Course Code: IT 108
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Advanced Automated Administration with Windows PowerShell
Course Sector:
Information Technology
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Date
Days
Location
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01
14 - 18 Jul 2025
5 Days
Madrid, Spain
$4,950
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10 - 14 Nov 2025
5 Days
Dubai, UAE
$4,250
Introduction
Training course introducion / brief

Expand and build upon the knowledge already acquired in course 10961B and focus on building more scalable and usable Windows PowerShell scripts for use in your organization by building your own Windows PowerShell tools. This course is a follow-on course from the 10961B: Automating Administration with Windows PowerShell course and is built on Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows 8.1 and while it is specifically focused on Windows PowerShell v4.0, is also relevant in v2.0 and v3.0 Windows PowerShell environments.

The course will cover topics on the creation of advanced functions, script modules, advanced parameters attributes and controller scripts, use of Windows PowerShell cmdlets with .NET Framework, configuring Windows Servers using Desired State Configuration and providing an understanding of Windows PowerShell workflow.

Course Objectives
At the end of the training course, participants will be able to

  • Create Advanced Functions
  • Use Cmdlets and Microsoft .NET Framework in Windows PowerShell
  • Write Controller Scripts
  • Handle Script Errors
  • Use XML Data Files
  • Manage Server Configurations by Using Desired State Configuration
  • Analyze and Debugging Scripts
  • Understand Windows PowerShell Workflow

Course Audience
Who is this course for, and can benefit the most

This training course is designed for IT Professionals already experienced in general Windows Server and Windows Client administration or already experienced in administering and supporting Application servers and services including applications such as Exchange, SharePoint, and SQL. System, Infrastructure and Application Administrators working in a Windows or Windows hybrid environment will all find this course relevant to their day to day jobs and future career and skills development.

Course Outline
The course aims and learning outcomes

Module 1: Creating Advanced Functions

  • Converting a Command into an Advanced Function
  • Creating a Script Module
  • Defining Parameter Attributes and Input Validation
  • Writing Functions that use Multiple Objects
  • Writing Functions that Accept Pipeline Input
  • Producing Complex Function Output
  • Documenting Functions by using Content-Based Help
  • Supporting -Whatif and -Confirm

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

  • Running Windows PowerShell Commands
  • Using Microsoft .NET Framework in Windows PowerShell

Module 3: Writing Controller Scripts

  • Understanding Controller Scripts
  • Writing Controller Scripts that Show a User Interface

Module 4: Handling Script Errors

  • Understanding Error Handling
  • Handling Errors in a Script

Module 5: Using XML Data Files

  • Reading, Manipulating and Writing Data in XML

Module 6: Managing Server Configurations by Using Desired State Configuration

  • Understanding Desired State Configuration
  • Creating and Deploying a DSC Configuration

Module 7: Analyzing and Debugging Scripts

  • Debugging in Windows PowerShell
  • Analyzing and Debugging and Existing Script

Module 8: Understanding Windows PowerShell Workflow

  • Understanding Windows PowerShell Workflow

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BOOST's Professional Attendance Certificate “BPAC” is always given to the delegates after completing the training course, and depends on their attendance of the program at a rate of no less than 80%, besides their active participation and engagement during the program sessions.
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COURSE METHODOLOGY

Our Training programs are implemented by combining the participants' academic knowledge and practical practice (30% theoretical / 70% practical activities).

At The end of the training program, Participants are involved in practical workshop to show their skills in applying what they were trained for. A detailed report is submitted to each participant and the training department in the organization on the results of the participant's performance and the return on training. Our programs focus on exercises, case studies, and individual and group presentations.

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