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Command Prompt (cmd.exe) is Windows’ basic command-line tool.
You use it to run simple commands like:
- checking files
- navigating folders
- network tests
- running batch scripts
It is older and simpler than PowerShell.
2. Why DevOps Engineers Should Know CMD
Even though CMD is old, it is still useful on Windows.
✔ Basic troubleshooting
Example:
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✔ Checking system / network info
Example:
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✔ Working on Windows Servers
CMD is always available on Windows Server.
Example:
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✔ Used in automation tools
Some Windows automation tools use CMD commands in the background.
Remember:
👉 CMD is simple, always available, and still useful.
3. Basic Commands
📌 Show files
Loading...📌 Move between folders
Loading...📌 Create a folder
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Batch scripts use
.bat extension.Example:
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❌ No advanced automation
❌ No objects (text only)
❌ Weak scripting
❌ Not suitable for modern DevOps
This is why we use PowerShell and WSL/Linux for serious work.
7. When to Use CMD?
Use CMD when you need:
- quick checks
- simple commands
- old scripts
- basic troubleshooting