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PowerShell for Administration

PowerShell for Administration equips IT professionals—such as system administrators, cloud engineers, and Microsoft 365 specialists—with the skills to automate Windows Server, Azure, and Microsoft 365 tasks using PowerShell. It solves the critical pain point of manual, error-prone administrative workflows by teaching command building, scripting, and remote management. Over 80% of enterprise environments rely on PowerShell for automation, making these skills essential.

This course prepares learners for the Microsoft Certified: PowerShell certification exam (AZ-040). Koenig Solutions delivers official vendor-authorized courseware and Guaranteed-to-Run dates, ensuring structured, hands-on mastery. Graduates gain the ability to streamline operations, reduce administrative overhead, and advance into automation-focused roles across hybrid IT environments.

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Course Overview

The Microsoft AZ-040T00 course, PowerShell for Administration, equips IT professionals with essential skills to automate and streamline administrative tasks across Windows Server, Azure, and Microsoft 365 environments. Designed for system administrators, cloud engineers, and DevOps specialists, this course prepares learners for the Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate certification pathway by building core PowerShell competencies. No prior scripting experience is required, making it ideal for administrators transitioning from GUI-based management to automation. According to Microsoft, over 85% of enterprise organizations use PowerShell daily for infrastructure automation, underscoring its critical role in modern IT operations.

Students engage with key Microsoft technologies including Windows PowerShell 5.1, PowerShell 7, Azure PowerShell module, Common Information Model (CIM), Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI), and PowerShell Remoting. Through hands-on labs in the Azure Portal and Windows Server environments, participants configure local systems, manage cloud resources, and automate repetitive tasks using scripts. A key project involves creating a comprehensive PowerShell script that retrieves system information from multiple remote servers, generates a formatted report, and schedules the task using background jobs—mirroring real-world automation workflows used in enterprise monitoring and compliance reporting.

This course directly supports career advancement by preparing students for roles requiring automation expertise in hybrid cloud environments, with certified professionals seeing average salary increases of up to 20%. Koenig Solutions enhances this training with Guaranteed-to-Run scheduling and access to official Microsoft courseware, ensuring consistent, high-quality learning. Graduates gain the ability to reduce manual administrative overhead significantly, positioning them for advancement into senior administration or cloud operations roles where automation proficiency drives operational efficiency and innovation.

What You'll Learn

Automate Windows system management tasks using PowerShell for Administration
Execute local system administration tasks using advanced cmdlets and modules
Construct complex automation workflows by leveraging the PowerShell pipeline
Analyze management data using CIM, WMI, and PowerShell DSC configurations
Deploy secure remote management solutions using Windows PowerShell remoting
Configure Microsoft 365 services by implementing the Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK

Prerequisites

Recommended knowledge before taking this course
  • Experience with Windows Server 2022 networking technologies including TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP.
  • Hands-on experience with Windows Server 2022 administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
  • Understanding of Active Directory Domain Services management for user and resource automation.
  • Proficiency in PowerShell 7.x syntax and core administrative commandlets.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Azure administrative tasks for hybrid environment integration.
  • Grasping fundamental security concepts for Windows environments to ensure secure automation practices.
  • Basic proficiency in managing Windows 10 and 11 client operating systems for comprehensive administration.
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Certification Exam

Everything you need to know about the AZ-040T00 certification exam

Exam Details
Exam Name
AZ-040T00
Format
Multiple choice, labs & case studies
Questions
Duration
Passing Score
Validity
Retake Policy
24 hours after first attempt; 14 days for subsequent attempts
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Course Curriculum

Structured learning with hands-on labs and real-world scenarios

1
Day 1– Mastering PowerShell for Administration Basics
Configure Microsoft PowerShell console environments Optimize Windows PowerShell ISE workflows Locate and execute PowerShell commands Master Get-Help for rapid assistance Navigate essential About help documentation Evaluate standard PowerShell host interfaces Enforce secure PowerShell execution policies Deploy efficient cmdlets and scripts
2
Day 2– Local System Administration via PowerShell
Streamline Windows Server configuration tasks Administer Active Directory Domain Services Automate complex network service settings Manage local user and group accounts Control file systems using PowerShell Optimize the PowerShell pipeline architecture Sort, measure, and filter object data Refine pipeline data enumeration techniques
3
Day 3– PowerShell Pipeline and Data Integration
Leverage PSProviders for data access Provision and manage custom PSDrives Query critical WMI and CIM information Execute advanced WMI and CIM methods Implement variables within automation scripts Structure data using arrays and tables Import enterprise CSV and XML datasets Pass complex objects through pipelines
4
Day 4– Advanced Scripting and Remote Administration
Develop robust PowerShell automation scripts Apply advanced scripting logic constructs Process dynamic user input parameters Implement proactive error handling routines Execute secure one-to-one remote administration Scale one-to-many remote management tasks Deploy efficient implicit remoting techniques Maintain persistent PowerShell session states
5
Day 5– Cloud Automation and Job Management
Deploy Microsoft Azure PowerShell modules Manage Azure VM and storage resources Utilize integrated Azure Cloud Shell Administer Microsoft 365 user accounts Optimize Exchange Online via PowerShell Manage SharePoint Online site collections Automate Microsoft Teams administration tasks Schedule and monitor automated background jobs

What's Included in Your Training

Every enrollment comes packed with resources to maximise your learning and exam success

Career Outcomes

78%

of AZ-040T00 certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months

Salary Impact

+22%

Average salary increase reported after obtaining the AZ-040T00 certification

Typical Salary Range (Global)
Entry$90,000–$115,000
Mid$115,000–$145,000
Senior$145,000–$180,000

*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025

Job Roles

6
  • Windows Server Administrator
  • Systems Administrator
  • Azure Administrator
  • Microsoft 365 Administrator
  • Hybrid Cloud Administrator
  • IT Automation Engineer

Companies Hiring

5,000+
Microsoft Accenture Deloitte Infosys Wipro TCS JP Morgan Chase General Electric Capgemini Booz Allen Hamilton

and 5,000+ organizations worldwide seeking AZ-040T00 certified professionals

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