Part 1: Discovering Windows in a Command Prompt.

Chapter 1: Understanding Windows Server 2008 Server Core.

Chapter 2: Using the Command Line Effectively.

Chapter 3: Performing Essential Maintenance Tasks.

Chapter 4: Essential Registry Hacks.

Part 2: Automation Essentials.

Chapter 5: Creating CMD and BAT Files.

Chapter 6: Working with Scripts.

Chapter 7: Editing and Compiling Batch Files and Scripts.

Chapter 8: Performing Task Automation.

Part 3:  Working with the Hardware.

Chapter 9: Managing the Hard Drive.

Chapter 10: Managing the Network.

Chapter 11: Working with TCP/IP.

Chapter 12: Managing Other Hardware.

Part 4: Working with the Software.

Chapter 13: Managing Applications.

Chapter 14: Working with Data.

Chapter 15: Managing Files and Directories.

Chapter 16: Configuring the System Setup.

Chapter 17: Creating System Connections.

Chapter 18: Monitoring System Events and Performance.

Chapter 19: Configuring Directory Services.

Part 5: Working with the User.

Chapter 20: Managing System Users.

Chapter 21: Securing the System.

Part 6: Helpful Third-Party Utilities.

Chapter 22: Obtaining Command Prompt Enhancers.

Chapter 23: Increasing Productivity at the Command Line.

Part 7: Working with IIS 7.

Chapter 24: Installing and Configuring IIS.

Chapter 25: Managing IIS.

Appendices.

Appendix A: Indispensable Command Line Tricks and Techniques.

Appendix B: Alphabetical Command List.

Appendix C: Topical Command List.

Appendix D: Listing of Best Practices.

Glossary.

Index.