Description: Invoke-WebRequest is a cmdlet in PowerShell that allows users to send HTTP and HTTPS requests to web pages. This cmdlet is part of PowerShell’s functionality that facilitates interaction with web services and APIs, enabling administrators and developers to automate web-related tasks. With Invoke-WebRequest, users can perform operations such as retrieving content from a web page, sending data to a server, or interacting with RESTful services. This cmdlet is highly configurable, allowing users to specify HTTP methods (such as GET, POST, PUT, DELETE), custom headers, and data in the request body. Additionally, it provides the ability to handle responses, including HTTP status codes and returned content, making it a powerful tool for system administration and application integration. Its use has become essential in developing scripts that require communication with external services, facilitating the creation of automated and efficient solutions in modern IT environments.
