Course 8: PowerShell- Advanced Administration of Server 2019

🎓 Course 8: PowerShell - Advanced Administration of Server 2019

Course Description 🚀

Dive into the world of advanced scripting with our comprehensive online course, designed to empower you with the expertise in Windows PowerShell for efficient and automated administration of Server 2019. This course is a deep-dive into the realm of automation, where you'll master the use of JSON, REST API, XML, Desired State Configuration (DSC), Just Enough Administration (JEA), Controller scripts, PS Workflow, and Debugging techniques.

🚀 What You'll Learn:

• 📈 Advanced Functions: Create powerful functions with custom parameters, module conversion, advanced input handling, and pipeline processing.
• ⚙️ Microsoft .NET Framework & REST API: Leverage the Microsoft .NET Framework to enhance your scripting capabilities, and integrate with REST APIs for seamless connectivity.
• 🧪 Controller Scripts: Understand the nuances between scripts and controller scripts, and develop your own that can handle complex business processes and user interfaces.
• 🛠️ Error Handling: Learn to implement robust error handling within your scripts to make them more resilient and maintainable.
• 🔄 XML & JSON Data: Gain proficiency in parsing, manipulating, and generating data in XML and JSON formats.
• ⚖️ Desired State Configuration (DSC) & Just Enough Administration (JEA): Master DSC for declarative configuration management and JEA for securing your Server 2019 environments.
• 🔗 Windows PowerShell Workflow: Explore the powerful features of PowerShell Workflow to run scripts across remote systems securely.
• 🎯 Debugging Techniques: Discover advanced debugging methods and apply them to improve existing scripts.

Modules Breakdown 📚

Module 1: Creating Advanced Functions 🔧

• Parameterize commands into advanced functions.
• Convert scripts and functions into modules.
• Validate parameters with attribute settings and input validation.
• Enumerate objects using scripting constructs.
• Handle complex pipeline inputs and produce output.
• Document functions with comment-based Help.
• Implement -WhatIf and -Confirm in advanced functions.

Module 2: Using .NET Framework and REST API in Windows PowerShell 🌐

• Utilize the Microsoft .NET Framework to augment PowerShell capabilities.
• Interact with REST APIs to fetch and manipulate data.

Module 3: Writing Controller Scripts ✍️

• Differentiate between scripts and controller scripts.
• Automate business processes with controller scripts.
• Design user interfaces within controller scripts.

Module 4: Handling Script Errors 🚫

• Understand the default error response mechanisms in PowerShell.
• Implement error handling to make scripts more resilient and easier to maintain.

Module 5: Using XML, JSON, and Custom-Formatted Data 📱

• Read, write, and manipulate data in XML and JSON formats.

Module 6: Enhancing Server Management with DSC & JEA 🛡️

• Write and deploy DSC configuration files.
• Implement JEA to secure your Server 2019 environments.

Module 7: Analyzing and Debugging Scripts 🔍

• Use native PowerShell features for script analysis and debugging.
• Analyze and debug an existing script from real-world scenarios.

Module 8: Understanding Windows PowerShell Workflow 🎬

• Explore the features of PowerShell Workflow and their applications in automation.

Why Take This Course? 🌟

By completing this course, you will be equipped with advanced scripting skills that are highly sought after in the IT industry. You'll be capable of automating complex administrative tasks on Server 2019, enhancing your security posture through DSC and JEA, and ensuring your scripts are reliable and maintainable. This course is your gateway to mastering PowerShell for enterprise-level management of Windows Server systems.

👩‍💻 Who Should Take This Course?

• IT professionals managing Server 2019 environments.
• System administrators looking to automate routine tasks.
• Scriptwriters and developers aiming to expand their PowerShell expertise.
• Anyone interested in deepening their understanding of Windows PowerShell for advanced administration tasks.

Embark on your journey to becoming a PowerShell wizard today! 🧙‍♂️✨