Infotec 2017

Using PowerShell with Windows/Linux/MAC OS will be embedded throughout all of the topics in the workshop. Attendees will be provided with hands-on exercises and education covering topics such as:
What is PowerShell?
Why PowerShell is the most important skill for a Windows Administrator to learn?
Basic PowerShell syntax and structure.
How to progress from a single command to a script to a function to multi-purpose tool.
Using PowerShell to configure and secure any infrastructure.
Top 5 PowerShell pitfalls and how to avoid them.
How to leverage online script repositories for your benefit.

Target Audience and Prerequisites
Existing system administrators or desktop administrators who want to develop basic PowerShell skills. No previous PowerShell, command-line or scripting administration experience is required. Basic operating system operation skills such as opening programs and files, installing programs, creating and copying files and folders is required.

Students will be given the opportunity to participate in follow-along hands-on labs as a part of the presentation. A Windows computer/laptop with PowerShell version 3.0 or later is required. Alternately, a Windows or Mac computer with Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome is required for accessing online lab machines that will be provided as part of the workshop.

Students will be provided with a download of all sample code and examples used during the workshop.