[Forum FAQ] Introduce Windows Powershell Remoting

This article will introduce three methods of Windows Powershell Remoting:

Method 1: WMI

Remoting Cmdlet: Get-WMIObject

Protocols: WMI/RPC/DCOM

Port: Random port

Data Encryption: Clear text

Note: No need of the WinRM’s installation and configuration

Method 2: PowerShell Remoting Commands

Remoting Cmdlet: Invoke-Command

Protocols: HTTP (wsman), MIME, SOAP, XML

Port: 5985

Data Encryption: Encrypted

Note: Support any cmdlets in the parameter scriptblock, however, need the computer install WinRM, and also need to configure the WinRM on the remote computer.

Method 3: PowerShell Remoting Interactively

Remoting Cmdlet: Enter-PSSession

Protocols: HTTP (wsman), MIME, SOAP, XML

Port: 5985

Data Encryption: Encrypted

Note: Support any cmdlets, all cmdlets you type are executed as if they were typed on the console of the remote computer. However, need the computer install WinRM, and also need to configure the WinRM on the remote computer.