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Powershell Get-Eventlog Get-Process and Stop-Process commands

Get-EventLog

We use PowerShell to parse your Server’s/computers event logs using the Get-EventLog cmdlet. There are several parameters available. Use the -Log switch followed by the name of the log file to view a specific log.

For example we can use the following command to view the Application log:

Get-EventLog -Log "Application"

Few options we have with Get-Eventlog options

-Verbose
-Debug
-ErrorAction
-ErrorVariable
-WarningAction
-WarningVariable
-OutBuffer
-OutVariable

Get-WinEvent with filter for event id

PowerShell’s Get-WinEvent cmdlet is a powerful method to filter Windows event and diagnostic logs. Performance improves when … Read the rest