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Advanced PowerShell
Description
Advanced PowerShell Introduction
Dive deep into the world of Advanced PowerShell. This course designed for those looking to master the creation of cmdlets and modules. This course offers a comprehensive exploration of cmdlet design principles, emphasizing the correct structuring of programming code to enhance compatibility with PowerShell’s piping mechanisms, all while adhering to community best practices.
Throughout this training, participants will engage in both theoretical learning and practical application. We’ll cover how to integrate a graphical user interface (GUI) with your PowerShell scripts, broadening the accessibility of your tools.
The course includes hands-on labs and challenging exercises that encourage you to apply what you’ve learned and refine your coding skills.
You will work with both Windows PowerShell and PowerShell 7, using Visual Studio Code (VSCode) as the primary development environment. Join us to transform your capabilities and become proficient in advanced PowerShell techniques
Advanced PowerShell Course Outcomes
- Understanding and Utilizing Objects
- Leveraging PowerShell Functions
- Cmdlet Development Techniques
- Customizing Object Output
- Advanced Techniques in Module Creation
- Enhanced Error Handling and Debugging Strategies
- Installation and Configuration of PowerShell 7 and VSCode
- Building Graphical Interfaces atop Existing Code
Prerequisites
- Completion of Microsoft AZ-040
- Experience in creating PowerShell solutions.
- Experience leveraging WMI/CIM using PowerShell
Audience
- The course is designed for anyone who already has experience developing automation code using PowerShell and is interested in created modules of code for the automation of tasks and processes.
- The participant will already have completed Microsoft AZ-040.
Advanced PowerShell Outline
Getting to Know Objects
This section introduces how PowerShell represents data and operations. You will learn to create your own objects as outputs, adhering to PowerShell best practices.
Properties
Methods
Events
- Lab 1 – Discovering Objects
Advanced PowerShell Functions
Explore how functions can modularize code, facilitating easier testing and development, and advance these functions to become PowerShell cmdlets that interact seamlessly with the PowerShell Pipeline.
Building a basic function
Passing data
How to use functions
Advanced parameterization
- Lab 2A – Using Private Functions
- Lab 2B – Working with Parameters
- Lab 2C – Working with Switch Parameters
- Lab 2D – PowerShell Pipeline ByValue
- Lab 2E – PowerShell Pipeline ByPropertyName
- Lab 2F – Accept Input ByPropertyName
Creating Output
Learn to create custom PowerShell cmdlets that generate outputs compatible with other cmdlets, enhancing the functionality and interoperability of your scripts.
Why create custom objects?
Ways to create objects
Naming your objects
Accepting your objects in the pipeline
- Lab 3A – Creating Custom Objects
- Lab 3B – Accepting Your Objects in the Pipeline
Advanced PowerShell Modules
Refine your PowerShell modules to professional standards, control output display, and ensure your code aligns with community best practices.
How to create a module
Module manifest
Formatting file
Reviewing your code
- Lab 4A – Complete the Formatting File
Advanced Debugging and Error Handling
Focus on techniques to identify issues in your PowerShell scripts and implement robust error handling mechanisms.
VSCode debugging
Try / Catch / Finally
How PowerShell handles errors
Handling specific errors
- Lab 5A – Custom Error Handling
Final Coding Project
Utilize all the skills acquired to create PowerShell cmdlets for parsing data from threat intelligence to address security incidents effectively.
Graphical Interfaces
Expand PowerShell’s reach by creating user-friendly graphical interfaces. This section covers essential GUI components and deployment techniques.
Installing the support software
Events
Forms
Labels
Textboxes
Buttons
Radio buttons
Checkboxes
Data grid views
Scopes of memory
Form projects
Deploying GUIs
$2095.00
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3 Days Course |