What is PowerShell?
PowerShell provides a shell and scripting language for system administration.
Who is PowerShell for?
Teams evaluating software that provides a shell and scripting language for system administration. Check command-line shell and automation scripts against the actual workflow, deployment and access requirements.
PowerShell features
The core capabilities to consider for your workflow.
- Command-line shell
- Automation scripts
- Object pipelines
PowerShell pricing
Open-source software
Scope infrastructure, maintenance, integration and support separately from the open-source software. Managed hosting, connected cloud resources and commercial services can incur additional costs.
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An open-source distribution is available. Review its licence, supported platforms and distribution terms separately from any hosted cloud services.
Before you choose PowerShell
Is the requirement an editor, IDE, SQL client, notebook, repository, container workflow or application engine?
Which operating systems, deployment choices and organization controls are required?
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Does PowerShell have a free plan?
An open-source distribution is available. Review its licence, supported platforms and distribution terms separately from any hosted cloud services.
Who is PowerShell for?
Teams evaluating software that provides a shell and scripting language for system administration. Check command-line shell and automation scripts against the actual workflow, deployment and access requirements.
What should I compare before buying?
Check the tier that contains your essential features, confirm plan limits and compare the total quote with your own expected usage.