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55318 Advanced Automated Administration with Windows PowerShell

  • 3 days
  • 1 upcoming date
  • 1 guaranteed to run
  • May qualify for CEU/PDU credit

Upcoming dates

All times shown in the class's own timezone. 1 of 1 are guaranteed to run, meaning they go ahead regardless of enrollment.

Dates Starts Where Status Seat Book
Jan 6-8 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST Live virtual GUARANTEED $1,895

About this class

We have 1 scheduled date of 55318 Advanced Automated Administration with Windows PowerShell, starting Jan 6-8. It is guaranteed to run regardless of enrollment. Seats are $1,895 each over 3 days, courseware included. Book online with a card, or send a purchase order and we will invoice on net 30 terms.

This three-day course teaches students how to automate administrative tasks using PowerShell. Students will learn crucial scripting skills such as creating advanced functions, writing controller scripts, and handling script errors. Candidates will learn how to use PowerShell when working with Microsoft Azure, SQL Server, Active Directory, IIS, Windows PowerShell Workflow.NET resources, the REST API and XML, CSV & JSON formatted data files.

What you'll be able to do

  • Create advanced functions.
  • Use Microsoft.NET Framework and REST API in Windows PowerShell.
  • Handle script errors.
  • Use XML, JSON, and custom formatted data.
  • Manage Microsoft Azure resources
  • Analyze and debug scripts
  • Understand Windows PowerShell workflow.

Course outline

Module 1 Creating advanced functions

  • Converting a command into an advanced function
  • Creating a script module
  • Defining parameter attributes and input validation
  • Writing functions that accept pipeline input
  • Producing complex pipeline output
  • Using comment-based Help
  • Using Whatif and Confirm parameters

Module 2 Using Microsoft .NET Framework and REST API in

  • Using .NET Framework in PowerShell
  • Using REST API in PowerShell

Module 3 Writing controller scripts

  • Understanding controller scripts
  • Writing controller scripts with a user interface
  • Writing controller scripts that create reports

Module 4 Handling script errors

  • Understanding error handling
  • Handling errors in a script

Module 5 Using XML, JSON, and custom-formatted data

  • Working with XML formatted data
  • Working with JSON formatted data
  • Working with custom-formatted data

Module 6 Enhancing server management with Desired State

  • Implementing the Desired State Configuration
  • Implementing Just Enough Administration

Module 7 Analyzing and debugging scripts

  • Debugging in Windows PowerShell
  • Analyzing and debugging an existing script

Module 8 Understanding Windows PowerShell Workflow

  • Understanding Windows PowerShell Workflows
  • Running Windows PowerShell Workflows

Before you attend

AZ-040T00 Automating Administration with Powershell

Who this is for

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 Microsoft Azure administrators and developers who support development environments and deployment processes.

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Class 55318 Advanced Automated Administration with Windows PowerShell

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