Applies to: Exchange Server 2007
Topic Last Modified: 2007-08-06

Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 includes a new automation and scripting shell called the Exchange Management Shell. The Exchange Management Shell is a command-line management interface for administering servers in an Exchange 2007 organization. The Exchange Management Shell is built on Microsoft Windows PowerShell technology, formerly codenamed “Monad”.

For more information about how to use the Exchange Management Shell, see Using the Exchange Management Shell. To view a downloadable white paper that contains Using the Exchange Management Shell and all the topics in that section of the Exchange Server Library, see White Paper: Exchange Management Shell.

For a list of frequently used Exchange Management Shell command examples that are organized by administrative functions, such as recipient management and transport configuration, see Exchange Management Shell Quick Reference.

For a list of all the Exchange Management Shell Tips of the Day that are displayed when you open the Exchange Management Shell, along with links to related topics, see Exchange Management Shell Tips of the Day.

For information about how to use the Exchange Management Shell to manage components of the various server roles and related protocols in Exchange Server 2007, see the following sections:

For a list of all Exchange-related cmdlets in the Exchange Management Shell, see Cmdlet List (RTM).