# Milestone PSTools - Usage of Power Shell Scripts

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**Category:** MOBOTIX HUB - Partner Plug In´s\
**Tags:** milestone, powershell, script\
**Created:** [April 29, 2025, 6:25am UTC](https://community.mobotix.com/t/milestone-pstools-usage-of-power-shell-scripts/9574 "2025-04-29T06:25:17Z")\
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# MilestonePSTools Module

MilestonePSTools is a PowerShell module that streamlines the management and automation of MOBOTIX HUB VMS environments. It allows administrators to automate tasks like configuration, reporting, and monitoring, making it easier to manage large and complex systems. Specifically, it provides cmdlets for managing various elements of the VMS, including storage, cameras, device groups, roles, and users, as well as automating tasks like license activation and event monitoring.

![hero](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/mobotix/original/2X/4/45f58050339782a8619ae00db40eb40373b0fb93.gif)  
Key features and benefits of MilestonePSTools:

- **Automation:** Automates routine tasks, saving time and effort.
- **Scalability:** Helps manage larger and more complex VMS systems.
- **Consistency:** Ensures consistent configurations across multiple systems.
- **Reporting:** Provides detailed reports on VMS configuration and health.
- **Device Management:** Allows managing cameras, devices, and device groups.
- **User Management:** Enables managing user roles, permissions, and authentication methods.
- **Storage Management:** Facilitates managing storage and archive configurations.
- **Event Monitoring:** Allows monitoring and triggering events within the VMS.
- **Licensing:** Enables license activation and management.
- **Integration:** Provides a bridge between PowerShell and the Milestone MIP SDK.

In essence, MilestonePSTools empowers administrators to manage their MOBOTIX HUB VMS environments more efficiently and effectively using PowerShell automation.

This video demonstrates how to get started with MilestonePSTools:

[![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/mobotix/original/2X/d/d5b20f2c5f9545672d8e562e163fd0f373eada02.jpeg "Getting Started with MilestonePSTools") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQx_DbSj3o8&t=759)

To download the PS Tools:

- [Download of NUPKG File:](https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/MilestonePSTools/25.1.3)

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**For detailed installation Steps and nice example of this Tool is available from our Technology Partner Milestone under the follow link:**

> **[MilestonePSTools Module](https://www.milestonepstools.com/)**
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> Configure. Automate. Report. You decide what is possible on the Open Platform.