Windows PowerShell by Microsoft automates system administration and secures configurations. Master remote server management through hands-on labs aligned with the official AZ-040T00 curriculum and expert instruction.
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Windows PowerShell is a task-based command-line shell and scripting language published by Microsoft to automate the administration of Windows operating systems and applications. It is built on the .NET Framework and serves as the primary tool for system management and configuration automation within Microsoft's ecosystem. Key components include Windows PowerShell 5.1, the version included with Windows; PowerShell ISE (Integrated Scripting Environment), a graphical host application for writing and testing scripts; PowerShell cmdlets, specialized commands for managing system resources; PowerShell Desired State Configuration (DSC), a framework for declarative configuration management; and PowerShell modules, reusable packages that extend functionality for environments like Azure, Exchange, and SQL Server. This technology is for system administrators, IT professionals, and power users who manage Windows infrastructure and require precise control over system configurations, software deployments, and administrative tasks through automation.
Windows Server Administration
Administer, maintain and troubleshoot Windows Server environments
Networking Fundamentals
Implement IP addressing, DNS, DHCP and routing
Active Directory Management
Manage users, groups and organizational units in AD DS
Security Best Practices
Apply core security policies and access controls in Windows
Client Administration
Support and manage Windows client operating systems
PowerShell Environment Setup
Configure PowerShell console, ISE and VS Code hosts
The building blocks every Windows Powershell solution is made of
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| Entry Price (Fundamentals) | ~$745 · best value | Free | $15-30/mo | ~$1,500+ | ~$2,500+ | — |
| Verified Learner Reviews | 18,400+ · 4.9★ | 100,000+ · 4.6★ | 100,000+ · 4.5★ | Limited | Limited | — |
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