Introduction
You can use Windows PowerShell more easily and effectively by first understanding its background and intended use. In this module, you'll learn about PowerShell and its various versions. You'll also learn how to open and configure commonly used host applications such as the Windows PowerShell console and Windows PowerShell Integrated Scripting Environment (ISE). Finally, you'll learn to use Microsoft Visual Studio Code (VS Code) to develop PowerShell scripts.
Learning objectives
After completing this module, you'll be able to:
- Describe Windows PowerShell and its major versions.
- Identify the common Windows PowerShell hosting applications.
- Describe points to consider when using PowerShell.
- Explain how to configure the Windows PowerShell console host.
- Explain how to configure the Windows PowerShell ISE host.
- Describe how to use VS Code for PowerShell scripting.
Prerequisites
This learning path assumes you have skills and experience with the following technologies and concepts:
- Windows Server administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting
- Windows Client administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting
- Basic security best practices
- Windows networking technologies and implementation
- Core networking technologies such as IP addressing, name resolution, and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)