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You want to create a list of services showing only their DisplayName and Status, but sorted by Status. Which command achieves this?
You want to create a list of services showing only their DisplayName and Status, but sorted by Status. Which command achieves this?
hard📝 Application Q8 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand sorting before selecting
Sorting should happen before selecting properties to avoid errors.Step 2: Analyze options
Get-Service | Sort-Object -Property Status | Select-Object -Property DisplayName, Status sorts by Status first, then selects DisplayName and Status correctly.Final Answer:
Get-Service | Sort-Object -Property Status | Select-Object -Property DisplayName, Status -> Option CQuick Check:
Sort first, then select properties [OK]
Quick Trick: Sort objects before selecting properties to keep all data [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Selecting properties before sorting causing missing data
- Incorrect parameter order
- Using Sort-Object without -Property
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