# 3.1 PowerShell

> **⚡ Prerequisites**
>
> * Basic Network and Cybersecurity Concepts
> * Basic OS Concept
>
> **📕 Learning Objectives**
>
> * Understand **PowerShell**
> * Perform **PowerShell commands**​

## What is PowerShell?

**PowerShell** is a powerful tool from Microsoft that combines three functionalities:

* **Command-line shell:** It provides an alternative way to interact with your computer using commands instead of a graphical interface.
* **Scripting language:** It allows you to automate tasks by writing scripts that perform specific actions, saving you time and effort.
* **Configuration management framework:** It helps you manage the configuration of your systems and applications, ensuring consistency and efficiency across your environment.

**Key points to remember:**

* **Cross-platform:** While originally designed for Windows, PowerShell is now available and functional on macOS and Linux as well.
* **Task automation:** Its primary strength lies in automating repetitive tasks, making it a valuable asset for system administrators, developers, and security professionals.
* **Flexibility:** It offers a wide range of features and functionalities, making it adaptable to various use cases.

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### **Tools**:

* ​[JAWS - Just Another Windows (Enum) Script](https://github.com/411Hall/JAWS)​
* ​[winPEAS](https://github.com/carlospolop/PEASS-ng/tree/master/winPEAS)

```bash
# JAWS - Automatic Local Enumeration - Powershell
powershell.exe -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File .\jaws-enum.ps1 -OutputFilename Jaws-Enum.txt​
```