Summary

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In this module, you learned about various methods that allow you to accept user input in PowerShell scripts. Key takeaways:

• Use the Read-Host cmdlet to obtain input from users while a script is running.

• The Get-Credential cmdlet lets you use an administrative account while you're signed in to a standard user account.

• Use Export-Clixml to encrypt and store a credential object to an XML file.

• Use the SecretManagement module from the PowerShell Gallery to store and retrieve credentials.

• Use Out-GridView to review data or create a simple menu selection interface.

• Use a Param() block to define the variables that store parameter values.

Additional reading

To learn more, go through the following documents:

• Read-Host

• Get-Credential

• SecretManagement and SecretStore overview

• About Functions Advanced Parameters