To successfully undertake training in the AZ-040T00: Automating Administration with PowerShell course, students should have the following minimum required knowledge:

• Basic understanding of Windows operating systems, including familiarity with Windows 10 and Windows Server.
• Fundamental knowledge of Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) concepts such as users, groups, and domain management.
• Experience with network configuration, including knowledge of IP addressing and name resolution (DNS).
• An understanding of general server administration tasks and roles.
• Familiarity with core computing concepts such as variable types, arrays, and control structures (if statements, loops).
• Prior experience with any scripting or programming language is helpful but not mandatory.
• Willingness to learn through hands-on practice and exploration of PowerShell commands and scripts.

Note: This course is designed to build on existing IT knowledge. While prior experience with PowerShell is beneficial, it is not a strict requirement as the course begins with the basics of PowerShell. Students are expected to have a proactive learning attitude and be comfortable with self-directed study when necessary.

Target Audience for AZ-040T00: Automating Administration with PowerShell

The AZ-040T00 course empowers IT professionals to automate administration using PowerShell, enhancing efficiency and proficiency.

• System Administrators and Engineers
• IT Professionals with a focus on Windows Server management
• DevOps Engineers who implement automation and configuration management
• Network Administrators seeking to automate network tasks
• Security Analysts aiming to streamline security protocols
• Cloud Administrators managing Azure or Microsoft 365 environments
• Support Technicians automating repetitive tasks
• Database Administrators using PowerShell for database management
• Professionals responsible for Active Directory management and automation
• Technical Consultants providing IT solutions and infrastructure automation
• Software Developers needing to integrate PowerShell in their workflows
• Anyone seeking to learn scripting and automation in a Windows environment

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this AZ-040T00: Automating Administration with PowerShell?

Introduction to Learning Outcomes and Concepts

In the AZ-040T00: Automating Administration with PowerShell course, students will gain expertise in script-based automation of administrative tasks across Windows, Azure, and Microsoft 365 environments.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

• Understand the foundational concepts of Windows PowerShell and effectively navigate its command syntax.
• Utilize PowerShell cmdlets for managing Active Directory, network configurations, and server administration tasks.
• Master the PowerShell pipeline to filter, sort, and manipulate data efficiently.
• Work with PSProviders and PSDrives to access different storage and configuration systems.
• Query and manipulate management information using CIM and WMI for in-depth system administration.
• Handle variables, arrays, and hash tables to store and manage data within scripts.
• Create PowerShell scripts incorporating error handling, user input, and data importation for automation tasks.
• Administer remote computers using PowerShell remoting, PSSessions, and advanced remoting techniques.
• Manage Azure resources, including VMs, storage, and subscriptions, using Azure PowerShell and Cloud Shell.
• Automate Microsoft 365 services administration, including user accounts, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and Microsoft Teams, with PowerShell.
• Implement background and scheduled jobs to perform automation tasks asynchronously and at predetermined intervals.