Cmdlet

Concept

A single ready-made PowerShell command named with a verb-noun pattern, such as Get-MgUser.

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Episodes about Cmdlet

PowerShell - Simply Explained

2026-07-14 · Video on YouTube

PowerShell is Microsoft's powerful command-line shell and scripting language that allows IT professionals, administrators, and developers to automate repetitive tasks, manage systems at scale, and control nearly every aspect of Windows, Azure, and Microsoft…

Articles about Cmdlet (8)

Safe Scripting Habits for Microsoft 365 PowerShell: How to Automate Without Breaking Production
2026-10-22 · Mirko Peters
Learn safe scripting habits for Microsoft 365 PowerShell. Discover how to use WhatIf, test scripts, and automate cloud tasks without breaking production.
Mastering Microsoft 365 Copilot with PowerShell
2026-08-28 · Mirko Peters
Welcome back to the blog! If you have ever felt overwhelmed by the sheer volume of administrative tasks required to keep a modern enterprise environment running smo…
PowerShell Basics: A Beginner's Guide to Automation
2026-08-27 · Mirko Peters
Welcome back, tech enthusiasts! If you have ever felt overwhelmed by the sheer volume of manual administrative work required to manage a modern digital workplace, y…
Getting Started with PowerShell Automation for Azure and Microsoft 365
2026-08-26 · Mirko Peters
Welcome back, tech enthusiasts and cloud administrators! Today, we are diving deep into the world of PowerShell automation. If you manage cloud resources, you alrea…
Understanding Hub Site Associations in SharePoint
2026-05-25 · Mirko Peters
Understand SharePoint hub site associations for navigation, branding, search, permissions, content rollups, governance, reorganization, and multi-hub architecture.
Teams PowerShell Basics: The Complete Beginner’s Guide
2026-05-20 · Mirko Peters
Welcome to a step-by-step guide designed for anyone getting started with Microsoft Teams PowerShell! Whether you’re officially managing Teams for a large orga…
Microsoft 365 Audit Log Search
2026-04-27 · Mirko Peters
Follow a practical Microsoft 365 audit log search guide to investigate activity, support compliance reviews, and build reliable evidence.
Unified Audit Log Not Working
2026-04-23 · Mirko Peters
Troubleshoot the Unified Audit Log not working in Microsoft 365 with checks for auditing, permissions, search filters, licensing, and delays.

Frequently asked questions

What is a cmdlet in PowerShell?

A cmdlet is a core PowerShell command that follows a verb-noun format such as Get-Process, which makes it easy to understand. · From the episode: PowerShell - Simply Explained

How can I learn PowerShell?

Start with simple tutorials and the Get-Help cmdlet. Microsoft Learn has free learning paths, and the PowerShell Gallery has community modules so you do not reinvent the wheel. · From the episode: PowerShell - Simply Explained

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