In this chapter, we learned how to use Windows PowerShell to work closely with WMI, COM, and XML. We also learned what CIM is and how to use it via PowerShell. In addition, we shined a light on working with .NET objects and how to use .NET to extend Windows PowerShell capabilities.
Also, we learned what modules are, the different types of modules, and how to create a module that can be used to automate our own custom-developed applications. Finally, we jumped into script-debugging and error-handling techniques in PowerShell.
In the next chapter, we will learn how to use PowerShell to perform different administration tasks that we might face on a daily basis, such as preparing application requirements, handling user and group permissions, managing and configuring IIS, and maintaining SQL Server databases.