Powershell
Q. What is Windows Powershell?
A. It is a simple command-line tool that introduces the concept of a cmdlet.
Windows PowerShell™ command-line interface is a new command-line tool and supporting scripting language from Microsoft that complements Cmd.exe in the Windows administration context. In the SharePoint administration context, Windows PowerShell supersedes the Stsadm.exe administration tool.
- Powershell Command Reference: Site
- Microsoft Technet [SharePoint Server 2010 Search: Windows PowerShell cmdlets]