Automating Administration with PowerShell – Intensive Training («AZ040»)

• Describing the functionality of Windows PowerShell and using it to run and find basic commands
• Identifying and running cmdlets for local system administration
• Working with the Windows PowerShell pipeline
• Using PSProviders and PSDrives to working with other forms of storage
• Querying system information by using WMI and CIM
• Working with variables, arrays, and hash tables
• Writing basic scripts in Windows PowerShell
• Administering remote computers with Windows PowerShell
• Managing Azure resources with PowerShell
• Managing Microsoft 365 services with PowerShell
• Using background jobs and scheduled jobs

1 Get started with Windows PowerShell
This module introduces you to Windows PowerShell and provides an overview of the product’s functionality. It explains how to open and configure Windows PowerShell, run commands, and use its built-in Help system.

2 Maintain system administration tasks in Windows PowerShell
This module covers cmdlets that are commonly used for system administration tasks related to Active Directory, network configuration, server administration, and Windows 10 device administration.

3 Work with the Windows PowerShell pipeline
This module explains the purpose and use of the PowerShell pipeline and use the pipeline to sort, filter, enumerate and display output data for PowerShell cmdlets. It also explains how to pass pipeline objects.

4 Work with PowerShell providers and PowerShell drives in Windows PowerShell
This module explains two technologies: PowerShell providers and PowerShell drives, which let you work with many forms of storage by using the commands and techniques that you use to manage the file system.

5 Query management information by using Common Information Model and Windows Management Instrumentation
This module covers Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) and Common Information Model (CIM). These technologies help to access information about a computer. Additionally, both technologies provide local and remote access to management information from the operating system, computer hardware, and installed software.

6 Use variables, arrays, and hash tables in Windows PowerShell scripts
This module explains how to work with variables, arrays, and hash tables in Windows PowerShell scripts.

7 Create and modify scripts by using Windows PowerShell
This module explains how to create and modify scripts. It covers useful scripting techniques that include importing data from a file, accepting user input, and error handling.

8 Administer remote computers by using Windows PowerShell
This module covers remoting mainly in its default configuration, using HTTP on port 5985. It describes how to configure remoting to allow for—or require—encryption based on Secure Sockets Layer (SSL).

9 Manage cloud resources by using Windows PowerShell
This module explains how to install the necessary modules for cloud services management and use PowerShell commands to perform simple administrative tasks on cloud resources such as Azure virtual machines, Azure storage accounts,and Azure subscriptions. The learning path also covers how to use the Azure Cloud Shell environment to perform PowerShell-based or Bash-based administration directly from the Azure portal.

10 Manage Microsoft 365 services by using Windows PowerShell
This module explains how to efficiently manage the most commonly used services in Microsoft 365, such as Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Exchange Online, Microsoft SharePoint Online, and Microsoft Teams.

11 Create and manage background jobs and scheduled jobs in Windows PowerShell
This module explains the jobs feature of Windows PowerShell. Jobs are an extension point in Windows PowerShell, and there are several types of jobs. Each type works slightly differently and has distinct capabilities.

Component of the following courses

• From Zero to Hero with PowerShell («PWSZH»)

This course is intended for IT Professionals who are already experienced in general Windows Server and Windows client administration, and who want to learn more about using Windows PowerShell for administration.
No prior experience with any version of Windows PowerShell or any scripting language is assumed.
This course is also suitable for IT Professionals already experienced in server administration, including Exchange Server, SharePoint Server, SQL Server, and System Center.

• Experience with Windows networking technologies and implementation
• Experience with Windows Server administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• The completion of the following course or equivalent knowledge is required: