Manage SharePoint using Microsoft Management Console

So you love the mmc, here is a neat trick to add Central Administration SharePoint to your MMC.  First note the URL you need to add to the MMC.  In this case adding the url for central administration, just copy the URL for later use.

Start your MMC by typing mmc in Search programs and files textbox

Select File > Add\Remove Snap-in

Select Link to Web Address > Add

Type your URL or paste if copied earlier > Next

Give it a friendly name > Finish

Select OK after adding all the snap-ins

Select your new link and congrats