File & Directory Management

This section covers the fundamental PowerShell commands for managing the lifecycle of files and directories. These are the direct equivalents of common Linux commands like mkdir, rm, cp, and mv.

The cmdlets used for these tasks are New-Item, Remove-Item, Copy-Item, and Move-Item. A key concept you will see throughout this section is the consistent use of parameters like -Recurse to act on directories and their contents, and -Force to suppress confirmation prompts. Mastering these commands is essential for both interactive shell use and automation scripts.