Get started with PowerShell for Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 R2

Windows PowerShell cmdlets for Server Administration are available with Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 R2. The cmdlets are implemented in Windows PowerShell 3.0. Windows PowerShell 3.0 is included with Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8. For other versions of Windows supported for Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 R2, you can install it as part of the Windows Management Framework 3.0 on the Microsoft Download Center.

To start a Windows PowerShell session that includes the Server Administration cmdlets, on the Start menu, choose All Programs, and then choose Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 R2 Administration Shell. This opens a Windows PowerShell prompt.

To see the cmdlets that are available for administering Microsoft Dynamics NAV, type the following at the Windows PowerShell prompt.

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