Introduction

  • 3 minutes

In this module, you'll learn about the Windows PowerShell pipeline and some basic techniques for running multiple commands in it. Running commands individually is both cumbersome and inefficient. Understanding how the pipeline works is fundamental to your success in using Windows PowerShell for administration.

Learning objectives

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

  • Describe the features and functionalities of the pipeline.
  • Use the appropriate terminology to describe the pipeline output and pipeline objects.
  • Explain how to discover and display object members.
  • Describe the cmdlets used to format the pipeline output for display.

Prerequisites

Familiarity with:

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