Efficient Windows administration in PowerShell

Training process

Training needs analysis

If you have specific requirements regarding the training programme, we will carry out a training needs analysis for you. This will guide us on which aspects of the programme should receive greater emphasis, so that the training programme meets your specific needs.

What will you gain?

Efficient Windows administration - You will use PowerShell as a practical day-to-day administration tool in Windows, helping you complete repetitive tasks faster and organize your routine work more effectively.

Faster network configuration - You will practice configuring network settings in PowerShell, so you can prepare host parameters faster, verify connectivity settings, and reduce the amount of manual work.

Better scripts and functions - You will learn how to build modules, define parameters, validate input, and create pipeline-aware functions, so your scripts become more reusable, reliable, and easier to maintain.

REST API integration - You will learn how to communicate with REST APIs from PowerShell, allowing you to pull data from external systems and automate tasks that go far beyond the local machine.

Extended capabilities with .NET - You will see how to use .NET Framework libraries in PowerShell to solve more demanding administration tasks and build solutions that go beyond standard built-in cmdlets.

Working with files and data - You will manage files and folders and read or modify XML, JSON, and custom-formatted data, making it easier to prepare scripts for real operational and administrative tasks.

Simple GUIs for scripts - You will learn the basics of building simple graphical interfaces with Windows Forms and WPF, so you can create more convenient tools for yourself or other users on your team.

Fewer errors, easier debugging - You will learn error handling, debugging, and script quality assessment, so you can identify issues faster and deliver more stable, better-optimized administrative solutions.

Training programme

1. Discussion of the basic elements of PowerShell as an administrative tool in the Windows system

theoretical introduction,
network configuration,
Visual Studio Code.

2. Introduction to advanced PowerShell capabilities

command conversion,
script modules,
parameter attributes,
data validation,
functions accepting pipeline data,
function documentation using built-in help.

3. Using PowerShell to communicate with REST API services

integration with PowerShell.

4. Integrating PowerShell with .NET Framework libraries to solve more complicated administrative problems

5. Managing files and folders using PowerShell cmdlets

XML,
JSON,
reading and manipulation of custom-formatted data.

6. Creating simple graphical user interfaces (GUI) in PowerShell

usage,
Windows Forms,
WPF.

7. Managing errors in PowerShell using constructs

handling,
scripts with error handling.

8. Assessment of the quality and optimality of PowerShell scripts

methods and analysis.

9. Debugging techniques for PowerShell scripts to quickly locate and remove errors

10. Discussion of the acquired knowledge and practical skills in the field of Windows system administration in PowerShell

What are the prerequisites for participating in the training?

Windows basics - You should be comfortable navigating Windows, launching administrative tools, working with files and folders, and understanding basic system settings before the course starts.

Administration basics - You should know basic administration tasks such as configuring system settings, managing accounts, and performing simple diagnostics to move smoothly into automation.

Command-line basics - You should have basic experience with the command line or PowerShell, understand how to run commands, and feel comfortable working in a console during the exercises.

Network and file basics - You should understand basic networking concepts and know how to work with files and directories, because the training includes network setup and data-related operations.