PowerShell on Linux - Step-by-Step Execution

Concept Flow - PowerShell on Linux

Open Linux Terminal

↓

Type 'pwsh' to start PowerShell

↓

PowerShell prompt appears

↓

Run PowerShell commands

↓

Exit PowerShell with 'exit'

↓

Back to Linux Terminal

This flow shows how to start PowerShell on Linux, run commands, and exit back to the Linux shell.

Execution Sample

PowerShell

pwsh
Get-Process | Select-Object -First 3
exit

Starts PowerShell on Linux, lists first 3 running processes, then exits PowerShell.

Execution Table

Step	Action	Command Entered	Output	Next State
1	Start PowerShell	pwsh	PowerShell prompt appears: PS /home/user>	PowerShell ready
2	List processes	Get-Process | Select-Object -First 3	Shows 3 process objects with Id, Name, CPU	PowerShell ready
3	Exit PowerShell	exit	Returns to Linux terminal prompt	Linux shell ready

💡 Exited PowerShell, returned to Linux shell prompt

Variable Tracker

Variable	Start	After Step 2	After Step 3
PowerShell Session	Not started	Running	Closed

Key Moments - 3 Insights

Why do I type 'pwsh' instead of 'powershell' on Linux?

On Linux, the PowerShell executable is called 'pwsh'. Step 1 in the execution_table shows starting PowerShell with 'pwsh'.

Can I run normal Linux commands inside PowerShell?

Yes, PowerShell on Linux can run Linux commands. But in the example, Step 2 shows a PowerShell command 'Get-Process'. Linux commands can be run too.

How do I exit PowerShell and return to Linux shell?

Typing 'exit' in PowerShell (Step 3) closes the session and returns you to the Linux terminal prompt.

Visual Quiz - 3 Questions

Look at the execution_table, what command starts PowerShell on Linux?

A pwsh

B powershell

C Get-Process

D exit

💡 Hint

See Step 1 in execution_table where 'pwsh' starts PowerShell.

At which step does the PowerShell session end and return to Linux shell?

A Step 1

B Step 3

C Step 2

D PowerShell never ends

💡 Hint

Step 3 shows the 'exit' command returning to Linux shell.

If you run a Linux command inside PowerShell, where would you see the output?

A No output is shown

B In a separate Linux terminal window

C In the PowerShell prompt output (like Step 2)

D Only after exiting PowerShell

💡 Hint

PowerShell on Linux shows command output inside its prompt as in Step 2.

Concept Snapshot

PowerShell on Linux:
- Start with 'pwsh' command in Linux terminal
- PowerShell prompt appears (PS ...>)
- Run PowerShell or Linux commands inside
- Exit PowerShell with 'exit' to return to Linux shell
- Works like PowerShell on Windows but uses 'pwsh' executable

Full Transcript

To use PowerShell on Linux, open your Linux terminal and type 'pwsh' to start PowerShell. You will see the PowerShell prompt where you can run PowerShell commands like 'Get-Process'. You can also run Linux commands here. When done, type 'exit' to leave PowerShell and return to your Linux shell prompt. This process lets you use PowerShell scripting and automation on Linux systems easily.