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Windows Server 2012 R2 Powershell Core Skills Introduction to PowerShell Manipulating PowerShell Object Using the ADSI Editor Identifying tasks for automation Instances Accessing the Active Directory (AD) with Windows Server 2012 R2 Analysing existing automation solutions Reading and writing object properties the LDAP provider Combining the shell and scripting Driving object behaviour with method Creating users, computer and groups Course tailoring service language operators Manipulating and deleting existing Active Using the .NET framework to expanding Directory objects Our tailoring service is a PowerShell Core Skills the scope of managed objects Controlling Script Execution Manipulating group memberships PowerShell Fundamentals Constructing object pipelines luxury you can afford, Pipelining objects to automate Using the WinNT Provider to Administer allowing you to combine Accessing the PowerShell Console administrative tasks Workstations Contrasting expression and command Isolating objects through filtering Accessing local SAM databases elements of related courses Learn how to: modes Fine-tuning local users and groups · Administer servers and workstations using Windows Accessing the PowerShell help menu Using WMI Object Instances to producing a bespoke solution, Navigating PowerShell drives Automate Computer Management Accessing and Manipulating Forest- designed specifically to fulfil PowerShell in a Windows Server 2012 R2 environment Assigning properties to control computer Wide Data · Harness .NET functionality through PowerShell cmdlets Configuring the PowerShell Interface configuration Enumerating sites and subnets your training needs. Is there Using the enhanced security policy Invoking methods to perform system What are Operations Masters (FSMOs)? (‘Command Lets’) Preventing malicious code execution administration Managing FSMO roles any better way to meet all of · Manage the execution of scripts Using Profiles to optimise the users’ Harnessing powerful WMI Query environment Language (WQL) queries Optimising Scripts your training objectives and · Leverage Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) for Troubleshooting scripts maximise your training ROI? computer inventories and configuration Invoking ‘cmdlets’ – Command Lets Implementing Flow Control Handling runtime errors Streamlining scripts with simplified Enumerating objects via for each-object Debugging code · Manipulate local and active directory objects using the Active syntax loops Directory Services Interface (ADSI) interface Improving productivity and Using Comparison operators maintainability through consistent Using the Switch statement command structure Creating code using functions Using Wildcard Operators to increase the Pre-Requisites: Managing Input and Output power of expressions This course assumes delegates have a thorough understanding of Securing interactive input using Kit supply AsSecureString Unleashing the Power of .NET Objects implementing Windows 2012 R2 Servers and Domain Controllers in a Obtaining input from multiple file Working with static classes and methods Running a course at your domain based server environment. This knowledge can be gained from formats Retrieving object information through Formatting output for clarity reflection facilities might sound like a our Windows Server 2012 R2 Server Administration and our Windows Redirecting output to alternate locations Parsing remote computer event logs good idea until you start Server 2012 R2 Active Directory and Group Policy courses. Configuring Systems with Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) thinking about the Duration: practicalities of equipment usage and the impact this 2 Days could have on day to day business, so why not let us bring the necessary equipment with us? CONTACT US Have any questions? 01905 726222 [email protected] Give one of our expert staff a call. www.neos-it-training.com 01905 726222 .
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