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Starting Windows PowerShell

What is PowerShell? 
  •  Replacement for VB Scripting and Command Prompt 
  •  A task automation and configuration management tool for IT professionals 
  •  An interactive object-oriented command environment with scripting language features utilizing small programs called cmdlets
  •  Simplifies configuration, administration and management of heterogeneous environments 
  • Standard-based remoting protocols 
  •  Object based extensible scripting solution integrated into Windows OS
  •  Great for IT professionals who do not have  time and need to simplify.
Why Use PowerShell for DB Management?

 ● Lightweight tool to manage simple database operations
 ● Utilize the power of .NET
 ● Not GUI
 ● Lack of command line scripting for Oracle database management in Microsoft
 ● Database task automation without having to use a batch file, job, etc
 ● DBAs typically manage multiple databases (Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL)