Find commands and Get-Help in Windows PowerShell

  • Module
  • 8 Units
Intermediate
Administrator
Azure
Microsoft Entra ID
Azure Cloud Shell
Azure PowerShell
Azure Virtual Machines
Microsoft 365

This module explains how to find Windows PowerShell cmdlets that you can use to perform specific tasks. It also covers how to use Get-Help to retrieve detailed information about a cmdlet and its parameters.

Learning objectives

Upon completion of this module, the learner will be able to:

  • Describe the relationship between modules and cmdlets.

  • Identify options for finding cmdlets.

  • Describe aliases.

  • Use aliases.

  • Explain how to use Show-Command.

  • Explain how to use Get-Help.

  • Review help.

  • Explain how to interpret the help file contents.

  • Explain how to update the local help content.

Prerequisites

  • Familiarity with Windows networking technologies and implementation.

  • Familiarity with Windows Server administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.