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Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for IT Professionals who are already experienced in general Windows Server, Windows client, Azure, and Microsoft 365 administration, and who want to learn more about using Windows PowerShell for administration. No prior experience with any version of PowerShell or any scripting language is assumed. This course is also suitable for IT Professionals already experienced in server administration, including Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft SharePoint Server, and Microsoft SQL Server. This course provides students with the fundamental knowledge and skills to use PowerShell for administering and automating administration of Windows servers. This course provides students the skills to identify and build the command they require to perform a specific task. In addition, students learn how to build scripts to accomplish advanced tasks such as automating repetitive tasks and generating reports. This course provides prerequisite skills supporting a broad range of Microsoft products, including Windows Server, Windows Client, Microsoft Azure, and Microsoft 365. In keeping with that goal, this course will not focus on any one of those products, although Windows Server, which is the common platform for all of those products, will serve as the example for the techniques this course teaches. Prerequisites Before attending this course, students must have: -Experience with Windows networking technologies and implementation. - Experience with Windows Server administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting. 1 - Review Windows PowerShell Learn about Windows PowerShell Get familiar with Windows PowerShell applications Identify factors to install and use Windows PowerShell Configure the Windows PowerShell console Configure the Windows PowerShell Integrated Scripting Environment (ISE) Use Visual Studio Code with PowerShell 2 - Understand the command syntax in Windows PowerShell Discover the structure of PowerShell cmdlets Discover the parameters for using PowerShell cmdlets Review the tab completion feature in PowerShell Display the About files content in PowerShell 3 - Find commands and Get-Help in Windows PowerShell Define modules in PowerShell Find cmdlets in PowerShell Use command aliases in PowerShell Use Show-Command and Get-Help in PowerShell Interpret the help file contents and update the local help content in PowerShell 4 - Manage Active Directory Domain Services using PowerShell cmdlets Manage user accounts in PowerShell Manage groups and group memberships in PowerShell Manage computer accounts in PowerShell Manage organizational units and Active Directory objects in PowerShell 5 - Manage network service settings for Windows devices using PowerShell cmdlets Manage IP addresses in PowerShell Manage IP routing in PowerShell Manage DNS clients in PowerShell Manage Windows Firewall settings in PowerShell 6 - Manage Windows Server settings using PowerShell cmdlets Automate management tasks using the Group Policy management cmdlets Manage server roles and services using PowerShell cmdlets Manage Hyper-V Virtual Machines using PowerShell cmdlets Manage Internet Information Services using PowerShell cmdlets 7 - Manage settings for a local Windows machine using PowerShell cmdlets Manage Windows 10 using PowerShell Manage permissions with PowerShell 8 - Understand the Windows PowerShell pipeline Review Windows PowerShell pipeline and its output Discover object members in PowerShell Control the formatting of pipeline output 9 - Select, sort, and measure objects using the pipeline Sort and group objects by property in the pipeline Measure objects in the pipeline Select a set of objects in the pipeline Select object properties in the pipeline Create and format calculated properties in the pipeline 10 - Filter objects out of the pipeline Learn about the comparison operators in PowerShell Review basic filter syntax in the pipeline Review advanced filter syntax in the pipeline Optimize the filter performance in the pipeline 11 - Enumerate objects in the pipeline Learn about enumerations in the pipeline Review basic syntax to enumerate objects in the pipeline Review advanced syntax to enumerate objects in the pipeline 12 - Send and pass data as output from the pipeline Write pipeline data to a file Convert pipeline objects to other forms of data representation in PowerShell Control additional output options in PowerShell 13 - Pass pipeline objects Pipeline parameter binding Identify ByValue parameters Pass data by using ByValue Pass data by using ByPropertyName Identify ByPropertyName parameters Use manual parameters to override the pipeline Use parenthetical commands Expand property values 14 - Connect with data stores using PowerShell providers Define Windows PowerShell providers Review the built-in providers in PowerShell Access provider help in PowerShell 15 - Use PowerShell drives in PowerShell Explain PowerShell drives in PowerShell Use PowerShell drive cmdlets in PowerShell Manage the file system in PowerShell Manage the registry in PowerShell Work with certificates in PowerShell Work with other PowerShell drives in PowerShell 16 - Review CIM and WMI Review architecture of CIM and WMI Review repositories in CIM and WMI Locate online class documentation by using CIM and WMI cmdlets 17 - Query configuration information by using CIM and WMI List local repository namespaces and classes by using CIM and WMI Query instances by using commands and WMI Query Language Connect to remote computers by using CIM and WMI cmdlets Query repository classes from remote computers by using CIMSession objects 18 - Query and manipulate repository objects by using CIM and WMI methods Discover methods of repository objects by using CIM and WMI Locate class methods and documentation by using CIM and WMI Invoke methods of repository objects by using CIM and WMI 19 - Manage variables in Windows PowerShell scripts Define variables in Windows PowerShell scripts Create variable names in Windows PowerShell scripts Assign values and types to variables in Windows PowerShell scripts Identify the methods and properties of variables in Windows PowerShell scripts Use string variables and methods in Windows PowerShell scripts Use date variables and methods in Windows PowerShell scripts 20 - Work with arrays and hash tables in Windows PowerShell scripts Define an array in Windows PowerShell scripts Work with array lists in Windows PowerShell scripts Define hash tables in Windows PowerShell Scripts Work with hash tables in Windows PowerShell scripts 21 - Create and run scripts by using Windows PowerShell Review Windows PowerShell scripts Modify scripts in the PowerShell Gallery Create scripts using Windows PowerShell Review the PowerShellGet module in Windows PowerShell Run scripts and set the execution policy in Windows PowerShell Review Windows PowerShell and AppLocker Sign the scripts digitally in Windows PowerShell 22 - Work with scripting constructs in Windows PowerShell Review and use the ForEach loop in Windows PowerShell scripts Review and use the If construct in Windows PowerShell scripts Review and use the Switch construct in Windows PowerShell scripts Review the For construct in Windows PowerShell scripts Review other loop constructs in Windows PowerShell scripts Review Break and Continue in Windows PowerShell scripts 23 - Import data in different formats for use in scripts by using Windows PowerShell cmdlets Use the Get-Content command in Windows PowerShell scripts Use the Import-Csv cmdlet in Windows PowerShell scripts Use the Import-Clixml cmdlet in Windows PowerShell scripts Use the ConvertFrom-Json cmdlet in Windows PowerShell scripts 24 - Use methods to accept user inputs in Windows PowerShell scripts Identify values that might change in Windows PowerShell scripts Use the Read-Host cmdlet in Windows PowerShell scripts Use the Get-Credential cmdlet in Windows PowerShell scripts Use the Out-GridView cmdlet in Windows PowerShell scripts Pass parameters to a Windows PowerShell script 25 - Troubleshoot scripts and handle errors in Windows PowerShell Interpret error messages generated for Windows PowerShell commands Add output to Windows PowerShell scripts Use breakpoints in Windows PowerShell scripts Interpret error actions for Windows PowerShell commands 26 - Use functions and modules in Windows PowerShell scripts Review functions in Windows PowerShell scripts Use variable scope in Windows PowerShell scripts Create modules in Windows PowerShell scripts Use the dot sourcing feature in Windows PowerShell 27 - Manage single and multiple computers by using Windows PowerShell remoting Review the remoting feature of Windows PowerShell Compare remoting with remote connectivity Review the remoting security feature of Windows PowerShell Enable remoting by using Windows PowerShell Use one-to-one remoting by using Windows PowerShell Use one-to-many remoting by using Windows PowerShell Compare remoting output with local output 28 - Use advanced Windows PowerShell remoting techniques Review common remoting techniques of Windows PowerShell Send parameters to remote computers in Windows PowerShell Set access protection to variables, aliases, and functions by using the scope modifier Enable multi-hop remoting in Windows PowerShell 29 - Manage persistent connections to remote computers by using Windows PowerShell sessions Review persistent connections in Windows PowerShell Create and manage persistent PSSessions by using Windows PowerShell Disconnect PSSessions by using Windows PowerShell Review the feature of implicit remoting in Windows PowerShell 30 - Review Azure PowerShell module Review Azure PowerShell Review the benefits of the Azure PowerShell module Install the Azure PowerShell module Migrate Azure PowerShell from AzureRM to Azure Review Microsoft Azure Active Directory module for Windows PowerShell and Azure Active Directory PowerShell for Graph modules 31 - Review the features and tools for Azure Cloud Shell Review the characteristics of Azure Cloud Shell Review the features and tools of Azure Cloud Shell Configure and experiment with Azure Cloud Shell 32 - Manage Azure resources with Windows PowerShell Create a new Azure virtual machine by using Windows PowerShell commands Manage Azure virtual machines by using Windows PowerShell commands Manage Azure related storage by using Azure PowerShell Manage Azure subscriptions by using Azure PowerShell 33 - Manage users, groups, and licenses in Microsoft Entra ID by using Windows PowerShell Review benefits to manage Microsoft 365 services by using Windows PowerShell Connect to the Microsoft 365 tenant by using Windows PowerShell Manage users in Microsoft 365 by using Windows PowerShell Manage groups in Microsoft 365 by using Windows PowerShell Manage roles in Microsoft 365 by using Windows PowerShell Manage licenses in Microsoft 365 by using Windows PowerShell 34 - Manage Exchange Online by using Windows PowerShell Connect to Exchange Online by using Windows PowerShell Manage mailboxes in Exchange Online by using Windows PowerShell Manage resources in Exchange Online by using Windows PowerShell Manage admin roles in Exchange Online by using Windows PowerShell 35 - Manage SharePoint Online by using Windows PowerShell Install and connect to SharePoint Online Management Shell by using Windows PowerShell Manage SharePoint Online users and groups by using Windows PowerShell Manage SharePoint sites by using Windows PowerShell Manage SharePoint Online external user sharing by using Windows PowerShell 36 - Manage Microsoft Teams by using Windows PowerShell Review Microsoft Teams PowerShell module Install the Microsoft Teams PowerShell module Manage teams with Microsoft Teams PowerShell module 37 - Create and manage background jobs using Windows PowerShell Define the types of background jobs in Windows PowerShell Start remote jobs and CIM/WMI jobs in Windows PowerShell Monitor jobs in Windows PowerShell Retrieve results for running jobs in Windows PowerShell 38 - Create and manage scheduled jobs using Windows PowerShell Create and run Windows PowerShell scripts as scheduled tasks Define scheduled jobs in Windows PowerShell Create job option and job trigger objects in Windows PowerShell Create and register a scheduled job in Windows PowerShell Retrieve the results from a scheduled job in Windows PowerShell

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for IT professionals who are experienced in general Windows Server and Windows Client administration. Students should have a foundational knowledge of Windows PowerShell, which they can obtain by taking course 10961C: Automating Administration with Windows PowerShell. In addition, this course provides scripting guidance for Microsoft Azure administrators and developers who support development environments and deployment processes. Overview After completing this course, you will be able to: Create advanced functions. Use Microsoft .NET Framework and REST API in Windows PowerShell. Handle script errors. Use XML, JSON, and custom formatted data. Manage Microsoft Azure resources Analyze and debug scripts Understand Windows PowerShell workflow. This course teaches students how to automate administrative tasks using PowerShell. Students will learn crucial scripting skills such as creating advanced functions, writing controller scripts, and handling script errors. Candidates will learn how to use PowerShell when working with Microsoft Azure, SQL Server, Active Directory, IIS, Windows PowerShell Workflow, .NET resources, the REST API and XML, CSV & JSON formatted data files.This course replaces retired Microsoft course 10962. Module 1: Creating advanced functions Lesson 1: Converting a command into an advanced function Lesson 2: Creating a script module Lesson 3: Defining parameter attributes and input validation Lesson 4: Writing functions that accept pipeline input Lesson 5: Producing complex pipeline output Lesson 6: Using comment-based Help Lesson 7: Using Whatif and Confirm parameters Module 2: Using Microsoft .NET Framework and REST API in Windows PowerShell Lesson 1: Using .NET Framework in PowerShell Lesson 2: Using REST API in PowerShell Module 3: Writing controller scripts Lesson 1: Understanding controller scripts Lesson 2: Writing controller scripts with a user interface Lesson 3: Writing controller scripts that create reports Module 4: Handling script errors Lesson 1: Understanding error handling Lesson 2: Handling errors in a script Module 5: Using XML, JSON, and custom-formatted data Lesson 1: Working with XML formatted data Lesson 2: Working with JSON formatted data Lesson 3: Working with custom-formatted data Module 6: Enhancing server management with Desired State Configuration and Just Enough Administration Lesson 1: Implementing Desired State Configuration Lesson 2: Implementing Just Enough Administration Module 7: Analyzing and debugging scripts Lesson 1: Debugging in Windows PowerShell Lesson 2: Analyzing and debugging an existing script Module 8: Understanding Windows PowerShell Workflow Lesson 1: Understanding Windows PowerShell Workflows Lesson 2: Running Windows PowerShell Workflows

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for SharePoint administrators who work in a Windows network environment. At least one year of experience managing SharePoint servers and using PowerShell is recommended. Overview At Course Completion?Configure SharePoint Servers using PowerShell?Manage SharePoint Server Administration with PowerShell?Manage SharePoint Server Maintenance with PowerShell This course provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to use PowerShell to administer SharePoint Servers. Students will learn how to manage day-to-day and automated tasks carried out by SharePoint Administrators. Install and Configure SharePoint Servers with PowerShell Overview Preparing the Server Configure Server Features Configure Prerequisite Applications Install SharePoint Software Configure SharePoint Farm Review Lab 1: Configure SharePoint Servers with PowerShell Administering SharePoint Servers with PowerShell Overview Administering Users and Groups Administering the Farm Administering Shared Services & Features Administering Sites Administering Databases Review Lab 1: Administering SharePoint Servers with PowerShell Maintaining SharePoint Servers with PowerShell Overview Managing Backups / Restores Monitoring and Auditing Managing Notifications Scheduling Tasks Review Lab 1: Maintaining SharePoint Servers with PowerShell

Windows PowerShell training course description 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, System Center, and others. What will you learn Work with Windows PowerShell pipeline. Query system information by using WMI and CIM. Work with variables, arrays, and hash tables. Write advanced scripts in Windows PowerShell. Administer remote computers. Use advanced Windows PowerShell techniques. Windows PowerShell training course details Who will benefit: IT professionals. Prerequisites: Supporting Windows Server Duration 5 days Windows PowerShell training course contents Getting started with Windows PowerShell Overview and background of Windows PowerShell, Understanding command syntax, Finding commands. Hands on Configuring Windows PowerShell console & ISE application. Hands on Finding and running basic commands, Using the About files. Cmdlets for administration Active Directory administration cmdlets, Network configuration cmdlets, Other server administration cmdlets. Hands on Windows Administration. Creating and managing Active Directory objects, Configuring network settings on Windows Server, Creating a web site. Working with the Windows PowerShell pipeline Understanding the pipeline, Selecting, sorting, and measuring objects, Filtering objects out of the pipeline, enumerating objects in the pipeline, Sending pipeline data as output. Hands on Using the pipeline. Selecting, sorting, and displaying data. Hands on Filtering objects. Hands on Enumerating objects. Hands on Sending output to a file. Exporting user information to a file. Understanding how the pipeline works Passing the pipeline data, Advanced considerations for pipeline data. Hands on Working with pipeline parameter binding. Predicting pipeline behaviour. Using PSProviders and PSDrives Using PSProviders, Using PSDrives. Hands on Using PSProviders and PSDrives Creating files and folders on a remote computer, Creating a registry key for your future scripts, Create a new Active Directory group. Querying system information by using WMI and CIM Understanding WMI and CIM, Querying data by using WMI and CIM, Making changes with WMI/CIM. Hands on Working with WMI and CIM. Querying information by using WMI, Querying information by using CIM, Invoking methods. Working with variables, arrays, and hash tables Manipulating variables, arrays and hash tables. Hands on Working with variables, Using arrays, Using hash tables. Basic scripting Introduction to scripting, Scripting constructs, Importing data from files. Hands on Basic scripting. Setting a script, Processing an array with a ForEach loop, Processing items by using If statements, Creating a random password, Creating users based on a CSV file. Advanced scripting Accepting user input, Overview of script documentation, Troubleshooting and error handling, Functions and modules. Hands on Accepting data from users. Querying disk information from remote computers, Updating the script to use alternate credentials, Documenting a script. Hands on Implementing functions and modules. Creating a logging function, Adding error handling to a script, Converting a function to a module. Administering Remote Computers Using basic Windows PowerShell remoting, Using advanced Windows PowerShell remoting techniques, Using PSSessions. Hands on Using basic remoting. Enabling remoting on the local computer, Performing one-to-one remoting, Performing one-to-many remoting. Hands on Using PSSessions. Using implicit remoting, Managing multiple computers. Using background jobs and scheduled jobs Using background jobs, Using scheduled jobs. Hands on Using background jobs and scheduled jobs. Starting and managing jobs, Creating a scheduled job. Using advanced Windows PowerShell techniques Creating profile scripts, Using advanced techniques. Hands on Practicing advanced techniques. Creating a profile script, Verifying the validity of an IP address, Reporting disk information, Configuring NTFS permissions, Creating user accounts with passwords from a CSV file. Hands on Practicing script development (optional)

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for SQL Server administrators who work in a Windows network environment. At least one year of experience administering SQL Servers and using PowerShell is recommended. Overview After completing this course, students will be able to: •Install and Configure SQL Server and all its components using PowerShell •Manage day-to-day SQL Server Administration with PowerShell •Maintain the SQL Server environment using PowerShell scripting and programming options This course provides candidates with the knowledge and skills needed to use PowerShell for SQL Server administration. Students will learn how to manage day-to-day and scheduled maintenance tasks. Install and Configure SQL Server with PowerShell Install SQL Server Configure Database Settings Configure SQL Server Settings Configure SQL Server Policy-Based Management Lab 1: Configuring SQL Server with PowerShell Administering SQL Servers with PowerShell Managing Users and Roles Managing Database Performance Managing Database Availability Managing SQL Server Features Lab 1: Administering SQL Servers with PowerShell Maintaining SQL Server with PowerShell Managing Backups and Restores Maintaining Database Integrity and Performance Monitoring and Auditing Task Automation Generating Reports Lab 1: Maintaining SQL Servers with PowerShell

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for 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, System Center, and others. Overview After completing this course, students will be able to:Describe the functionality of Windows PowerShell and use it to run and find basic commands.Identify and run cmdlets for server administration.Work with Windows PowerShell pipeline.Describe the techniques Windows PowerShell pipeline uses.Use PSProviders and PSDrives to work with other forms of storage.Query system information by using WMI and CIM.Work with variables, arrays, and hash tables.Write basic scripts in Windows PowerShell.Write advanced scripts in Windows PowerShell.Administer remote computers.Use background jobs and scheduled jobs.Use advanced Windows PowerShell techniques. This course provides students with the fundamental knowledge and skills to use Windows PowerShell for administering and automating administration of Windows based servers. Getting Started with Windows PowerShell Overview and Background Understanding command syntax Finding commands Lab : Configuring Windows PowerShell Lab : Finding and Running Basic Commands Cmdlets for administration Active Directory administration cmdlets Network configuration cmdlets Other server administration cmdlets Lab : Windows Administration Working with the Windows PowerShell pipeline Understanding the Pipeline Selecting, Sorting, and Measuring Objects Filtering Objects Out of the Pipeline Enumerating Objects in the Pipeline Sending pipeline data as output Lab : Using the Pipeline Lab : Filtering Objects Lab : Enumerating Objects Lab : Sending output to a file Understanding How the Pipeline Works Passing the pipeline data Advanced considerations for pipeline data Lab : Working with Pipeline Parameter Binding Using PSProviders and PSDrives Using PSProviders Using PSDrives Lab : Using PSProviders and PSDrives Querying Management Information by Using WMI and CIM Understanding WMI and CIM Querying Data with WMI and CIM Making changes with WMI/CIM Lab : Working with WMI and CIM Working with variables, arrays, and hash tables Using variables Manipulating variables Manipulating arrays and hash tables Lab : Working with variables Basic scripting Introduction to scripting Scripting constructs Importing data from files Lab : Basic scripting Advanced scripting Accepting user input Overview of script documentation Troubleshooting and error handling Functions and modules Lab : Accepting data from users Lab : Implementing functions and modules Administering Remote Computers Using basic Windows PowerShell remoting Using advanced Windows PowerShell remoting techniques Using PSSessions Lab : Using basic remoting Lab : Using PSSessions Using Background Jobs and Scheduled Jobs Using Background Jobs Using Scheduled Jobs Lab : Using Background Jobs and Scheduled Jobs Using advanced Windows PowerShell techniques Creating profile scripts Using advanced techniques Lab : Practicing advanced techniques Lab : Practicing script development (optional)

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for 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, System Center, and others. Overview After completing this course, students will be able to: Describe the functionality of Windows PowerShell and use it to run and find basic commands. Identify and run cmdlets for server administration. Work with Windows PowerShell pipeline. Describe the techniques Windows PowerShell pipeline uses. Use PSProviders and PSDrives to work with other forms of storage. Query system information by using WMI and CIM. Work with variables, arrays, and hash tables. Write basic scripts in Windows PowerShell. Write advanced scripts in Windows PowerShell. Administer remote computers. Use background jobs and scheduled jobs. Use advanced Windows PowerShell techniques. This course provides students with the fundamental knowledge and skills to use Windows PowerShell for administering and automating administration of Windows based servers. Getting Started with Windows PowerShell Overview and Background Understanding command syntax Finding commands Lab : Configuring Windows PowerShell Lab : Finding and Running Basic Commands Cmdlets for administration Active Directory administration cmdlets Network configuration cmdlets Other server administration cmdlets Lab : Windows Administration Working with the Windows PowerShell pipeline Understanding the Pipeline Selecting, Sorting, and Measuring Objects Filtering Objects Out of the Pipeline Enumerating Objects in the Pipeline Sending pipeline data as output Lab : Using the Pipeline Lab : Filtering Objects Lab : Enumerating Objects Lab : Sending output to a file Understanding How the Pipeline Works Passing the pipeline data Advanced considerations for pipeline data Lab : Working with Pipeline Parameter Binding Using PSProviders and PSDrives Using PSProviders Using PSDrives Lab : Using PSProviders and PSDrives Querying Management Information by Using WMI and CIM Understanding WMI and CIM Querying Data with WMI and CIM Making changes with WMI/CIM Lab : Working with WMI and CIM Working with variables, arrays, and hash tables Using variables Manipulating variables Manipulating arrays and hash tables Lab : Working with variables Basic scripting Introduction to scripting Scripting constructs Importing data from files Lab : Basic scripting Advanced scripting Accepting user input Overview of script documentation Troubleshooting and error handling Functions and modules Lab : Accepting data from users Lab : Implementing functions and modules Administering Remote Computers Using basic Windows PowerShell remoting Using advanced Windows PowerShell remoting techniques Using PSSessions Lab : Using basic remoting Lab : Using PSSessions Using Background Jobs and Scheduled Jobs Using Background Jobs Using Scheduled Jobs Lab : Using Background Jobs and Scheduled Jobs Using advanced Windows PowerShell techniques Creating profile scripts Using advanced techniques Lab : Practicing advanced techniques Lab : Practicing script development (optional)

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for administrators in a Microsoft-centric environment who want to build reusable units of automation, automate business processes, and enable less-technical colleagues to accomplish administrative tasks. Overview Describe the correct patterns for building modularized tools in Windows PowerShell Build highly modularized functions that comply with native PowerShell patterns Build controller scripts that expose user interfaces and automate business processes Manage data in a variety of formats Write automated tests for tools Debug tools This course covers advanced Windows PowerShell topics, with an emphasis on building reusable tools. Students are introduced to workflow, engage in best practices, and learn a variety of script development and toolmaking techniques. Tool Design Tools do one thing Tools are flexible Tools look native Start with a Command Why start with a command? Discovery and experimentation Build a Basic Function and Module Start with a basic function Create a script module Check prerequisites Run the new command Adding CmdletBinding and Parameterizing About CmdletBinding and common parameters Accepting pipeline input Mandatory-ness Parameter validation Parmeter aliases Emitting Objects as Output Assembling information Constructing and emitting output Quick tests An Interlude: Changing Your Approach Examining a script Critiquing a script Revising the script Using Verbose, Warning, and Informational Output Knowing the six channels Adding verbose and warning output Doing more with verbose output Informational output Comment-Based Help Where to put your help Getting started Going further with comment-based help Broken help Handling Errors Understanding errors and exceptions Bad handling Two reasons for exception handling Handling exceptions in our tool Capturing the actual exception Handling exceptions for non-commands Going further with exception handling Deprecated exception handling Basic Debugging Two kinds of bugs The ultimate goal of debugging Developing assumptions Write-Debug Set-PSBreakpoint The PowerShell ISE Going Deeper with Parameters Parameter positions Validation Multiple parameter sets Value from remaining arguments Help messages Aliases More CmdletBinding Writing Full Help External help Using PlatyPs Supporting online help ?About? topics Making your help updatable Unit Testing Your Code Sketching out the test Making something to test Expanding the test Going further with Pester Extending Output Types Understanding types The Extensible Type System Extending an object Using Update-TypeData Analyzing Your Script Performing a basic analysis Analyzing the analysis Publishing Your Tools Begin with a manifest Publishing to PowerShell Gallery Publishing to private repositories Basic Controllers: Automation Scripts and Menus Building a menu Using UIChoice Writing a process controller Proxy Functions A proxy example Creating the proxy base Modifying the proxy Adding or removing parameters Working with XML Data Simple: CliXML Importing native XML ConvertTo-XML Creating native XML from scratch Working with JSON Data Converting to JSON Converting from JSON Working with SQL Server Data SQL Server terminology and facts Connecting to the server and database Writing a query Running a query Invoke-SqlCmd Thinking about tool design patterns Design tools that use SQL Server for data storage Final Exam Lab problem Break down the problem Do the design Test the commands Code the tool

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for IT professionals who need to manage the day-to-day environment of an SCCM 2012 SP1 or newer environment. Knowledge of the workings of a standalone primary SCCM site and basic PowerShell experience is recommended. Overview Create additional site system roles on existing or new servers. Modify high level site settings. Create and modify Discovery Methods, Boundaries and Boundary Groups. Create Collections using any of the membership rules available. Delegate authority through Roles and Scopes. Install the Configuration Manager client, modify client settings and restrict access to site systems. Deploy software to clients. Deploy software updates to clients. Configure compliance settings targeted against collections. Modify settings that govern monitoring functions such as Alerts and Status Settings. Work with Task Sequences for Operating System Deployment. Write basic PowerShell scripts using cmdlets learned and scripting constructs to accomplish configuration tasks. This course provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to use PowerShell for System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) administration. In this course, students learn how to access the PowerShell cmdlets included with SCCM 2012 R2 and use them to perform configuration tasks for a primary site. Individual cmdlets will be used in working with objects such as Boundaries, Boundary Groups, Collections, Software Deployment, Patching, Compliance Settings, OSD Task Sequences, and many others. Basic scripting will also be covered so that students can learn how to put PowerShell to use when working with large sets of objects. Prerequisites Basic Windows and Active Directory knowledge. Conceptual knowledge of Configuration Manager objects and how they interact. Basic experience performing configuration tasks in ECM using the graphical console. Experience working from a command prompt. Basic knowledge of the fundamentals of Windows PowerShell. 1 - REVIEW OF SYSTEM CENTER CONFIGURATION MANAGER CONCEPTS Architecture of an System Center 2012 Configuration Manager Installation Managing Assets Content Delivery and Management Security, Monitoring, and Remote Management 2 - MANAGING RESOURCES Implementing Discovery Organizing Resources with Collections Working with Boundaries 3 - WORKING WITH CLIENTS Installing the Configuration Manager Client Managing Client Settings Managing Client Operations Monitoring Client Status 4 - DISTRIBUTING SOFTWARE Configure the Software Distribution Components Working with Distribution Points Creating Content for Distribution Deploying Software Applications 5 - UPDATING SYSTEMS WITH WSUS AND SCCM Integrating Configuration Manager and WSUS Managing Updates through Software Update Groups Creating and Deploying Update Packages Working with Automatic Deployment Rules 6 - HOW POWERSHELL CAN MANAGE COMPLIANCE SETTINGS Creating Compliance Settings Objects Deploying and Monitor the Baseline 7 - CONFIGURING OPERATING SYSTEM DEPLOYMENT OBJECTS Preparing the OSD Environment Working with Task Sequences 8 - WORKING AT THE SITE LEVEL Modify the Site Adding Site System Roles Adding a Secondary Site 9 - SECURITY AND MONITORING Configuring Role Based Administration Implementing Endpoint Protection Configuring Monitoring Options 10 - USING POWERSHELL SCRIPTING TO AUTOMATE SCCM TASKS Review of Scripting Constructs Introduction to the Configuration Manager WMI Classes

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for Enterprise network staff responsible for help desk support, system administration, and network design. Overview At Course Completion: - Features and functions of Group Policy - Use Group Policy management tools to manage security policies - Design a Group Policy infrastructure - Group Policy processing architecture - Back up, restore, import, and copy Group Policy Objects through the Group Policy - Management Console - Use Windows PowerShell to manage Group Policy - Implement security using Group Policy - Configure the desktop environment with Group Policy - Configure roaming profiles and Folder Redirection - Assign and publish software packages - Implement AppLocker and software restriction policies - Create and deploy Administrative Templates - Configure Group Policy preferences In this course, you will learn how to reduce costs and increase efficiencies in your network. You will discover how to consolidate the administration of an enterprise IT infrastructure with Group Policy, and you will learn to control and manage computer systems and domain users running Windows Server 2016 and Windows clients. Create Group Policies, implement administrative and security templates, and determine best practices when deploying software packages. Walk away with the experience and tools needed to optimize your enterprise systems and networks, implement administrative and security templates, and determine best practices when deploying software packages. 1 - Introduction to Configuration Management Configuration Management Overview Configuration Management Using Group Policy Group Policy Features Introduced with Later Versions of Windows Using Windows PowerShell in the Configuration Management Process 2 - Using Group Policy Management Tools Local and Domain Policies Using Group Policy Management Console Understanding Group Policy Refresh 3 - Designing a Group Policy Infrastructure Design Stages for a Group Policy Infrastructure Planning your Group Policy Design Designing Your Group Policy Solution Deploying Your Group Policy Solution Managing Your Group Policy Solution 4 - Understanding the Architecture of Group Policy Processing Group Policy Components in AD DS Understanding the Group Policy Deployment Order Modifying Group Policy Processing 5 - Troubleshooting and Backing Up GPOs Using Group Policy Troubleshooting Tools Integration of RSoP Functionality Group Policy Logging Options Backing Up, Restoring, Importing, and Copying GPOs Building Migration Tables 6 - Securing Windows Using Group Policy Exploring the Windows Security Architecture Securing User Accounts Exploring Security Policies Windows Firewall with Advanced Security Implementing Domain Security Security Policy Options for Window Client and Windows Server 7 - Implementing Application Security Using Group Policy Managing UAC Settings Defending Against Malware Using AppLocker to Restrict Software Implementing Windows App Security Settings 8 - Configuring the Desktop Environment with Group Policy Exploring Script Types and Controlling Script Execution Defining the Desktop, Start Menu, and Taskbar Settings Defining the Control Panel Settings Defining the Windows Components Settings Configuring the Printer Management and Pruning Settings Defining the Network Settings Discovering the new Group Policy Settings 9 - Implementing User State Virtualization Configuring Folder Redirection Managing Offline Files Implementing User Experience Virtualization OneDrive for Business 10 - Assigning and Publishing Software Packages Using MSI Packages to Distribute Software Using Group Policy as a Software Deployment Method Deploying Software Setting Up Distribution Points Using the Systems Center Configuration Manager to Distribute Software 11 - Configuration Management with Windows PowerShell Introducing Windows PowerShell Using Windows PowerShell Writing PowerShell Scripts Windows PowerShell Library for Group Policy Windows PowerShell-Based Logon Scripts 12 - Implementing PowerShell Desired State Configuration Introducing Group Policy Preferences Comparing Preferences and Policy Settings Options for Applying Preferences Configure Preference Settings 13 - Configuring Group Policy Preferences Introducing Group Policy Preferences Comparing Preferences and Policy Settings Options for Applying Preferences Configuring Preferences Settings Additional course details: Nexus Humans 50255 Managing Windows Environments with Group Policy training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the 50255 Managing Windows Environments with Group Policy course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.