Create the STSADM Path Variable for Server 2008

In my last blog I talk about adding the STSADM command path as the first line of your scripts.  However, you can just create a Variable Path that points to STSADM, and never worry about typing out it's location ever again from a command prompt.  Here is how to add a path variable in Server 2008.

1. Start menu --> right-click Computer --> Properties.
2. From the Properties window, click Advanced system settings.
   
3. Click Environment Variables.
   
4. Under System variables, scroll down and select the Path Variable --> Edit.
   
5. Add a semi-colon (;) at the end of the last Variable value and paste in the path to STSADM:

C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\web server extensions\12\BIN