Windows PowerShell is a powerful command-line shell and scripting language that helps users to automate system tasks. It is a task-based command-line shell and scripting language built on the .NET Framework. One of the most useful commands in Windows PowerShell is the Disconnect-PSSession command. This command is used to disconnect a Windows PowerShell session from a remote computer.
The Disconnect-PSSession command is a useful tool for managing remote computers. It allows users to disconnect from a remote computer and close all associated Windows PowerShell sessions. This command can be used to disconnect from a remote computer without having to manually close each session. It is also useful for troubleshooting remote computers, as it allows users to quickly disconnect from a remote computer and reconnect to it.
Syntax of the Disconnect-PSSession Command
The syntax of the Disconnect-PSSession command is as follows:
Disconnect-PSSession [-Id] <Int32[]> [-Force] [-WhatIf] [-Confirm] [<CommonParameters>]
Parameters of the Disconnect-PSSession Command
The Disconnect-PSSession command has the following parameters:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| -Id | Specifies the session ID of the session to be disconnected. |
| -Force | Forces the disconnection of the session without prompting for confirmation. |
| -WhatIf | Shows what would happen if the command were to run without actually running the command. |
| -Confirm | Prompts for confirmation before running the command. |
| <CommonParameters> | This cmdlet supports the common parameters: Verbose, Debug, ErrorAction, ErrorVariable, WarningAction, WarningVariable, OutBuffer, PipelineVariable, and OutVariable. For more information, see about_CommonParameters. |
Inputs of the Disconnect-PSSession Command
The Disconnect-PSSession command requires the following inputs:
- The session ID of the session to be disconnected.
- The Force parameter to force the disconnection of the session without prompting for confirmation.
- The WhatIf parameter to show what would happen if the command were to run without actually running the command.
- The Confirm parameter to prompt for confirmation before running the command.
Outputs of the Disconnect-PSSession Command
The Disconnect-PSSession command does not produce any output.
Examples of the Disconnect-PSSession Command
The following example shows how to use the Disconnect-PSSession command to disconnect from a remote computer:
Disconnect-PSSession -Id 1
This command will disconnect the session with the ID 1 from the remote computer.
The following example shows how to use the Disconnect-PSSession command to disconnect from a remote computer without prompting for confirmation:
Disconnect-PSSession -Id 1 -Force
This command will disconnect the session with the ID 1 from the remote computer without prompting for confirmation.
Tips for Using the Disconnect-PSSession Command
The following tips can help you use the Disconnect-PSSession command more effectively:
- Always use the Force parameter when disconnecting from a remote computer to avoid being prompted for confirmation.
- Use the WhatIf parameter to see what would happen if the command were to run without actually running the command.
- Use the Confirm parameter to prompt for confirmation before running the command.