This course covers PowerShell's capabilities, starting with server management and extending to advanced GUI creation. You'll learn about remote server management, enabling you to execute commands and compile data seamlessly across multiple systems. Dive into Active Directory management, where you'll learn to create, modify, and query user accounts and groups. Harness the power of PowerShell as a reporting engine to generate custom reports in various formats, including CSV, text, and HTML, complete with advanced formatting. Additionally, explore the latest features of PowerShell 7, such as pipeline chain operators and parallelization, to enhance your scripting efficiency. By the end of this course, you'll be equipped to create intuitive GUI interfaces, manage servers remotely, and generate insightful reports, all while leveraging the latest PowerShell advancements.
Practical Windows PowerShell Scripting: Unit 3
This course is part of Practical Windows PowerShell Scripting Specialization
Instructor: Pearson
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What you'll learn
Develop and manage PowerShell scripts for remote server management and Active Directory tasks.
Create custom reports and graphical charts for data analysis and presentation.
Build intuitive GUI interfaces with dropdowns, buttons, and text boxes.
Leverage the latest features of PowerShell 7 for enhanced scripting capabilities.
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This module offers a comprehensive journey through PowerShell's capabilities, beginning with server management and advancing to GUI creation. You'll master remote server management, enabling seamless command execution and data compilation across multiple systems. Delve into Active Directory management to efficiently create, modify, and query user accounts and groups. Harness PowerShell as a reporting engine to generate custom reports in formats like CSV, text, and HTML, complete with advanced formatting. Additionally, explore the latest features of PowerShell 7, such as pipeline chain operators and parallelization, to enhance your scripting efficiency. By the end of this module, you'll be equipped to create intuitive GUI interfaces, manage servers remotely, and generate insightful reports, all while leveraging the latest PowerShell advancements. This module is designed to elevate your scripting skills and empower you with the tools needed for efficient network management.
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