PowerShell 5.0 and Desired State Configuration Course Overview

The "PowerShell 5.0 and Desired State Configuration (DSC)" course is designed for IT professionals looking to automate Windows system configuration and management using Microsoft PowerShell 5 and Windows PowerShell DSC. Through this course, learners will gain a comprehensive understanding of DSC's capabilities, architecture, and how to implement configuration management across their IT infrastructure.

Starting with an introduction to PowerShell 5.0 and DSC, the course covers the imperative and declarative aspects of PowerShell and explains why DSC is a valuable tool for system administrators. Learners will explore the DSC architecture, including Pull and Push Servers, and delve into creating and managing DSC Configuration Files. The course also provides practical knowledge on using and authoring DSC Resources for various system components like files, services, and user accounts.

The course's hands-on approach ensures that participants will be able to apply DSC to real-world scenarios, manage Configuration drift, and debug configurations effectively. By the end of this course, learners will be well-versed in using Microsoft PowerShell 5 and Windows PowerShell DSC to maintain consistent and reliable system configurations across their environments.