Creating an Active Directory (AD) user in a specific Organizational Unit (OU) using PowerShell involves several steps. Before proceeding, ensure you have the appropriate permissions to create users in Active Directory and that the Active Directory module for Windows PowerShell is installed and imported into your PowerShell session. Import the Active Directory Module First, open ... Read more
We all know how to perform simple copy-and-paste operations in a text editor or in Windows search bars. However, most users wonder how to use these commands in PowerShell because the keyboard shortcuts of these commands are disabled by default in PowerShell. This article'll explain how to enable and use the copy and paste functions ... Read more
You can use the PowerShell add-content cmdlet to append data to a text file. Here is an example of how to use the add-content PowerShell cmdlet to append text to a file on Windows. We'll also explain the command-line options that you can use. Powershell add-content example Step 1. Open PowerShell with elevated privileges. Step 2. Execute ... Read more
In this guide, I will show you how to get details of your operating system using PowerShell on Windows platforms. This works in Windows Desktop and Server environments. The examples show you how to get the operating system name, its architecture (32-bit or 64-bit), and the host machine's name. Get OS Details using PowerShell Initiate ... Read more
The Get-Acl cmdlet in PowerShell is used for retrieving the Access Control List (ACL) of a file system object, such as files and directories, or a registry key. This cmdlet comes in handy for administrators to manage security settings on their systems. What is Get-Acl in PowerShell? Get-Acl stands for "Get Access Control List". It ... Read more
The New-Item cmdlet in PowerShell is used to create new items such as files, directories, registry keys, and more within the shell environment. Understanding how to utilize the New-Item cmdlet will help you to write PowerShell scripts to enhance file system management and automation in Windows. How the New-Item Cmdlet Works The New-Item cmdlet in ... Read more
This tutorial shows various methods for creating directories using PowerShell. To follow the guide, open a PowerShell console with administrative privileges. What is PowerShell? PowerShell is a cross-platform task automation solution made up of a command-line shell, a scripting language, and a configuration management framework. It streamlines and automates the administration of Windows, Linux, and ... Read more
PowerShell is the perfect tool for system administrators to automate tasks on Windows. One of its key features is the ability to manage file and directory permissions through cmdlets like Set-Acl. The Set-Acl cmdlet in PowerShell is used to modify Access Control Lists (ACLs) on file system objects, enabling administrators to change security descriptors and ... Read more
You can create a new VM by using one of the following two methods: Using Windows GUI. Using PowerShell commands. This article will discuss how to create a Hyper-V virtual machine using PowerShell commands. Create a Hyper-V Virtual Machine using PowerShell Step 1. Open PowerShell command with elevated privileges. Step 2. Execute the following command ... Read more
While working in Windows 11, there are times when you do not want to shut down your computer system manually. You might want your Windows 11 to shut down automatically after a certain period. The reason for this is that you might get busy with something important and do not find time to properly shut ... Read more