AZ-040T00: Automating Administration with PowerShell
Virtual Instructor-Led Training
5 Days (40 Hours)The AZ-040T00: Automating Administration with PowerShell Course equips participants with the skills to automate administrative tasks in Windows and cloud environments using PowerShell. Learn to manage Active Directory, Windows Server, and Microsoft 365, while leveraging scripts, cmdlets, and pipeline features. This PowerShell training emphasizes automation best practices for system and cloud resource management. Enroll in the AZ-040T00 course to enhance your administrative efficiency with PowerShell.
Course Objectives
- Describe the functionality of Windows PowerShell and use it to run and find basic commands.
- Identify and run cmdlets for local system administration.
- Work with the Windows PowerShell pipeline.
- Use PSProviders and PSDrives to work with other forms of storage.
- Query system information by using WMI and CIM.
Upcoming Schedules
Who Should Attend
- Powershell Administrator
- IT Support Specialist
Prerequisites
Required
- Experience with Windows Server administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Experience with Windows networking technologies and implementation.
Course Outline
- Review Windows PowerShell
- Describe Windows PowerShell and its major versions.
- Identify the common Windows PowerShell hosting applications.
- Describe points to consider when using PowerShell.
- Explain how to configure the Windows PowerShell console host.
- Explain how to configure the Windows PowerShell ISE host.
- Describe how to use VS Code for PowerShell scripting.
- Understand the command syntax in Windows PowerShell
- Describe cmdlet structure.
- Identify how to use Windows PowerShell parameters.
- Explain how to use tab completion.
- Explain how to display the About files content.
- Use About files.
- Find commands and Get-Help in Windows PowerShell
- Describe the relationship between modules and cmdlets.
- Identify options for finding cmdlets.
- Describe aliases.
- Use aliases.
- Explain how to use Show-Command.
- Explain how to use Get-Help.
- Review help.
- Explain how to interpret the help file contents.
- Explain how to update the local help content.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the prerequisites for the AZ-040T00 course?
Basic knowledge of Windows Server administration and maintenance, as well as familiarity with Windows networking technologies, is required.
What kind of practical experience will I gain from this course?
You will gain hands-on experience in building and running PowerShell scripts, automating administrative tasks, and managing various Microsoft products.
How is the course structured to ensure hands-on learning?
The course includes practical labs, real-world scenarios, and exercises that allow learners to apply PowerShell scripting skills in various administrative tasks. This hands-on approach ensures that students gain practical experience alongside theoretical knowledge.
What course should I take after completing AZ-040T00?
After completing this course, consider advanced courses in PowerShell scripting or specific Microsoft products such as the AZ-400T00: Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions.
How can this course benefit my organization?
Automating administrative tasks with PowerShell can increase efficiency, reduce manual errors, and streamline management processes across your organization's IT infrastructure.
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