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Windows Documentation

Comprehensive guides for Windows Server administration, PowerShell scripting, and Datadog agent setup on Windows systems.

Documentation Sections​

Datadog Windows Setup​

Complete guide to installing, configuring, and managing Datadog Agent on Windows Server systems using PowerShell and GUI tools.

PowerShell Commands​

Essential PowerShell one-liners and scripts for Windows system administration, monitoring, and DevOps tasks.

Windows Service Management​

Comprehensive commands for managing Windows services, including checking status, starting/stopping services, and troubleshooting.

Quick Reference​

Common PowerShell Commands​

# Check service status
Get-Service -Name "ddagent"

# Restart Datadog Agent
Restart-Service -Name "ddagent"

# View system information
Get-ComputerInfo

# Check disk space
Get-PSDrive -PSProvider FileSystem

Administrative Tasks​

  • Run as Administrator: Right-click PowerShell → "Run as Administrator"
  • Execution Policy: Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Scope CurrentUser
  • Check Windows Version: Get-ComputerInfo | Select-Object WindowsVersion, OsHardwareAbstractionLayer

Prerequisites​

  • Windows Server 2012 R2 or later (or Windows 10/11 for workstations)
  • PowerShell 5.1 or later (PowerShell 7+ recommended)
  • Administrator privileges for system-level operations
  • Internet connectivity for package installations

Getting Started​

  1. Open PowerShell as Administrator

    • Press Win + X → Select "Windows PowerShell (Admin)" or "Terminal (Admin)"
    • Or search "PowerShell" → Right-click → "Run as administrator"

  2. Verify PowerShell Version

    $PSVersionTable.PSVersion

  3. Enable Script Execution (if needed)

    Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Scope CurrentUser -Force

Resources​