What does the PowerShell course cover?
PowerShell is covered here in 12 modules: Introduction to PowerShell: Installing and setting up PowerShell, PowerShell Fundamentals: Using control structures and loops, Working with Files and Directories: Understanding the PowerShell file system and 9 more. The outline lists 60 specific topics, opening with What is PowerShell and its importance and closing with using PowerShell to monitor and audit system activity.
How do you approach PowerShell step by step?
The work is sequenced in 12 stages. It starts with Introduction to PowerShell: Installing and setting up PowerShell, moves through PowerShell Fundamentals: Using control structures and loops and Working with Files and Directories: Understanding the PowerShell file system, and ends at PowerShell Best Practices and Troubleshooting. Each stage carries its own topic list, so the sequence is followed rather than summarised.
What is in Module 1 of the PowerShell course?
Module 1 is Introduction to PowerShell: Installing and setting up PowerShell. It works through What is PowerShell and its importance, powerShell versions and compatibility, Installing and setting up PowerShell and 2 more. It sets the vocabulary the remaining 11 modules build on.
How is the PowerShell course delivered?
The PowerShell course is fully self-paced with immediate online access after enrolment. Access does not expire and future updates are included at no cost. It can be taken on any device, and a certificate of completion is issued by The Art of Service when you finish.
How much does the PowerShell course cost?
The PowerShell course is $199 as a one time payment. There is no subscription, no per seat licence and no hidden fee. Enrolment carries a 30 day satisfied or refunded guarantee, so it can be assessed in full before you commit.
Closely related courses: PowerShell Automation for Enterprise Efficiency, Master PowerShell Automation for Enterprise IT Pros, PowerShell Automation for Enterprise Infrastructure, Windows Server Optimization & PowerShell Automation.
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Mastering PowerShell: Unlocking Efficient Automation and Scripting
Course Overview
This comprehensive course is designed to help you master PowerShell, a powerful task automation and configuration management framework from Microsoft. With a focus on interactive and engaging learning, you'll gain hands-on experience with real-world applications and expert instruction. Upon completion, you'll receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service.Course Features
- Interactive and engaging learning experience
- Comprehensive and up-to-date content
- Personalized learning with expert instructors
- Practical, real-world applications and hands-on projects
- High-quality content with bite-sized lessons
- Lifetime access to course materials
- Gamification and progress tracking to keep you motivated
- Flexible, user-friendly, and mobile-accessible learning platform
- Community-driven with actionable insights and feedback
- Certificate issued by The Art of Service upon completion
Course Outline
Module 1. Introduction to PowerShell: Installing and setting up PowerShell
- What is PowerShell and its importance
- PowerShell versions and compatibility
- Installing and setting up PowerShell
- Basic PowerShell syntax and commands
- Understanding PowerShell modules and snap-ins
Module 2. PowerShell Fundamentals: Using control structures and loops
- Working with variables and data types
- Understanding PowerShell operators and expressions
- Using control structures and loops
- Working with functions and modules
- Error handling and debugging techniques
Module 3. Working with Files and Directories: Understanding the PowerShell file system
- Understanding the PowerShell file system
- Working with files and directories
- Using PowerShell to manage file permissions
- Understanding and working with file hashes
- Using PowerShell to manage file integrity
Module 4. Managing Processes and Services: Understanding and working with services
- Understanding and working with processes
- Managing process priorities and affinity
- Understanding and working with services
- Managing service dependencies and startup types
- Using PowerShell to manage service credentials
Module 5. Working with Registry and WMI: Understanding the Windows Registry
- Understanding the Windows Registry
- Using PowerShell to manage registry keys and values
- Understanding WMI and its importance
- Using PowerShell to query and manage WMI objects
- Understanding and working with WMI events
Module 6. Managing Users and Groups: Managing group membership and permissions
- Understanding and working with user accounts
- Managing user passwords and authentication
- Understanding and working with group accounts
- Managing group membership and permissions
- Using PowerShell to manage user and group profiles
Module 7. Working with Active Directory: Understanding and domains and forests
- Understanding Active Directory and its importance
- Using PowerShell to manage Active Directory objects
- Understanding and working with Active Directory domains and forests
- Managing Active Directory users and groups
- Using PowerShell to manage Active Directory permissions
Module 8. Managing Exchange and Office 365: Managing Office 365 users and groups
- Understanding Exchange and Office 365
- Using PowerShell to manage Exchange mailboxes and recipients
- Understanding and working with Exchange transport rules
- Managing Office 365 users and groups
- Using PowerShell to manage Office 365 licenses and subscriptions
Module 9. Working with SQL Server and Databases: Understanding SQL Server and its importance
- Understanding SQL Server and its importance
- Using PowerShell to manage SQL Server instances and databases
- Understanding and working with SQL Server tables and queries
- Managing SQL Server security and permissions
- Using PowerShell to manage SQL Server backups and restores
Module 10. Advanced PowerShell Topics: Managing PowerShell security and authentication
- Understanding and working with PowerShell workflows
- Using PowerShell to manage system resources and performance
- Understanding and working with PowerShell remoting
- Managing PowerShell security and authentication
- Using PowerShell to manage system updates and patches
Module 11. PowerShell Scripting and Automation: Understanding PowerShell scripting basics
- Understanding PowerShell scripting basics
- Using PowerShell to automate system tasks and processes
- Understanding and working with PowerShell scripts and modules
- Managing PowerShell script security and execution policies
- Using PowerShell to automate system deployments and configurations
Module 12: PowerShell Best Practices and Troubleshooting
- Understanding PowerShell best practices and coding standards
- Using PowerShell to troubleshoot system issues and errors
- Understanding and working with PowerShell error handling and debugging
- Managing PowerShell performance and optimization
- Using PowerShell to monitor and audit system activity