PowerShell is a powerful scripting language that can be used to automate tasks and manage Windows systems. One of the most useful commands in PowerShell is Get-LocalGroup, which allows users to view and manage local groups on a Windows system. In this guide, we’ll explore what Get-LocalGroup is, how to use it, and some tips and tricks for working with local groups in PowerShell.
What is Get-LocalGroup?
Get-LocalGroup is a PowerShell command that can be used to view and manage local groups on a Windows system. It can be used to view information about local groups, such as their name, description, and members, as well as to add and remove members from local groups. Get-LocalGroup is a powerful tool for managing local groups in PowerShell, and it can be used to quickly and easily manage local groups on a Windows system.
Syntax and Parameters
The syntax for Get-LocalGroup is as follows:
Get-LocalGroup [[-Name] <String[]>] [-Credential <PSCredential>] [-Domain <String>] [-Filter <String>] [-Include <String[]>] [-Exclude <String[]>] [-Unrestricted] [-ComputerName <String[]>] [-Authentication <AuthenticationLevel>] [-Impersonation <ImpersonationLevel>] [-CimSession <CimSession[]>] [-ThrottleLimit <Int32>] [-AsJob] [-WhatIf] [-Confirm] [<CommonParameters>]
The parameters for Get-LocalGroup are as follows:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| -Name | The name of the local group to view or manage. |
| -Credential | The credentials to use when connecting to the remote computer. |
| -Domain | The domain of the remote computer. |
| -Filter | A filter to apply to the results. |
| -Include | A list of properties to include in the results. |
| -Exclude | A list of properties to exclude from the results. |
| -Unrestricted | If specified, the command will run without restrictions. |
| -ComputerName | The name of the remote computer to connect to. |
| -Authentication | The authentication level to use when connecting to the remote computer. |
| -Impersonation | The impersonation level to use when connecting to the remote computer. |
| -CimSession | A CimSession object to use when connecting to the remote computer. |
| -ThrottleLimit | The maximum number of concurrent connections to the remote computer. |
| -AsJob | If specified, the command will run as a background job. |
| -WhatIf | If specified, the command will output a description of the changes that would be made, without actually making them. |
| -Confirm | If specified, the command will prompt for confirmation before making any changes. |
| <CommonParameters> | This cmdlet supports the common parameters: Verbose, Debug, ErrorAction, ErrorVariable, WarningAction, WarningVariable, OutBuffer, PipelineVariable, and OutVariable. For more information, see about_CommonParameters. |
Inputs and Outputs
The inputs for Get-LocalGroup are the parameters listed above. The output of Get-LocalGroup is a list of local groups on the system, including their name, description, and members.
Examples
Here are some examples of how to use Get-LocalGroup:
- To view all local groups on the system, use the following command: Get-LocalGroup
- To view all local groups with the name “Administrators”, use the following command: Get-LocalGroup -Name Administrators
- To view all local groups with the name “Administrators” on a remote computer, use the following command: Get-LocalGroup -Name Administrators -ComputerName <ComputerName>
- To view all local groups with the name “Administrators” on a remote computer with the credentials of a specific user, use the following command: Get-LocalGroup -Name Administrators -ComputerName <ComputerName> -Credential <PSCredential>
- To view all local groups with the name “Administrators” on a remote computer in the domain “example.com”, use the following command: Get-LocalGroup -Name Administrators -ComputerName <ComputerName> -Domain example.com
- To view all local groups with the name “Administrators” on a remote computer in the domain “example.com” and include only the Name and Description properties, use the following command: Get-LocalGroup -Name Administrators -ComputerName <ComputerName> -Domain example.com -Include Name,Description
- To view all local groups with the name “Administrators” on a remote computer in the domain “example.com” and exclude the Members property, use the following command: Get-LocalGroup -Name Administrators -ComputerName <ComputerName> -Domain example.com -Exclude Members
Tips and Tricks
Here are some tips and tricks for working with local groups in PowerShell:
- To view all local groups on the system, use the Get-LocalGroup command.
- To view information about a specific local group, use the Get-LocalGroup -Name <GroupName> command.
- To view information about a local group on a remote computer, use the Get-LocalGroup -ComputerName <ComputerName> command.
- To add a user to a local group, use the Add-LocalGroupMember command.
- To remove a user from a local group, use the Remove-LocalGroupMember command.
- To view all members of a local group, use the Get-LocalGroupMember command.
- To view all local