Get-Help command is one of the most useful commands in PowerShell. It helps you to get to know all the commands and understand their structure.
The following are some of the cool features that Microsoft has added to this command:
Display the complete structure of the command
View all parameters and switches of a command
Multiple Allies which apply to a command
Display sample of command for executing it
To use Get-Help command for the first time, you have to enter this command once, so PowerShell can download commands help instructions and resources online.
After entering this command in PowerShell, you will see the output as follows:
Using Get-Help command in PowerShell 1
Enter Y letter to download resources.
Using Get-Help command in PowerShell 2
Now, for viewing the help of one command via Get-Help, follow the structure below:
Get-Help Command
Example:
Get-Help Restart-Service
In the above example, Get-Help will give you all information about Restart-Service command.
For a better understanding, you can request the Get-Help command to display examples of a chosen command.
Get-Help Restart-Service -Examples
To receive comprehensive help with a command, you can use Get-Help command with Full or Detailed parameter.
Get-Help Restart-Service -Full
Get-Help Restart-Service -Detailed
