Author : HASSAN MD TAREQ | Updated : 2021/09/09

What is PowerShell?

Usage

PowerShell vs Windows PowerShell

PowerShell Windows PowerShell
It’s Open Source “PowerShell Core” Windows PowerShell (1.0 - 5.1) is a component of the Windows OS
Cross-platform Windows only
PowerShell Core is released under the MIT license Windows licensing
PowerShell is a distinct set of tools and components that is shipped, installed, and configured separately Included in Windows
Built on top of .Net Core Windows PowerShell 5.1 is built on top of the .NET Framework v4.5

More: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/scripting/whats-new/differences-from-windows-powershell