft Corporation Objectives Provide an overview of the Microsoft? Windows? XP command-line project Gather feedback from you on command-line tool usage in your Datacenter operations Encourage you to try the new command-line tools in Windows XP Agenda What’s new for Windows XP What’s in the Support Tools folder Demo new command-line tools Automating command-line tools with CMD scripting, WSH, and WMI Command-Line Tools from Admin Perspective Windows XP Command-Line Program Provide command-line tools in the box for top admin tasks: Document common admin tasks, scenarios, and ID current tools Add key resource kit tools and PSS support tools to product Build missing tools for tasks without command line capabilities Better online documentation and education: Improved online help for command line: A-Z list (Ntcmds.chm) New resource kit scripting book show how to script with tools Create customer beta programs to collect Windows XP manageability feedback Results of Command Line Tool Analysis Approximately 180 tasks defined by category (user management, disk management, …) Approximately 80 tools existed for 100 of the 180 tasks Over 40 command-line tools needed to cover remaining 80 tasks without tools 11 tools needed to be migrated from the resource kit into the box Total of 48 tools added to Windows XP Better documentation needed for all Command Line Standards Consistent, standard syntax with /? help Run under Telnet and Terminal Services Support Stdin, Stdout, Stderr, error codes Leverage WMI providers whenever possible Remote machine (\\UNC) management capability Allow alternate credentials on remote connections One:many capable via batch or WSH programming Support redirection of output, automation linking Key New Tools for Windows XP New SchTasks.exe command line tool for Task Scheduler - replaces At.exe Shutdown.exe - reboot