This 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. This course replaces retired Microsoft course 10962.

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Learning Objectives

After completing this course, you will be able to:
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.

1

  • MODULE 1: CREATING ADVANCED FUNCTIONS

  • Lesson 1: Converting a command into an advanced function

    Lesson 2: Creating a script module

    Lesson 3: Defining parameter attributes and input validation

    Lesson 4: Writing functions that accept pipeline input

    Lesson 5: Producing complex pipeline output

    Lesson 6: Using comment-based Help

    Lesson 7: Using Whatif and Confirm parameters

2

  • MODULE 2: USING MICROSOFT .NET FRAMEWORK AND REST API IN WINDOWS POWERSHELL

  • Lesson 1: Using .NET Framework in PowerShell

    Lesson 2: Using REST API in PowerShell

3

  • MODULE 3: WRITING CONTROLLER SCRIPTS

  • Lesson 1: Understanding controller scripts

    Lesson 2: Writing controller scripts with a user interface

    Lesson 3: Writing controller scripts that create reports

4

  • MODULE 4: HANDLING SCRIPT ERRORS

  • Lesson 1: Understanding error handling

    Lesson 2: Handling errors in a script

5

  • MODULE 5: USING XML, JSON, AND CUSTOM-FORMATTED DATA

  • Lesson 1: Working with XML formatted data

    Lesson 2: Working with JSON formatted data

    Lesson 3: Working with custom-formatted data

6

  • MODULE 6: ENHANCING SERVER MANAGEMENT WITH DESIRED STATE CONFIGURATION AND JUST ENOUGH ADMINISTRATION

  • Lesson 1: Implementing Desired State Configuration

    Lesson 2: Implementing Just Enough Administration

7

  • MODULE 7: ANALYZING AND DEBUGGING SCRIPTS

  • Lesson 1: Debugging in Windows PowerShell

    Lesson 2: Analyzing and debugging an existing script

8

  • MODULE 8: UNDERSTANDING WINDOWS POWERSHELL WORKFLOW

  • Lesson 1: Understanding Windows PowerShell Workflows

    Lesson 2: Running Windows PowerShell Workflows

Audience

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.

Language

English

Prerequisites

Experience as a Windows System Administor Prior scripting or programming experience All the prerequisites can be met by successfully taking AZ-040T00: Automating Administration with PowerShell

$1,965

Length: 3.0 days (24 hours)

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