Advanced Automated Administration with PowerShell (10962)

Module 1: Creating Advanced Functions
In this module students will learn how to parameterize a command into an advanced function. It is designed to teach several key principles in a single logical sequence, by using frequent hands-on exercises to reinforce new skills.

Lessons
Converting a Command into an Advanced Function
Creating a Script Module
Defining Parameter Attributes and Input Validation
Writing Functions that use Multiple Objects
Writing Functions that Accept Pipeline Input
Producing Complex Function Output
Documenting Functions by using Content-Based Help
Supporting -Whatif and -Confirm

Lab: Converting a Command into an Advanced Function
Converting a Command into an Advanced Function
Lab: Creating a Script Module
Creating a Script Module
Lab: Defining Parameter Attributes and Input Validation
Defining Parameter Attributes and Input Validation
Lab: Writing Functions that use Multiple Objects
Writing Functions that use Multiple Objects
Lab: Writing Functions that Accept Pipeline Input
Writing Functions that Accept Pipeline Input
Lab: Producing Complex Function Output
Producing Complex Function Output
Lab: Documenting Functions by using Content-Based Help
Documenting Functions by using Content-Based Help
Lab: Supporting -Whatif and -Confirm
Supporting -Whatif and Confirm

Module 2: Using Cmdlets and Microsoft .NET Framework in Windows PowerShellWindows PowerShell provides commands that accomplish many of the tasks that you will need in a production environment. Sometimes, a command is not available but the .NET Framework provides an alternate means of accomplishing a task. Because Windows PowerShell is built on the .NET Framework, it is able to access those alternate means. In this module, you will learn how to discover and run Windows PowerShell commands, and how to use .NET Framework components from inside Windows PowerShell. These two techniques will provide you with the most flexibility and capability for accomplishing tasks in a production environment.

Lessons
Running Windows PowerShell Commands
Using Microsoft .NET Framework in Windows PowerShell
Lab: Using .NET Framework in Windows PowerShell
Using Static and Instance Members

Module 3: Writing Controller Scripts
In this module, students will learn how to combine tools ? advanced functions that perform a specific task ? and a controller script that provides a user interface or automates a business process.

Lessons
Understanding Controller Scripts
Writing Controller Scripts that Show a User Interface
Writing Controller Scripts That Produce Reports
Lab : Writing Controller Scripts that Display a User Interface
Write Functions to be Used in the Controller Script
Write a Controller Script that Implements a Text-Based Menu
Lab: Writing Controller Scripts That Produce HTML Reports
Writing Functions To Be Used in the Controller Script
Writing a Controller Script That Produces HTML Reports

Module 4: Handling Script Errors
In this module, students will learn how to perform basic error handling in scripts. The focus will be about how to add error handling to existing tools, primarily as a time-saving mechanism (instead of having students write new tools). A side benefit of this approach is that it will help build the skills that you must have to analyze and reuse existing code written by someone else.

Lessons
Understanding Error Handling
Handling Errors in a Script
Lab: Handling Errors in a Script
Handling Errors in a Script

Module 5: Using XML Data Files
In this module, students will learn how to read, manipulate, and write data in XML files. XML files provide a robust, yet straightforward way to store both flat and hierarchical data. XML files are more flexible than CSV, more accessible for small amounts of data than SQL Server, and easier to code against that Excel automation.

Lessons
Reading, Manipulating and Writing Data in XML
Lab : Reading, Manipulating and Writing Data in XML
Testing the Provided Tools
Updating an XML Inventory Document

Module 6: Managing Server Configurations by Using Desired State ConfigurationIn this module, students will learn how to write Desired State Configuration (DSC) configuration files, deploy those files to servers, and monitor servers? configurations.

Lessons
Understanding Desired State Configuration
Creating and Deploying a DSC Configuration
Lab: Creating and Deploying a DSC Configuration
Writing, Running and Pushing a DSC Configuration

Module 7: Analyzing and Debugging Scripts
In this module, students will learn how to use native Windows PowerShell features to analyze and debug existing scripts. These skills are also useful when students have to debug their own scripts.

Lessons
Debugging in Windows PowerShell
Analyzing and Debugging and Existing Script
Lab: Analyzing and Debugging and Existing Script
Analyzing and Debugging and Existing Script

Module 8: Understanding Windows PowerShell Workflow
In this module, students will learn about the features of the Windows PowerShell Workflow technology.
Lessons
Understanding Windows PowerShell Workflow