Summary: Learn about using Windows PowerShell to generate random numbers.

 How can I generate a random number?

a. Use the Get-Random cmdlet.

b. Use the System.Random .NET Framework class, and call the next() method:

([random]5).next()

 How can I generate a random number between the values of 1 and 10?

a. Use the System.Random .NET Framework class, and call the next() method:

([random]5).next(“1”,”10”)

b. Use the Get-Random cmdlet:

Get-Random -Maximum 10 -Minimum 1