Automating Administration with Windows PowerShell Course

Course Code: hsts-c40

What is included in this course

You will learn:

Understanding the basic concepts behind Windows PowerShell
Working with the Pipeline
Understanding how the Pipeline works
Using PSProviders and PSDrives
Formatting output
Using WMI and CIM
Preparing for scripting
Moving from a command to a script to a module
Administering remote computers
Putting the various Windows PowerShell components together
Using background gobs and scheduled jobs
Using advanced PowerShell techniques and profiles

Course Description

This course provides students with the fundamental knowledge and skills to use Windows PowerShell 4.0 for administering and automating administration of Windows based servers. Students will learn to execute and monitor scripts more efficiently through more robust session connectivity, workflow capabilities, enhanced job scheduling, and Windows PowerShell Web Access. Learn Windows PowerShell with greater ease through improved cmdlet discovery and simplified, consistent syntax across all cmdlets. Write Windows PowerShell scripts quicker and more intuitively through the new Integrated Scripting Environment (ISE) that enables script sharing, which connects IT pros to a larger Windows PowerShell user community. The course is built on Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows 8.1 and while it is specifically focused on Windows PowerShell v4.0, is also relevant in v2.0 and v3.0 Windows PowerShell environments.

Course Prerequisites

Previous Windows Server and Windows Client management knowledge and hands on experience. Experience installing and configuring Windows Server into existing enterprise environments, or as standalone installations. Knowledge and experience of network adapter configuration, basic Active Directory user administration, and basic disk configuration.

Self-paced training

This course is available in a self-paced video format starting at $60. Click here to learn more and register. For complete self-paced system admin training, visit our System Admin- Complete Training Bundle page.

Corporate and Enterprise Training

Our live courses are also offered via our enterprise training program which comes with:

In-person training at your location
Access to recorded sessions of live classes
Flexible training schedules that match your employees’ availability
Course curriculum customization based on your training requirements and business goals
Special rates for small or large groups

Feel free to contact us by email or phone to discuss your training needs and get a quote.

Overall Info About our Live Classes

Highlights

30 hours of hands-on training led by experienced instructors
Digital courseware and online course tracking
Final course project delivery
Certificate of Completion for each course
Session-based assignment

Enrollment Fee

In-person in DC or live online for $2990 per course

Course Session Dates

Our courses are offered all year around. Upon registration we enroll you to the earliest available class but you can reschedule it free of charge.

Locations

Virtual live instructor classes via Zoom
In-person classes in Washington DC and Virginia:
Below are our DC classroom locations:

Dupont Circle

1666 Connecticut Ave NW Washington D.C. 20009

Logan Circle

1624 14th St NW Washington D.C. 20009

Chinatown

601 I St NW Washington D.C. 20001

Columbia Heights

3343 14th St NW Washington D.C. 20010

Below are our Virginia classroom locations:

Falls Church

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Private custom training on site or at your location
Project based training cn site or at your location

Time

Online Monday-Friday: 11 am-5:30 pm EST
DC Monday-Friday: 9 am-3:30 pm EST
DC/Online Saturdays: 11 am-5:30 pm EST
DC/Online Sundays: 1 pm-7:30 pm EST
Private custom & project based training: your preference

Software Versions

Our classes are taught on the most current version of software whenever possible. To request a specific version, please Contact Us or call us at 240-200-6131

Course Outline

Topics Covered in this Course

1- Getting Started with Windows PowerShell

Opening and Configuring Windows PowerShell
Discovering, Learning and Running Windows PowerShell Commands
Command and Parameter Syntax

2- Working with the Pipeline

Understanding the Pipeline
Selecting, Sorting and Measuring Objects
Converting, Exporting and Importing Objects
Filtering Objects Out of the Pipeline
Enumerating Objects in the Pipeline
Passing Data by Using the ByValue and ByPropertyName techniques

3- Using PSProviders and PSDrives

Using PSProviders
Using PSDrives

4- Formatting Output

Using Basic Formatting
Using Advanced Formatting
Redirecting Formatted Output

5- Querying Management Information by Using WMI and CIM

Understanding WMI and CIM
Querying Data with WMI and CIM
Making Changes by Using WMI and CIM

6- Preparing for Scripting

Creating Using and Managing Variables
Configuring Shell Scripting Security

7- Moving from a Command to Script to Module

Moving from Command to Script
Moving from Script to Function to Module
Implementing Basic Error Handling
Using Basic Scripting Constructs
Exploring Other Scripting Features

8- Administering Remote Computers

Using Basic Remoting
Using Advanced Remoting Techniques
Using Remoting Sessions

9- Putting it All Together

Provisioning a New Server Core Instance
Planning Your Windows PowerShell Script
Configuring Server Core Computers Using Windows PowerShell

10- Using Background Jobs and Scheduled Jobs

Creating and Managing Background Jobs
Creating and Managing Scheduled Jobs

11- Using Profiles and Advanced PowerShell Techniques

Manipulating Data and Objects by Using Advanced Techniques and Operators
Creating and Managing Profile Scripts
Connecting to Remote Computers by Using Alternative Credentials

Self-paced registration
Registration: self-paced from $60 or live for $2990 Pick your class type Discount or coupon code: Total: $