To ensure the most productive and successful learning experience in the "Automating Administration with Windows PowerShell" course, participants should meet the following minimum prerequisites:

• Basic knowledge of the Microsoft Windows operating system and its core functionality.
• Familiarity with Windows Server roles and services (if applicable to the PowerShell tasks you aim to automate).
• Experience with basic Windows command line interface (CLI) commands or batch scripting.
• Understanding of basic networking concepts such as IP addresses, DNS, and different types of server roles (e.g., file servers, web servers).
• An awareness of Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) concepts is beneficial but not mandatory.

Please note that while having a programming or scripting background can be helpful, it is not a strict requirement for this course. The training is designed to accommodate learners with various levels of experience, and the curriculum will cover the necessary scripting concepts and techniques.

Target Audience for Automating Administration with Windows PowerShell

1. This Windows PowerShell course equips IT professionals with automation and configuration skills for efficient administration.

   
   

2. Target audience for the Automating Administration with Windows PowerShell course:

   
   

• Systems Administrators
• Database Administrators
• Network Administrators
• IT Professionals with a focus on Windows Server management
• DevOps Engineers who work with Windows-based systems
• Support Technicians who regularly use scripting for automation
• Security Analysts who manage system permissions and security
• Cloud Infrastructure Engineers working with Windows environments
• Technical Consultants who design PowerShell automation strategies for clients
• Help Desk Professionals looking to streamline their workflow with automation
• Anyone looking to transition into a role that requires PowerShell knowledge

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Automating Administration with Windows PowerShell?

1. Introduction to Course Learning Outcomes: This course equips participants with the skills to automate Windows Server administration using PowerShell, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in managing various system tasks.

2. Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

• Gain a foundational understanding of Windows PowerShell's capabilities, command syntax, and command discovery methods.
• Learn to configure the Windows PowerShell console and Integrated Scripting Environment (ISE) for optimal scripting.
• Acquire proficiency in using cmdlets for active directory, network configuration, and other server administration tasks.
• Understand and effectively utilize the PowerShell pipeline to select, sort, measure, and filter objects.
• Develop the ability to work with PSProviders and PSDrives to access and manage different data stores.
• Query and manipulate system information using Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) and Common Information Model (CIM).
• Master the use of variables, arrays, and hash tables for data storage and manipulation within scripts.
• Create basic scripts to automate routine tasks, including data import and processing with loops and conditional statements.
• Enhance scripts with advanced features such as user input, error handling, functions, modules, and script documentation.
• Administer remote computers using PowerShell remoting techniques, PSSessions, and manage background and scheduled jobs for asynchronous task execution.