Training Course: Automating Administration with PowerShell

Introduction:

• Welcome and Overview

• Brief introduction to PowerShell

• Importance of automation in administration

Objectives:

• Understand the fundamentals of PowerShell

• Learn to automate common administrative tasks

• Gain proficiency in scripting and automation techniques

• Apply PowerShell for system management and configuration

Target Audience:

• System Administrators

• IT Professionals

• Network Administrators

• Anyone interested in automating administrative tasks

Outlines:

Day 1:

PowerShell Fundamentals

• Introduction to PowerShell

• PowerShell syntax and basic commands

• Working with variables and data types

• Control flow and logic in PowerShell

• Introduction to functions and modules

Day 2:

Scripting and Automation Basics

• Writing basic scripts

• Error handling and debugging

• Introduction to PowerShell remoting

• Automating file and folder operations

• Managing Active Directory with PowerShell

Day 3:

Advanced Scripting Techniques

• Working with PowerShell providers

• Advanced functions and parameters

• PowerShell workflows

• Scheduled tasks and job automation

• Introduction to Desired State Configuration (DSC)

Day 4:

Managing Systems with PowerShell

• Working with Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI)

• PowerShell and Windows Registry

• Automating software installations

• Monitoring and logging with PowerShell

• Introduction to PowerShell Gallery

Day 5:

Real-world Automation Scenarios

• Case studies and real-world scenarios

• Best practices for PowerShell automation

• Q&A and troubleshooting session

• Final project: Design and implement a comprehensive automation script

• Peer review and feedback

• Closing remarks and certification distribution