PowerShell Scripting Training

Curriculum:

Introduction to PowerShell

Module 1: What is PowerShell?

• History and evolution of PowerShell
• Key features and benefits
• PowerShell versions and editions

Module 2: Setting Up PowerShell

• Installing PowerShell
• PowerShell ISE (Integrated Scripting Environment)
• Configuring execution policies
• PowerShell profiles

Module 3: Getting Started with PowerShell

• Command syntax and structure
• Basic cmdlets and their usage
• Using the help system (Get-Help)
• Running scripts

PowerShell Fundamentals

Module 4: Variables and Data Types

• Creating and using variables
• Data types and type conversions
• Arrays and hashtables

Module 5: Control Structures

• If statements
• Loops (for, foreach, while)
• Switch statements

Module 6: Functions and Modules

• Creating custom functions
• Organizing code into modules
• Scripting best practices

Managing Files and Folders

Module 7: Working with Files and Directories

• Creating, deleting, and renaming files and folders
• Copying, moving, and archiving files
• File attributes and permissions

Module 8: Managing Drives and Storage

• Working with drives
• Disk and volume management
• Disk cleanup and optimization

Remote Administration with PowerShell

Module 9: Remote PowerShell

• Connecting to remote computers
• Remote sessions and remoting options
• Running remote scripts

Module 10: Managing Active Directory with PowerShell

• User and group management
• Organizational Unit (OU) manipulation
• Group Policy management

Advanced PowerShell Scripting

Module 11: Error Handling and Debugging

• Error types and handling mechanisms
• Debugging techniques
• Logging and reporting

Module 12: PowerShell and Automation

• Scripting best practices
• Building reusable scripts
• Introduction to Desired State Configuration (DSC)

Module 13: Final Projects and Hands-On Labs

• Practical exercises and real-world scenarios
• Creating custom scripts to solve common tasks

Certification and Conclusion

• Course recap and review
• Q&A session
• Course evaluation and feedback
• Certification of completion

By the end of this comprehensive PowerShell training course, participants will have a strong foundation in PowerShell scripting, automation techniques, and remote administration, making them capable of effectively managing and automating tasks in Windows environments.

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