Automating Administration with PowerShell

Review Windows PowerShell

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

Understand the command syntax in Windows PowerShell

This module covers the cmdlet structure and parameters for using Windows PowerShell cmdlets. It also explains how to use tab completion and how to display About files content.

• 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

Find commands and Get-Help in Windows PowerShell

This module explains how to find Windows PowerShell cmdlets that you can use to perform specific tasks. It also covers how to use Get-Help to retrieve detailed information about a cmdlet and its parameters.

• 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

Manage Active Directory Domain Services using PowerShell cmdlets

This module covers the cmdlets that are used to administer Active Directory Domain Services.

• 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

Manage network service settings for Windows devices using PowerShell cmdlets

This module covers the PowerShell modules and cmdlets that are used to configure network settings for Windows devices.

• Manage IP addresses in PowerShell
• Manage IP routing in PowerShell
• Manage DNS clients in PowerShell
• Manage Windows Firewall settings in PowerShell

Manage Windows Server settings using PowerShell cmdlets

This module covers cmdlets that are used to configure settings related to Group Policy, Server Manager, Hyper-V, and Internet Information Services (IIS).

• 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

Manage settings for a local Windows machine using PowerShell cmdlets

This module covers common PowerShell cmdlets that can be used to perform tasks on a local Windows 10 computer.

• Manage Windows 10 using PowerShell
• Manage permissions with PowerShell

Understand the Windows PowerShell pipeline

This module explains about the Windows PowerShell pipeline and some basic techniques for running multiple commands in it.

• Review Windows PowerShell pipeline and its output
• Discover object members in PowerShell
• Control the formatting of pipeline output

Select, sort, and measure objects using the pipeline

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

Filter objects out of the pipeline

This module explains how to filter objects out of the pipeline by using the Where-Object cmdlet to specify various criteria.

• 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

Enumerate objects in the pipeline

This module explains how to enumerate objects in the pipeline so that you can work with one object at a time during automation.

• Learn about enumerations in the pipeline
• Review basic syntax to enumerate objects in the pipeline
• Review advanced syntax to enumerate objects in the pipeline

Send and pass data as output from the pipeline

This module explains how to send pipeline data to files and in various output formats.

• Write pipeline data to a file
• Convert pipeline objects to other forms of data representation in PowerShell
• Control additional output options in PowerShell

Pass pipeline objects

This module explains how the Windows PowerShell command-line interface passes objects from one command to another in the pipeline.

• 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

Connect with data stores using PowerShell providers

This module covers PowerShell providers that connect Windows PowerShell to data stores. They offer an easier-to-understand and consistent interface for working with data stores.

• Define Windows PowerShell providers
• Review the built-in providers in PowerShell
• Access provider help in PowerShell

Use PowerShell drives in PowerShell

This module explains how to work with PowerShell drives.

• 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

Review CIM and WMI

This module covers CIM and WMI technologies to connect to a common information repository that contains management information that you can query and manipulate. The repository contains all kinds of information about a computer system or device, including hardware, software, hardware drivers, components, roles, services, user settings, and just about every configurable item and the current state of that item. An understanding of the framework and syntax of CIM and WMI will help you know and control almost every aspect of an operating system environment.

• Review architecture of CIM and WMI
• Review repositories in CIM and WMI
• Locate online class documentation by using CIM and WMI cmdlets

Query configuration information by using CIM and WMI

This module explains the structure of the namespaces that contain classes and also how to query instances of a class. It covers how to query remote computers by using ad-hoc connections and CIM sessions.

• 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

Query and manipulate repository objects by using CIM and WMI methods

This module explains how to use CIM and WMI to make changes by using methods. The methods available vary depending on the type of object. Discovering and understanding these methods is an important step in querying and manipulating the repository information.

• 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

Manage variables in Windows PowerShell scripts

This module explains how to create variables, name them correctly, and assign the correct data type, while ensuring the data you store in variables is in the correct format and easily accessible.

• 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

Work with arrays and hash tables in Windows PowerShell scripts

This module explains how to use 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

Create and run scripts by using Windows PowerShell

This module explains how to create and run scripts.

• 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

Work with scripting constructs in Windows PowerShell

This module explains how to use scripting constructs for iteration and decision making 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

Import data in different formats for use in scripts by using Windows PowerShell cmdlets

This module explains how to import data from a text file, CSV file, XML file, and JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) file.

• 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

Use methods to accept user inputs in Windows PowerShell scripts

This method explains multiple methods for accepting user input in a Windows PowerShell script.

• 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

Troubleshoot scripts and handle errors in Windows PowerShell

This module covers troubleshooting PowerShell scripts and understanding error messages.

• 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

Use functions and modules in Windows PowerShell scripts

This module covers how to create modules and functions 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

Manage single and multiple computers by using Windows PowerShell remoting

This module explains how to use remoting to perform administration on remote computers.

• 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

Use advanced Windows PowerShell remoting techniques

This module covers some useful advanced techniques that will help overcome the limitations of basic Windows PowerShell remoting.

• 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

Manage persistent connections to remote computers by using Windows PowerShell sessions

This module explains how to establish and manage persistent connections to remote computers, known as Windows PowerShell sessions or PSSessions.

• 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

Review Azure PowerShell module

This module explains the Azure PowerShell environment and the Az module for Windows PowerShell. It also explains how to manage Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) by using PowerShell modules.

• 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

Review the features and tools for Azure Cloud Shell

This module covers Azure Cloud Shell and its features.

• Review the characteristics of Azure Cloud Shell
• Review the features and tools of Azure Cloud Shell
• Configure and experiment with Azure Cloud Shell

Manage Azure resources with Windows PowerShell

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

Manage users, groups, and licenses in Azure AD by using Windows PowerShell

This module covers how to give access to the services in Microsoft 365, so that you can create user accounts and then assign licenses that provide access to the services.

• 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

Manage Exchange Online by using Windows PowerShell

This module covers managing mailboxes, resources, and admin roles in Exchange Online with 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

Manage SharePoint Online by using Windows PowerShell

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

Manage Microsoft Teams by using Windows PowerShell

This module explains how to use Microsoft Teams PowerShell module to perform tasks such as creating teams and managing user permissions.

• Review Microsoft Teams PowerShell module
• Install the Microsoft Teams PowerShell module
• Manage teams with Microsoft Teams PowerShell module

Create and manage background jobs using Windows PowerShell

This module explains the three types of jobs: local jobs, Windows PowerShell remote jobs, and Common Information Model (CIM)/Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) jobs. These job types form the basis of the Windows PowerShell job system.

• 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

Create and manage scheduled jobs using Windows PowerShell

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