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I was looking at the results of Get-Member and when looking at the type name looks like a .NET class. So for example,

get-service | gm

The Typename is System.ServiceProcess.ServiceController

So If i tried this:

[System.ServiceProcess.ServiceController]::GetServices("LAP777777")

Is this using .NET natively ?
Is this what they mean by PowerShell built on .NET ?
Are all the methods under Get-Member getting you to use .NET natively ?

Thanks as always :slight_smile:

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PowerShell is built on .NET. It uses .NET objects (sometimes modified) for all its output so when you get services, processes, AD objects or anything else you are dealing with a .NET object.

You can use the .NET classes directly but its more work. PowerShell abstracts the underlying .NET so you don’t have to discover how the class works

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Thanks Richard, really honored you replied to my post :slight_smile:

Just wanted to add i’ve bought your PowerShell and WMI book and really enjoying it.

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Thank you & glad you’re enjoying the book