Learning PowerShell for Windows Server Administration [Released: 7/10/2025]
.MP4, AVC, 1280x720, 30 fps | English, AAC, 2 Ch | 1h 50m | 201 MB
Instructor: Robert McMillen
.MP4, AVC, 1280x720, 30 fps | English, AAC, 2 Ch | 1h 50m | 201 MB
Instructor: Robert McMillen
This course is an ideal fit for entry-level sysadmins who are interested in leveraging the extensive features of Microsoft PowerShell. Join professor Robert McMillen as he covers the fundamentals of managing users and objects in a Windows network environment both on-premises and in the cloud. Copilot is also used for automated script creation with AI assistance for those sysadmins new to PowerShell scripting. Learn how to use a variety of PowerShell techniques that all sysadmins should be familiar with. By the end of this course, you’ll be equipped with the skills required to perform an upgrade, customize the look and feel of a session, remote into other servers, secure PowerShell, utilize load management modules for administration, and take full advantage of the functionalities of cmdlets, functions, and scripts.
Learning objectives
- Implement PowerShell Core in both Windows and Mac environments through proper installation and configuration procedures.
- Customize PowerShell environments by modifying appearance settings.
- Create functional profiles and establish security parameters.
- Execute remote PowerShell administration techniques to manage servers without requiring local access.
- Apply appropriate PowerShell security measures including execution policies and logging to protect systems while maintaining administrative capabilities.
- Develop reusable PowerShell functions and scripts manually and utilizing CoPilot’s AI to automate complex administrative tasks with proper error handling.
- Implement specialized PowerShell modules to manage Windows server roles and services including Active Directory.
- Utilize advanced filtering techniques and CIM cmdlets to efficiently retrieve and manipulate system information across networked environments.