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get-eventlog
About this tag
The get-eventlog tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about the PowerShell Get-EventLog cmdlet, including its syntax, parameters, and usage in scripting. Topics include identifying parameter types such as mandatory, optional, common, and switch parameters, as well as practical examples of filtering event logs by LogName, InstanceId, EntryType, and other criteria. The tag is relevant for IT professionals and system administrators who use PowerShell to manage and troubleshoot Windows event logs.
I just took a quiz that asked what type of parameter <String> is. Could you tell me if it is a mandatory parameter? For some reason I was thinking <String> would be defined as a value, not a parameter.
Syntax
Get-EventLog [-LogName] <String> [[-InstanceId] <Int64[]>] [-After <DateTime>]...