Windows PowerShell: "Windows PowerShell

Windows PowerShell is a new command line shell and task-based scripting technology that provides comprehensive control and automation of system administration tasks. Windows PowerShell allows Windows administrators to be more productive by providing over 100 system administration utilities, consistent syntax, and improved navigation of common management data such as the registry or Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI). Windows PowerShell also includes a scripting language which enables comprehensive automation of Windows system administration tasks. The Windows PowerShell language is intuitive and supports your organization’s existing scripts and command line tool investments. Exchange Server 2007 and System Center Operations Manager 2007 will leverage Windows PowerShell to provide improved command line automation."

Scripting Tools and Utilities: "Script Center
Scripting Tools and Utilities

If you want something done right, why not let someone else do it for you? All the tools you need to create great scripts are right here. If it’s not here, it doesn’t exist. Or it’s somewhere else, but you’re on your own there."