Mastering PowerShell: Comprehensive Review and Self-Assessment Checklist
Course Overview This comprehensive course is designed to take your PowerShell skills to the next level. With a focus on practical, real-world applications, you'll gain the knowledge and confidence to tackle even the most complex tasks. Upon completion, you'll receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service, validating your expertise.
Course Curriculum Module 1: PowerShell Fundamentals
- Introduction to PowerShell
- PowerShell syntax and basics
- Understanding cmdlets and their usage
- Working with variables and data types
- Control flow and error handling
Module 2: PowerShell Scripting
- Creating and running PowerShell scripts
- Scripting best practices and debugging techniques
- Working with functions and modules
- Understanding script signing and security
- Advanced scripting techniques
Module 3: PowerShell and Active Directory
- Introduction to Active Directory and PowerShell
- Managing AD users, groups, and computers
- Working with AD organizational units and sites
- Configuring AD authentication and authorization
- Advanced AD management with PowerShell
Module 4: PowerShell and Windows Management
- Managing Windows services and processes
- Working with Windows event logs and performance counters
- Configuring Windows settings and features
- Managing Windows updates and patches
- Advanced Windows management with PowerShell
Module 5: PowerShell and Networking
- Introduction to PowerShell and networking
- Managing network adapters and settings
- Working with DNS and DHCP
- Configuring firewall rules and network security
- Advanced networking with PowerShell
Module 6: PowerShell and Security
- Introduction to PowerShell security
- Understanding PowerShell security features
- Managing PowerShell security settings
- Working with secure strings and encryption
- Advanced security techniques with PowerShell
Module 7: PowerShell and Automation
- Introduction to automation with PowerShell
- Creating automated tasks and workflows
- Working with scheduled tasks and jobs
- Managing automation with PowerShell
- Advanced automation techniques
Module 8: PowerShell and Reporting
- Introduction to reporting with PowerShell
- Creating reports with PowerShell
- Working with data visualization and formatting
- Managing report distribution and scheduling
- Advanced reporting techniques
Module 9: PowerShell and Advanced Topics
- Introduction to advanced PowerShell topics
- Working with PowerShell classes and enumerations
- Understanding PowerShell 7 and its features
- Managing PowerShell configurations and Just Enough Administration (JEA)
- Advanced PowerShell techniques and best practices
Course Features - Interactive and engaging content
- Comprehensive and up-to-date material
- Practical and real-world applications
- Expert instructors and support
- Certificate upon completion issued by The Art of Service
- Flexible learning and mobile accessibility
- Community-driven and discussion forums
- Actionable insights and hands-on projects
- Bite-sized lessons and lifetime access
- Gamification and progress tracking
What You'll Receive - A comprehensive understanding of PowerShell
- Practical skills and real-world applications
- A certificate upon completion issued by The Art of Service
- Lifetime access to course materials
- Ongoing support and community engagement
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Module 1: PowerShell Fundamentals
- Introduction to PowerShell
- PowerShell syntax and basics
- Understanding cmdlets and their usage
- Working with variables and data types
- Control flow and error handling
Module 2: PowerShell Scripting
- Creating and running PowerShell scripts
- Scripting best practices and debugging techniques
- Working with functions and modules
- Understanding script signing and security
- Advanced scripting techniques
Module 3: PowerShell and Active Directory
- Introduction to Active Directory and PowerShell
- Managing AD users, groups, and computers
- Working with AD organizational units and sites
- Configuring AD authentication and authorization
- Advanced AD management with PowerShell
Module 4: PowerShell and Windows Management
- Managing Windows services and processes
- Working with Windows event logs and performance counters
- Configuring Windows settings and features
- Managing Windows updates and patches
- Advanced Windows management with PowerShell
Module 5: PowerShell and Networking
- Introduction to PowerShell and networking
- Managing network adapters and settings
- Working with DNS and DHCP
- Configuring firewall rules and network security
- Advanced networking with PowerShell
Module 6: PowerShell and Security
- Introduction to PowerShell security
- Understanding PowerShell security features
- Managing PowerShell security settings
- Working with secure strings and encryption
- Advanced security techniques with PowerShell
Module 7: PowerShell and Automation
- Introduction to automation with PowerShell
- Creating automated tasks and workflows
- Working with scheduled tasks and jobs
- Managing automation with PowerShell
- Advanced automation techniques
Module 8: PowerShell and Reporting
- Introduction to reporting with PowerShell
- Creating reports with PowerShell
- Working with data visualization and formatting
- Managing report distribution and scheduling
- Advanced reporting techniques
Module 9: PowerShell and Advanced Topics
- Introduction to advanced PowerShell topics
- Working with PowerShell classes and enumerations
- Understanding PowerShell 7 and its features
- Managing PowerShell configurations and Just Enough Administration (JEA)
- Advanced PowerShell techniques and best practices
Course Features - Interactive and engaging content
- Comprehensive and up-to-date material
- Practical and real-world applications
- Expert instructors and support
- Certificate upon completion issued by The Art of Service
- Flexible learning and mobile accessibility
- Community-driven and discussion forums
- Actionable insights and hands-on projects
- Bite-sized lessons and lifetime access
- Gamification and progress tracking
What You'll Receive - A comprehensive understanding of PowerShell
- Practical skills and real-world applications
- A certificate upon completion issued by The Art of Service
- Lifetime access to course materials
- Ongoing support and community engagement
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- A comprehensive understanding of PowerShell
- Practical skills and real-world applications
- A certificate upon completion issued by The Art of Service
- Lifetime access to course materials
- Ongoing support and community engagement