Introduction to
PowerShell Syntax
PowerShell: task automation framework combining scripting and
command-line interface.
Unique syntax designed for readability and accessibility.
Understanding PowerShell Cmdlets
1 Cmdlet Definition
Specialized commands for
system administration tasks.
2 Naming Convention
Verb-Noun structure (e.g.,
Get-Process, Start-Service).
3 Predefined Verbs
Get, Set, New, Remove, Start,
Stop.
Basic PowerShell Commands and Examples
Retrieving Information
Get-Command lists available
cmdlets, functions, and aliases.
Get-Help displays documentation
for cmdlets.
Creating and Modifying
New-Item creates files or
directories.
Set-Content writes or replaces file
content.
Removing Items
Remove-Item deletes files or
directories.
Working with Cmdlet Parameters
1
Parameter Basics
Modify cmdlet behavior or specify input data.
2 Common Parameters
-Path, -Name, -Force for various operations.
3
Usage Example
New-Item with -Path, -Name, -ItemType parameters.
The PowerShell Pipeline
Pipeline Concept
Output of one cmdlet becomes input for another.
Filtering Example
Get-Process | Where-Object filters processes
starting with "p".
Sorting Example
Get-Process | Sort-Object sorts processes by
memory usage.
Working with Aliases and
Shortcuts
Alias Cmdlet
ls Get-ChildItem
cd Set-Location
dir Get-ChildItem
gc Get-Content
Create custom aliases using Set-Alias cmdlet.
PowerShell Help System
Documentation
Get-Help provides comprehensive
information about cmdlets.
Update
Update-Help ensures latest help
files are available.
Examples
Get-Help cmdlet -Examples shows
usage examples.

Introduction-to-PowerShell-azure-Syntax.pptx

  • 1.
    Introduction to PowerShell Syntax PowerShell:task automation framework combining scripting and command-line interface. Unique syntax designed for readability and accessibility.
  • 2.
    Understanding PowerShell Cmdlets 1Cmdlet Definition Specialized commands for system administration tasks. 2 Naming Convention Verb-Noun structure (e.g., Get-Process, Start-Service). 3 Predefined Verbs Get, Set, New, Remove, Start, Stop.
  • 3.
    Basic PowerShell Commandsand Examples Retrieving Information Get-Command lists available cmdlets, functions, and aliases. Get-Help displays documentation for cmdlets. Creating and Modifying New-Item creates files or directories. Set-Content writes or replaces file content. Removing Items Remove-Item deletes files or directories.
  • 4.
    Working with CmdletParameters 1 Parameter Basics Modify cmdlet behavior or specify input data. 2 Common Parameters -Path, -Name, -Force for various operations. 3 Usage Example New-Item with -Path, -Name, -ItemType parameters.
  • 5.
    The PowerShell Pipeline PipelineConcept Output of one cmdlet becomes input for another. Filtering Example Get-Process | Where-Object filters processes starting with "p". Sorting Example Get-Process | Sort-Object sorts processes by memory usage.
  • 6.
    Working with Aliasesand Shortcuts Alias Cmdlet ls Get-ChildItem cd Set-Location dir Get-ChildItem gc Get-Content Create custom aliases using Set-Alias cmdlet.
  • 7.
    PowerShell Help System Documentation Get-Helpprovides comprehensive information about cmdlets. Update Update-Help ensures latest help files are available. Examples Get-Help cmdlet -Examples shows usage examples.