Description: The ‘Error Action’ in Windows PowerShell refers to how the scripting environment handles errors that occur during the execution of commands or scripts. Instead of stopping script execution upon encountering an error, PowerShell allows the script to continue running unless specified otherwise. This is particularly useful in situations where one wants the script to complete its task even if issues arise along the way. The non-terminating error action can be controlled using the automatic variable `$ErrorActionPreference`, which allows users to define how errors should be handled. By default, this variable is set to ‘Continue’, meaning PowerShell will log the error and proceed to the next instruction. However, users can change this behavior to ‘Stop’, ‘SilentlyContinue’, ‘Inquire’, or ‘Ignore’, depending on their specific needs. This flexibility in error handling is one of the features that makes PowerShell a powerful tool for automation and system administration, enabling system administrators and developers to manage errors efficiently and adaptively.
