I think it’s time to talk in depth about some of the most important features of PowerShell: Providers and modules. (Snap-ins have also been important, but they are being gradually phased out.) These ...

One of the appealing features of Windows PowerShell is that it can be extended. You are not limited to the commands that Microsoft ships. You can load additional commands and functionality via a ...

Microsoft on Thursday announced the release of the Windows Compatibility Module 1.0.0 for PowerShell Core 6. The module, which goes by the "WindowsCompatibility" name, lets PowerShell Core 6 users ...

Secure file transfer protocol (SFTP) is a safe way to transfer files between hosts over the internet. While PowerShell does not offer built-in support for SFTP, you can add this functionality using ...

Three years after releasing PowerShell Core for Linux and macOS, Microsoft has announced PowerShell 7, the newest version of PowerShell Core. Only in March, Microsoft released PowerShell Core 6.2 but ...

Windows Server 2008 R2 includes an Active Directory Module for Windows PowerShell. This new feature enables you to perform Active Directory administrative tasks by using Windows PowerShell. Let’s take ...

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