MS 55318 Advanced Automated Administration with Windows PowerShell

Module 1: Creating advanced functions

• Lesson 1: Converting a command into an advanced function
• Lesson 2: Creating a script module
• Lesson 3: Defining parameter attributes and input validation
• Lesson 4: Writing functions that accept pipeline input
• Lesson 5: Producing complex pipeline output
• Lesson 6: Using comment-based Help
• Lesson 7: Using Whatif and Confirm parameters

Lab 1: Creating advanced functions

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

• Lesson 1: Using .NET Framework in PowerShell
• Lesson 2: Using REST API in PowerShell

Lab 1: Using Microsoft .NET Framework and REST API in Windows PowerShell

Module 3: Writing controller scripts

• Lesson 1: Understanding controller scripts
• Lesson 2: Writing controller scripts with a user interface
• Lesson 3: Writing controller scripts that create reports

Lab 1: Writing controller scripts

Module 4: Handling script errors

• Lesson 1: Understanding error handling
• Lesson 2: Handling errors in a script

Lab 1: Handling script errors

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

• Lesson 1: Working with XML formatted data
• Lesson 2: Working with JSON formatted data
• Lesson 3: Working with custom-formatted data

Lab 1: Working with XML and JSON formatted data

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

• Lesson 1: Implementing Desired State Configuration
• Lesson 2: Implementing Just Enough Administration

Lab 1: Creating and deploying a DSC configuration

Module 7: Analyzing and debugging scripts

• Lesson 1: Debugging in Windows PowerShell
• Lesson 2: Analyzing and debugging an existing script

Lab 1: Analyzing and debugging scripts

Module 8: Understanding Windows PowerShell Workflow

• Lesson 1: Understanding Windows PowerShell Workflows
• Lesson 2: Running Windows PowerShell Workflows

Lab 1: Create and run Windows PowerShell Workflows