10962: Advanced Automated Administration with Windows PowerShell (MOC10962)

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.

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
After completing this module, students will be able to:

Convert a Command into an Advanced Function
Create a Script Module
Define Parameter Attributes and Input Validation
Write Functions that use Multiple Objects
Writing Functions that Accept Pipeline Input
Produce Complex Function Output
Document Functions by using Content-Based Help
Support -Whatif and -Confirm
Module 2: Using Cmdlets and Microsoft .NET Framework in Windows PowerShell
Windows 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.

Running Windows PowerShell Commands
Using Microsoft .NET Framework in Windows PowerShell
After completing this module, students will be able to:

Run Windows PowerShell commands
Use Microsoft .NET Framework in Windows PowerShell
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.

Understanding Controller Scripts
Writing Controller Scripts that Show a User Interface
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Understand Controller Scripts
Write Controller Scripts that show a User Interface
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.

Understanding Error Handling
Handling Errors in a Script
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Understand Error Handling
Handle 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.

Reading, Manipulating and Writing Data in XML
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Reading, Manipulating and Writing Data in XML
Module 6: Managing Server Configurations by Using Desired State Configuration

In this module, students will learn how to write Desired State Configuration (DSC) configuration files, deploy those files to servers, and monitor servers’ configurations.

Understanding Desired State Configuration
Creating and Deploying a DSC Configuration
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Understand Desired State Configuration
Create and Deploy 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
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Analyze and Debug a script
Module 8: Understanding Windows PowerShell Workflow

In this module, students will learn about the features of the Windows PowerShell Workflow technology.

Understanding Windows PowerShell Workflow
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Understanding Windows PowerShell Workflow