Module 1: Getting Started with Windows PowerShell
In this module students will learn a bit about PowerShell’s purpose and history, and will learn the basics of using the shell, including the help system, command syntax, command discovery and more.
Lessons
Overview and Background
Finding and Running Commands
Lab: Configuring Windows PowerShell
Configure the console application
Configure the ISE Application
Lab: Finding and Running Basic Commands
Finding and Running Basic commands
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Understand Windows PowerShell basic concepts
Find and Run basic Windows PowerShell commands
Module 2: Working with the Pipeline
In this module students will learn to use PowerShell’s pipeline, along with a number of new commands, to start retrieving, manipulating, and displaying data. An emphasis is placed on proper syntax and form.
Lessons
Working with the Pipeline
Exporting, Importing and Converting Data
Filtering Objects Out of the Pipeline
Enumerating Objects in the Pipeline
Lab: Working with the Pipeline
Retrieve data, manipulate objects and customize the final display
Lab: Exporting, Importing and Converting Data
Import, Export and convert data within Windows PowerShell
Lab: Filtering Objects Out of the Pipeline
Filter Objects Out of the Pipeline
Examine Several Commands and Predict Their Output
Lab: Enumerate Objects in the Pipeline
Enumerate Objects in the Pipeline and perform specific tasks>>>
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Work with the Pipeline
Export, Import and Convert data
Filter Objects out of the Pipeline
Enumerate Objects in the Pipeline
Module 3: Understanding How the Pipeline Works
In this module students will learn the underlying details of how commands are passed from one command to another in the pipeline. Having seen it in action, they’ll now get to see some of the theory under the hood. The emphasis will be in the ByValue and ByPropertyName techniques, with demonstrations that illustrate effective uses of each. Students will also learn techniques that can be used in lieu of pipeline binding, for when such binding is unavailable or ineffective.
Lessons
Passing Data in the Pipeline ByValue
Passing Data in the Pipeline ByPropertyName
Lab: Working with Pipeline Parameter Binding
Examine Several Commands and Predict Whether or Not They Will Work as Written
Construct new Commands that Utilize Pipeline Parameter Binding
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Pass Data in the Pipeline ByValue
Pass Data in the Pipeline ByPropertyName
Module 4: Using PSProviders and PSDrives
In this module students will learn about PSProviders and PSDrives, and learn to use –Item* commands to manipulate items within a PSDrive.
Lessons
Understanding PSProviders and PSDrives
Using PSDrives
Lab: PSProviders and PSDrives
Using PSProviders and PSDrives
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Use PSProviders and PSDrives
Module 5: Formatting Output
In this module students will learn to manipulate command output to create customized on-screen, text file, and hardcopy results
Lessons
Using Basic Formatting
Using Advanced Formatting
Redirecting Formatted Output
Lab: Formatting Output
Use Formatting cmdlets to customize those cmdlets output
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Use Basic Formatting
Use Advanced Formatting
Redirect Formatted Output
Module 6: Using WMI and CIM
In this module students will learn to use Windows Management Instrumentation / Common Information Model (WMI/CIM) to retrieve, and in some cases, modify management information about local and remote computers.
Lessons
Understanding WMI/CIM
Querying Data with WMI/CIM
Making Changes with WMI/CIM
Lab: Working with WMI and CIM
Locate and Query WMI Classes to retrieve Management Information
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Understand WMI/CIM
Query Data with WMI/CIM
Make Changes with WMI/CIM
Module 7: Prepare for Scripting
In this module students will learn about pre-requisite features to writing PowerShell scripts, including variables and PowerShell’s scripting security features.
Lessons
Using Variables
Scripting Security
Working with Alternate Credentials
Lab: Working with Security in PowerShell
Configure Execution Policy
Create and Use Alternate Credentials
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Use Variables
Script Security
Work with Alternate Credentials
Module 8: Moving From a Command to a Script to a Module
In this module students will learn to take a command that runs well in the console, and turn it into a reusable script. A number of important concepts, such as error handling, will be introduced – but not explored in extreme depth. Students will be taught enough to be “immediately effective” with these concepts, but not given an exhaustive education. The point is to get them started in an effective fashion using best practices, and to give them a basis for further independent exploration.
Lessons
Moving From Command to Script
Moving From Script to Function to Module
Implementing Basic Error Handling
Using Basic Scripting Constructs
Further Exploration in Scripting
Lab: Moving From Command to Script
Convert a Functioning command into a parameterized Script
Lab: Moving From Script to Function to Module
Encapsulate a Script into a Function, Turn the script into a Module and add debugging
Lab: Implementing Basic Error Handling
Add Basic Error Handling capabilities to a Script
Lab: Adding Logic to a Script
Add a function to a Script
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Move From Command to Script
Move From Script to Function to Module
Implement Basic Error Handling
Use Basic Scripting Constructs
Understand Advanced functions and Scripting Constructs
Module 9: Administering Remote Computers
In this module students will learn how to configure and use PowerShell Remoting
Lessons
Using Basic Remoting
Using Remote Sessions
Using Remoting for Delegated Administration
Lab: Working with Remoting
Enable Remoting
Remotely Manage Machines
Lab: Working with PSSessions
Import a Module from a Remote Machines
Establish and Use Connections with several computers
Lab: Remoting for Delegated Administration
Create and Register a Custom Session Configuration
Test the Custom Session Configuration
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Use Basic Remoting
Use Remote Sessions
Use Remoting for Delegated Administration
Module 10: Putting it All Together
In this module students will utilize much of what they’ve learned to this point in a practical, from-scratch-exercise to configure a newly-installed Server Core computer.
Lessons
Planning the Script
Lab: Configuring a New Server Core Installation
Determine Server Cores IP Address
Add Server Core Computers IP Address to local TrustedHosts list
Add the Server Core Computer to a Domain and Configure a DHCP reservation
Add Specified Roles and features to the Server Core Computer
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Plan your Windows PowerShell Script
Configure Server Core computers using Windows PowerShell
Module 11: Using Background Jobs and Scheduled Jobs
In this module students will learn to create and manage background jobs and scheduled jobs.
Lessons
Using Background Jobs
Using Scheduled Jobs
Lab: Working with Background Jobs
Start Background Job
Manage Existing Jobs
Lab: Working with Scheduled Jobs
Create, run and retrieve data using Scheduled Jobs
Module 12: Using Advanced PowerShell Techniques and Profiles
In this module students will learn several additional techniques and feature of Windows PowerShell.
Lessons
Using Advanced PowerShell Techniques
Creating Profile Scripts
Lab: Practicing Advanced Techniques
Practice Advanced Techniques
Create a Profile Script that defines several parameter defaults
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Use Advanced PowerShell Techniques
Create Profile Scripts
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