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Automating Administration With Windows Powershell®

This document outlines a course on automating administration with Windows PowerShell. The course consists of 12 modules covering topics like getting started with PowerShell, working with the PowerShell pipeline, querying management information with WMI and CIM, administering remote computers, and putting the skills to use provisioning a server.

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Automating Administration With Windows Powershell®

This document outlines a course on automating administration with Windows PowerShell. The course consists of 12 modules covering topics like getting started with PowerShell, working with the PowerShell pipeline, querying management information with WMI and CIM, administering remote computers, and putting the skills to use provisioning a server.

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Alok Sharma
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© © All Rights Reserved
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Automating Administration with Windows PowerShell®

Duration – 5 days

Course Outline

Module 1: Getting Started with Windows PowerShellThis 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 PowerShellLab : Finding and Running Basic Commands
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 PipelineThis 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 PipelineLab : Converting, Exporting, and Importing ObjectsLab :
Filtering ObjectsLab : 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 WorksThis 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
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 PSDrivesThis 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
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 OutputThis 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
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
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
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 ModuleThis 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 ScriptLab : Moving From Script to Function to
ModuleLab : Implementing Basic Error HandlingLab : Creating an Advanced
Function
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 RemotingLab : Using Remoting Sessions
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
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 JobsLab : Using Scheduled Jobs
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


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

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