AZ-040T00 – Automating Administration with Windows Powershell
Course Duration
5 Days
Audience
Employees of federal, state and local governments; and businesses working with the government.
Prerequisites
Experience with Windows Server administration and networking fundamentals. Familiarity with Active Directory and general IT administration tasks. No prior PowerShell experience required.
Course Description
This course provides students with the fundamental knowledge and skills to use PowerShell for administering and automating administration of Windows servers. This course provides students the skills to identify and build the command they require to perform a specific task. In addition, students learn how to build scripts to accomplish advanced tasks such as automating repetitive tasks and generating reports. This course provides prerequisite skills supporting a broad range of Microsoft products, including Windows Server, Windows Client, Microsoft Azure, and Microsoft 365. In keeping with that goal, this course will not focus on any one of those products, although Windows Server, which is the common platform for all of those products, will serve as the example for the techniques this course teaches.
Course Outline
Getting Started with Windows PowerShell
- PowerShell overview and key features
- Working with the PowerShell console and ISE
- Finding and running basic cmdlets
PowerShell for Administration
- Using the pipeline and filtering output
- Exporting, importing, and converting data
- Variables, arrays, and hash tables
Scripting and Automation
- Writing and running scripts
- Control flow: loops and conditionals
- Functions, modules, and error handling
Remote Management and Enterprise Tools
- PowerShell remoting
- Managing Active Directory with PowerShell
- Managing Azure and Microsoft 365 with PowerShell
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the AZ-040T00 – Automating Administration with Windows Powershell course cover?
This course covers AZ-040T00 – Automating Administration with Windows Powershell training and best practices. IT Dojo delivers it as live instructor-led training with an emphasis on practical skills for government and DoD professionals.
How long is IT Dojo's AZ-040T00 – Automating Administration with Windows Powershell training?
IT Dojo's AZ-040T00 – Automating Administration with Windows Powershell training is 5 Days. It is available as live remote online instruction or on-site at your facility. All sessions are instructor-led with small class sizes to ensure individual attention.
Is this course available as live remote online training?
Yes. IT Dojo offers AZ-040T00 – Automating Administration with Windows Powershell as live remote online training. A certified instructor leads the session in real time. Students interact via chat or microphone. Classes are kept small (typically no more than 16 students) to ensure engagement. On-site delivery at your government facility or contractor location is also available.
What prerequisites are recommended before this course?
Experience with Windows Server administration and networking fundamentals. Familiarity with Active Directory and general IT administration tasks. No prior PowerShell experience required.
Does IT Dojo offer this training on-site at government or DoD facilities?
Yes. IT Dojo delivers AZ-040T00 – Automating Administration with Windows Powershell on-site at government agencies, DoD commands, military installations, and contractor facilities. On-site training is ideal for teams of four or more and can be customized to your organization's specific environment and mission requirements. Contact IT Dojo to schedule.
How do I register for this course?
IT Dojo training is employer sponsored. Your organization registers and pays for seats. To schedule AZ-040T00 – Automating Administration with Windows Powershell for your team, contact IT Dojo via the Request Training form or call 757-216-3656. IT Dojo will work with your contracting officer, training coordinator, or program office to set up the course.