Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to PowerShell – the Basics
This module explains how to install and configure PowerShell. In addition, students will be introduced to many of the concepts of PowerShell, including cmdlets and PowerShell drives.
Lessons

    Lesson 1: What is PowerShell?
    Lesson 2: PowerShell Cmdlets
    Lesson 3: PowerShell Snapins
    Lesson 4: PowerShell Modules
    Lesson 5: PowerShell Remoting
    Lesson 6: Navigating in PowerShell
    Lesson 7: PowerShell Profiles

Lab : Introduction to PowerShell

    Installing PowerShellv2
    Exploring Help
    Working with cmdlets
    Creating a custom profile
    Optional: Reading Registry Data

After completing this module, students will be able to:

    Identify the requirements for running PowerShell.
    Describe PowerShell cmdlets.
    Understand the purpose of snapins and modules.
    Describe the remote management capabilities of PowerShell.
    Reference PowerShell drives and navigate in PowerShell hosts.
    Understand how to customize the PowerShell environment through profiles.

Module 2: The PowerShell Pipeline, Scripts and Syntax
This module explains how to use the PowerShell pipeline at the command line and in script files. It provides information on retrieving information on the properties and methods of objects. The module closes with information on command line syntax, managing output from cmdlets, and defining script blocks.
Lessons

    Lesson 1: Pipelines
    Lesson 2: Scripts
    Lesson 3: Syntax, Output and Script Blocks

Lab : The PowerShell Pipeline, Scripts and Syntax

    Working with the PowerShell Pipeline
    Using continuation characters for command line scripts
    Create a command line script
    Working with Operators

After completing this module, students will be able to:

    Define the PowerShell pipeline.
    Identify what the pipeline is used for.
    Use object properties and methods.
    Identify various components of statement syntax.

Module 3: Variables and Data Types, Variable Scopes, and Collections
This module explains how to use cmdlets associated with variables. addresses how PowerShell interprets variables based on their content. It reviews the common data types and how to control variable data types. It looks into the scope of the variable itself and finishes with using arrays.
Lessons

    Lesson 1: Variables and Data Types
    Lesson 2: Variable Scopes
    Lesson 3: Collections

Lab : Variables and Data Types, Variable Scopes, and Collections

    Working with variables and data types
    Working with arrays
    Working with hash tables

After completing this module, students will be able to:

    Describe how PowerShell interprets variables.
    Identify common data types.
    Describe the different variable scopes.
    Understand how to work with collections of objects.

Module 4: Security
This module explains how identify and configure script execution policies. It includes information on securing script files through the use of certificates as well as how to capture and use alternate credentials when executing commands. The module ends with a discussion on securing remote sessions.
Lessons

    Lesson 1: Script Execution
    Lesson 2: Signing Scripts
    Lesson 3: Requesting Credentials and Using Secure Strings
    Lesson 4: Securing Remote Sessions

Lab : Security

    Script Execution
    Signing Scripts
    Requesting Credentials

After completing this module, students will be able to:

    Identify script execution policy settings.
    Control script execution policy through the command line and group policy.
    Request credentials before executing a script.
    Describe commands available to secure information in scripts.
    Identify ways to secure remote sessions.

Module 5: Remote Management
This module explains how use the different methods of executing commands remotely. It covers the requirements for using PowerShell remoting, managing remote sessions, and running background jobs.
Lessons

    Lesson 1: Configuring Remote Management
    Lesson 2: Using PowerShell Remoting
    Lesson 3: Using Jobs

Lab : Remote Management

    Using Built-in Remoting
    Configuring PowerShell Remoting
    Using Persistent Sessions
    Working with Background Jobs

After completing this module, students will be able to:

    Describe the different methods of remote management with PowerShell.
    Identify the requirements for remote management.
    Configure a system for remote management.
    Work with remote sessions.
    Manage background jobs.

Module 6: Script Flow Control Statements
This module explains how use the language elements of PowerShell. It covers the statements for looping, branching, and managing the behavior of those statements through the use of break and continue keywords.
Lessons

    Lesson 1: Foreach and For
    Lesson 2: While / Do While / Do Until
    Lesson 3: If / Switch
    Lesson 4: Break /Continue

Lab : Script Flow Control Statements

    Working with Foreach, If, and Switch
    Using While / Do While / Do Until

After completing this module, students will be able to:

    Identify looping statements.
    Describe the variations between WHILE / DO WHILE / DO UNTIL.
    Describe the differences between IF and SWITCH.
    Identify when you can benefit from BREAK or CONTINUE.

Module 7: Functions, Filters and Modules
This module explains how use the features of PowerShell which allow you to extend its functionality through reusable code. It includes creating robust functions by leveraging parameters and introduces modules which enhance the portability of reusable code.
Lessons

    Lesson 1: Functions and Filters
    Lesson 2: Scripting with Functions and Parameters
    Lesson 3: Modules

Lab : Functions, Filters and Modules

    Creating Functions
    Making Functions with Parameters
    Creating a Simple Module

After completing this module, students will be able to:

    Describe the purpose of a function.
    Identify how to pass arguments into a function.
    Differentiate between a function and a filter.
    Describe how to use functions in a script file.
    Identify types of modules.

Module 8: Error Handling
This module explains how use the error handling environment within PowerShell. It addresses the language components which enhance managing errors. The debugging options within both the console host and the ISE are presented as tools for debugging scripts.
Lessons

    Lesson 1: Error Handling
    Lesson 2: Try / Catch / Finally
    Lesson 3: Script Debugging

Lab : Error Handling

    Managing the Error Environment
    Using Try / Catch / Finally for Error Handling
    Using the ISE for Script Debugging

After completing this module, students will be able to:

    Identify the types of errors.
    Understand the uses of built-in variables for error handling.
    Configure the way errors are treated.
    Use language blocks for handling errors.
    Implement debugging options.

Module 9: Administrative Uses
This module explains how use the topics covered in previous modules in every day administrative tasks. It combines the command line, script files, modules and functions to automate a variety of tasks. It introduces the concepts of advanced scripting which make PowerShell an enterprise-ready scripting environment.
Lessons

    Lesson 1: Manipulating files and folders
    Lesson 2: Modifying Registry Data
    Lesson 3: Working with Events
    Lesson 4: Working with Active Directory Objects
    Lesson 5: Advanced Scripting

Lab : Administrative Uses

    Scripting for the File System
    Scripting Registry Changes
    Scripting for Event Logs
    Scripting for Active Directory

After completing this module, students will be able to:

    Work with files and folders.
    Change information in the registry.
    Read information from event logs.
    Change WMI data.
    Understand how to work with Active Directory.
    Describe advanced scripting features.

Length: 4 Days
Published: August 02, 2010
Language(s): Slovenian/English
Audience(s): IT Professionals
Level: 300
Technology: Windows PowerShell
Type: Course
Delivery Method: Instructor-led (classroom)

Price: 1.090 EUR + DDV
za NLT člane brezplačno
 

Termini

• 17.01.2012 -> 20.01.2012

Prijava na tečaje je možna samo za registrirane uporabnike.

About this Course
This four-day instructor-ledcourse provides students with the knowledge and skills to leverage Microsoft Windows PowerShell v2 to administer their Windows environment. Both the command line environment and the scripting capabilities inherent in Microsoft’s automation engine are addressed during this hands-on course.

Audience Profile
This course is intended for systems administrators responsible for managing Windows platforms who are interested in automating administrative tasks.

At Course Completion

After completing this course, students will be able to:

•     Install and configure PowerShell v2 on various Windows operating systems.
•     Navigate the command line interface as well as the integrated scripting environment.
•     Leverage cmdlets to accomplish daily management tasks.
•     Format information returned by PowerShell v2 in a variety of styles.
•     Create PowerShell v2 scripts to automate routine tasks.
•     Manage multiple systems concurrently though PowerShell v2 remoting.
•     Understand the security capabilities within PowerShell v2 and how to manage them.
•     Enhance the management of other Microsoft products by using the skills and general knowledge covered in this course.