Send and pass data as output from the pipeline

Intermediate
Administrator
Azure
Azure Cloud Shell
Azure PowerShell
Azure Virtual Machines
Microsoft 365
Microsoft Entra ID

This module explains how to send pipeline data to files and in various output formats.

Learning objectives

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

  • Explain how to write pipeline data to a file.
  • Explain how to convert pipeline data to the comma-separated values (CSV) format.
  • Explain how to convert pipeline data to the XML format.
  • Explain how to convert pipeline data to the JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) format.
  • Explain how to convert pipeline data to the HTML format.
  • Export data.
  • Explain how to send pipeline data to other locations.
  • Describe how PowerShell matches incoming pipeline data to the parameters of a cmdlet.

Prerequisites

  • Familiarity with Windows networking technologies and implementation.
  • Familiarity with Windows Server administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
  • Familiarity with Windows PowerShell and its commands to perform specific tasks.
  • Familiarity with PowerShell cmdlets used for system administration tasks related to Active Directory, network configuration, server administration, and Windows 10 device administration.