A first introduction to the command-line admin tool.

To get help: STSADMIN ?

Usage pattern: STSADMIN -o {operator name} -p {parameters}

To add a template:
STSADMIN -o addsolution -filename C:\templates\applicationtemplatecore.wsp

Note that the application template core must be installed before any other template! (this is not made clear)

Mike mentioned that the Groupboard template is good.

To backup at the Web Application level: STSADMIN -o backup

To restore at the Web Application level: STSADMIN -o restore