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PowerShell is a command-line shell used for task automation via a scripting language based on Microsoft’s .NET framework. PowerShell uses commands called cmdlets to integrate with scripts or applications. PowerShell is included natively with Windows and can be opened from the Run command, while Mac and Linux users will need to install it and run it through the Terminal. Once running, there are some basic cmdlets that you can use to familiarize yourself with PowerShell.
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