This document provides a quick reference to the PowerShell API.
Overview: The PowerShell API is a powerful scripting language for automating tasks and managing Windows systems.
Key Concepts:
- Cmdlets: Predefined command sequences (e.g., `Get-Process`, `Stop-Service`).
- Scripting: Write your own commands to automate workflows.
- Modules: Extend PowerShell functionality with custom scripts.
Resource Types:
- Processes: Control the behavior of Windows services and applications.
- Services: Manage and configure system services.
- Users: Manage user accounts and permissions.
- Groups: Organize users and access permissions.
API Reference:
Command: Get-Process - Displays a list of running processes.
Command: Stop-Service - Stops a Windows service.
Command: Get-ChildItem - Retrieves files and directories in a location.
Command: Get-Process -Name 'notepad' - Retrieves the 'notepad' process