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Working with the various parameters of Get-Command (Intermediate)

We will learn about the parameters of Get-Command in different versions of PowerShell.

Getting ready

In PowerShell v2.0, Get-Command only retrieves the CMDLETs available in the present session whereas, in v3.0, it retrieves all the CMDLETs that are installed on the local computer, including modules, functions, workflows, scripts, and so on. It also includes the application in the output available at the $env:Path location.

How to do it...

Execute the following commands:

1. The following command statements retrieve a list of the workflow CMDLETs and general functions available in the current session:

   PS C :\> Get-Command -Module PSWorkflow
   PS C :\> Get-Command -CommandType Function
   

2. The following ...