Introduction

  • 3 minutes

In this module, you'll learn how to work with PowerShell drives. A PowerShell drive represents a specific form of storage that connects to Windows PowerShell by using a PowerShell provider. To use PowerShell providers successfully, you need to understand how to work with PowerShell drives. In some cases, PowerShell drives are the primary interface for working with the underlying data.

Learning objectives

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

  • Explain the purpose and use of PowerShell drives.
  • Identify the cmdlets for using PowerShell drives.
  • Explain how to find, delete, and create files and directories.
  • Explain how to use Windows PowerShell to manage the file system.
  • Explain how to work with the registry.
  • Explain how to use Windows PowerShell to manage the registry.
  • Explain how to work with certificates.
  • Explain how to work with other PowerShell drives.

Prerequisites

Familiarity with:

  • Windows networking technologies and implementation.
  • Windows Server administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
  • Windows PowerShell and its commands to perform specific tasks.
  • PowerShell cmdlets used for system administration tasks related to Active Directory, network configuration, server administration, and Windows 10 device administration.
  • Windows PowerShell pipeline.