Leveraging Windows PowerShell Jobs from Pluralsight

This course is designed to introduce an IT professional to the jobs feature of Windows PowerShell. You will learn how to use background, thread, and scheduled jobs to do more with PowerShell in less time.

Windows PowerShell is, for the most part, a single-threaded interpretive language. When you run a command, you must wait for it to complete before you can do anything else. In this course, Leveraging Windows PowerShell Jobs, you will learn to take advantage of PowerShell's job feature. This allows you to take potentially long-running commands and run them in the background while you continue working. First, you will learn how to use the native background job feature of Windows PowerShell. This is a handy technique for running commands in parallel. Then, you will learn about thread jobs, which offer a few benefits over traditional background jobs. Finally, you will learn how to combine the simplicity of background jobs with the power of a scheduled task as you learn about scheduled jobs. By the end of the course, you will have additional PowerShell skills to accomplish more work in less time.

What's inside

Syllabus

Course Overview

Background Job Fundamentals

Advanced Background Job Techniques

Using Thread Jobs

PowerShell Scheduled Jobs

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Helps students use background, thread, and scheduled jobs to do more in PowerShell

Helps students take advantage of PowerShell's job feature

Teaches techniques such as background job fundamentals, thread jobs, and PowerShell scheduled jobs

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Leveraging Windows PowerShell Jobs with these activities:

Practice creating and managing background jobs in PowerShell.

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Practicing will help you become more proficient in using background jobs to automate tasks.

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Create a few different background jobs using different techniques.
Monitor your jobs to ensure that they are running as expected.
Troubleshoot any problems that you encounter.

Follow a tutorial on how to use background jobs in PowerShell.

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Following a tutorial will help you get started with using background jobs.

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Find a tutorial that covers the basics of background jobs.
Follow the steps in the tutorial to create your first background job.

Create an example Windows PowerShell script using background jobs.

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Creating a PowerShell script will help you understand how to use background jobs to automate tasks in your environment.

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Identify a task that can be automated using a background job.
Create a new PowerShell script file.
Write the code to create a background job for your task.
Test your script to ensure that it runs as expected.

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Attend a local meetup or conference on PowerShell.

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Networking with other PowerShell users will help you learn new techniques and tips.

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Find a local PowerShell meetup or conference.
Attend the event and meet other PowerShell users.
Learn about new PowerShell techniques and tips.

Join a study group or online forum посвященное PowerShell.

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Participating in a study group or online forum will help you learn from others and stay up-to-date on the latest PowerShell trends.

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Find a study group or online forum посвященное PowerShell.
Join the group or forum and participate in discussions.
Ask questions and share your knowledge with others.

Write a blog post or article about how to use background jobs in PowerShell.

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Writing about the topic will help you solidify your understanding of background jobs.

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Choose a specific aspect of background jobs to write about.
Research your topic thoroughly.
Write a clear and concise blog post or article.
Publish your work online.

Create a small PowerShell project that demonstrates your understanding of background jobs.

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Creating a project will help you apply your knowledge of background jobs to a practical scenario.

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Come up with an idea for a small PowerShell project.
Plan your project and design the architecture.
Implement your project using background jobs.
Test your project and make sure it works as expected.

Contribute to an open-source PowerShell project.

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Contributing to an open-source project will help you learn more about PowerShell and how it is used in the real world.

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Find an open-source PowerShell project that you are interested in.
Read the project documentation and learn about the project's goals.
Identify an area where you can contribute to the project.
Make your contributions to the project.

Career center

Learners who complete Leveraging Windows PowerShell Jobs will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

PowerShell Administrator

A PowerShell Administrator is a professional who focuses on the management and administration of PowerShell environments. This course, Leveraging Windows PowerShell Jobs, will help you build a foundation in PowerShell's job feature. The skills taught in this course are essential for managing and automating PowerShell environments at scale.

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PowerShell Engineer

A PowerShell Engineer designs, develops, and deploys PowerShell solutions for organizations. This course will help you build the skills necessary to work with PowerShell in a professional setting. The topics covered in this course, such as advanced background job techniques, are essential for developing robust and efficient PowerShell solutions.

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Windows PowerShell Developer

A Windows PowerShell Developer specializes in developing and maintaining PowerShell scripts and modules. This course will help you build the skills necessary to write efficient and effective PowerShell code. The topics covered in this course, such as background job fundamentals and thread jobs, are essential for writing robust PowerShell scripts.

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PowerShell Consultant

A PowerShell Consultant provides consulting services to organizations on how to best use PowerShell to meet their needs. This course, Leveraging Windows PowerShell Jobs, will help you develop the skills necessary to provide expert advice on PowerShell. The topics covered in this course, such as scheduled jobs, are essential for managing and automating complex PowerShell environments.

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IT Manager

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Systems Administrator

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Security Administrator

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Database Administrator

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Cloud Administrator

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Virtualization Administrator

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Windows Server Administrator

A Windows Server Administrator is responsible for the management and maintenance of Windows Server environments. This course, Leveraging Windows PowerShell Jobs, may be helpful in your role, as it can help you automate and streamline tasks. The topics covered in this course can help you manage Windows Server environments more efficiently.

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Storage Administrator

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Network Administrator

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Cloud Architect

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DevOps Engineer

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