Here’s how it works. A script is a collection of instructions written to a text file (using the ".ps1" extension) that PowerShell understands and executes in sequence to run different actions.

expand that folder and open Windows PowerShell ISE. Browse to the script file using File then Open and double-click it and then click the green Play icon in the toolbar so it runs (Figure E).

With modules, you can manage and organize scripts more effectively around a central theme. That will make them easier to share and more accessible to other users. How do I create a PowerShell module?

A script is just a collection of commands saved into a text file (using the special .ps1 extension) that PowerShell understands and executes in sequence to perform different actions. In this post ...