Description
Duration: 3 days
This three-day course is a follow up to 10961B: Automating Administration with Windows PowerShell course. It is built on Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows 8.1 and while it is focused on Windows PowerShell v4.0, it also holds relevance in v2.0 and v3.0 Windows PowerShell environments.
Expand, build, and add to your knowledge gained while taking course 10961B. Focusing on building more scalable and usable Windows PowerShell scripts for use in your organization by building your own Windows PowerShell tools. You will learn about areas such as: creating advanced functions, script modules, advanced parameter attributes, and controller scripts. You will also learn how to handle script errors by analyzing and debugging Windows PowerShell scripts. This will give you the ability to make your scripts more robust. This course also covers the use of Windows PowerShell cmdlets with .NET Framework, teaches how to configure your Windows Servers using Desired State Configuration. It also provides an understanding of the Windows PowerShell Workflow.
This course is for IT professionals who are experienced in general Windows Server and Windows Client administration and/or Experienced in administering and supporting Application servers and services. This will include applications such as:
Exchange
SharePoint
SQL
If you are a System, Infrastructure, and Application Administrator, you will also find that this course is relevant to your day to day job tasks. It is will also benefit your future career development and skills.
Students who complete this course will be able to:
Create advanced Functions
Use Cmdlets and Microsoft .NET Framework in Windows PowerShell
Write Controller Scripts
Handle Script Errors
Use XML Data Files
Manage Server Configurations by Using Desired State Configuration
Analyze and debugging scripts
Understanding Windows PowerShell Workflow
Prerequisites
It is recommended that students have:
Knowledge and experience working with Windows PowerShell or knowledge equivalent to the 1091B: Automating Administration with Windows PowerShell content
Experience in general Windows Server and Windows Client Administration
Experience in Administering and supporting Application servers and services (such as Exchange, SharePoint, and SQL)
What’s included?
- Authorized Courseware
- Intensive Hands on Skills Development with an Experienced Subject Matter Expert
- Hands-on practice on real Servers and extended lab support 1.800.482.3172
- Examination Vouchers & Onsite Certification Testing- (excluding Adobe and PMP Boot Camps)
- Academy Code of Honor: Test Pass Guarantee
- Optional: Package for Hotel Accommodations, Lunch and Transportation
With several convenient training delivery methods offered, The Academy makes getting the training you need easy. Whether you prefer to learn in a classroom or an online live learning virtual environment, training videos hosted online, and private group classes hosted at your site. We offer expert instruction to individuals, government agencies, non-profits, and corporations. Our live classes, on-sites, and online training videos all feature certified instructors who teach a detailed curriculum and share their expertise and insights with trainees. No matter how you prefer to receive the training, you can count on The Academy for an engaging and effective learning experience.
Methods
- Instructor Led (the best training format we offer)
- Live Online Classroom – Online Instructor Led
- Self-Paced Video
Speak to an Admissions Representative for complete details
| Start | Finish | Public Price | Public Enroll | Private Price | Private Enroll |
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| 9/23/2024 | 9/25/2024 | ||||
| 10/14/2024 | 10/16/2024 | ||||
| 11/4/2024 | 11/6/2024 | ||||
| 11/25/2024 | 11/27/2024 | ||||
| 12/16/2024 | 12/18/2024 | ||||
| 1/6/2025 | 1/8/2025 | ||||
| 1/27/2025 | 1/29/2025 | ||||
| 2/17/2025 | 2/19/2025 | ||||
| 3/10/2025 | 3/12/2025 | ||||
| 3/31/2025 | 4/2/2025 | ||||
| 4/21/2025 | 4/23/2025 | ||||
| 5/12/2025 | 5/14/2025 | ||||
| 6/2/2025 | 6/4/2025 | ||||
| 6/23/2025 | 6/25/2025 | ||||
| 7/14/2025 | 7/16/2025 | ||||
| 8/4/2025 | 8/6/2025 | ||||
| 8/25/2025 | 8/27/2025 | ||||
| 9/15/2025 | 9/17/2025 | ||||
| 10/6/2025 | 10/8/2025 | ||||
| 10/27/2025 | 10/29/2025 | ||||
| 11/17/2025 | 11/19/2025 | ||||
| 12/8/2025 | 12/10/2025 | ||||
| 12/29/2025 | 12/31/2025 | ||||
| 1/19/2026 | 1/21/2026 |
Curriculum
Module 1: Creating Advanced Functions
Lessons
Converting a Command into an Advanced Function
Creating a Script Module
Defining Parameter Attributes and Input Validation
Writing Functions that use Multiple Objects
Writing Functions that Accept Pipeline Input
Producing Complex Function Output
Documenting Functions by using Content-Based Help
Supporting -Whatif and -Confirm
Lab: Converting a Command into an Advanced Function
Converting a Command into an Advanced Function
Lab: Creating a Script Module
Creating a Script Module
Lab: Defining Parameter Attributes and Input Validation
Defining Parameter Attributes and Input Validation
Lab: Writing Functions that use Multiple Objects
Writing Functions that use Multiple Objects
Lab: Writing Functions that Accept Pipeline Input
Writing Functions that Accept Pipeline Input
Lab: Producing Complex Function Output
Producing Complex Function Output
Lab: Documenting Functions by using Content-Based Help
Documenting Functions by using Content-Based Help
Lab: Supporting -Whatif and -Confirm
Supporting -Whatif and -Confirm
Module 2: Using Cmdlets and Microsoft .NET Framework in Windows PowerShell
Lessons
Running Windows PowerShell Commands
Using Microsoft .NET Framework in Windows PowerShell
Lab: Using .NET Framework in Windows PowerShell
Using Static and Instance Members
Module 3: Writing Controller Scripts
Lessons
Understanding Controller Scripts
Writing Controller Scripts that Show a User Interface
Lab: Writing Controller Scripts that Display a User Interface
Write Functions to be used in the Controller Script
Write a Controller Script that Implements a Text-Based Menu
Module 4: Handling Script Errors
Lessons
Understanding Error Handling
Handling Errors in a Script
Lab: Handling Errors in a Script
Handling Errors in a Script
Module 5: Using XML Data Files
Lessons
Reading, Manipulating and Writing Data in XML
Lab: Reading, Manipulating and Writing Data in XML
Test the Provided Tools
Update an XML Inventory Document
Module 6: Managing Server Configurations by Using Desired State Configuration
Lessons
Understanding the Desired State Configuration
Creating and Deploying a DSC Configuration
Lab: Creating and Deploying a DSC Configuration
Write, Run and Push a DSC Configuration
Module 7: Analyzing and Debugging Scripts
Lessons
Debugging in Windows PowerShell
Analyzing and Debugging and Existing Script
Lab: Analyzing and Debugging and Existing Script
Analyzing and Debugging and Existing Script
Module 8: Understanding Windows PowerShell Workflow
Lessons
Understanding Windows PowerShell Workflows
