AZ-040T00: Automate Administration with PowerShell
AZ-040T00: Automating Administration with PowerShell teaches IT professionals, including system administrators and cloud engineers, to automate Windows Server, Azure, and Microsoft 365 tasks using PowerShell, eliminating time spent on repetitive manual processes. With 80% of Fortune 500 companies relying on PowerShell for infrastructure automation, mastering it is critical for efficient administration.
This course prepares learners for Microsoft certification exams requiring PowerShell proficiency. Koenig Solutions offers 30-day lab access for hands-on practice, ensuring mastery. Graduates gain the skills to streamline operations, reduce errors, and advance into senior automation and DevOps roles.
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Course Overview
AZ-040T00: Automating Administration with PowerShell by Microsoft is a comprehensive five-day course designed for IT Professionals seeking to master PowerShell for efficient system administration. This course prepares learners for the Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Administrator Associate and supports broader expertise in managing environments such as Windows Server, Windows Client, Microsoft Azure, and Microsoft 365. Targeted job roles include Windows Server Administrators, Cloud Administrators, and DevOps Engineers who aim to streamline operations through automation. According to Microsoft, over 70% of enterprise IT teams use PowerShell daily for managing infrastructure, highlighting its critical role in modern administration workflows.
Students engage with key Microsoft technologies including Windows PowerShell, Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI), Common Information Model (CIM), Azure PowerShell modules, and Microsoft 365 PowerShell cmdlets. Through hands-on labs in the Azure Portal and Windows Server environments, participants build practical skills such as creating background and scheduled jobs, administering remote systems using PowerShell Remoting, and querying management data via WMI and CIM. A key project involves developing PowerShell scripts to automate report generation from both on-premises and cloud-based resources, simulating real-world scenarios like automated server health checks and user provisioning in Microsoft 365.
This training prepares candidates for Microsoft certifications recognized across the industry for validating automation and administrative expertise. Graduates report an average salary increase of up to 20% when integrated into senior administrative roles, reflecting the high demand for PowerShell proficiency. Koenig Solutions offers this official Microsoft course with Guaranteed-to-Run scheduling and access to 1-on-1 instructor support, ensuring mastery of the curriculum. Upon completion, learners are equipped to advance into roles such as Automation Specialists or Senior Systems Administrators, driving efficiency in hybrid and cloud-first IT environments.
What You'll Learn
Skills You'll Gain
Prerequisites
- Experience managing Windows Server and Windows Client operating systems is essential for mastering the AZ-040T00: Automating Administration with PowerShell course by Microsoft, which covers automation techniques for these platforms.
- Familiarity with core networking protocols like TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP is recommended to effectively automate network configurations using PowerShell in this Microsoft certification course.
- Working knowledge of Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) concepts such as user accounts, groups, and computer objects helps learners automate AD management tasks with PowerShell in this Microsoft training.
- Understanding Microsoft Azure fundamentals, including subscriptions, resource groups, and virtual machines, enhances your ability to automate cloud resources using PowerShell in this Microsoft course.
- Basic experience with Windows PowerShell cmdlets and command-line interface is necessary to benefit fully from this Microsoft certification training on automating administration.
- Prior administration experience with at least one Microsoft server product such as Exchange Server, SharePoint Server, or SQL Server provides a strong foundation for mastering PowerShell automation techniques in this Microsoft course.
Certification Exam
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What's Included in Your Training
Every enrollment comes packed with resources to maximise your learning and exam success
Exam Preparation Materials
Practice Test Questions (200+)
Certificate of Completion
Post-Training Support (30 days)
Session Recording Access
Free Rescheduling (7+ days notice)
Career Outcomes
of AZ-040T00 certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the AZ-040T00 certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- Systems Administrator
- Automation Engineer
- Windows Systems Engineer
- PowerShell Automation Specialist
- Cloud Operations Engineer
- IT Automation Administrator
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