In this lab, you’ll be installing PowerShell from the Linux terminal. Once PowerShell is installed, it is interchangeable with Bash at the Terminal prompt. Knowing how to install PowerShell quickly will enable you to work with Windows, Linux, and Mac OS systems across your enterprise and even in the cloud.
Learning Objectives
Successfully complete this lab by achieving the following learning objectives:
- Perform a system update and install PowerShell using Snap
Use the
apt-getcommand to sync the package index files from their sources via the Internet:sudo apt-get updateUse the
apt-getcommand to install the newest versions of all installed packages on Ubuntu:sudo apt-get upgradeInstall PowerShell using
snap:sudo snap install powershell --classic
- Verify which version of PowerShell is installed and run some basic cmdlets
- Verify which version of PowerShell is currently installed:
$PSVersionTable - Get the name of the directory you are currently in:
Get-Location - Get a listing of all files (if there are any) in the directory you are currently in:
Get-ChildItem
- Verify which version of PowerShell is currently installed:
