Automating Administration with Microsoft Windows PowerS...

Automating Administration with Microsoft Windows PowerShell (M10961)

Learn to remotely manage your Windows-based servers with PowerShell 5.1.

In this training course, you will gain the fundamental knowledge and skills to use Windows PowerShell for automating the administration of your Windows-based servers. You will focus on primary Windows PowerShell command line features and techniques. Learn to execute and monitor scripts more efficiently with more robust session connectivity, workflow capabilities, improved job scheduling, and Windows PowerShell Web Access.

This course incorporates materials from the Official Microsoft Learning Product M10961: Automating Administration with Windows PowerShell, and is taught by official Microsoft instructors.

Apr 12 2021

April 12 - 16, 2021 | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (EST) GTR

Date: 04/12/2021 - 04/16/2021 (Monday - Friday) | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (EST)
Location: ONLINE (Virtual Classroom Live)
Delivery Format: VIRTUAL CLASSROOM LIVE Request Quote & Enroll

Apr 19 2021

April 19 - 23, 2021 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (EST) GTR

Date: 04/19/2021 - 04/23/2021 (Monday - Friday) | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (EST)
Location: ONLINE (Virtual Classroom Live)
Delivery Format: VIRTUAL CLASSROOM LIVE Request Quote & Enroll

Apr 26 2021

April 26 - 30, 2021 | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (EST) GTR

Date: 04/26/2021 - 04/30/2021 (Monday - Friday) | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (EST)
Location: ONLINE (Virtual Classroom Live)
Delivery Format: VIRTUAL CLASSROOM LIVE Request Quote & Enroll

Apr 26 2021

April 26 - 30, 2021 | 11:00 PM - 7:00 PM (EST) GTR

Date: 04/26/2021 - 04/30/2021 (Monday - Friday) | 11:00 PM - 7:00 PM (EST)
Location: ONLINE (Virtual Classroom Live)
Delivery Format: VIRTUAL CLASSROOM LIVE Request Quote & Enroll

Apr 26 2021

April 26 - 30, 2021 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (EST) GTR

Date: 04/26/2021 - 04/30/2021 (Monday - Friday) | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (EST)
Location: ONLINE (Virtual Classroom Live)
Delivery Format: VIRTUAL CLASSROOM LIVE Request Quote & Enroll

May 3 2021

May 3 - 7, 2021 | 11:30 AM - 7:30 PM (EST) GTR

Date: 05/03/2021 - 05/07/2021 (Monday - Friday) | 11:30 AM - 7:30 PM (EST)
Location: ONLINE (Virtual Classroom Live)
Delivery Format: VIRTUAL CLASSROOM LIVE Request Quote & Enroll

May 3 2021

May 3 - 7, 2021 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (EST) GTR

Date: 05/03/2021 - 05/07/2021 (Monday - Friday) | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (EST)
Location: ONLINE (Virtual Classroom Live)
Delivery Format: VIRTUAL CLASSROOM LIVE Request Quote & Enroll

May 10 2021

May 10 - 14, 2021 | 11:00 PM - 7:00 PM (EST) GTR

Date: 05/10/2021 - 05/14/2021 (Monday - Friday) | 11:00 PM - 7:00 PM (EST)
Location: ONLINE (Virtual Classroom Live)
Delivery Format: VIRTUAL CLASSROOM LIVE Request Quote & Enroll

May 10 2021

May 10 - 14, 2021 | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (EST) GTR

Date: 05/10/2021 - 05/14/2021 (Monday - Friday) | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (EST)
Location: ONLINE (Virtual Classroom Live)
Delivery Format: VIRTUAL CLASSROOM LIVE Request Quote & Enroll

May 10 2021

May 10 - 14, 2021 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (EST) GTR

Date: 05/10/2021 - 05/14/2021 (Monday - Friday) | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (EST)
Location: ONLINE (Virtual Classroom Live)
Delivery Format: VIRTUAL CLASSROOM LIVE Request Quote & Enroll

May 17 2021

May 17 - 21, 2021 | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (EST) GTR

Date: 05/17/2021 - 05/21/2021 (Monday - Friday) | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (EST)
Location: ONLINE (Virtual Classroom Live)
Delivery Format: VIRTUAL CLASSROOM LIVE Request Quote & Enroll

May 24 2021

May 24 - 28, 2021 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (EST) GTR

Date: 05/24/2021 - 05/28/2021 (Monday - Friday) | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (EST)
Location: ONLINE (Virtual Classroom Live)
Delivery Format: VIRTUAL CLASSROOM LIVE Request Quote & Enroll

Jun 7 2021

June 7 - 11, 2021 | 11:30 AM - 7:30 PM (EST)

Date: 06/07/2021 - 06/11/2021 (Monday - Friday) | 11:30 AM - 7:30 PM (EST)
Location: ONLINE (Virtual Classroom Live)
Delivery Format: VIRTUAL CLASSROOM LIVE Request Quote & Enroll

Jun 7 2021

June 7 - 11, 2021 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (EST) GTR

Date: 06/07/2021 - 06/11/2021 (Monday - Friday) | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (EST)
Location: ONLINE (Virtual Classroom Live)
Delivery Format: VIRTUAL CLASSROOM LIVE Request Quote & Enroll

Jun 14 2021

June 14 - 18, 2021 | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (EST)

Date: 06/14/2021 - 06/18/2021 (Monday - Friday) | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (EST)
Location: ONLINE (Virtual Classroom Live)
Delivery Format: VIRTUAL CLASSROOM LIVE Request Quote & Enroll

Jun 14 2021

June 14 - 18, 2021 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (EST) GTR

Date: 06/14/2021 - 06/18/2021 (Monday - Friday) | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (EST)
Location: ONLINE (Virtual Classroom Live)
Delivery Format: VIRTUAL CLASSROOM LIVE Request Quote & Enroll

Jun 21 2021

June 21 - 25, 2021 | 11:00 PM - 7:00 PM (EST) GTR

Date: 06/21/2021 - 06/25/2021 (Monday - Friday) | 11:00 PM - 7:00 PM (EST)
Location: ONLINE (Virtual Classroom Live)
Delivery Format: VIRTUAL CLASSROOM LIVE Request Quote & Enroll

Jun 21 2021

June 21 - 25, 2021 | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (EST)

Date: 06/21/2021 - 06/25/2021 (Monday - Friday) | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (EST)
Location: ONLINE (Virtual Classroom Live)
Delivery Format: VIRTUAL CLASSROOM LIVE Request Quote & Enroll

Jun 28 2021

June 28 - July 2, 2021 | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (EST)

Date: 06/28/2021 - 07/02/2021 (Monday - Friday) | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (EST)
Location: ONLINE (Virtual Classroom Live)
Delivery Format: VIRTUAL CLASSROOM LIVE Request Quote & Enroll

Jul 12 2021

July 12 - 16, 2021 | 11:30 AM - 7:30 PM (EST)

Date: 07/12/2021 - 07/16/2021 (Monday - Friday) | 11:30 AM - 7:30 PM (EST)
Location: ONLINE (Virtual Classroom Live)
Delivery Format: VIRTUAL CLASSROOM LIVE Request Quote & Enroll

Jul 26 2021

July 26 - 30, 2021 | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (EST)

Date: 07/26/2021 - 07/30/2021 (Monday - Friday) | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (EST)
Location: ONLINE (Virtual Classroom Live)
Delivery Format: VIRTUAL CLASSROOM LIVE Request Quote & Enroll

Aug 2 2021

August 2 - 6, 2021 | 11:00 PM - 7:00 PM (EST) GTR

Date: 08/02/2021 - 08/06/2021 (Monday - Friday) | 11:00 PM - 7:00 PM (EST)
Location: ONLINE (Virtual Classroom Live)
Delivery Format: VIRTUAL CLASSROOM LIVE Request Quote & Enroll

Aug 9 2021

August 9 - 13, 2021 | 11:30 AM - 7:30 PM (EST)

Date: 08/09/2021 - 08/13/2021 (Monday - Friday) | 11:30 AM - 7:30 PM (EST)
Location: ONLINE (Virtual Classroom Live)
Delivery Format: VIRTUAL CLASSROOM LIVE Request Quote & Enroll

Aug 23 2021

August 23 - 27, 2021 | 11:00 PM - 7:00 PM (EST) GTR

Date: 08/23/2021 - 08/27/2021 (Monday - Friday) | 11:00 PM - 7:00 PM (EST)
Location: ONLINE (Virtual Classroom Live)
Delivery Format: VIRTUAL CLASSROOM LIVE Request Quote & Enroll

Aug 30 2021

August 30 - September 3, 2021 | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (EST)

Date: 08/30/2021 - 09/03/2021 (Monday - Friday) | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (EST)
Location: ONLINE (Virtual Classroom Live)
Delivery Format: VIRTUAL CLASSROOM LIVE Request Quote & Enroll

Sep 13 2021

September 13 - 17, 2021 | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (EST)

Date: 09/13/2021 - 09/17/2021 (Monday - Friday) | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (EST)
Location: ONLINE (Virtual Classroom Live)
Delivery Format: VIRTUAL CLASSROOM LIVE Request Quote & Enroll

Sep 20 2021

September 20 - 24, 2021 | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (EST)

Date: 09/20/2021 - 09/24/2021 (Monday - Friday) | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (EST)
Location: ONLINE (Virtual Classroom Live)
Delivery Format: VIRTUAL CLASSROOM LIVE Request Quote & Enroll

Sep 27 2021

September 27 - October 1, 2021 | 11:00 PM - 7:00 PM (EST) GTR

Date: 09/27/2021 - 10/01/2021 (Monday - Friday) | 11:00 PM - 7:00 PM (EST)
Location: ONLINE (Virtual Classroom Live)
Delivery Format: VIRTUAL CLASSROOM LIVE Request Quote & Enroll

Sep 27 2021

September 27 - October 1, 2021 | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (EST)

Date: 09/27/2021 - 10/01/2021 (Monday - Friday) | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (EST)
Location: ONLINE (Virtual Classroom Live)
Delivery Format: VIRTUAL CLASSROOM LIVE Request Quote & Enroll

Oct 4 2021

October 4 - 8, 2021 | 11:30 AM - 7:30 PM (EST)

Date: 10/04/2021 - 10/08/2021 (Monday - Friday) | 11:30 AM - 7:30 PM (EST)
Location: ONLINE (Virtual Classroom Live)
Delivery Format: VIRTUAL CLASSROOM LIVE Request Quote & Enroll

Oct 11 2021

October 11 - 15, 2021 | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (EST)

Date: 10/11/2021 - 10/15/2021 (Monday - Friday) | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (EST)
Location: ONLINE (Virtual Classroom Live)
Delivery Format: VIRTUAL CLASSROOM LIVE Request Quote & Enroll

Oct 25 2021

October 25 - 29, 2021 | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (EST)

Date: 10/25/2021 - 10/29/2021 (Monday - Friday) | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (EST)
Location: ONLINE (Virtual Classroom Live)
Delivery Format: VIRTUAL CLASSROOM LIVE Request Quote & Enroll

Module 1: Getting Started with Windows PowerShell

This module introduces students to Windows PowerShell, its purpose and history. The module will also cover the basics of using the shell, including the help system, command syntax, command discovery explaining the use of the two built-in host applications.

Lessons

Overview and Background
Finding and Learning Commands
Running Commands

Lab : Configuring Windows PowerShell

Configure the Windows PowerShell Console Application
Configure the Windows PowerShell ISE Application

Lab : Finding and Running Basic Commands

Finding Commands
Finding and Running Commands
Using "About" Files

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Open and configure Windows PowerShell
Discover, learn, and run Windows PowerShell commands
Run commands by using correct command and parameter syntax

Module 2: Working with the Pipeline

This module covers the Windows PowerShell pipeline along with a number of additional techniques and commands, including customizing command output, exporting and converting data, sorting objects, filtering objects, and enumerating objects allowing for the overall retrieval, manipulation and displaying of data.

Lessons

Understanding the Pipeline
Selecting, Sorting, and Measuring Objects
Converting, Exporting, and Importing Objects
Filtering Objects Out of the Pipeline
Enumerating Objects in the Pipeline

Lab : Using the Pipeline

Selecting and Sorting Data

Lab : Converting, Exporting, and Importing Objects

Converting Objects
Importing and Exporting Objects

Lab : Filtering Objects

Filtering Objects

Lab : Enumerating Objects

Enumerating Objects

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe the purpose of the Windows PowerShell pipeline
Manipulate objects in the pipeline
Convert, export, and import objects
Filter objects out of the pipeline
Enumerate objects in the pipeline

Module 3: Understanding How the Pipeline Works

This module explains the underlying details of how Windows PowerShell passes objects from command to command within the pipeline. Having seen it in action in the previous module will now get to see some of the theory under the hood. The emphasis will be on two specific techniques used by the shell and students will learn to explain the pipeline operation, predict command behavior and allows them construct more useful, predictable commands.

Lessons

Passing Data in the Pipeline By Value
Passing Data in the Pipeline By Property Name

Lab : Working with Pipeline Parameter Binding

Predicting Pipeline Behavior

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Pass data by using the ByValue technique
Pass data by using the ByPropertyName technique

Module 4: Using PSProviders and PSDrives

This module explains the purpose and use of Windows PowerShell PSProviders and PSDrives, and shows students how to use these useful components for administrative tasks. Students will also learn to use the -item* commands to manipulate items within a PSDrive.

Lessons

Using PSProviders
Using PSDrives

Lab : Using PSProviders and PSDrives

Create a New Folder
Create a New PSDrive
Create a New Registry Key
Create a New Registry Setting
Modify a WS-Management Setting

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Explain the purpose and use of PSProviders
Explain the purpose and use of PSDrives

Module 5: Formatting Output

This module demonstrates how to format command output and how to create custom output elements.

Lessons

Using Basic Formatting
Using Advanced Formatting
Redirecting Formatted Output

Lab : Formatting Output

Formatting Command Output
Reproducing Specified Output

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Format command output by using basic formatting commands
Format command output by using advanced formatting options
Redirect formatted output

Module 6: Querying Management Information by Using WMI and CIM

This module explains Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) and Common Information Model (CIM), and shows students how to retrieve and in some cases modify management information about local and remote computers.

Lessons

Understanding WMI and CIM
Querying Data with WMI and CIM
Making Changes by Using WMI and CIM

Lab : Working with WMI and CIM

Querying Information by Using WMI
Querying Information by Using CIM
Invoking Methods

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Explain the differences between WMI and CIM
Query management information by using WMI and CIM
Invoke methods by using WMI and CIM

Module 7: Preparing for Scripting

This module prepares students for writing scripts with Windows PowerShell, covering the Windows PowerShell security model and the use of variables.

Lessons

Using Variables
Scripting Security

Lab : Working with Security in Windows PowerShell

Configure Security

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Create, use, and manage variables
Configure shell scripting security

Module 8: Moving From a Command to Script to Module

This module shows students how to take a command that runs well in the console and turn it into a parameterized, reusable script, and how to evolve that script into a standalone script module. Students will learn the foundations needed to create their own reusable tools.

Lessons

Moving From Command to Script
Moving From Script to Function to Module
Implementing Basic Error Handling
Using Basic Scripting Constructs
Exploring Other Scripting Features

Lab : Moving From Command to Script

Test the Command
Parameterize Changing Values
Add Verbose Output
Add Comment-Based Help

Lab : Moving From Script to Function to Module

Convert the Script to a Function
Save the Script as a Script Module
Add Debugging Breakpoints

Lab : Implementing Basic Error Handling

Add Error Handling to a Function
Add Error Handling to a New Function

Lab : Creating an Advanced Function

Test an Existing Command
Create a Parameterized Function
Handle Multiple Targets
Add Error Handling

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Move from Command to Script
Move from Script to Function to Module
Implement basic error handling
Implement basic scripting constructs
Explain additional advanced Windows PowerShell scripting features

Module 9: Administering Remote Computers

This module explains Windows PowerShell remoting, and shows students how to configure and use remoting to manage multiple remote computers.

Lessons

Using Basic Remoting
Using Advanced Remoting Techniques
Using Remoting Sessions

Lab : Using Basic Remoting

Enable Remoting on the Local Computer
Performing One-to-One Remoting
Performing One-to-Many Remoting

Lab : Using Remoting Sessions

Using Implicit Remoting
Multicomputer Management

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe remoting architecture and security, manually enable remoting, and use remoting for one-to-one and one-to-many connections
Pass local variables to remote computers
Create and manage persistent remoting sessions, and use implicit remoting

Module 10: Putting it All Together

This module offers students an opportunity to use everything they have learned so far. Students will discover, learn, and run commands that perform a complex, real-world administrative task.

Lessons

Provisioning a New Server Core Instance

Lab : Provisioning a New Server Core Installation

Create a Parameterized Script
Get the Dynamic IP Address of the New Server Core Computer
Create a DHCP Reservation for the Server Core Instance
Modify the Local TrustedHosts List
Add a Role to the Server Core Instance
Add the Server Core Instance to the Domain
Test the Completed Script

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Plan your Windows PowerShell Script
Configure Server Core computers using Windows PowerShell

Module 11: Using Background Jobs and Scheduled Jobs

In this module students will learn to create and manage background jobs and scheduled jobs.

Lessons

Using Background Jobs
Using Scheduled Jobs

Lab : Using Background Jobs

Starting Jobs
Managing Jobs

Lab : Using Scheduled Jobs

Creating a Scheduled Job

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Create and manage Background Jobs
Create and manage Scheduled Jobs

Module 12: Using Profiles and Advanced PowerShell Techniques

This module covers a variety of additional advanced Windows PowerShell features and techniques including additional comparison operators, use of alternate credentials, creation of profile scripts, manipulation of strings and date objects.

Lessons

Using Advanced PowerShell Techniques
Creating Profile Scripts
Working With Alternative Credentials

Lab : Practicing Advanced Techniques

Using Advanced Techniques
Using Alternative Credentials
Create a Profile Script

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Manipulate data and objects by using advanced techniques and operators
Create and manage profile scripts
Connect to remote computers by using alternative credentials

*Please Note: Course Outline is subject to change without notice. Exact course outline will be provided at time of registration.

Basic concepts behind Windows PowerShell
Work with the Windows PowerShell Pipeline
Use PSProviders and PSDrives to work with other forms of storage
Format output
Use Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) and Common Information Model (CIM)
Prepare for scripting
Moving from a command to a script to a module
Administer remote computers
Put the various Windows PowerShell components together
Use background jobs and scheduled jobs
Use advanced PowerShell techniques and profiles

Students who attend this training can meet the prerequisites by obtaining equivalent knowledge and skills through practical experience as a Windows system administrator.

Experience with Windows networking technologies and implementation.
Experience with Windows Server and Windows Client administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

IT Professionals already experienced in general Windows Server and Windows Client administration or already experienced in administering and supporting application servers and services, including Exchange, SharePoint, SQL, etc.
Students who want to use Windows PowerShell to automate administrative tasks from the command line, using any Microsoft or independent software vendor (ISV) product that supports Windows PowerShell manageability.

Automating Administration with Microsoft Windows PowerShell (M10961)

Automating Administration with Microsoft Windows PowerShell (M10961)

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