Lab 2 - PowerShell: Getting Started
This lab provides an environment for you to follow along with the demonstrations in the PowerShell: Getting Started course. This course has 2 labs. This lab environment covers all modules from Remoting with PowerShell through Building a User Inventory Script with PowerShell. In this lab, you will perform basic PowerShell commands as an introduction to PowerShell. When you are finished, you'll be ready for the remaining PowerShell labs.
Terms and conditions apply.
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Getting Started in the Lab Environment
Here are the initial instructions and explanation of the lab environment. Read this while your environment is busy creating itself from nothing. Yes, this violates physics; we know. How fun!
Challenge
Remoting with PowerShell
Follow along with the Remoting with PowerShell module. You will practice remote computer management using PSSession cmdlets, Invoke-Command, and New-CimSession.
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Building a User Inventory Script with PowerShell
Follow along with the Building a User Inventory Script with PowerShell module. You will build a remote information gathering script using information learned throughout the PowerShell: Getting Started lab challenges.
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The Last Challenge
This is the last challenge of this lab, and your last chance to experience the environment before clicking finish lab, ending this small little world that flittered into existence just for you.
Provided environment for hands-on practice
We will provide the credentials and environment necessary for you to practice right within your browser.
Guided walkthrough
Follow along with the author’s guided walkthrough and build something new in your provided environment!
Did you know?
On average, you retain 75% more of your learning if you get time for practice.
Recommended prerequisites
- General understanding of PowerShell
- Currently viewing or completed PowerShell: Getting started video course
- Complete Lab 1 - PowerShell Getting Started (Optional yet recommended)
- General understanding of computer networking