Download Windows Management Framework 5.0 Preview April 2014

Windows Management Framework 5.0 Preview April 2014 is now available for download. WMF 5.0 Preview April 2014 includes updates to Windows PowerShell, Windows PowerShell Desired State Configuration (DSC), and Windows PowerShell ISE. It also includes OneGet and Network Switch Cmdlets.

What's new in Windows Management Framework 5.0 Preview April 2014?
Windows Management Framework 5.0 Preview April 2014 includes new features and functionality in WMF 5.0, including the following:
  • Windows PowerShell 5.0.
  • Windows PowerShell Integrated Scripting Environment.
  • Windows PowerShell Desired State Configuration.
  • Network Switch Cmdlets.
  • OneGet.

Windows Management Framework 5.0 makes updated management functionality available for installation on Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 8.1 Pro, and Windows 8.1 Enterprise.

Network Switch Cmdlets
The Network Switch Cmdlets enable you to do switch, VLAN and basic Layer 2 network switch port configuration to Windows Server 2012 R2 Logo certified Network switches. Microsoft remains committed to support the Data Center Abstraction vision (DAL) and to show value for our customers and partners in this space. Using these cmdlets you can do:

Global switch configuration, such as:
  • Setting host name.
  • Setting switch banner.
  • Persist configuration.
  • Enable or disable feature.

VLAN configuration:
  • Create or remove VLAN.
  • Enable or disable VLAN.
  • Enumerate VLAN.
  • Set friendly name to a VLAN.

Layer 2 port configuration:
  • Enumerate ports.
  • Enable or disable ports.
  • Set port modes and properties.
  • Add or associate VLAN to Trunk or Access on the port.

OneGet
OneGet is a new way to discover and install software packages from around the web. With OneGet, you can:
  • Manage a list of software repositories in which packages can be searched, acquired, and installed.
  • Search and filter your repositories to find the packages you need.
  • Seamlessly install and uninstall packages from one or more repositories with a single PowerShell command.

Updates to the following applications:
  • Windows PowerShell 5.0.
  • Windows PowerShell Integrated Scripting Environment.
  • Windows PowerShell Desired State Configuration.

Download Windows Management Framework 5.0 Preview April 2014
For a full description of the new features and improvements, system requirements, and the download links, see: Windows Management Framework 5.0 Preview April 2014.

Once you click on the "Download" button, you will be prompted to select the files you need. Download the files appropriate for you.

System Requirements
Supported Operating System:
  • Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2

Source
Windows Management Framework 5.0 Preview

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