PowerShell 5.0 and Desired State Configuration
PowerShell 5.0 and Desired State Configuration equips system administrators and DevOps engineers with declarative automation skills to eliminate configuration drift and ensure consistent, repeatable deployments across hybrid environments. This Microsoft course addresses the critical pain point of manual server misconfigurations, which Gartner reports contribute to 80% of unplanned outages. You’ll master DSC architecture, resource authoring, and both push/pull models using official WMF 5.0 tooling.
This training prepares learners for Microsoft’s role-based certifications in infrastructure automation, leveraging Koenig Solutions’ Guaranteed-to-Run scheduling and 30-day lab access for hands-on mastery. You’ll gain the ability to enforce compliance at scale, reducing deployment errors and accelerating cloud operations.
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Course Overview
The Microsoft course PowerShell 5.0 and Desired State Configuration (55202-A) is designed for IT professionals seeking to master automation and configuration management using PowerShell DSC, a core component of modern DevOps practices. Targeted at system administrators, DevOps engineers, and infrastructure developers, this course equips learners with the skills to enforce consistent system configurations across enterprise environments. With over 700,000 job listings globally seeking Microsoft technical skills, expertise in PowerShell and Desired State Configuration is in high demand among employers adopting cloud and hybrid infrastructure models.
This course covers key technologies including Windows Management Framework (WMF) 5.0, MOF file creation workflows, Local Configuration Manager (LCM), DSC Pull and Push Servers, and built-in DSC resources such as File, Registry, Service, User, Group, and Script. Students engage in hands-on labs within a Windows-based lab environment where they build and deploy declarative configuration scripts that automate server setups and maintain compliance. A key lab project involves configuring a DSC Pull Server, setting up the LCM on managed nodes, distributing configuration documents, and validating automatic remediation of configuration drift—mirroring real-world infrastructure-as-code deployment scenarios.
While the PowerShell 5.0 and Desired State Configuration (55202-A) course does not map directly to a single certification exam, it provides foundational skills relevant to Microsoft 365 and Azure administration roles that require automation proficiency. Certified Microsoft professionals report an average 35% increase in income, according to Microsoft Learn career data. Koenig Solutions enhances learning with Guaranteed-to-Run batches and official Microsoft courseware, ensuring students gain practical, exam-relevant experience. Completing this training positions professionals to advance into senior automation, cloud operations, or DevOps engineering roles with measurable impact on infrastructure reliability and deployment efficiency.
What You'll Learn
Prerequisites
- Experience with Windows Server administration, specifically Windows Server 2012 R2 or 2016
- Understanding of imperative and declarative programming concepts within PowerShell
- Experience with the PowerShell pipeline, loops, and functions in PowerShell 5.0
- Familiarity with MOF (Management Object Format) files, workflow, and basic Active Directory knowledge
- Understanding of Windows Management Framework (WMF) 5.0 components and DSC features
- Administrative access to a lab environment or Windows Server instances for hands-on practice with PowerShell 5.0 and Desired State Configuration
Certification Exam
Everything you need to know about the 55202-A certification exam
Course Curriculum
Structured learning with hands-on labs and real-world scenarios
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Day 1– PowerShell 5.0 and Desired State Configuration Fundamentals
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Day 2– Advanced DSC Architectures and WMF 5.0 Features
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 55202-A certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the 55202-A certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- DevOps Engineer
- Automation Engineer
- Systems Administrator
- PowerShell Developer
- Configuration Manager
- IT Operations Engineer
Companies Hiring
and 5,000+ organizations worldwide seeking 55202-A certified professionals
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