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55318: Advanced Automated Administration with Windows PowerShell Training

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55318A is the updated version of the retired legacy MOC course 10962C. This three-day course teaches students how to automate administrative tasks using PowerShell.

  • Accredited By : Microsoft Partner Logo
  • Category : Windows Server

Course Price : $1495 Per Participant

Course Description

55318A is the updated version of the retired legacy MOC course 10962C.

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.

 

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  • Live instructor-led interactive sessions with Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCT).
  • Access to Microsoft Official Courseware (MOC).
  • Real-time Virtual Lab Environment.
  • Experience 24*7 Learner Support.
  • Self-paced learning and flexible schedules.
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What you will learn

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

Prerequisites

  • Experience as a Windows System Administrator
  • Prior scripting or programming experience
  • All the prerequisites can be met by successfully taking the 10961 – Automating Administration with Windows PowerShell course

Who should attend this course?

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.

Microsoft Learning Partner

Microtek Learning is a Microsoft Certified Partner for Learning Solutions. This class uses official Microsoft courseware and will be delivered by a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT).

Schedules

  • Dec 20, 2023
  • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm EST
  • online

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Curriculum

This module explains how to parameterize a command into an advanced function.

Lessons

  • 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
  • Lab 1: Creating advanced functions

  • Exercise 1: Converting a command into a function
  • Exercise 2: Creating a script module
  • Exercise 3: Defining parameter attributes
  • Exercise 4: Writing functions to accept pipeline input
  • Exercise 5: Producing complex function output
  • Exercise 6: Using comment-based Help
  • Exercise 7: Using Whatif and Confirm parameters
  • After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Convert a command into an advanced function.
  • Create a script module.
  • Define parameter attributes and input validation.
  • Write functions that accept pipeline input.
  • Produce complex pipeline output.
  • Document functions by using comment-based help.
  • Support -WhatIf and -Confirm.
  • This module explains how to use Microsoft .NET Framework and REST API to supplement functionality that Windows PowerShell commands provide.

    Lessons

  • Lesson 1: Using .NET Framework in PowerShell
  • Lesson 2: Using REST API in PowerShell
  • Lab 1: Using Microsoft .NET Framework and REST API in Windows PowerShell

  • Exercise 1: Using .NET Framework in PowerShell
  • Exercise 2: Using REST API in PowerShell
  • After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Use Microsoft .NET Framework in Windows PowerShell.
  • Use REST API in Windows PowerShell.
  • This module explains how to combine advanced functions that perform a specific task and a controller script that provides a user interface or automates a business process.

    Lessons

  • Lesson 1: Understanding controller scripts
  • Lesson 2: Writing controller scripts with a user interface
  • Lesson 3: Writing controller scripts that create reports
  • Lab 1: Writing controller scripts

  • Exercise 1: Understanding controller scripts
  • Exercise 2: Writing controller scripts with a user interface
  • Exercise 3: Writing controller scripts that create reports
  • After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Describe controller scripts.
  • Write controller scripts that display a user interface.
  • Write controller scripts that produce reports.
  • This module explains how to perform basic error handling in scripts.

    Lessons

  • Lesson 1: Understanding error handling
  • Lesson 2: Handling errors in a script
  • Lab 1: Handling script errors

  • Exercise 1: Understanding error handling
  • Exercise 2: Handling errors in a script
  • After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Describe error handling.
  • Handle errors and timeouts in a script.
  • This module explains how to read, manipulate, and write data in XML and JSON format.

    Lessons

  • Lesson 1: Working with XML formatted data
  • Lesson 2: Working with JSON formatted data
  • Lesson 3: Working with custom-formatted data
  • Lab 1: Working with XML and JSON formatted data

  • Exercise 1: Working with XML formatted data
  • Exercise 2: Working with JSON formatted data
  • Exercise 3: Working with custom-formatted data
  • Exercise 4: Using PowerShell Core (Optional)
  • After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Read, manipulate, and write XML-formatted data
  • Read, manipulate, and write JSON-formatted data
  • Read and manipulate custom-formatted data
  • This module explains how to write Desired State Configuration (DSC) configuration files, deploy those files to servers, and monitor server's configurations. This module also explains how to restrict administrative access with Just Enough Administration (JEA).

    Lessons

  • Lesson 1: Implementing Desired State Configuration
  • Lesson 2: Implementing Just Enough Administration
  • Lab 1: Creating and deploying a DSC configuration

  • Exercise 1: Implementing Desired State Configuration
  • Exercise 2: Implementing Just Enough Administration
  • After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Understand DSC.
  • Create and deploy a DSC configuration.
  • Implement JEA.
  • This module explains how to use native Windows PowerShell features to analyze and debug existing scripts

    Lessons

  • Lesson 1: Debugging in Windows PowerShell
  • Lesson 2: Analyzing and debugging an existing script
  • Lab 1: Analyzing and debugging scripts

  • Exercise 1: Debugging in Windows PowerShell
  • Exercise 2: Analyzing and debugging an existing script
  • After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Debug in Windows PowerShell.
  • Analyze and debug an existing script.
  • This module explains the features of the Windows PowerShell Workflow technology.

    Lessons

  • Lesson 1: Understanding Windows PowerShell Workflows
  • Lesson 2: Running Windows PowerShell Workflows
  • Lab 1: Create and run Windows PowerShell Workflows

  • Exercise 1: Understanding Windows PowerShell Workflows
  • Exercise 2: Running Windows PowerShell Workflows
  • After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Describe and implement the Workflow feature of Windows PowerShell.
  • Course Details

    • skill skill-green
      Skill Level: Intermediate
    • enroll enroll-green
      Enrolled: 2109
    • duration duration green
      Duration: 3 Days

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