Your history probably contains commands that you do not want to include in the script. The other thing that you need to know is that PowerShell allows you to map a command's output to a variable.

You need to write code that is separate from your script that verifies the functionality rather than just assuming. The only way to do that is through testing, and when using PowerShell, that testing ...

Although you can do all your SharePoint admin through the web interface via something called Central Administration, getting to grips with doing things in PowerShell is well worth the investment ...

PowerShell combines the speed of the command line with the flexibility of a scripting language, making it a valuable Windows administration tool. Here are a few basic commands you'll want to master.