I have never used this but was amazed to see such an awesome view of the SharePoint commands visible in the Commands Window. 

An Awesome way of creating PowerShell commands in the window and then insert into script.

I can click Insert to try the script right now or simply copy

I am sure writing scripts will be lot easier than before.

First thing you will notice after installing SharePoint 2013 and If you went to create a web application you will not see any option for selecting the type of authentication.  Claims Based Authentication is default in 2013.

You can use PowerShell CommandLet New-SPWebApplication if you are still  interested in using Classic Mode Authentication it is not recommended.

I am sure you will enjoy the PowerShell ISE is now providing Intellisence and parameter selection.

My Setup

• VMWare Desktop
• Single Server with Domain Controller
• Windows Server 2008 R2 with Service Pack and all Related Updates
• SQL Server 2012

Run the Setup and Click Install Software Prerequisites

There will be a Restart Required After this step.

Restart and Installation of Prerequisites will continue

Enter Key

2:16 AM

2:37 AM

Don’t Configure Everything for now.

Enter Site Title and then Select Template or Leave everything Default and click OK.

Click Finish