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Introduction. Part 1: Standard Windows Utilities. Chapter 1: Using the Command Line Effectively. Chapter 2: Completing Data-Specific Tasks. Chapter 3: Discovering the System Status. Chapter 4: Locating Files and Other Resources. Chapter 5: Securing and Monitoring a System. Chapter 6: Using Developer and Low-Level Utilities. Part 2: Using Windows Automation. Chapter 7: Creating CMD and BAT Files. Capter 8: Working with Scripts. Chapter 9: Scripting for Active Directory. Chapter 10: Using Task Scheduler Effectively. Chapter 11: After Hours Automation Scripting. Part 3: Relying on Third Party Automation. Chapter 12: Obtaining Command Prompt Enhancers. Chapter 13: Increasing Productivity at the Command Line. Chapter 14: Editing and Compiling Batch Files and Scripts. Part 4: Working with the .NET Framework Utilities. Chapter 15: Understanding the .NET Framework Versions. Chapter 16: Configuring the .NET Framework. Chapter 17: Configuring ASP.NET. Part 5: Windows Vista Special Features Preview. Chapter 18: Using Windows PowerShell. Chapter 19: Working with Windows PowerShell. Appendix A: 52 Indispensable Command Line Tricks and Techniques. Appendix B: A Summary of New and Modified Commands in Vista. Glossary. Index.

As the only complete reference for Windows command line utilities, this book take an in-depth look at the often-overlooked utilities accessible through the command line in Windows Vista, 2003, XP, and 2000. You'll learn to locate files, check status, monitor systems, and save time by using scripts to automate time-consuming tasks. Plus, this is the only book on the market with the complete set of Windows command line utilities - including the latest for Vista - and offers solutions that will help increase your productivity.