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Which of the following is the correct syntax to get the last 10 entries from the System event log in PowerShell?
Which of the following is the correct syntax to get the last 10 entries from the System event log in PowerShell?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Identify correct parameter for log name
The parameter to specify the log is '-LogName', so Get-EventLog -Log System -Last 10 is incorrect because it uses '-Log'.Step 2: Identify correct parameter for number of entries
The correct parameter to get recent entries is '-Last', not '-Newest' or '-Top'.Final Answer:
Get-EventLog -LogName System -Last 10 -> Option AQuick Check:
Use -LogName and -Last for recent entries [OK]
Quick Trick: Use -LogName and -Last to get recent events [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Using -Log instead of -LogName
- Using -Newest or -Top which are invalid parameters
- Mixing parameter names
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