What are some effective PowerShell logging techniques?

What are some effective PowerShell logging techniques?

Effective PowerShell logging techniques include using the Start-Transcript cmdlet, logging to event logs, and writing to custom log files.

Can you explain how to use the Start-Transcript cmdlet?

Sure! The Start-Transcript cmdlet captures all output from the PowerShell session and saves it to a text file. You can start it by running Start-Transcript -Path 'C:\Logs\session.log'.

How can I log errors specifically?

You can use Try-Catch blocks to catch errors and log them using Write-Error or by writing to a log file.

Is there a way to log to the Windows Event Log?

Yes, you can use the Write-EventLog cmdlet to log messages to the Windows Event Log, specifying the log name and message.