Advanced PowerShell Development

Advanced PowerShell Development Courseware (PWS201)

PowerShell

Welcome to the Advanced PowerShell Development courseware, designed specifically for instructors who are preparing to lead professionals on their journey to mastering PowerShell scripting. This courseware provides comprehensive materials that are perfect for guiding individuals or small groups in utilizing PowerShell's full potential to improve efficiency and script robustness within their organizations.

As an instructor, you will begin by introducing students to the foundations of PowerShell Development, framing PowerShell's capabilities and evolution while emphasizing core principles for writing sustainable scripts. Equip your students with hands-on experiences using tools like VS Code in the Tools for Advanced PowerShell Development module, and lead exercises that reinforce command exploration and competency.

Guide students through the intricacies of Building PowerShell Functions and Modules, teaching them to manage dependencies and input validation through practical exercises. Ease their transition into more advanced topics, such as Parameterizing Functions with CmdletBinding and generating object-based outputs, with structured lessons and exercises that highlight these concepts.

As students progress, mentor them in managing PowerShell's six output streams, distinguishing effective messaging, and implementing error handling strategies in Handling Errors and Exceptions. Extend their capabilities with lessons on Debugging PowerShell Scripts, using industry-standard tools to troubleshoot and ensure script reliability.

Instructors will also facilitate sessions on crafting comprehensive documentation, utilizing PlatyPS for producing updatable help resources, and encourage peer collaboration by Publishing to the PowerShell Gallery. Finally, instructors can inspire students to refine their skills with practical exercises in Refining PowerShell Tools and Working With Data, ensuring they are well-prepared to handle complex data interactions.

By the end of the course, you as the instructor will have cultivated a deep understanding and practical expertise among participants, empowering them to optimize their scripting capabilities and achieve operational excellence with PowerShell.

Publisher: Webucator

Benefits

  1. Organized Curriculum: The course is structured into clear sections and topics, aiding instructors in lesson planning and guiding students effectively through the curriculum.
  2. Facilitated Tool Integration: Instructors are equipped to teach using familiar and effective tools like VS Code, augmented with the PowerShell Extension for seamless integration.
  3. Real-World Application: The course leverages practical exercises, allowing instructors to provide students with hands-on experience that bridges theory and practice.
  4. Extensive Resources: Instructors have access to comprehensive inline documentation and external help resources to assist in teaching and providing support.
  5. Streamlined Debugging Techniques: Empower instructors to teach effective troubleshooting skills using built-in debugging tools and exercises in VS Code.
  6. Enhanced Scripting Skills: Provides instructors with the tools to guide students in refining their scripting abilities, focusing on the Extended Type System and PowerShell's object capabilities.
  7. Publishing and Sharing Expertise: Teaches instructors how to publish modules to the PowerShell Gallery, extending the reach and reusability of scripts taught in the course.

Full Lab Environment Add-On

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Outline

  1. Introduction to PowerShell Development
    1. Understanding PowerShell’s Evolution and Modern Capabilities
    2. Core Principles of PowerShell Development
    3. Best Practices for Writing Reusable and Maintainable Code
  2. Tools for Advanced PowerShell Development
    1. Why Begin in the Interactive Shell?
    2. Exploring and Discovering Commands
    3. VS Code and the PowerShell Extension
    4. Exploring and Understanding Commands (Exercise)
  3. Building PowerShell Functions and Modules
    1. Creating Reusable Functions
    2. Turning a Script into a Module
    3. Validating Inputs and Managing Dependencies
    4. PowerShell Function and Module Practice (Exercise)
  4. Parameterizing Functions with CmdletBinding
    1. Using CmdletBinding and Common Parameters
    2. Mandatory Parameters and Default Values
    3. Using CmdletBinding and Common Parameters Practice (Exercise)
    4. Working with the Pipeline
    5. Parameter Validation & Aliases
    6. Cmdlet Parameter Sets
    7. Using Pipeline Input, Validation & Parameter Sets Practice (Exercise)
  5. Generating Object-Based Output
    1. Understanding PowerShell’s Object Pipeline
    2. Designing Functions that Return Structured Objects
    3. Testing Output for Proper Formatting and Usability
    4. PowerShell Object-Based Output Practice (Exercise)
  6. Managing Output Streams and Messaging
    1. Understanding the Six PowerShell Output Streams
    2. Using Verbose, Warning, and Informational Messages
    3. Structuring Output for Logging and Debugging
    4. Explore PowerShell Output Streams (Exercise)
  7. Handling Errors and Exceptions
    1. Understanding Try-Catch-Finally in PowerShell
    2. Writing Robust Error Handling
    3. Logging and Debugging Error Outputs
    4. Error Handling Practice (Exercise)
  8. Debugging PowerShell Scripts
    1. Using Debugging Tools in VS Code
    2. Leveraging Breakpoints for Troubleshooting
    3. Testing Edge Cases and Unexpected Inputs
    4. Debugging PowerShell Scripts Practice (Exercise)
  9. Implementing Help and Documentation
    1. Writing Comprehensive Inline Documentation
    2. Understanding the Need for External Help
    3. Generating External Help Using PlatyPS
    4. Ensuring Updatable and Online Help Access
    5. Implementing Help Practice (Exercise)
  10. Publishing to the PowerShell Gallery
    1. Using ScriptAnalyzer
    2. Creating Manifests
    3. Publishing to the Gallery
    4. Practice Publishing a Module to the PowerShell Gallery (Exercise)
  11. Refining your PowerShell Tools
    1. Extended Type System
    2. Creating a Menu System
    3. Proxy Functions
    4. Building a Simple PowerShell Menu System (Exercise)
  12. Working with Data
    1. Interacting with SQL Server
    2. Importing and Exporting JSON Data
    3. Working with XML and CliXML in PowerShell
    4. Converting Between Different Data Formats
    5. Data Conversion Practice (Exercise)

Required Prerequisites

  • Basic knowledge of scripting and programming concepts
  • Familiarity with command-line interfaces
  • Experience working with PowerShell
  • Understanding of core PowerShell commands and syntax
  • Ability to use Visual Studio Code or similar text editors
  • Knowledge of Windows OS and its features
License

Length: 5 days | $175.00 per copy
Labs: Add-on available | $42.05 per lab
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What is Included?
  • Student Manual
  • Student Class Files
  • PowerPoint Presentation
  • Labs (optional add-on)