Module 1: Creating advanced functions

• Converting a command into an advanced function
• Creating a script module
• Defining parameter attributes and input validation
• Writing functions that accept pipeline input
• Producing complex pipeline output
• Documenting functions by using comment-based help
• Supporting –WhatIf and -Confirm

Module 2: Using Microsoft .NET Framework and REST API in Windows PowerShell

• Using Microsoft .NET Framework in Windows PowerShell
• Using REST API in Windows PowerShell

Module 3: Writing controller scripts

• Introducing controller scripts
• Writing controller scripts that display a user interface
• Writing controller scripts that produce reports

Module 4: Handling script errors

• Understanding error handling
• Handling errors and timeouts in a script

Module 5: Using XML, JSON, and custom-formatted data

• Reading, manipulating, and writing XML-formatted data
• Reading, manipulating, and writing JSON-formatted data
• Reading and manipulating custom-formatted data

Module 6: Enhancing server management with Desired State Configuration and Just Enough Administration

• Understanding Desired State Configuration
• Creating and deploying a DSC configuration
• Implementing Just Enough Administration

Module 7: Analyzing and debugging scripts

• Debugging in Windows PowerShell
• Analyzing and debugging an existing script

Module 8: Understanding Windows PowerShell Workflow

• Understanding Windows PowerShell Workflow