Windows PowerShell is a command-line shell and scripting language designed especially for system administration. Its analogue in Linux is called as Bash Scripting. Built on the .NET Framework, Windows PowerShell helps IT professionals to control and automate the administration of the Windows operating system and applications that run on Windows Server environment.
Features
Cmdlets − Cmdlets perform common system administration tasks, for example managing the registry, services, processes, event logs, and using Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI).
Task oriented − PowerShell scripting language is task based and provide supports for existing scripts and command-line tools.
Consistent design − As cmdlets and system data stores use common syntax and have common naming conventions, data sharing is easy. The output from one cmdlet can be pipelined to another cmdlet without any manipulation.
Simple to Use − Simplified, command-based navigation lets users navigate the registry and other data stores similar to the file system navigation.
