The Windows PowerShell command Exit-PSSession is a powerful tool for managing remote sessions. It is used to end an interactive session with a remote computer or server, and can be used to terminate a session that has been established using Enter-PSSession. In this guide, we will discuss the syntax, parameters, inputs, outputs, examples, and tips for using Exit-PSSession.
Syntax
The syntax for Exit-PSSession is as follows:
- Exit-PSSession [-Confirm] [-WhatIf] [
]
Parameters
The parameters for Exit-PSSession are as follows:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| -Confirm | Prompts you for confirmation before exiting the session. |
| -WhatIf | Describes what would happen if you executed the command without actually executing the command. |
| This cmdlet supports the common parameters: Verbose, Debug, ErrorAction, ErrorVariable, WarningAction, WarningVariable, OutBuffer, PipelineVariable, and OutVariable. For more information, see about_CommonParameters. |
Inputs
The inputs for Exit-PSSession are as follows:
- None
Outputs
The outputs for Exit-PSSession are as follows:
- None
Examples
The following examples demonstrate how to use Exit-PSSession:
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To exit a remote session, use the following command:
Exit-PSSession
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To exit a remote session and prompt for confirmation, use the following command:
Exit-PSSession -Confirm
Tips
When using Exit-PSSession, keep the following tips in mind:
- Exit-PSSession will terminate the current session, but will not close the PowerShell window.
- If you want to close the PowerShell window, use the Exit command.
- If you want to disconnect from a remote session without terminating it, use the Disconnect-PSSession command.
- If you want to end all remote sessions, use the Get-PSSession command to list all sessions, and then use the Remove-PSSession command to terminate them.
Conclusion
The Windows PowerShell command Exit-PSSession is a powerful tool for managing remote sessions. It is used to end an interactive session with a remote computer or server, and can be used in conjunction with Enter-PSSession to establish a session. This guide discussed the syntax, parameters, inputs, outputs, examples, and tips for using Exit-PSSession.