Comprehensive PowerShell Training Overview
This Microsoft course, Advanced PowerShell and Introduction to Desired State Configuration, combines MOC 10962 and MOC 55202 to teach attendees how to use DSC to configure, manage, and maintain Windows-based servers and how to build more complex and capable PowerShell scripts.
Location and Pricing
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Objectives
- Work with Desired State Configuration (DSC)
- Create MOF file workflows
- Use different methods for configuring data
- Create and use configuration files
- Use DSC Resources
- Implement parameters, push and pull models, configurations, and debugging techniques
- Create Advanced Functions
- Use Cmdlets and Microsoft .NET Framework in Windows PowerShell
- Write Controller Scripts
- Handle Script Errors
- Use XML Data Files
- Analyze and Debugging Scripts
- Understand Windows PowerShell Workflow
Prerequisites
All students should understand the basics of PowerShell through Accelebrate's Automating Administration with PowerShell (AZ-040) or have equivalent experience.
Outline
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Introduction
PowerShell 5.0 Desired State Configuration Introduction
- Understanding Desired State Configuration
- Understanding DSC Metaphor
- PowerShell is Imperative, or Declarative, or Both?
- Exploring DSC from 30,000 Feet!
- Examining Why to Put Effort into DSC (Or Inspire Me Dude)?
- Understanding DSC Requirements
- Examining PowerShell Version 4: DSC Features Added
- Exploring PowerShell Version 5: DSC Improvements
DSC Architecture
- Taking a Preliminary Look
- Updating the Help System
- Exploring Management Models
- Reviewing the MOF File Creation Workflow
- Examining Methodologies of Configuration Data
- Exploring Functions and Cmdlets Available for DSC with WMF 5.0
- Understanding DSC Pull Server
DSC Configuration Files
- Preparing the Environment
- Defining a DSC Configuration Script
- Configuration Keyword
DSC Resources
- Examining File Resource
- Exploring Archive Resource
- Examining Environment Resource
- Exploring Group Resource
- Examining Log Resource
- Understanding Package Resource
- Examining Registry Resource
- Exploring Script Resource
- Examining Service Resource
- Exploring User Resource
- Examining WindowsFeature Resource
- Understanding PsDscRunAsCredential
DSC Pull and Push Servers
- Discussing Parameters
- Examining a Push Mode Example
- Exploring the Pull Mode
- Reviewing the Local Configuration Manager (LCM)
- Placing Configurations and Resources for Distribution by the Pull Server
- Discussing Configuration Drift
- Debugging DSC in Version 5
PowerShell 5.0 Basics
- Introduction to PowerShell
- Utilizing PowerShell
- The Pipeline
- Processing Data with Loops
- Scripting and Functions
Creating Advanced Functions
- 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
Using Cmdlets and the Microsoft .NET Framework in Windows PowerShell
- Running Windows PowerShell Commands
- Using the Microsoft .NET Framework in Windows PowerShell
Writing Controller Scripts
- Understanding Controller Scripts
- Writing Controller Scripts that Show a User Interface
Handling Script Errors
- Understanding Error Handling
- Handling Errors in a Script
Using XML Data Files
- Reading, Manipulating and Writing Data in XML
Analyzing and Debugging Scripts
- Debugging in Windows PowerShell
- Analyzing and Debugging and Existing Script
Understanding Windows PowerShell Workflow
Conclusion
Training Materials
All Microsoft training students receive Microsoft official courseware.
Software Requirements
Attendees will not need to install any software on their computers for this class. The class will be conducted in a remote environment that Accelebrate will provide; students will only need a local computer with a web browser and a stable Internet connection. Any recent version of Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, or Google Chrome will work well.
