How Microsoft and others, empowers you with PowerShell [Think Server Services that PowerShells]

TechNet Wiki - PowerShell-Enabled Technologies

Many companies have provided out of the box support for managing their software with Windows PowerShell. This list only covers those companies, not any 3rd-party modules or snap-ins.

• For the list of standalone (i.e. not bundled with any bigger product) 3^rd-party and community extensions please see Popular Powershell modules.
• For the list of Windows Features, roles and technologies that are Windows PowerShell-enabled out of the box (i.e. not requiring any community or 3rd-party add-ons) please see List of Windows Features and Roles that Take Advantage of Windows PowerShell.
• For the list of miscellaneous links please see Automating IT Tasks with Windows PowerShell Overview.

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I thought this a nice visual of all the server side tech that's PowerShell enabled/supported/etc. If you're an IT and don't know or user PowerShell, maybe this will help nudge you...