
Discover how PowerShell automates tasks with scripts and commands like get service and get process, and learn Windows PowerShell 5.1 versus PowerShell core 6.0 on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Learn how measure-command measures the execution time of script blocks and cmdlets by wrapping your script in curly braces, and see a practical example.
Automate creation of Azure resource groups with PowerShell by reading names from a text file and looping through them to create prod, dev, and security groups in east region.
Provision a Windows VM inside a preconfigured virtual network and subnet, with a public IP, a network interface card, and an operating system disk.
Description
Unlock the full potential of Windows PowerShell with this comprehensive PowerShell automation course. Designed for system administrators, DevOps professionals, and IT students, this course will help you learn PowerShell scripting to automate day-to-day tasks, boost productivity, and manage Windows environments efficiently.
From basic scripting to advanced PowerShell automation in enterprise environments, we cover it all.
What You'll Learn:
PowerShell Basics – Get started with the PowerShell command-line interface, syntax, aliases, pipelines, and help system.
Scripting with PowerShell – Build robust PowerShell scripts using variables, loops, conditional statements, and functions.
Automate Admin Tasks – Perform user and computer account management, automate software installations, and control services.
Advanced PowerShell Functions – Create reusable code using advanced functions, modules, and script blocks.
File & Folder Automation – Automate copying, archiving, renaming, and modifying files and folders.
Scheduled Tasks with PowerShell – Learn to schedule and manage recurring jobs using Task Scheduler and ScheduledJob cmdlets.
PowerShell for System Administration – Use PowerShell to manage Windows updates, services, processes, registries, firewall rules, and more.
Remoting and Security – Enable PowerShell Remoting (WinRM), use Invoke-Command, secure your scripts, and follow best practices.
PowerShell and Active Directory – Automate AD account creation, group management, and reporting using ActiveDirectory module.
PowerShell for DevOps and Cloud – Introduction to PowerShell with Azure, PowerShell DSC, and infrastructure automation concepts.