PowerShell v2 includes changes to the scripting language and hosting API, in addition to including more than 240 new cmdlets. New features of PowerShell 2.0 include: PowerShell remoting: Using WS-Management, PowerShell 2.0 allows scripts and cmdlets to be invoked on a remote machine or a large set of remote machines.

What does Windows PowerShell 2.0 do?

Windows PowerShell is a task-based command-line shell and scripting language designed especially for system administration. … NET Framework, Windows PowerShell helps IT professionals and power users control and automate the administration of the Windows operating system and applications that run on Windows.

How do I run PowerShell V2?

When you start Windows PowerShell the newest version starts by default. To start Windows PowerShell with the Windows PowerShell 2.0 Engine, use the Version parameter of PowerShell.exe . You can run the command at any command prompt, including Windows PowerShell and Cmd.exe.