Module 1: Creating advanced functions

This module explains how to parameterize a command into an advanced function.

Lessons

• Converting a command into an advanced function
• Creating a script module
• Defining parameter attributes and input validation
• Writing functions that accept pipeline input
• Producing complex pipeline output
• Documenting functions by using comment-based help
• Supporting -WhatIf and -Confirm

Labs : 

• Converting a command into an advanced function
• Creating a script module
• Defining parameter attributes and input validation
• Writing functions that accept pipeline input
• Producing complex pipeline output
• Documenting functions by using comment-based help
• Supporting -WhatIf and -Confirm

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

This module explains how to use Microsoft .NET Framework and REST API to supplement functionality that Windows PowerShell commands provide.

Lessons

• Using Microsoft .NET Framework in Windows PowerShell
• Using REST API in Windows PowerShell

Labs: 

• Using Microsoft .NET Framework in Windows PowerShell
• Using REST API in Windows PowerShell

Module 3: Writing controller scripts

This module explains how to combine advanced functions that perform a specific task and a controller script that provides a user interface or automates a business process.

Lessons

• Introducing controller scripts
• Writing controller scripts that display a user interface
• Writing controller scripts that produce reports

Labs: 

• Writing controller scripts that display a user interface
• Writing controller scripts that implement a text-based menu
• Writing functions to be used in the controller script
• Writing a controller script that produces HTML reports

Module 4: Handling script errors

This module explains how to perform basic error handling in scripts.

Lessons

• Understanding error handling
• Handling errors and timeouts in a script

Lab: Handling errors in a script

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

This module explains how to read, manipulate, and write data in XML and JSON format.

Lessons

• Reading, manipulating, and writing XML-formatted data
• Reading, manipulating, and writing JSON-formatted data
• Reading and manipulating custom-formatted data

Lab : Reading, manipulating, and writing XML-formatted data

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

This module explains how to write Desired State Configuration (DSC) configuration files, deploy those files to servers, and monitor server’s configurations. This module also explains how to restrict administrative access with Just Enough Administration (JEA).

Lessons

• Understanding Desired State Configuration
• Creating and deploying a DSC configuration
• Implementing Just Enough Administration

Labs: 

• Creating and deploying a DSC configuration
• Configuring and using JEA

Module 7: Analyzing and debugging scripts

This module explains how to use native Windows PowerShell features to analyze and debug existing scripts.

Lessons

• Debugging in Windows PowerShell
• Analyzing and debugging an existing script

Lab: Analyzing and debugging an existing script

Module 8: Understanding Windows PowerShell Workflow

This module explains the features of the Windows PowerShell Workflow technology.

Lessons

• Understanding Windows PowerShell Workflow

Lab : Creating and running a Windows PowerShell Workflow