What is PowerShell?

PowerShell is a dynamic framework for task automation and configuration management that functions across multiple platforms, featuring both a command-line interface and a scripting language. Unlike standard shells that mainly focus on text processing, PowerShell is built on the .NET Common Language Runtime (CLR), which enables it to manage .NET objects directly. This fundamental difference unlocks a variety of advanced tools and methodologies for automating processes. In contrast to traditional command-line interfaces, PowerShell cmdlets are designed to work with objects instead of just text strings. An object encapsulates structured information that goes beyond the simple characters displayed on a monitor. Each command's output is accompanied by valuable metadata that can be utilized as needed. If you've previously worked with text-processing tools, you might observe a distinct difference in functionality when using PowerShell, as it typically eliminates the need for separate text-processing applications to extract specific data. This means you can seamlessly interact with different elements of your data using the native PowerShell object syntax, which significantly enhances the overall user experience. Furthermore, this capability not only simplifies data manipulation but also empowers users to perform complex operations with ease.

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Company Facts

Company Name:
Microsoft
Date Founded:
1975
Company Location:
United States
Company Website:
apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/powershell/9MZ1SNWT0N5D

Product Details

Deployment
Windows
Mac
Linux
Training Options
Documentation Hub

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English

PowerShell Categories and Features

Configuration Management Software

Access Control / Permissions
Application Deployment
Automated Provisioning
Infrastructure Automation
Node Management
Orchestration
Reporting Analytics / Visualization
Task Management

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PowerShell Customer Reviews

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    Position: Principal Software Engineer
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
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    A great command-line shell, now cross-platform!

    Date: Jul 23 2022
    Summary

    Overall PowerShell is a fantastic command-line shell that has served the windows community for many years. Now that it's available on all platforms, people can make use of its extensible feature set everywhere.

    Positive

    - excellent built-in shell utilities (pipes for chaining commands, in-console help system, built in theming)
    - easy extensibility through functions, classes, scripts and modules
    - built in JSON support
    - open-source and free

    Negative

    - PS scripting language can be a bit obtuse and uses different syntax than other languages (for example, -eq instead of ==)

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