Enter-PSSession in PowerShell - Cheat Sheet & Quick Revision

Recall & Review

beginner

What does the <code>Enter-PSSession</code> cmdlet do in PowerShell?

It starts an interactive session with a remote computer, allowing you to run commands directly on that remote machine as if you were logged in locally.

beginner

How do you specify the remote computer name when using Enter-PSSession?

You use the -ComputerName parameter followed by the remote computer's name or IP address.

intermediate

What is the difference between Enter-PSSession and Invoke-Command?

Enter-PSSession creates an interactive session on one remote computer. Invoke-Command runs commands on one or many remote computers without an interactive session.

beginner

How do you exit an interactive remote session started with Enter-PSSession?

You type Exit-PSSession or simply exit to end the remote session and return to your local PowerShell prompt.

intermediate

What must be enabled on the remote computer to use Enter-PSSession successfully?

PowerShell Remoting must be enabled on the remote computer, usually by running Enable-PSRemoting with administrator rights.

Which parameter is used with Enter-PSSession to specify the remote computer?

A -ConnectTo

B -ComputerName

C -RemoteHost

D -SessionName

The -ComputerName parameter specifies the remote computer to connect to.

What command ends an interactive remote session started with Enter-PSSession?

A Exit-PSSession

B Stop-Session

C Disconnect-Session

D End-Remote

You use Exit-PSSession or exit to leave the remote session.

Which of these is true about Enter-PSSession?

A It creates an interactive session with one remote computer.

B It runs commands on multiple remote computers at once.

C It copies files to a remote computer.

D It disables PowerShell remoting.

Enter-PSSession creates an interactive session with a single remote computer.

Before using Enter-PSSession, what must be enabled on the remote computer?

A File Sharing

B Remote Desktop

C PowerShell Remoting

D Windows Firewall

PowerShell Remoting must be enabled to allow remote sessions.

Which command would you use to enable PowerShell Remoting on a remote computer?

A Enable-RemoteAccess

B Start-RemoteSession

C Set-RemoteConnection

D Enable-PSRemoting

Enable-PSRemoting configures the computer to accept remote PowerShell sessions.

Explain how to start and end an interactive remote session using Enter-PSSession.

Think about connecting and disconnecting like a phone call.

Describe the setup requirements on the remote computer to use Enter-PSSession successfully.

Consider what allows your computer to accept remote commands.