PowerShell-PowerShell task automation

Example

Get-Process, Stop-Service, Get-Content

Scenario

Cmdlets are specialized commands in the PowerShell environment that perform specific functions. For instance, 'Get-Process' retrieves the processes running on a system, 'Stop-Service' stops a running service, and 'Get-Content' reads the content of a file. In a real-world scenario, an IT administrator might use 'Get-Process' to monitor system performance by listing all running processes and 'Stop-Service' to stop a non-essential service to free up system resources.

Example

Creating a script to back up files

Scenario

PowerShell allows users to write scripts that can automate repetitive tasks. For example, an administrator could write a script that backs up files from multiple directories to a central location on a scheduled basis. This ensures that important data is regularly backed up without manual intervention, enhancing data security and operational efficiency.

Example

Get-Process | Where-Object {$_.CPU -gt 100}

Scenario

The pipeline in PowerShell allows the output of one command to be used as the input for another command. This enables powerful data manipulation and filtering capabilities. For example, 'Get-Process | Where-Object {$_.CPU -gt 100}' lists all processes consuming more than 100 units of CPU, helping administrators quickly identify and address resource-intensive processes.