PowerShell
Learn about key features and uses of PowerShell in this lesson.
What is PowerShell?
Microsoft created PowerShell, a robust command-line shell and scripting language. As an alternative to the standard Windows command prompt (CMD.exe), it was first made available in 2006 and has since become an essential component of the Microsoft ecosystem.
PowerShell is intended to automate administrative tasks and offer a thorough management interface for Windows operating systems and Microsoft applications, such as Azure, Office 365, Exchange Server, SharePoint, and more. It combines the adaptability and strength of scripting with the simplicity of a command-line interface.
Key features of PowerShell
Its key features include scripting capabilities for automation, a command-line interface for interactive management, an object-oriented approach for manipulating data, extensibility for creating custom cmdlets and functions, and seamless integration with Microsoft products and services.
Here is a breakdown of the features:
Scripting capabilities: PowerShell allows users to write scripts that automate complex tasks and workflows. It supports variables, loops, conditional statements, functions, and error handling, making it a robust scripting language.
Command-line interface: PowerShell provides a command-line interface (CLI) where users can interactively execute commands and access various system and application management features. It offers a rich set of controls, known as cmdlets, which can be combined to perform multiple tasks.
Object-oriented approach: PowerShell treats everything as an object, allowing users to manipulate and access properties and methods of objects. This object-oriented approach makes it easy to work with and use data.
Extensibility: PowerShell is highly extensible, allowing ...