The Get-WindowsFeature command is a powerful tool in Windows PowerShell that allows you to manage Windows features and roles. It is a command line utility that can be used to query and install Windows roles and features on Windows Server 2008 and later versions. With this command, you can easily install, uninstall, and configure Windows features and roles.
Syntax
The syntax of the Get-WindowsFeature command is as follows:
Get-WindowsFeature [-Name] <String[]> [-ComputerName <String[]>] [-Credential <PSCredential>] [-IncludeAllSubFeature] [-LogPath <String>] [-Source <String[]>] [-WhatIf] [-Confirm] [<CommonParameters>]
Parameters
The Get-WindowsFeature command has the following parameters:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| -Name | Specifies the name of the Windows feature or role to be queried. |
| -ComputerName | Specifies the name of the remote computer on which to run the command. |
| -Credential | Specifies the credentials to use when connecting to the remote computer. |
| -IncludeAllSubFeature | Includes all sub-features of the specified feature. |
| -LogPath | Specifies the path to the log file. |
| -Source | Specifies the source for the feature files. |
| -WhatIf | Shows what would happen if the command were to run. |
| -Confirm | Prompts for confirmation before running the command. |
Inputs
The Get-WindowsFeature command accepts the following inputs:
- String[] – The name of the Windows feature or role to be queried.
- String[] – The name of the remote computer on which to run the command.
- PSCredential – The credentials to use when connecting to the remote computer.
- String – The path to the log file.
- String[] – The source for the feature files.
Outputs
The Get-WindowsFeature command produces the following outputs:
- Object – The output object contains information about the Windows feature or role.
- String – The path to the log file.
- String[] – The source for the feature files.
Examples
The following example shows how to query the Windows feature named “Web-Server” on the local computer:
Get-WindowsFeature -Name Web-Server
The following example shows how to query the Windows feature named “Web-Server” on a remote computer named “Server1”:
Get-WindowsFeature -Name Web-Server -ComputerName Server1
The following example shows how to query the Windows feature named “Web-Server” on a remote computer named “Server1” and include all sub-features:
Get-WindowsFeature -Name Web-Server -ComputerName Server1 -IncludeAllSubFeature
Tips
Here are some tips for using the Get-WindowsFeature command:
- Make sure to specify the correct name of the Windows feature or role.
- If you are running the command on a remote computer, make sure to specify the correct credentials.
- If you are installing a feature, make sure to specify the correct source for the feature files.
- If you are installing a feature, make sure to specify the path to the log file.
- If you are installing a feature, make sure to use the -WhatIf parameter to see what would happen if the command were to run.
- If you are installing a feature, make sure to use the -Confirm parameter to prompt for confirmation before running the command.