Automating Administration With PowerShell AZ040 | Azure Training in Belgrade

Automating Administration with PowerShell AZ-040 Course Outline

Module 1: Review Windows PowerShell

• Introduction
• Windows PowerShell
• Windows PowerShell Applications
• Factors to Install and Use Windows PowerShell
• Configure the Windows PowerShell Console
• Windows PowerShell Integrated Scripting Environment
• Use Visual Studio Code with PowerShell

Module 2: Command Syntax in Windows PowerShell

• Structure of PowerShell cmdlets
• Parameters for Using PowerShell cmdlets
• Tab Completion Feature in PowerShell
• Display the About Files Content in PowerShell

Module 3: Commands and Get-Help in Windows PowerShell

• Modules in PowerShell
• cmdlets in PowerShell
• Use Command Aliases in PowerShell
• Use Show-Command and Get-Help in PowerShell
• Help File Contents and Update the Local Help Content in PowerShell

Module 4: Active Directory Domain Services using PowerShell cmdlets

• User Accounts in PowerShell
• Groups and Group Memberships in PowerShell
• Computer Accounts in PowerShell
• Organisational Units and Active Directory Objects in PowerShell

Module 5: Network Service Settings for Windows Devices Using PowerShell cmdlets

• IP Addresses in PowerShell
• IP Routing in PowerShell
• DNS Clients in PowerShell
• Windows Firewall Settings in PowerShell

Module 6: Windows Server Settings Using PowerShell Cmdlets

• Automate Management Tasks Using the Group Policy Management cmdlets
• Server Roles and Services Using PowerShell cmdlets
• Hyper-V Virtual Machines Using PowerShell cmdlets
• Internet Information Services Using PowerShell cmdlets

Module 7: Settings for a Local Windows Machine Using PowerShell cmdlets

• Manage Windows 10 Using PowerShell
• Manage Permissions with PowerShell

Module 8: Windows PowerShell Pipeline

• Review Windows PowerShell Pipeline and its Output
• Discover Object Members in PowerShell
• Control the Formatting of Pipeline Output

Module 9: Select, Sort, and Measure Objects Using the Pipeline

• Sort and Group Objects by Property in the Pipeline
• Measure Objects in the Pipeline
• Select a Set of Objects in the Pipeline
• Select Object Properties in the Pipeline
• Create and Format Calculated Properties in the Pipeline

Module 10: Filter Objects Out of the Pipeline

• Comparison Operators
• Review Basic Filter Syntax in the Pipeline
• Review Advanced Filter Syntax in the Pipeline
• Optimise the Filter Performance in the Pipeline

Module 11: Enumerate Objects in the Pipeline

• Enumerations in the Pipeline
• Review Basic Syntax to Enumerate Objects
• Review Advanced Syntax to Enumerate Objects

Module 12: Send and Pass Data as Output from the Pipeline

• Write Pipeline Data to a File
• Convert Pipeline Objects to Other Forms of Data
• Control Additional Output Options

Module 13: Pass Pipeline Objects

• Pipeline Parameter Binding
• Identify ByValue Parameters
• Pass Data by Using ByValue
• Pass Data by Using ByPropertyName
• Identify ByPropertyName Parameters
• Use Manual Parameters to Override the Pipeline
• Use Parenthetical Commands
• Expand Property Values

Module 14: Connect with Data Stores Using PowerShell Providers

• Define Windows PowerShell providers
• Review the Built-in Providers in PowerShell
• Access Provider Help in PowerShell

Module 15: Use PowerShell Drives in PowerShell

• PowerShell Drives in PowerShell
• Use PowerShell Drive cmdlets in PowerShell
• File System in PowerShell
• Registry in PowerShell
• Work with Certificates
• Work with Other PowerShell Drives

Module 16: Review CIM and WMI

• Review Architecture of CIM and WMI
• Review Repositories in CIM and WMI
• Locate Online Class Documentation by Using CIM and WMI cmdlets

Module 17: Query Configuration Information by Using CIM and WMI

• List Local Repository Namespaces and Classes by Using CIM and WMI
• Query Instances by Using Commands and WMI Query Language
• Connect to Remote Computers by Using CIM and WMI cmdlets
• Query Repository Classes from Remote Computers by Using CIMSession Objects

Module 18: Query and Manipulate Repository Objects by Using CIM and WMI Methods

• Discover Methods of Repository Objects by Using CIM and WMI
• Locate Class Methods and Documentation by Using CIM and WMI
• Invoke Methods of Repository Objects by Using CIM and WMI

Module 19: Manage Variables in Windows PowerShell Scripts

• Variables in Windows PowerShell Scripts
• Create Variable Names in Windows PowerShell Scripts
• Assign Values and Types to Variables
• Methods and Properties of Variables in Windows PowerShell Scripts
• String Variables and Methods in Windows PowerShell Scripts
• Date Variables and Methods in Windows PowerShell Scripts

Module 20: Work with Arrays and Hash Tables in Windows PowerShell Scripts

• Array in Windows PowerShell Scripts
• Work with Array Lists
• Define Hash Tables
• Work with Hash Tables

Module 21: Create and Run Scripts by Using Windows PowerShell

• Review Windows PowerShell Scripts
• Modify Scripts in the PowerShell Gallery
• Create Scripts using Windows PowerShell
• Review the PowerShellGet Module in Windows PowerShell
• Run Scripts and Set the Execution Policy in Windows PowerShell
• Review Windows PowerShell and AppLocker
• Sign the Scripts Digitally in Windows PowerShell

Module 22: Work with Scripting Constructs in Windows PowerShell

• ForEach loop in Windows PowerShell Scripts
• If construct in Windows PowerShell Scripts
• Switch Construct in Windows PowerShell Scripts
• For Construct in Windows PowerShell Scripts
• Other Loop Constructs in Windows PowerShell Scripts
• Break and Continue in Windows PowerShell Scripts

Module 23: Import Data in Different Formats for Use in Scripts by Using Windows PowerShell cmdlets

• Get-Content Command
• Import-Csv cmdlet
• Import-Clixml cmdlet
• ConvertFrom-Json cmdlet

Module 24: Use Methods to Accept User Inputs in Windows PowerShell Scripts

• Identify Values that Might Change
• Use the Read-Host cmdlet
• Use the Get-Credential cmdlet
• Use the Out-GridView cmdlet
• Pass Parameters to a Windows PowerShell Script

Module 25: Troubleshoot Scripts and Handle Errors in Windows PowerShell

• Interpret Error Messages Generated for Windows PowerShell Commands
• Add Output to Windows PowerShell Scripts
• Use Breakpoints in Windows PowerShell Scripts
• Interpret Error Actions for Windows PowerShell Commands

Module 26: Use Functions and Modules in Windows PowerShell Scripts

• Review Functions in Windows PowerShell Scripts
• Use Variable Scope in Windows PowerShell Scripts
• Create Modules in Windows PowerShell Scripts
• Use the Dot Sourcing Feature in Windows PowerShell

Module 27: Manage Single and Multiple Computers by Using Windows PowerShell Remoting

• Review the Remoting Feature of Windows PowerShell
• Compare Remoting with Remote Connectivity
• Review the Remoting Security Feature of Windows PowerShell
• Enable Remoting by Using Windows PowerShell
• Use One-to-One Remoting by Using Windows PowerShell
• Use One-to-Many Remoting by Using Windows PowerShell
• Compare Remoting Output with Local Output

Module 28: Use Advanced Windows PowerShell Remoting Techniques

• Review Common Remoting Techniques of Windows PowerShell
• Send Parameters to Remote Computers in Windows PowerShell
• Set Access Protection to Variables, Aliases, and Functions by Using the Scope Modifier
• Enable Multi-Hop Remoting in Windows PowerShell

Module 29: Persistent Connections to Remote Computers by Using Windows PowerShell Sessions

• Review Persistent Connections in Windows PowerShell
• Create and Manage Persistent PSSessions by using Windows PowerShell
• Disconnect PSSessions by Using Windows PowerShell
• Review the Feature of Implicit Remoting in Windows PowerShell

Module 30: Review Azure PowerShell Module

• Azure PowerShell
• Benefits of the Azure PowerShell Module
• Install the Azure PowerShell Module
• Migrate Azure PowerShell from AzureRM to Azure
• Review Microsoft Azure Active Directory Module for Windows PowerShell and Azure Active Directory PowerShell

Module 31: Review the Features and Tools for Azure Cloud Shell

• Characteristics of Azure Cloud Shell
• Features and Tools of Azure Cloud Shell
• Configure and Experiment with Azure Cloud Shell

Module 32: Manage Azure Resources with Windows PowerShell

• New Azure Virtual Machine by Using Windows PowerShell Commands
• Azure Virtual Machines by Using Windows PowerShell Commands
• Azure Related Storage by Using Azure PowerShell
• Azure Subscriptions by Using Azure PowerShell

Module 33: Manage Users, Groups, and Licenses in Azure AD by Using Windows PowerShell

• Benefits to Manage Microsoft 365 Services by Using Windows PowerShell
• Connect to the Microsoft 365 Tenant by Using Windows PowerShell
• Users in Microsoft 365 by Using Windows PowerShell
• Groups in Microsoft 365 by Using Windows PowerShell
• Roles in Microsoft 365 by Using Windows PowerShell
• Licenses in Microsoft 365 by Using Windows PowerShell

Module 34: Manage Exchange Online by Using Windows PowerShell

• Connect to Exchange Online by Using Windows PowerShell
• Mailboxes in Exchange Online by Using Windows PowerShell
• Resources in Exchange Online by Using Windows PowerShell
• Admin Roles in Exchange Online by Using Windows PowerShell

Module 35: Manage SharePoint Online by Using Windows PowerShell

• Install and Connect to SharePoint Online Management Shell by Using Windows PowerShell
• SharePoint Online Users and Groups by Using Windows PowerShell
• SharePoint Sites by Using Windows PowerShell
• SharePoint Online External User Sharing by Using Windows PowerShell

Module 36: Manage Microsoft Teams by Using Windows PowerShell

• Review Microsoft Teams PowerShell Module
• Install the Microsoft Teams PowerShell Module
• Manage Teams with Microsoft Teams PowerShell Module

Module 37: Create and Manage Background Jobs Using Windows PowerShell

• Types of Background Jobs in Windows PowerShell
• Start Remote Jobs and CIM/WMI Jobs in Windows PowerShell
• Monitor Jobs in Windows PowerShell
• Retrieve Results for Running Jobs in Windows PowerShell

Module 38: Create and Manage Scheduled Jobs Using Windows PowerShell

• Create and Run Windows PowerShell Scripts as Scheduled Tasks
• Define Scheduled Jobs in Windows PowerShell
• Create Job Option and Job Trigger objects in Windows PowerShell
• Create and Register a Scheduled Job in Windows PowerShell
• Retrieve the Results from a Scheduled Job in Windows PowerShell