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Microsoft PowerShell
Microsoft® Windows PowerShell™ command line shell and scripting language helps IT professionals achieve greater control and productivity. Using a new admin-focused scripting language, more than 130 standard command line tools, and consistent syntax and utilities, Windows PowerShell allows IT professionals to more easily control system administration and accelerate automation.
F5 has integrated the BIG-IP system with Microsoft PowerShell using the iControl API/SDK. The iControl PowerShell Cmdlets and scripts make use of the iControl .NET Assembly available from F5, and can be used to manage F5 devices.
Read the following documents for more information about F5's solutions for Microsoft PowerShell.
Why do I need F5 for PowerShell?
With the integration between Microsoft PowerShell and F5's iControl, organizations using both PowerShell and F5 devices have a quick and easy way to manage F5 devices from the PowerShell command line. This gives developers a unique way to control and manage F5 devices in one location.
Benefits of F5 for Microsoft PowerShell
- Brings management of F5 devices side-by-side with the management of other Microsoft servers (such as IIS, Exchange, and SQL) saving time and effort
- The combined solution can further integrate into Microsoft System Center (and other management consoles), centralizing management functions
- Brings management to a scriptable system without the complicated process of having to code or compile applications
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How do I deploy Microsoft PowerShell with F5?
The release of Microsoft PowerShell created quite a stir among F5 developers, who quickly developed PowerShell Cmdlets and scripts that make use of F5's iControl that can manage F5 devices through PowerShell. The iControl PowerShell scripts and Cmdlets are available as a free download on F5's DevCentral.
