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Learning PowerShell

With Matt Hester Liked by 7,108 users
Duration: 1h 23m Skill level: Beginner Released: 5/21/2016

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Course details

What is PowerShell? PowerShell is a powerful language used for scripting and automation for your IT Infrastructure. In this short course, author Matt Hester provides an overview of the most current release, PowerShell 5.0, including how to read the PowerShell language and scripts, get help, and use cmdlets.

Matt then dives into PowerShell's functions and What If statements, working with output, and coding in the Integrated Scripting Environment (ISE). The course wraps up with some tips on using PowerShell for both on-premises and cloud deployments involving Office 365 and Azure.

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  • Senthil R. Senthil R.

    Senthil R.

    Manager- Database services, Rollins Inc

    5/5 April 24, 2025
    Matt's excellent instruction made PowerShell feel approachable and eased the fear of starting out as a beginner.
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  • David Trevino, MSIS David Trevino, MSIS

    David Trevino, MSIS

    AVP/Senior Information Security Analyst at Veritex Community Bank

    5/5 April 15, 2025
    Well explained examples. Great refresher course for PowerShell.
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  • Chris Baldwin Chris Baldwin

    Chris Baldwin

    Distinguished Software Engineer | Complex Unified Communications & Contact Center Deployments | C++/Java/Python | Cloud Migration | 911 Emergency…

    5/5 April 2, 2025
    excellent class
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Contents

What’s included

  • Practice while you learn 2 exercise files
  • Test your knowledge 3 quizzes
  • Learn on the go Access on tablet and phone
  • Stay up to date Continuing Education Units

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