Unlock Your Potential with PowerShell

The ultimate hub for PowerShell developers, from beginners to experts.

Getting Started

PowerShell is a powerful, cross-platform shell and scripting language built on .NET. It's designed for task automation, configuration management, and building robust solutions.

Cross-Platform

Run PowerShell scripts seamlessly on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Object-Based

PowerShell deals with objects, not just text, enabling more sophisticated scripting.

Extensible

Leverage modules and snap-ins to extend functionality for any task.

Automation Focused

Automate repetitive tasks, manage systems, and deploy applications efficiently.

Key Development Areas

Scripting Essentials

Master the fundamentals of PowerShell scripting, including variables, loops, conditionals, and functions.

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Module Development

Create and distribute your own PowerShell modules to share reusable code and functionality.

Start Building

DSC & Desired State Configuration

Define and enforce system configuration consistently across your infrastructure.

Configure with Confidence

API Interaction

Connect to REST APIs and services to integrate PowerShell with cloud platforms and external tools.

Integrate Easily

Learn from Examples

Explore practical PowerShell code snippets and real-world use cases to accelerate your learning and development.

Common Tasks

# Get processes consuming the most memory
Get-Process | Sort-Object WS -Descending | Select-Object -First 10 -Property Name, Id, WS
                
# Create a new directory and a file within it
$NewDir = "C:\Temp\MyNewFolder"
$NewFile = Join-Path $NewDir "MyDocument.txt"
New-Item -Path $NewDir -ItemType Directory -Force
New-Item -Path $NewFile -ItemType File -Value "Hello from PowerShell!"
                
# Check if a service is running and start it if it's not
$ServiceName = "Spooler"
$Service = Get-Service -Name $ServiceName -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
if ($Service -and $Service.Status -ne 'Running') {
    Start-Service -Name $ServiceName
    Write-Host "Service '$ServiceName' started."
} elseif ($Service) {
    Write-Host "Service '$ServiceName' is already running."
} else {
    Write-Host "Service '$ServiceName' not found."
}

Resources & Tools

Discover essential tools and resources to enhance your PowerShell development workflow.