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This is a three-day course that will teach students how to automate administrative tasks using Windows PowerShell 5.1. Students will learn core scripting skills such as creating advanced functions, writing controller scripts, and handling script errors. Students will learn how to works with Windows PowerShell Workflow, the REST API and XML and JSON formatted data files, Students will also learn how to use new administration tools such Desired State Configuration (DSC) and Just Enough Administration (JEA) to configure and secure servers.
This course is intended for IT professionals who are experienced in general Windows Server and Windows Client administration. Students should have a foundational knowledge of Windows PowerShell, which they can obtain by taking course 10961C: Automating Administration with Windows PowerShell.
In addition, this course provides scripting guidance for developers who support development environments and deployment processes.
Course 10962C: 3 Day; Instructor led classes via virtual delivery.
Duration: 3 Day
Price: $1,797.00
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Prerequisites
In addition to their professional experience, students who attend this training should already have the following technical knowledge:
Students who attend this training can meet the prerequisites by obtaining equivalent knowledge and skills through practical experience as a Windows System Administrator. Course 10961: Automating Administration with Windows PowerShell is strongly recommended to obtain prerequisite skills in Windows PowerShell.
Course Details
Module 1: Creating advanced functionsThis module explains how to parameterize a command into an advanced function.Lessons
Lab : Converting a command into an advanced function
Lab : Creating a script module
Lab : Defining parameter attributes and input validation
Lab : Writing functions that accept pipeline input
Lab : Producing complex pipeline output
Lab : Documenting functions by using comment-based help
Lab : Supporting –WhatIf and -Confirm
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Module 2: Using Microsoft .NET Framework and REST API in Windows PowerShellThis module explains how to use Microsoft .NET Framework and REST API to supplement functionality that Windows PowerShell commands provide.Lessons
Lab : Using Microsoft .NET Framework in Windows PowerShell
Lab : Using REST API in Windows PowerShell
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Module 3: Writing controller scriptsThis module explains how to combine advanced functions that perform a specific task and a controller script that provides a user interface or automates a business process.Lessons
Lab : Writing controller scripts
Lab : Writing controller scripts that produce HTML reports
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Module 4: Handling script errorsThis module explains how to perform basic error handling in scripts.Lessons
Lab : Handling errors in a script
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Module 5: Using XML, JSON, and custom-formatted dataThis module explains how to read, manipulate, and write data in XML and JSON format.Lessons
Lab : Reading, manipulating, and writing XML-formatted data
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Module 6: Enhancing server management with Desired State Configuration and Just Enough AdministrationThis module explains how to write Desired State Configuration (DSC) configuration files, deploy those files to servers, and monitor servers’ configurations. This module also explains how to restrict administrative access with Just Enough Administration (JEA).Lessons
Lab : Creating and deploying a DSC configuration
Lab : Configuring and using JEA
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Module 7: Analyzing and debugging scriptsThis module explains how to use native Windows PowerShell features to analyze and debug existing scripts.Lessons
Lab : Analyzing and debugging an existing script
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Module 8: Understanding Windows PowerShell WorkflowThis module explains the features of the Windows PowerShell Workflow technology.Lessons
Lab : Creating and running a Windows PowerShell Workflow
After completing this module, students will be able to describe and implement the Workflow feature of Windows PowerShell.
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