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Select object properties

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- [Instructor] Selecting properties allows you to extract only the data that matters, reducing the noise in your script output. For instance, if get dash process returns dozens of properties, but you only care about name and CPU, selecting these properties makes the output concise and manageable. This is especially useful in reporting scenarios where clarity is crucial. Custom properties transform raw data into actionable insights by adding fields that calculate or summarize existing data. For example, converting a file size from bytes to megabytes makes the data more readable and actionable, especially when presenting information to non-technical stakeholders and producing reports and needing further insights. Combining the where dash object for filtering and the select dash object for property selection ensures, your scripts process only what's necessary. This reduces computational overhead and enhances the readability of your output. For instance, filtering services by their status…

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