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Scripting for Security: Windows

In this lab, you'll practice scripting in Windows using three different methods. When you're finished, you have a fundamental understanding of how to create a script in Windows.

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(25 reviews)
Level
Clock icon Beginner
Duration
Clock icon 1h 5m
Published
Clock icon Sep 03, 2024

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Table of Contents

  1. Challenge

    Getting Started in the Lab Environment

    In this challenge, you will discover the instructions for using the lab environment.

  2. Challenge

    Create and Run Basic Batch Scripts

    In this challenge, you will discover the fundamentals of writing a batch file script.

  3. Challenge

    Create and Run Basic VBScripts

    In this challenge, you will discover the fundamentals of writing a VBScript.

  4. Challenge

    Create and Run Basic PowerShell Scripts

    In this challenge, you will discover the fundamentals of writing a PowerShell script.

  5. Challenge

    Final Challenge

    This challenge gives the learner the opportunity to explore further some of the commands and tactics from the previous challenges.

Michael Teske is an Author Evangelist with Pluralsight helping people elevate their skills. He has 20+ years of experience in IT Ops, including 17 as an IT instructor at a community college.

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