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Overview

About this Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Training Course

This is a three-day Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Training Course that will teach students how to automate administrative tasks using Windows PowerShell 5.1. Students will learn core scripting skills such as creating advanced functions, writing controller scripts, and handling script errors. Students will learn how to works with Windows PowerShell Workflow, the REST API and XML and JSON formatted data files, Students will also learn how to use new administration tools such Desired State Configuration (DSC) and Just Enough Administration (JEA) to configure and secure servers.

 

Audience Profile

This Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Training Course is intended for IT professionals who are experienced in general Windows Server and Windows Client administration. Students should have a foundational knowledge of Windows PowerShell, which they can obtain by taking Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Training Course 10961C: Automating Administration with Windows PowerShell.

In addition, this Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Training Course provides scripting guidance for developers who support development environments and deployment processes.

 

Prerequisites

In addition to their professional experience, students who attend this training should already have the following technical knowledge:

  • Experience with Windows networking technologies and implementation.
  • Experience with Windows Server administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
  • Experience with Windows Client administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
  • Experience with using Windows PowerShell to run commands and to create basic non-modularized scripts.

 

Students who attend this training can meet the prerequisites by obtaining equivalent knowledge and skills through practical experience as a Windows System Administrator. Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Training Course 10961: Automating Administration with Windows PowerShell is strongly recommended to obtain prerequisite skills in Windows PowerShell.

 

 

At Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Training Course Completion

After completing this Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Training Course, students will be able to:

  • Create advanced functions.
  • Use Microsoft .NET Framework and REST API in Windows PowerShell.
  • Write controller scripts.
  • Handle script errors.
  • Use XML, JSON, and custom formatted data.
  • Enhance server management with Desired State Configuration and Just Enough Administration.
  • Analyze and debug scripts
  • Understand Windows PowerShell workflow.

Description

Module 1: Creating advanced functions

This module explains how to parameterize a command into an advanced function.

 

Lessons

  • Converting a command into an advanced function
  • Creating a script module
  • Defining parameter attributes and input validation
  • Writing functions that accept pipeline input
  • Producing complex pipeline output
  • Documenting functions by using comment-based help
  • Supporting WhatIf and -Confirm

 

Lab: Converting a command into an advanced function

  • Converting a command into an advanced function

 

Lab: Creating a script module

  • Creating a script module

 

Lab: Defining parameter attributes and input validation

  • Defining parameter attributes and input validation

 

Lab: Writing functions that accept pipeline input

  • Writing functions that accept pipeline input

 

Lab: Producing complex pipeline output

  • Producing complex pipeline output

 

Lab: Documenting functions by using comment-based help

  • Documenting functions by using comment-based help

 

Lab: Supporting WhatIf and -Confirm

  • 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 accept pipeline input.
  • Produce complex pipeline output.
  • Document functions by using comment-based help.
  • Support -WhatIf and -Confirm.

 

 

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

This module explains how to use Microsoft .NET Framework and REST API to supplement functionality that Windows PowerShell commands provide.

 

Lessons

  • Using Microsoft .NET Framework in Windows PowerShell
  • Using REST API in Windows PowerShell

 

Lab: Using Microsoft .NET Framework in Windows PowerShell

  • Using Microsoft .NET Framework in Windows PowerShell

 

Lab: Using REST API in Windows PowerShell

  • Using REST API in Windows PowerShell

 

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Use Microsoft .NET Framework in Windows PowerShell.
  • Use REST API in Windows PowerShell.

 

Module 3: Writing controller scripts

This module explains how to combine advanced functions that perform a specific task and a controller script that provides a user interface or automates a business process.

 

Lessons

  • Introducing controller scripts
  • Writing controller scripts that display a user interface
  • Writing controller scripts that produce reports

 

Lab: Writing controller scripts

  • Writing controller scripts that display a user interface
  • Writing controller scripts that implement a text-based menu

 

Lab: Writing controller scripts that produce HTML reports

  • Writing functions to be used in the controller script
  • Writing a controller script that produces HTML reports

 

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Describe controller scripts.
  • Write controller scripts that display a user interface.
  • Write controller scripts that produce reports.

 

Module 4: Handling script errors

This module explains how to perform basic error handling in scripts.

 

Lessons

  • Understanding error handling
  • Handling errors and timeouts in a script

 

Lab: Handling errors in a script

  • Handling errors in a script

 

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Describe error handling.
  • Handle errors and timeouts in a script.

 

Module 5: Using XML, JSON, and custom-formatted data

This module explains how to read, manipulate, and write data in XML and JSON format.

 

Lessons

  • Reading, manipulating, and writing XML-formatted data
  • Reading, manipulating, and writing JSON-formatted data
  • Reading and manipulating custom-formatted data

 

Lab: Reading, manipulating, and writing XML-formatted data

  • Testing the provided tools
  • Updating an XML inventory document

 

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Read, manipulate, and write XML-formatted data.
  • Read, manipulate, and write JSON-formatted data.
  • Read and manipulate custom-formatted data.

 

Module 6: Enhancing server management with Desired State Configuration and Just Enough Administration

This module explains how to write Desired State Configuration (DSC) configuration files, deploy those files to servers, and monitor servers configurations. This module also explains how to restrict administrative access with Just Enough Administration (JEA).

Lessons

  • Understanding Desired State Configuration
  • Creating and deploying a DSC configuration
  • Implementing Just Enough Administration

 

Lab: Creating and deploying a DSC configuration

  • Creating and deploying a DSC configuration

 

Lab: Configuring and using JEA

  • Configuring and using JEA

 

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Understand DSC.
  • Create and deploy a DSC configuration.
  • Implement JEA.

 

Module 7: Analyzing and debugging scripts

This module explains how to use native Windows PowerShell features to analyze and debug existing scripts.

 

Lessons

  • Debugging in Windows PowerShell
  • Analyzing and debugging an existing script

 

Lab: Analyzing and debugging an existing script

  • Analyzing and debugging an existing script

 

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Debug in Windows PowerShell.
  • Analyze and debug an existing script.

 

Module 8: Understanding Windows PowerShell Workflow

This module explains the features of the Windows PowerShell Workflow technology.

 

Lessons

  • Understanding Windows PowerShell Workflow

 

Lab: Creating and running a Windows PowerShell Workflow

  • Creating and running a Windows PowerShell Workflow

 

After completing this module, students will be able to describe and implement the Workflow feature of Windows PowerShell.