Powershell is a command-line shell and scripting language for Windows. It allows administrators to manage operating systems through object-oriented commands and automation scripts. The document discusses Powershell basics like syntax, data types, variables, operations, and scripts. It provides examples of getting started with Powershell through the console and ISE, getting help, and piping commands together in the pipeline to filter and sort data. Security settings for scripts and demonstrations of creating and running scripts are also covered.