Master Microsoft PowerShell Course

Module 1: Getting Started with PowerShell

10 minutes

• Install and launch PowerShell in Windows environments.

• Understand the console, ISE, and VS Code integrations.

• Learn key concepts: cmdlets, aliases, and help system\

Module 2: Cmdlets, Objects & Pipelines

15 minutes

• Explore common cmdlets for file, process, and service management.

• Inspect and manipulate .NET objects returned by cmdlets.

• Chain commands using the pipeline to build complex queries

Module 3: Providers & Navigating the File System

10 minutes

• Use providers to treat registries, certificates, and variables as drives.

• Navigate file system and registry with Set-Location, Get-ChildItem, and Get-Item.

• Map PSDrives for custom locations.

Module 4: Scripting Fundamentals

20 minutes

• Write reusable scripts with parameters, functions, and comments.

• Implement script modules and dot-sourcing for code organization.

• Leverage Get-Help and Update-Help for documentation.

Module 5: Advanced Scripting Techniques

20 minutes

• Apply loops (foreach, while) and conditional logic (if, switch).

• Handle errors with Try/Catch/Finally and $ErrorActionPreference.

• Log script activity and output using Write-Verbose and Write-Log.

Module 6: Remoting & Background Jobs

15 minutes

• Enable and configure PowerShell Remoting (WinRM).

• Execute commands on remote systems with Invoke-Command.

• Manage asynchronous tasks using background jobs (Start-Job, Receive-Job).

Module 7: Desired State Configuration (DSC)

20 minutes

• Define DSC configurations using declarative scripts.

• Apply configurations to local and remote nodes.

• Monitor and enforce desired states.

Module 8: Real-World Use Cases & Best Practices

10 minutes

• Automate user account management, software deployment, and system updates.

• Follow coding standards, naming conventions, and security best practices.

• Share and version-control your scripts in Git repositories.

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