Dell Command | PowerShell Provider Version 2.x Release Notes December 2020 Rev.
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Contents Chapter 1: Dell Command | PowerShell Provider Version 2.4 .........................................................4 Release type and definition............................................................................................................................................... 4 Compatibility......................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Platforms affected..........
1 Dell Command | PowerShell Provider Version 2.4 Topics: • • • • Release type and definition Compatibility What’s new in this release Known issues Release type and definition Dell Command | PowerShell Provider is a PowerShell module that provides BIOS configuration capability to Dell client systems. Dell Command | PowerShell Provider can be installed as plug-in software registered within Windows PowerShell environment and works for local and remote systems, even in a Windows preinstallation environment.
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2 Dell Command | PowerShell Provider Version 2.3.1 Topics: • • • • • Release Type and Definition Compatibility What’s new in this release Fixes Known Issues Release Type and Definition Dell Command | PowerShell Provider is a PowerShell module that provides BIOS configuration capability to Dell client systems.
Supported Operating Systems Dell Command | PowerShell Provider supports the following operating systems: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Windows Windows Windows Windows Windows Windows Windows Windows Windows Windows Windows Windows Windows Windows Windows Windows Windows 10 Redstone 1 10 Redstone 2 10 Redstone 3 10 Redstone 4 10 Redstone 5 10 19H1 10 Core (32-bit and 64-bit) 10 Pro (64-bit) 10 Enterprise (32-bit and 64-bit) 8.1 Enterprise (32-bit and 64-bit) 8.
Fixes ● The PSPath displayed is incorrect. While running the gi .\SystemInformation | fl * command, PSPath is displayed as DellBIOSProvider\DellSmbiosProv::DellBIOS:\SystemInformation. Change DellBIOS to DellSMBIOS. ● Error message could not find the path was displayed due to / during auto completion of the category name in the systems running Windows 8 and later. You cannot navigate to the location after using auto completion for the category name.
3 Installation, upgrade, and uninstallation instructions For information about installation, uninstallation, and upgrade of Dell Command | PowerShell Provider, see the Dell Command | PowerShell Provider User’s Guide at https://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/products/software_int/ software_client_systems_mgmt.
Configuring Windows PowerShell ● Ensure that you have Administrative privileges on the Dell business client system. ● By default Windows PowerShell has its ExecutionPolicy set to Restricted. To run the Dell Command | PowerShell Provider cmdlets and functions, ExecutionPolicy must be changed to RemoteSigned at a minimum.
4 Importance RECOMMENDED: Dell recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains feature enhancements or changes that will help keep your system software current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers and software).
5 Contacting Dell Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues, go to dell.com. If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.
