How to Convert NumCPU to An int?

[TheVMinator]

i need to get the number of vCPUs on a VM and then cast the value into an integer data type.

$cpus = [int]( get-vm sqlvm1 | select NumCPU)

However it is telling me it can’t convert the data type of NumCPU to an int.

any ideas?

[kwhornlcs · Accepted solution]

Can't convert because you're still pulling an object-type with the select. Try like this:

$cpus = (Get-VM sqlvm1).NumCPU

[TheVMinator]

Thanks!