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PowerShell is a task-based command-line shell and scripting language developed by Microsoft. It was first released in 2006 as a successor to the Windows PowerShell (which itself was a result of a collaboration between Microsoft and Columbia University to create a Unix-like shell for Windows). PowerShell has since become a crucial tool for system administrators and IT professionals.

The name "PowerShell" is a contraction of "Power" and "Shell". PowerShell was designed to provide a more powerful and flexible alternative to traditional Windows shells such as Command Prompt and cmd.exe. It allows users to automate tasks, manage systems, and interact with other applications and services. PowerShell includes a variety of built-in modules and commands, known as cmdlets, which provide a simple and straightforward way to perform complex tasks.

PowerShell is also a scripting language, and it supports the creation of scripts that can automate repetitive tasks. PowerShell scripts can be executed on Windows, as well as on various Linux and Unix platforms, via the cross-platform OpenSSH implementation. This cross-platform compatibility allows users to write scripts that can be executed on multiple operating systems.

One of the key features of PowerShell is its ability to work with data from various sources, including data stores, associated data, and data streams. This allows users to write complex scripts that can perform tasks such as database queries, system monitoring, and data analysis.

PowerShell has many built-in features that make it a powerful tool for system administrators, including remoting, job management, and the ability to record scripts and other interactive activities. It is widely used in the industry for automating tasks, managing systems, and interacting with other applications and services. With its flexibility and cross-platform capabilities, PowerShell has become an essential tool for many system administrators and IT professionals.