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Learning PowerShell 6
31 lectures 02:38:50
Learning Powershell 6 - The Course Overview
This video gives an overview of the entire course.
Setting Up a Lab
In this video, we will learn what type of lab environment is recommended to begin learning PowerShell.
• Determine physical or virtual lab
• Obtain software and operating system ISOs
• Setup machines, install OS, and install core applications
Accessing the PowerShell Console and PowerShell ISE
In this video, we will begin learning PowerShell by first accessing the environment and learning the different ones available.
• Open the standard console
• Explore the alternate consoles such as administrator and X86
• Open the ISE environment and discuss the basics
Accessing and Updating the Help System
In this video, we will learn how to update the help system to populate the help files and then access them.
• Use Update-Help to update help files
• Explore Save-Help for offline systems
• Use Get-Help and Help to access the help system
Finding and Running Cmdlets
In this video, we will learn how to discover and use Cmdlets.
• Understand the basic Verb-Noun pattern of Cmdlets
• Learn to navigate with tab and the arrow keys
• Use help and Get-Command to discover available Cmdlets
Using the Help System and Protecting with -WhatIf and -Confirm
In this video, we will learn how to get full help on commands to learn what they do and how to use them.
• Learn parameters of Get-Help and dissect the needed information
• Analyze the syntax and understand how different Cmdlets can run
• Protect yourself using -WhatIf and -Confirm
Working with PSProviders and PSDrives
In this video, we will see how PSProviders provide the logic and how PSDrives provide entry points into data stores.
• Look up available PSProviders
• Look up available PSDrives
• Create a new PSDrive
Exploring File System Navigation and Manipulation
In this video, we will learn the difference in ChildItem and Item as well as aliases and functions that assist with the file system.
• Define the difference in Item and ChildItem
• Set up the working location
• Examine the Mkdir function
Working with the Registry Keys
In this video, we will learn how to access, navigate, and manipulate the Registry.
• Use the registry provider to access one of the Registry PSDrives
• Navigate through the directory structure
• Edit a Registry key
Identifying Errors
In this video, we will learn how to avoid errors and work through them.
• Utilize tab complete for PowerShell to assist typing correctly
• Locate the error and what information may be missing
• Use terminology in error to match with help file information
Differentiating between Objects and Texts
In this video, we will learn that PowerShell uses objects with properties and methods.
• Isolate an object’s property
• Change output of an object using a method
• Use a method to stop a process
Working with WMI and CIM Objects
In this video, we will use Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) and Common Information Model (CIM) to administer systems
• How to find classes
• Get information from WMI object classes
• Get information from CIM object classes
Finding, Creating, and Using Variables
In this video, we will learn how to find existing variables and create new ones.
• Look up built-in variables
• Navigate the environmental variables drive
• Create and change values of variables
Passing Objects through the Pipeline
In this video, we will learn how to send objects through the pipeline to change them or perform other functions on them.
• Discuss differences in objects and text
• Distinguish between by property name and by value
• Use Get-Member to see the methods and properties of objects
Diving into Queries and Expressions
In this video, we will learn how to select properties and sort them.
• Select objects
• Sort objects
• Create custom expressions
Formatting for Efficiency
In this video, we will learn how to be efficient by filtering first and then formatting.
• Discuss filtering first, then formatting the output
• User Where-Object to filter the results
• Format the output into different layouts
Using the Pipeline to Create a Report
In this video, we will learn how to output data to different file types, screens, or printers.
• Output data to a text file
• Output data to a GUI or a printer
• Export data to a CSV file
Enhancing Your System Security
In this video, we will learn how Microsoft enhances your security with the design and defaults of remoting.
• Enable remoting
• See how hopping fails
• Discuss permissions
Running Cmdlets on a Remote Machine
In this video, we will learn how to run a command using a remote machine as the target.
• Get a service status on two remote servers
• Run a command on a remote system
• Get a variable’s value from a remote system
Creating a Session on a Remote Machine
In this video, we will learn how to open a session on a remote system that allows multiple consecutive commands to be ran.
• Use New-PSSession to create a session
• Enter a session and use it
• Exit the session
Connecting to Microsoft Online
In this video, we will learn how to connect to online services to administrate them.
• Discuss requirements
• Import required module(s)
• Connect to the service and test
Importing Cmdlets from a Remote System
In this video, we will learn how to import a module from a remote system in order to use the specific Cmdlets.
• Create a new session
• Import the module
• Use the Cmdlets and exit the session
Process of Script Development
In this video, we will get the understanding of the basic outline and process of PowerShell script creation.
• Understand that the best beginning is to define the need
• Become familiar with some basic ISE tools
• Comply with standard naming conventions
Create a Script to Gather Data and Create a Report
In order to meet requirements for an asset audit, a script will save time by creating a report of asset information.
• Use snippets to build a basic help section
• Put output from commands into variables to build report
• Output required data to a simple report on screen
Create a Script to Make a DHCP Reservation
In order to quickly create DHCP reservations for devices, a script will be needed to conduct multiple commands for the desired results.
• Build a basic help section and create a standardized name
• Create a parameter block including help statements
• Include the necessary commands and test
Turn a Script into a Function
In this video, we will learn how to connect to online services to administrate them.
• Convert the previous script into a function
• Create or locate the PowerShell profile script
• Insert the function into the profile script and test
Creating Modules
In this video, we will learn how to import a module from a remote system in order to use the specific Cmdlets.
• Determine the proper location and naming conventions for modules
• Add another function to the new module
• Test availability of both functions in module
Active Directory Administration with PowerShell
In this video, we will see how PowerShell provides a fast way to enter the Active Directory structure to administrate it.
• Access the AD module using a DC remote session
• Create a new AD user account and enable it
• Add user to groups and set user properties
Microsoft Online Office 365 Administration with PowerShell
This video explains about the PowerShell which provides access to Microsoft online services for efficient administration of Office 365 accounts.
• Store credentials using Get-Credentials into a variable
• Connect to MS online service
• Get some information to verify connection
IIS Web Server Administration with PowerShell
In this video, we will easily create or change website content within the PowerShell console.
• Create a file and set content in it for webpage
• Copy the file to the IIS server
• Verify changes to the web site
Introduction to Desired State Configuration
In this video, we will validate configuration requirements and make changes as needed with the automated abilities of Desired State Configuration.
• Examine the layout of a DSC configuration script
• Run a configuration script and start DSC configuration
• Verify desired state configuration occurred
Learning PowerShell 6 - Quiz
Learning PowerShell 6.
31 lectures 02:38:50
Learning Powershell 6 - The Course Overview
This video gives an overview of the entire course.
Setting Up a Lab
In this video, we will learn what type of lab environment is recommended to begin learning PowerShell.
• Determine physical or virtual lab
• Obtain software and operating system ISOs
• Setup machines, install OS, and install core applications
Accessing the PowerShell Console and PowerShell ISE
In this video, we will begin learning PowerShell by first accessing the environment and learning the different ones available.
• Open the standard console
• Explore the alternate consoles such as administrator and X86
• Open the ISE environment and discuss the basics
Accessing and Updating the Help System
In this video, we will learn how to update the help system to populate the help files and then access them.
• Use Update-Help to update help files
• Explore Save-Help for offline systems
• Use Get-Help and Help to access the help system
Finding and Running Cmdlets
In this video, we will learn how to discover and use Cmdlets.
• Understand the basic Verb-Noun pattern of Cmdlets
• Learn to navigate with tab and the arrow keys
• Use help and Get-Command to discover available Cmdlets
Using the Help System and Protecting with -WhatIf and -Confirm
In this video, we will learn how to get full help on commands to learn what they do and how to use them.
• Learn parameters of Get-Help and dissect the needed information
• Analyze the syntax and understand how different Cmdlets can run
• Protect yourself using -WhatIf and -Confirm
Working with PSProviders and PSDrives
In this video, we will see how PSProviders provide the logic and how PSDrives provide entry points into data stores.
• Look up available PSProviders
• Look up available PSDrives
• Create a new PSDrive
Exploring File System Navigation and Manipulation
In this video, we will learn the difference in ChildItem and Item as well as aliases and functions that assist with the file system.
• Define the difference in Item and ChildItem
• Set up the working location
• Examine the Mkdir function
Working with the Registry Keys
In this video, we will learn how to access, navigate, and manipulate the Registry.
• Use the registry provider to access one of the Registry PSDrives
• Navigate through the directory structure
• Edit a Registry key
Identifying Errors
In this video, we will learn how to avoid errors and work through them.
• Utilize tab complete for PowerShell to assist typing correctly
• Locate the error and what information may be missing
• Use terminology in error to match with help file information
Differentiating between Objects and Texts
In this video, we will learn that PowerShell uses objects with properties and methods.
• Isolate an object’s property
• Change output of an object using a method
• Use a method to stop a process
Working with WMI and CIM Objects
In this video, we will use Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) and Common Information Model (CIM) to administer systems
• How to find classes
• Get information from WMI object classes
• Get information from CIM object classes
Finding, Creating, and Using Variables
In this video, we will learn how to find existing variables and create new ones.
• Look up built-in variables
• Navigate the environmental variables drive
• Create and change values of variables
Passing Objects through the Pipeline
In this video, we will learn how to send objects through the pipeline to change them or perform other functions on them.
• Discuss differences in objects and text
• Distinguish between by property name and by value
• Use Get-Member to see the methods and properties of objects
Diving into Queries and Expressions
In this video, we will learn how to select properties and sort them.
• Select objects
• Sort objects
• Create custom expressions
Formatting for Efficiency
In this video, we will learn how to be efficient by filtering first and then formatting.
• Discuss filtering first, then formatting the output
• User Where-Object to filter the results
• Format the output into different layouts
Using the Pipeline to Create a Report
In this video, we will learn how to output data to different file types, screens, or printers.
• Output data to a text file
• Output data to a GUI or a printer
• Export data to a CSV file
Enhancing Your System Security
In this video, we will learn how Microsoft enhances your security with the design and defaults of remoting
• Use Get-Help and Help to access the help system
In this video, we will learn how to update the help system to populate the help files and then access them.
• Use Update-Help to update help files
• Explore...
