Working with Data in PowerShell from Pluralsight

PowerShell is versatile and can work with common data structures such as JSON, XML, and CSV. PowerShell also provides cmdlets for interacting with web endpoints natively. This course will teach you the fundamentals of working with data in PowerShell.

There will come a time where you’ll want or need to leverage PowerShell to work with different types of data rather than PowerShell objects, such as CSV, XML, and JSON. You will also likely get to a point where you need to interact with a web service or RESTful API using PowerShell, for a system that doesn't have native PowerShell cmdlets or functions. In this course, Working with Data in PowerShell, you’ll learn to work with different types of data. First, you’ll understand some fundamentals about some common data types are that are being used today. Next, you'll work with these data types in the PowerShell console, to understand how PowerShell converts data between PowerShell objects and these standard data types. Finally, you'll learn that PowerShell is the language of the cloud, and has been developed in the modern era of REST APIs and Cloud platforms, and you'll work with native PowerShell cmdlets that can be used to interact with web endpoints and RESTful services. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of PowerShell needed to work with data in PowerShell.

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Course Overview

Exporting, Importing, and Converting Data

Getting Data from the Internet

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Suitable for beginners starting their work with PowerShell

Teaches core concepts of working with data in PowerShell

Fits well with professionals who will need to interact with web services and RESTful APIs

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 Working with Data in PowerShell with these activities:

Practice Importing and Exporting Data in PowerShell

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Enhance your proficiency in importing and exporting data using PowerShell.

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Set up a practice environment
Import and export data using cmdlets

Review Common Data Structures in PowerShell

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Refresh your understanding of data structures used in PowerShell, such as arrays, hash tables, and objects.

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Go through course materials
Review online resources

Attend a PowerShell Community Meetup

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Connect with other PowerShell enthusiasts, learn about best practices, and discover new resources.

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Find a local PowerShell meetup
Attend the meetup
Participate in discussions

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Practice Converting Data Types

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Reinforce your understanding of how PowerShell converts data between PowerShell objects and standard data types.

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Work through PowerShell console examples
Experiment with different data types
Troubleshoot any conversion errors

Explore Advanced PowerShell Techniques for Web Endpoints

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Enhance your PowerShell skills by delving into native cmdlets for interacting with web endpoints.

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Identify a web endpoint to interact with
Follow tutorials on PowerShell cmdlets
Experiment with the cmdlets

Build a PowerShell Script for Data Manipulation

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Extend your knowledge by applying PowerShell cmdlets to manipulate data in a real-world scenario.

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Identify a data manipulation task
Write a PowerShell script using appropriate cmdlets
Test and refine your script
Optionally, share your script with the community

Create an Automated System with PowerShell

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Demonstrate your mastery of PowerShell by building a project that automates a data-related task.

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Define the project scope
Design the PowerShell script
Implement and test the script
Document and share your project

Career center

Learners who complete Working with Data in PowerShell will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Data Analyst

A Data Analyst processes raw data and draws insights from it. They use their analytical skills to make recommendations. This course helps build a foundation for success in this role by teaching students how to work with different types of data, including tabular, XML, JSON, and RESTful APIs. Students will learn how to import, export, and convert data, as well as how to get data from the Internet. These skills are essential for Data Analysts, who need to be able to work with data from a variety of sources.

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Data Scientist

Data Scientists use scientific methods, processes, algorithms, and systems to extract knowledge and insights from data in various forms, both structured and unstructured. This course provides a solid understanding of working with data in PowerShell, which is a valuable skill for Data Scientists. The course covers topics such as exporting, importing, and converting data, as well as getting data from the Internet. These skills are essential for Data Scientists, who need to be able to work with data from a variety of sources.

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Data Integration Specialist

Data Integration Specialists design and implement data integration solutions. This course provides a strong foundation for Data Integration Specialists by teaching them how to work with different types of data, including tabular, XML, JSON, and RESTful APIs. Students will learn how to import, export, and convert data, as well as how to get data from the Internet. These skills are essential for Data Integration Specialists, who need to be able to work with data from a variety of sources.

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Data Engineer

Data Engineers design, build, and maintain the infrastructure and tools that are used to store, process, and analyze data. This course provides a strong foundation for Data Engineers by teaching them how to work with different types of data, including tabular, XML, JSON, and RESTful APIs. Students will learn how to import, export, and convert data, as well as how to get data from the Internet. These skills are essential for Data Engineers, who need to be able to work with data from a variety of sources.

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Cloud Engineer

Cloud Engineers design, build, and maintain cloud-based applications and infrastructure. This course helps build a foundation for success in this role by teaching students how to work with different types of data, including tabular, XML, JSON, and RESTful APIs. Students will learn how to import, export, and convert data, as well as how to get data from the Internet. These skills are essential for Cloud Engineers, who need to be able to work with data from a variety of sources.

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Database Administrator

Database Administrators are responsible for the maintenance and performance of databases. This course provides a solid understanding of working with data in PowerShell, which is a valuable skill for Database Administrators. The course covers topics such as exporting, importing, and converting data, as well as getting data from the Internet. These skills are essential for Database Administrators, who need to be able to work with data from a variety of sources.

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Software Engineer

Software Engineers design, develop, and maintain software applications. This course may be useful for Software Engineers who want to learn how to work with data in PowerShell. The course covers topics such as exporting, importing, and converting data, as well as getting data from the Internet. These skills can be helpful for Software Engineers who need to work with data from a variety of sources.

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Business Intelligence Analyst

Business Intelligence Analysts use data to help businesses make better decisions. This course may be useful for Business Intelligence Analysts who want to learn how to work with data in PowerShell. The course covers topics such as exporting, importing, and converting data, as well as getting data from the Internet. These skills can be helpful for Business Intelligence Analysts who need to work with data from a variety of sources.

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DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineers bridge the gap between development and operations teams. They are responsible for automating and streamlining the software development process. This course may be useful for DevOps Engineers who want to learn how to work with data in PowerShell. The course covers topics such as exporting, importing, and converting data, as well as getting data from the Internet. These skills can be helpful for DevOps Engineers who need to work with data from a variety of sources.

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Web Developer

Web Developers design and develop websites and web applications. This course may be useful for Web Developers who want to learn how to work with data in PowerShell. The course covers topics such as exporting, importing, and converting data, as well as getting data from the Internet. These skills can be helpful for Web Developers who need to work with data from a variety of sources.

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Mobile Developer

Mobile Developers design and develop mobile applications. This course may be useful for Mobile Developers who want to learn how to work with data in PowerShell. The course covers topics such as exporting, importing, and converting data, as well as getting data from the Internet. These skills can be helpful for Mobile Developers who need to work with data from a variety of sources.

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IT Architect

IT Architects design and implement IT systems. This course may be useful for IT Architects who want to learn how to work with data in PowerShell. The course covers topics such as exporting, importing, and converting data, as well as getting data from the Internet. These skills can be helpful for IT Architects who need to work with data from a variety of sources.

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Data Management Consultant

Data Management Consultants help organizations manage and use their data effectively. This course may be useful for Data Management Consultants who want to learn how to work with data in PowerShell. The course covers topics such as exporting, importing, and converting data, as well as getting data from the Internet. These skills can be helpful for Data Management Consultants who need to work with data from a variety of sources.

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Systems Analyst

Systems Analysts analyze and design computer systems. This course may be useful for Systems Analysts who want to learn how to work with data in PowerShell. The course covers topics such as exporting, importing, and converting data, as well as getting data from the Internet. These skills can be helpful for Systems Analysts who need to work with data from a variety of sources.

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IT Manager

IT Managers plan and direct the activities of an organization's IT department. This course may be useful for IT Managers who want to learn how to work with data in PowerShell. The course covers topics such as exporting, importing, and converting data, as well as getting data from the Internet. These skills can be helpful for IT Managers who need to work with data from a variety of sources.

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