What is PowerShell?
PowerShell is a cross-platform command-line and script-based shell environment and scripting language originally developed and released by Microsoft in 2006. Similar to Bash, PowerShell is a tool used to manage computer systems and automate tasks, but it is more powerful and supports a wider range of platforms and technologies.

 

What are the features of PowerShell?
PowerShell has object-oriented programming language features that make it easy to work with and manipulate complex data types such as XML and JSON.It also supports the .NET Framework and other Microsoft technologies, which allows it to seamlessly integrate with many Microsoft products and services, such as the Windows operating system, Exchange, SharePoint, Azure, etc.
Unlike traditional command-line shells, PowerShell uses a command-object-property syntax structure, called ‘Cmdlets’, which allows users to more intuitively and easily manage a wide range of tasks such as system, file, network, security, etc. PowerShell also supports custom commands and scripts. PowerShell also supports custom commands and scripts, which can be scripted to automate tasks and workflows, increasing productivity and efficiency.
In addition to the Windows platform, PowerShell is also supported on platforms such as Linux and macOS, and is widely used and supported in the open source community.

 

How is PowerShell accessed?
Just click on the Open URL button above.