1. Introduction to PowerShell:
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What is PowerShell and its purpose.
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Understanding Cmdlets, Snap-ins, and Modules.
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PowerShell versions (e.g., Windows PowerShell vs. PowerShell Core).
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Navigating the PowerShell console and ISE/VS Code.
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Getting help and discovering commands.
2. PowerShell Fundamentals:
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Working with the PowerShell Pipeline.
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Variables, data types, and variable scopes.
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Operators (arithmetic, comparison, logical).
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Understanding PowerShell objects and properties.
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Arrays and Hashtables.
3. Scripting Basics: Creating and executing PowerShell scripts (.ps1 files), Script execution
policies, Basic script syntax and structure, Input and output management, and Scripting
best practices.
4. Control Flow and Logic:
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Conditional statements (If, ElseIf, Else, Switch).
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Looping constructs (For, ForEach, While).
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Break and Continue statements.
5. Functions and Parameters:
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Creating and using PowerShell functions.
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Adding parameters to functions.
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Advanced function concepts (e.g., CmdletBinding, Validation).
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Creating and using PowerShell modules.
6. Error Handling and Debugging:
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Understanding and handling errors (Try-Catch-Finally, Trap).
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Debugging scripts using breakpoints and stepping.
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Logging and reporting errors.
7. Advanced Scripting Techniques:
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Working with WMI and CIM for system management.
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PowerShell Remoting for remote administration.
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Introduction to Desired State Configuration (DSC).
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Working with various data formats (CSV, XML, JSON, HTML).
8. Automation and System Management:
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Managing Active Directory objects (users, groups, computers).
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Automating routine administrative tasks.
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Working with services, processes, and event logs.
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Generating reports and alerts.
9. Optional/Advanced Topics:
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Creating Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs) with PowerShell.
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Integrating with other technologies (e.g., SQL Server, Azure).
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Testing PowerShell scripts (e.g., Pester).
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Source control for PowerShell scripts.