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Powershell Basics & Skills

Master PowerShell effectively in both on-premises and cloud environments with our comprehensive course designed for IT professionals.

39 lessons0 free lessons14 hr 00 min video
Powershell Basics & Skills
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Course Overview

Unlock the power of PowerShell in this meticulously designed course, crafted for IT professionals who manage hybrid systems. Whether you're working with on-premises servers or cloud platforms like Azure and MS Office, developing proficiency in PowerShell is essential. Our course offers a detailed exploration of PowerShell's fundamental concepts and skills, equipping you with the tools to efficiently tackle real-world administrative tasks.

What You Will Learn

Begin with the basics, where you'll dive into the syntax, command history, and execution policies. Progress through sections dedicated to advanced skills, including variables, operators, and control statements. By the end of this course, you will be well-versed in PowerShell operations, enabling you to streamline workflows and optimize system management.

Course Structure

The curriculum provides a step-by-step approach:
  • PowerShell Basics: Gain a solid foundation in PowerShell by understanding its basic syntax, command history, piping and formatting, and module usage.
  • PowerShell Skills: Develop advanced skills in variables, operators, flow control, and efficient script writing using Visual Studio Code.

What You’ll Learn

  • Understand PowerShell syntax and commands.
  • Manage server and cloud environments using PowerShell.
  • Utilize variables, arrays, and hash tables.
  • Control flow with operators and statements.
  • Execute scripts with confidence.
  • Customize and use PowerShell profiles.

Skills Covered

  • PowerShell Syntax
  • Command Execution
  • Scripting Policies
  • Advanced Operators
  • Control Statements
  • Server Management

How This Course Helps You on the Job

  • Manage Windows servers efficiently.
  • Automate repetitive tasks.
  • Enhance cloud infrastructure management.
  • Reduce system administration time.
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The JobSkillShare PowerShell Basics & Skills course is a good, practical, and informative beginner-friendly course that focuses on fundamental PowerShell concepts with hands-on practice labs. It is praised for its ability to teach essential skills for managing both on-premises and cloud-based systems, including Microsoft servers and Azure, making…

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PowerShell Basics16 lessons · 0 free
  1. Getting StartedPremium lesson — member login required
  2. Basic Syntax and HelpPremium lesson — member login required
  3. Basic Syntax and Help Part 2Premium lesson — member login required
  4. Command History and AliasesPremium lesson — member login required
  5. Command History and Aliases Part 2Premium lesson — member login required
  6. Piping and FormattingPremium lesson — member login required
  7. Piping and Formatting Part 2Premium lesson — member login required
  8. Script Execution PolicyPremium lesson — member login required
  9. Script Execution Policy Part 2Premium lesson — member login required
  10. PowerShell DrivesPremium lesson — member login required
  11. ProfilesPremium lesson — member login required
  12. Profiles Part 2Premium lesson — member login required
  13. Basic FunctionsPremium lesson — member login required
  14. Basic Functions Part 2Premium lesson — member login required
  15. Module BasicsPremium lesson — member login required
  16. Module Basics Part 2Premium lesson — member login required
PowerShell Skills23 lessons · 0 free
  1. Finding and Using CommandsPremium lesson — member login required
  2. Getting HelpPremium lesson — member login required
  3. Using VSCodePremium lesson — member login required
  4. PowerShell ProfilesPremium lesson — member login required
  5. VariablesPremium lesson — member login required
  6. ArraysPremium lesson — member login required
  7. Hash TablesPremium lesson — member login required
  8. Arithmetic OperatorsPremium lesson — member login required
  9. Assignment OperatorsPremium lesson — member login required
  10. Comparison Operators - EqualityPremium lesson — member login required
  11. Comparison Operators - MatchingPremium lesson — member login required
  12. Comparison Operators - ContainmentPremium lesson — member login required
  13. Comparison Operators - Type and ReplacementPremium lesson — member login required
  14. Logical OperatorsPremium lesson — member login required
  15. If StatementsPremium lesson — member login required
  16. Switch StatementsPremium lesson — member login required
  17. Foreach StatementsPremium lesson — member login required
  18. For StatementsPremium lesson — member login required
  19. Do StatementsPremium lesson — member login required
  20. While StatementsPremium lesson — member login required
  21. Prompt for InputPremium lesson — member login required
  22. Archive Files by DatePremium lesson — member login required
  23. Comparing Hash ValuesPremium lesson — member login required

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main focus of this course?

The course focuses on teaching PowerShell for managing both on-premises and cloud environments.

Do I need prior PowerShell experience?

No prior experience with PowerShell is required, but a basic IT background is beneficial.

What are the premium features of this course?

The course includes in-depth modules on PowerShell basics and advanced skills, all marked as premium.