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PowerShell for Automating Administration
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PowerShell for Automating Administration

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

6 hours to complete
3 weeks at 2 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

6 hours to complete
3 weeks at 2 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Develop a file purge and archive mechanism from scratch.

  • Utilize important skills for Windows Server Administration.

  • Comprehend the concepts of Windows PowerShell scripting.

  • Examine and write your own automation scripts for complex scenarios with ease.

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September 2024

Assessments

4 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 9 modules in this course

In this module, we will explore the fundamental aspects of PowerShell and learn how to use it for installing software on multiple remote computers. We will cover basic to advanced scripting techniques to automate the installation process efficiently.

What's included

2 videos1 reading

In this module, we will dive into automation concepts using PowerShell. We will learn how to hide the date and time on the taskbar and use the PowerShell Logging module to automate system and application validation processes.

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2 videos

In this module, we will handle CSV files using PowerShell. We will perform a range of operations on CSV data, enabling efficient data manipulation and processing directly from PowerShell scripts.

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1 video1 assignment

In this module, we will learn to manage Windows services with PowerShell. We'll explore essential commandlets and develop scripts for automating the planned restart of services across multiple servers.

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4 videos

In this module, we will introduce the project and its objectives. We will examine the directory and file structure and understand the role of the XML configuration file in setting up the project parameters.

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3 videos

In this module, we will guide you through the lab setup process. We will deploy resources and validation scripts in the cloud, ensuring you are well-prepared to execute and test your PowerShell scripts in a controlled environment.

What's included

4 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will cover server validation scripts. We will provide an overview and discuss the various functions used in validation, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of their roles and implementations.

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4 videos

In this module, we will focus on report consolidation and code enhancement. We will explain the consolidation process, implement the script, and demonstrate how to enhance code with logging modules for better tracking and debugging.

What's included

3 videos

In this module, we will discuss the productionization of the application validation tool. We will make necessary code changes for centralized script execution, prepare the automation scripts, and demonstrate remote execution from a terminal server.

What's included

3 videos2 assignments

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