Description

Introduction of PowerShell Essentials for Scripting
PowerShell is a powerful scripting language and automation tool built for system administrators and IT professionals. This course introduces the fundamentals of PowerShell, enabling users to automate tasks, manage systems efficiently, and streamline workflows in Windows and cross-platform environments.

Prerequisites

1. Basic understanding of Windows operating systems
2. Familiarity with command-line interfaces
3. Interest in scripting and automation

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to PowerShell
   1.1 What is PowerShell and Why Use It?
   1.2 Understanding PowerShell Versions and Platforms
   1.3 Installing and Setting Up PowerShell
2. PowerShell Basics
   2.1 Command Syntax and Structure
   2.2 Exploring Cmdlets and Built-in Commands
   2.3 Using the Help System and Documentation
3. Working with Objects and Variables
   3.1 Introduction to Objects in PowerShell(Ref: Mastering PowerShell: Advanced Scripting and Automation Techniques )
   3.2 Defining and Managing Variables
   3.3 Object Properties and Methods
4. PowerShell Pipeline
   4.1 Understanding the Concept of the Pipeline
   4.2 Filtering and Sorting Data with Pipes
   4.3 Exporting and Importing Data
5. PowerShell Scripting Fundamentals
   5.1 Creating and Running Scripts
   5.2 Understanding Script Execution Policies
   5.3 Writing Functions and Modules
6. Managing Files, Folders, and Processes
   6.1 File and Folder Operations with PowerShell
   6.2 Automating Process Management
   6.3 File Search, Copy, Move, and Delete Automation
7. Working with PowerShell Remoting and Sessions
   7.1 Understanding PowerShell Remoting
   7.2 Creating and Managing Remote Sessions
   7.3 Running Commands on Remote Computers
8. Automating System Administration
   8.1 Managing Services and Processes
   8.2 Scheduling Tasks with PowerShell
   8.3 Registry Management and System Configuration
9. Introduction to PowerShell Scripting Best Practices
   9.1 Writing Clean and Reusable Code
   9.2 Debugging and Troubleshooting Scripts
   9.3 Security Best Practices
10. Hands-on Projects and Exercises
    10.1 Automating File Backup and Archiving
    10.2 Monitoring System Performance with Scripts
    10.3 Creating Basic Automation for System Maintenance

Conclusion
PowerShell Essentials provides a solid foundation for mastering scripting and automation to improve efficiency and streamline administrative tasks. By learning core concepts like the pipeline, objects, and remoting, participants will gain the skills needed to create reliable scripts and automate system management. This course is the perfect starting point for anyone looking to harness the power of PowerShell.

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