Introduction to Windows PowerShell 5.1

Name: Introduction to Windows PowerShell 5.1
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Install PowerShell 5.1, Understand PowerShell Syntax, Setup a PowerShell IT lab, Manage Active Directory with Powershell

Created byPaul Hill, Robert Hill

Last updated 11/2024

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What you'll learn

Understand the Powershell command line
How to write Powershell scripts to automate redundant tasks
Install and Update Windows PowerShell
Learn the Basics of Windows PowerShell 5.1
Introduction to the Text Based Console and Intelligent Scripting Environment (ISE)
Utilize the PowerShell Help System
Finally Understand PowerShell Syntax
Understand Objects, Properties and Methods
Understand the PowerShell Pipeline
Create and Manage Active Directory Users with PowerShell
Create and Delete Organizational Units with PowerShell

Course content

19 sections • 123 lectures • 11h 4m total length

Introduction2:57
Welcome to PowerShell for Beginners and Administrators Course. This course will improve how you manage your IT environment, and it will get you very familiar with PowerShell and how to find all the right commands using the PowerShell built-in help system!
Windows PowerShell System Requirements1:57
In this lecture we will discuss the Windows PowerShell requirements for a production and our lab environment

Section Overview0:27
To show you how you can get up and running immediately, using PowerShell on Unix, Linux, DOS or Windows.
The Basics of PowerShell6:49
In this lecture we'll get you up and running with PowerShell no matter what your background.
PowerShell Versions and VSC5:32
Often I receive questions like why are we still using an older version of PowerShell? I answer that question and talk briefly about Microsoft VSC.
Installing and Updating PowerShell6:20
In this lecture, we will be installing and updating Windows Powershell. PowerShell is already installed on Windows 7, Server 2008, and every release since then.
The Text Based Console - Part 1 - An Overview7:22
In this lecture you will learn how to configure and customize the text based console. And learn some new commands as well.
The Text Based Console - Part 2 - An Overview4:47
In this lecture we complete our console configuration and then we demonstrate tab completion.
The ISE - Part 1 (Intelligent Scripting Environment)5:04
This is when the fun begins with an introduction to the awesome ISE (intelligent Scripting Environment)
The ISE - Part 2 - (Intelligent Scripting Environment)4:44
In this lecture, we will be continuing from the previous lecture!
Setting up Visual Studio Code for PowerShell13:52
In this lesson, you will learn how to show you how to install Visual Studio Code and the PowerShell extension for easier script development. You are free to use either the ISE or VS Code, but we at Server Academy strongly prefer VS Code.
Quiz for Section 2 - Getting Started with Windows PowerShell

Section Overview0:26
To demonstrate why learning the help system is the most important thing you'll ever do in PowerShell.
Part 1- Getting Help and Finding Commands6:35
In this lecture, we will be going over getting help and finding commands.
Part 2 - Getting Help and Finding Commands3:11
In this lecture, we will continue going over getting help and finding commands.
Part 3 Getting Help and Finding Commands4:27
In this lecture, we will be finishing up with Getting Help and Finding Commands.
Help System Questions6:12
In this lecture, we will be going over Help System Lab Questions.
Help System Answers 1 - 49:10
In this lecture, We will be going over the Help System Lab Answers!
Help System Answers 5 - 99:54
In this lecture, we will continue going over the Help System Lab answers!
Common Commands0:02

Section Overview0:23
In Part 1, you'll learn how to identify the syntax for parameters, arguments, and multiple arguments. In Part 2, you'll learn the difference between optional and required parameters. You'll also learn about positional and named parameters. In part 3, you'll learn how to analyze the syntax of a cmdlet.
Command Syntax Part 17:52
In this lecture, we will be going over the Command Syntax Part 1!
Command Syntax Part 28:07
In this lecture, we will be going over the Command Syntax Part 2.
Command Syntax Part 35:08
In this lecture, we will be going over the Command Syntax Part 3.
Command Syntax Questions3:47
In this lecture, we will be going over Command Syntax Lab Questions.
Command Syntax Answers7:55
In this lecture we will be reviewing the Command Syntax Lab Answers.

Section Overview0:27
In Part 1, 2 and 3 we will be learning about Objects, Properties, and Methods. Diving deeper as we move through each section.
Objects-Properties and Methods - Part 12:53
In this lecture we will be going over Objects, Properties, and Methods Part 1.
Objects-Properties and Methods - Part 27:42
In this lecture, we will be going over Objects, Properties and Methods Part 2.
Objects-Properties and Methods - Part 36:46
In this lecture we will be finishing up talking about Objects, Properties, and Methods.
Questions 1-9 - Objects-Properties and Methods -1:38
Answers to Questions 1-711:01
Answers to Questions 8-93:31

What are PowerShell Providers2:45
In this lecture you will learn about PowerShell Providers. There are a whole range of cmdlets that are used with PS providers. Throughout this section there are many hands-on exercises that will enjoy, with the intent to challenge you.
How to Use PDDrive6:16
In this lecture you will learn how to use PSDrive. The PSDrive cmdlet allows you to view, create and remove PowerShell drives. These drives can represent file systems, a registry hive and a network share. You will create a persistent PSDrive on your computer that shows up in Windows Explorer.
PowerShell Provider Cmdlets -112:05
In this lecture you will learn and use the Location, New Item and the Content cmdlets. You will add and remove items from a stack, explore the windows registry, create files and folders and add content to files that you create using these cmdlets.
PowerShell Provider Cmdlets - 27:15
In this lecture you will be creating registry keys and adding properties to the Windows registry. Then you will be using the Resolve-Path to find out if files exist and the Split-path cmdlets to list all the files and folders in a directory.
Student Assignments0:02

PowerShell Variables9:28
In this lecture you are going to learn about PowerShell variables. You will learn how to declare the variables as well as how you might want to use them.
PowerShell Arrays11:46
In this lecture, you are going to learn about PowerShell Arrays. Arrays are one of those things you MUST understand in order to be proficient with PowerShell.
PowerShell Variables Challenge2:29
In this lecture I am going to give you a challenge assignment. This challenge will re-enforce what you have learned so far about PowerShell Variables.
PowerShell Variables Solution5:15
This lecture includes the solution to the previous Variable challenges. Make sure you watch this lecture AFTER you attempt to complete the challenge!

For Loops7:03
In this lecture, you are going to learn about PowerShell For Loops.
While Loops7:26
In this lecture, I will show you how to create PowerShell while loops!
Do Loops3:25
In this lecture, you are going to learn about PowerShell Do-While and Do-Until loops. You will also learn the primary difference between a Do-While and a While Loop.
ForEach Loops4:55
In this lecture you will learn about PowerShell ForEach Loops. We can use these loops to iterate over elements inside of an array and I will be demonstrating exactly how to do this!
Loop Breaks3:19

Requirements

The ability to run or install Windows Powershell

Description

This course is designed to provide you with a solid foundation of Windows PowerShell 5.1. We will start with the basics of PowerShell 5.1 and end with you writing your own powerful automation scripts.

In this course we will cover the following major topics:

The basics of Windows PowerShell
Windows PowerShell system requirements
Installing and Updating Windows PowerShell
How to use the CLI (Command Line Interface)
How to use the ISE (Intelligent Scripting Environment)
How to get help and find commands within the CLI
Getting Started with Windows PowerShell
Getting Help and Finding Commands
The Language of PowerShell - Command Syntax, Objects and Properties, and the Pipeline
Setup your own PowerShell On Premises IT Lab
Basic Active Directory Domain Administration with Windows Powershell
An introduction to Desired State Configuration made simple!
And MUCH more!

Once we have covered this foundation, we will move on to writing PowerShell scripts. We will start with simple tasks before moving on to more advanced and complicated script writing.

Who this course is for:

Help Desk Professionals that would like to automate redundant tasks
Beginners and experienced Powershell administrators who would like to sharpen their IT coding skills

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Introduction2 lectures • 5min

Getting Started with Windows PowerShell9 lectures • 55min

Getting Help and Finding Commands8 lectures • 40min

The Language of PowerShell - Command Syntax6 lectures • 33min

The Language of PowerShell - Objects and Properties7 lectures • 34min

The Language of PowerShell - The Pipeline3 lectures • 24min

PowerShell Providers5 lectures • 28min

PowerShell Arrays and Variables4 lectures • 29min

PowerShell Loops5 lectures • 26min

PowerShell Functions and Conditional Statements5 lectures • 29min

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