{"id":14468,"date":"2022-12-29T08:22:13","date_gmt":"2022-12-29T07:22:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.itta.net\/formations\/course-az-040-microsoft-automating-administration-with-powershell-lausanne-geneva\/"},"modified":"2026-03-22T11:55:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-22T10:55:15","slug":"automating-administration-with-powershell","status":"publish","type":"formations","link":"https:\/\/www.itta.net\/en\/trainings\/it-pro\/systems-networking\/automating-administration-with-powershell\/","title":{"rendered":"Automate Administration with PowerShell (AZ-040)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The PowerShell AZ-040 training gives you a comprehensive five-day mastery of Microsoft infrastructure automation. This official course covers PowerShell fundamentals (object-oriented pipeline, cmdlets, variables and control structures), Windows Server and Active Directory administration through scripts, Azure resource management with the Az module, and Microsoft 365 administration with Microsoft Graph PowerShell. You learn to automate repetitive tasks, deploy configurations at scale, and standardize IT operations across your organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Delivered in Geneva and Lausanne by MCT certified trainers, this PowerShell training consists of over 60% hands-on labs on Microsoft cloud environments. You write practical scripts to manage Active Directory users, provision Azure virtual machines, configure Exchange Online mailboxes, administer SharePoint sites, and automate maintenance tasks with scheduled jobs. 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PowerShell<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Module 2: Understand the command syntax in Windows PowerShell<\/strong>\n<ul>\n\t<li>Discover the structure of PowerShell cmdlets<\/li>\n\t<li>Discover the parameters for using PowerShell cmdlets<\/li>\n\t<li>Review the tab completion feature in PowerShell<\/li>\n\t<li>Display the About files content in PowerShell<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Module 3: Find commands and Get-Help in Windows PowerShell<\/strong>\n<ul>\n\t<li>Define modules in PowerShell<\/li>\n\t<li>Find cmdlets in PowerShell<\/li>\n\t<li>Use command aliases in PowerShell<\/li>\n\t<li>Use Show-Command and Get-Help in PowerShell<\/li>\n\t<li>Interpret the help file contents and update the local help content in PowerShell<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Module 4: Manage Active Directory Domain Services using PowerShell cmdlets<\/strong>\n<ul>\n\t<li>Manage user accounts in PowerShell<\/li>\n\t<li>Manage groups and group memberships in PowerShell<\/li>\n\t<li>Manage computer accounts in PowerShell<\/li>\n\t<li>Manage organizational units and Active Directory objects in PowerShell<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Module 5: Manage network service settings for Windows devices using PowerShell cmdlets<\/strong>\n<ul>\n\t<li>Manage IP addresses in PowerShell<\/li>\n\t<li>Manage IP routing in PowerShell<\/li>\n\t<li>Manage DNS clients in PowerShell<\/li>\n\t<li>Manage Windows Firewall settings in PowerShell<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Module 6: Manage Windows Server settings using PowerShell cmdlets<\/strong>\n<ul>\n\t<li>Automate management tasks using the Group Policy management cmdlets<\/li>\n\t<li>Manage server roles and services using PowerShell cmdlets<\/li>\n\t<li>Manage Hyper-V Virtual Machines using PowerShell cmdlets<\/li>\n\t<li>Manage Internet Information Services using PowerShell cmdlets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Module 7: Manage settings for a local Windows machine using PowerShell cmdlets<\/strong>\n<ul>\n\t<li>Manage Windows 10 using PowerShell<\/li>\n\t<li>Manage permissions with PowerShell<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Module 8: Understand the Windows PowerShell pipeline<\/strong>\n<ul>\n\t<li>Review Windows PowerShell pipeline and its output<\/li>\n\t<li>Discover object members in PowerShell<\/li>\n\t<li>Control the formatting of pipeline output<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Module 9: Select, sort, and measure objects using the pipeline<\/strong>\n<ul>\n\t<li>Sort and group objects by property in the pipeline<\/li>\n\t<li>Measure objects in the pipeline<\/li>\n\t<li>Select a set of objects in the pipeline<\/li>\n\t<li>Select object properties in the pipeline<\/li>\n\t<li>Create and format calculated properties in the pipeline<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Module 10: Filter objects out of the pipeline<\/strong>\n<ul>\n\t<li>Learn about the comparison operators in PowerShell<\/li>\n\t<li>Review basic filter syntax in the pipeline<\/li>\n\t<li>Review advanced filter syntax in the pipeline<\/li>\n\t<li>Optimize the filter performance in the pipeline<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Module 11: Enumerate objects in the pipeline<\/strong>\n<ul>\n\t<li>Learn about enumerations in the pipeline<\/li>\n\t<li>Review basic syntax to enumerate objects in the pipeline<\/li>\n\t<li>Review advanced syntax to enumerate objects in the pipeline<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Module 12: Send and pass data as output from the pipeline<\/strong>\n<ul>\n\t<li>Write pipeline data to a file<\/li>\n\t<li>Convert pipeline objects to other forms of data representation in PowerShell<\/li>\n\t<li>Control additional output options in PowerShell<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Module 13: Pass pipeline objects<\/strong>\n<ul>\n\t<li>Pipeline parameter binding<\/li>\n\t<li>Identify ByValue parameters<\/li>\n\t<li>Pass data by using ByValue<\/li>\n\t<li>Pass data by using ByPropertyName<\/li>\n\t<li>Identify ByPropertyName parameters<\/li>\n\t<li>Use manual parameters to override the pipeline<\/li>\n\t<li>Use parenthetical commands<\/li>\n\t<li>Expand property values<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Module 14: Connect with data stores using PowerShell providers<\/strong>\n<ul>\n\t<li>Define Windows PowerShell providers<\/li>\n\t<li>Review the built-in providers in PowerShell<\/li>\n\t<li>Access provider help in PowerShell<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Module 15: Use PowerShell drives in PowerShell<\/strong>\n<ul>\n\t<li>Explain PowerShell drives in PowerShell<\/li>\n\t<li>Use PowerShell drive cmdlets in PowerShell<\/li>\n\t<li>Manage the file system in PowerShell<\/li>\n\t<li>Manage the registry in PowerShell<\/li>\n\t<li>Work with certificates in PowerShell<\/li>\n\t<li>Work with other PowerShell drives in PowerShell<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Module 16: Review CIM and WMI<\/strong>\n<ul>\n\t<li>Review architecture of CIM and WMI<\/li>\n\t<li>Review repositories in CIM and WMI<\/li>\n\t<li>Locate online class documentation by using CIM and WMI cmdlets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Module 17: Query configuration information by using CIM and WMI<\/strong>\n<ul>\n\t<li>List local repository namespaces and classes by using CIM and WMI<\/li>\n\t<li>Query instances by using commands and WMI Query Language<\/li>\n\t<li>Connect to remote computers by using CIM and WMI cmdlets<\/li>\n\t<li>Query repository classes from remote computers by using CIMSession objects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Module 18: Query and manipulate repository objects by using CIM and WMI methods<\/strong>\n<ul>\n\t<li>Discover methods of repository objects by using CIM and WMI<\/li>\n\t<li>Locate class methods and documentation by using CIM and WMI<\/li>\n\t<li>Invoke methods of repository objects by using CIM and WMI<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Module 19: Manage variables in Windows PowerShell scripts<\/strong>\n<ul>\n\t<li>Define variables in Windows PowerShell scripts<\/li>\n\t<li>Create variable names in Windows PowerShell scripts<\/li>\n\t<li>Assign values and types to variables in Windows PowerShell scripts<\/li>\n\t<li>Identify the methods and properties of variables in Windows PowerShell scripts<\/li>\n\t<li>Use string variables and methods in Windows PowerShell scripts<\/li>\n\t<li>Use date variables and methods in Windows PowerShell scripts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Module 20: Work with arrays and hash tables in Windows PowerShell scripts<\/strong>\n<ul>\n\t<li>Define an array in Windows PowerShell scripts<\/li>\n\t<li>Work with array lists in Windows PowerShell scripts<\/li>\n\t<li>Define hash tables in Windows PowerShell Scripts<\/li>\n\t<li>Work with hash tables in Windows PowerShell scripts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Module 21: Create and run scripts by using Windows PowerShell<\/strong>\n<ul>\n\t<li>Review Windows PowerShell scripts<\/li>\n\t<li>Modify scripts in the PowerShell Gallery<\/li>\n\t<li>Create scripts using Windows PowerShell<\/li>\n\t<li>Review the PowerShellGet module in Windows PowerShell<\/li>\n\t<li>Run scripts and set the execution policy in Windows PowerShell<\/li>\n\t<li>Review Windows PowerShell and AppLocker<\/li>\n\t<li>Sign the scripts digitally in Windows PowerShell<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Module 22: Work with scripting constructs in Windows PowerShell<\/strong>\n<ul>\n\t<li>Review and use the ForEach loop in Windows PowerShell scripts<\/li>\n\t<li>Review and use the If construct in Windows PowerShell scripts<\/li>\n\t<li>Review and use the Switch construct in Windows PowerShell scripts<\/li>\n\t<li>Review the For construct in Windows PowerShell scripts<\/li>\n\t<li>Review other loop constructs in Windows PowerShell scripts<\/li>\n\t<li>Review Break and Continue in Windows PowerShell scripts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Module 23: Import data in different formats for use in scripts by using Windows PowerShell cmdlets<\/strong>\n<ul>\n\t<li>Use the Get-Content command in Windows PowerShell scripts<\/li>\n\t<li>Use the Import-Csv cmdlet in Windows PowerShell scripts<\/li>\n\t<li>Use the Import-Clixml cmdlet in Windows PowerShell scripts<\/li>\n\t<li>Use the ConvertFrom-Json cmdlet in Windows PowerShell scripts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Module 24: Use methods to accept user inputs in Windows PowerShell scripts<\/strong>\n<ul>\n\t<li>Identify values that might change in Windows PowerShell scripts<\/li>\n\t<li>Use the Read-Host cmdlet in Windows PowerShell scripts<\/li>\n\t<li>Use the Get-Credential cmdlet in Windows PowerShell scripts<\/li>\n\t<li>Use the Out-GridView cmdlet in Windows PowerShell scripts<\/li>\n\t<li>Pass parameters to a Windows PowerShell script<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Module 25: Troubleshoot scripts and handle errors in Windows PowerShell<\/strong>\n<ul>\n\t<li>Interpret error messages generated for Windows PowerShell commands<\/li>\n\t<li>Add output to Windows PowerShell scripts<\/li>\n\t<li>Use breakpoints in Windows PowerShell scripts<\/li>\n\t<li>Interpret error actions for Windows PowerShell commands<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Module 26: Use functions and modules in Windows PowerShell scripts<\/strong>\n<ul>\n\t<li>Review functions in Windows PowerShell scripts<\/li>\n\t<li>Use variable scope in Windows PowerShell scripts<\/li>\n\t<li>Create modules in Windows PowerShell scripts<\/li>\n\t<li>Use the dot sourcing feature in Windows PowerShell<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Module 27: Manage single and multiple computers by using Windows PowerShell remoting<\/strong>\n<ul>\n\t<li>Review the remoting feature of Windows PowerShell<\/li>\n\t<li>Compare remoting with remote connectivity<\/li>\n\t<li>Review the remoting security feature of Windows PowerShell<\/li>\n\t<li>Enable remoting by using Windows PowerShell<\/li>\n\t<li>Use one-to-one remoting by using Windows PowerShell<\/li>\n\t<li>Use one-to-many remoting by using Windows PowerShell<\/li>\n\t<li>Compare remoting output with local output<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Module 28: Use advanced Windows PowerShell remoting techniques<\/strong>\n<ul>\n\t<li>Review common remoting techniques of Windows PowerShell<\/li>\n\t<li>Send parameters to remote computers in Windows PowerShell<\/li>\n\t<li>Set access protection to variables, aliases, and functions by using the scope modifier<\/li>\n\t<li>Enable multi-hop remoting in Windows PowerShell<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Module 29: Manage persistent connections to remote computers by using Windows PowerShell sessions<\/strong>\n<ul>\n\t<li>Review persistent connections in Windows PowerShell<\/li>\n\t<li>Create and manage persistent PSSessions by using Windows PowerShell<\/li>\n\t<li>Disconnect PSSessions by using Windows PowerShell<\/li>\n\t<li>Review the feature of implicit remoting in Windows PowerShell<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Module 30: Review Azure PowerShell module<\/strong>\n<ul>\n\t<li>Review Azure PowerShell<\/li>\n\t<li>Review the benefits of the Azure PowerShell module<\/li>\n\t<li>Install the Azure PowerShell module<\/li>\n\t<li>Migrate Azure PowerShell from AzureRM to Azure<\/li>\n\t<li>Review Microsoft Azure Active Directory module for Windows PowerShell and Azure Active Directory PowerShell for Graph modules<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Module 31: Review the features and tools for Azure Cloud Shell<\/strong>\n<ul>\n\t<li>Review the characteristics of Azure Cloud Shell<\/li>\n\t<li>Review the features and tools of Azure Cloud Shell<\/li>\n\t<li>Configure and experiment with Azure Cloud Shell<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Module 32: Manage Azure resources with Windows PowerShell<\/strong>\n<ul>\n\t<li>Create a new Azure virtual machine by using Windows PowerShell commands<\/li>\n\t<li>Manage Azure virtual machines by using Windows PowerShell commands<\/li>\n\t<li>Manage Azure related storage by using Azure PowerShell<\/li>\n\t<li>Manage Azure subscriptions by using Azure PowerShell<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Module 33: Manage users, groups, and licenses in Microsoft Entra ID by using Windows PowerShell<\/strong>\n<ul>\n\t<li>Review benefits to manage Microsoft 365 services by using Windows PowerShell<\/li>\n\t<li>Connect to the Microsoft 365 tenant by using Windows PowerShell<\/li>\n\t<li>Manage users in Microsoft 365 by using Windows PowerShell<\/li>\n\t<li>Manage groups in Microsoft 365 by using Windows PowerShell<\/li>\n\t<li>Manage roles in Microsoft 365 by using Windows PowerShell<\/li>\n\t<li>Manage licenses in Microsoft 365 by using Windows PowerShell<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Module 34: Manage Exchange Online by using Windows PowerShell<\/strong>\n<ul>\n\t<li>Connect to Exchange Online by using Windows PowerShell<\/li>\n\t<li>Manage mailboxes in Exchange Online by using Windows PowerShell<\/li>\n\t<li>Manage resources in Exchange Online by using Windows PowerShell<\/li>\n\t<li>Manage admin roles in Exchange Online by using Windows PowerShell<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Module 35: Manage SharePoint Online by using Windows PowerShell<\/strong>\n<ul>\n\t<li>Install and connect to SharePoint Online Management Shell by using Windows PowerShell<\/li>\n\t<li>Manage SharePoint Online users and groups by using Windows PowerShell<\/li>\n\t<li>Manage SharePoint sites by using Windows PowerShell<\/li>\n\t<li>Manage SharePoint Online external user sharing by using Windows PowerShell<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Module 36: Manage Microsoft Teams by using Windows PowerShell<\/strong>\n<ul>\n\t<li>Review Microsoft Teams PowerShell module<\/li>\n\t<li>Install the Microsoft Teams PowerShell module<\/li>\n\t<li>Manage teams with Microsoft Teams PowerShell module<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Module 37: Create and manage background jobs using Windows PowerShell<\/strong>\n<ul>\n\t<li>Define the types of background jobs in Windows PowerShell<\/li>\n\t<li>Start remote jobs and CIM\/WMI jobs in Windows PowerShell<\/li>\n\t<li>Monitor jobs in Windows PowerShell<\/li>\n\t<li>Retrieve results for running jobs in Windows PowerShell<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Module 38: Create and manage scheduled jobs using Windows PowerShell<\/strong>\n<ul>\n\t<li>Create and run Windows PowerShell scripts as scheduled tasks<\/li>\n\t<li>Define scheduled jobs in Windows PowerShell<\/li>\n\t<li>Create job option and job trigger objects in Windows PowerShell<\/li>\n\t<li>Create and register a scheduled 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From managing Windows servers to administering Azure and Microsoft 365, PowerShell enables you to automate repetitive tasks, deploy configurations at scale, and standardize IT operations across the entire organization.<\/p>\n<p>The PowerShell AZ-040 training gives you comprehensive mastery of PowerShell over five days in Geneva or Lausanne, from fundamental scripting to advanced hybrid infrastructure automation. This official Microsoft course (MOC AZ-040T00) is the reference for system administrators and IT engineers looking to boost their productivity.<\/p>\n\n<h3>PowerShell Fundamentals: Object-Oriented Pipeline, Cmdlets and Control Structures<\/h3>\n<p>PowerShell stands out from traditional shells through its object-oriented pipeline. Instead of manipulating text, each command returns .NET objects with directly exploitable properties and methods. This approach provides precise control over data and eliminates parsing errors. The PowerShell training covers cmdlet syntax, parameters, auto-completion, and the built-in help system.<\/p>\n<p>You learn control structures (ForEach loops, If\/Switch conditions, Try\/Catch error handling), variable and type manipulation, arrays and hash tables. Creating advanced functions with validated parameters, processing pipelines, and proper error handling forms the foundation of professional scripting. Naming conventions, commenting, and modularization best practices ensure the maintainability of your scripts in production environments.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Windows Server and Active Directory Administration with PowerShell<\/h3>\n<p>PowerShell excels at Windows Server administration. The training covers service, process, registry, file system, and event log management. The Active Directory module enables scripted management of users, groups, organizational units, and Group Policy Objects (GPOs), which is particularly useful for bulk operations such as creating hundreds of accounts or modifying permissions across multiple OUs simultaneously.<\/p>\n<p>PowerShell Remoting (WinRM) allows you to execute commands remotely on one or multiple servers simultaneously, transforming the management of entire server farms into a few lines of code. Desired State Configuration (DSC) declares the desired state of your servers and PowerShell ensures continuous compliance, automatically detecting and correcting configuration drift. These capabilities are essential for IT teams in French-speaking Switzerland managing hundreds of Windows servers.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Automate Azure and Microsoft 365 with PowerShell Modules<\/h3>\n<p>The Az PowerShell module manages all Azure resources: virtual machines, virtual networks, storage accounts, App Services, and databases. The training covers creating automated provisioning, monitoring, and maintenance scripts for cloud environments. Azure Cloud Shell provides a PowerShell terminal directly in the browser without local installation.<\/p>\n<p>Microsoft Graph PowerShell manages Microsoft 365: user and license management, Exchange Online mailbox configuration, SharePoint site administration, and Teams management. For Swiss companies managing hybrid environments combining on-premises Windows Server and Azure\/M365 cloud services, PowerShell is the tool that unifies end-to-end administration.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Advanced PowerShell: Reusable Modules, REST APIs and Security Best Practices<\/h3>\n<p>The training covers advanced topics essential for enterprise use. Creating reusable modules (.psm1) structures code into shareable libraries within the team. Interaction with REST APIs via Invoke-RestMethod enables PowerShell integration with third-party services. Background jobs and scheduled tasks automate recurring maintenance operations.<\/p>\n<p>Security best practices cover execution policies, script digital signing, secure credential management with Get-Credential, and secret storage in Azure Key Vault. CIM and WMI provide access to Windows system configuration information for inventory and diagnostics. These advanced skills prepare IT professionals to use PowerShell securely and efficiently in production.<\/p>\n\n<h3>PowerShell in the Microsoft Ecosystem: Careers and Opportunities in Switzerland<\/h3>\n<p>PowerShell is a cross-cutting skill sought after in all IT roles related to the Microsoft ecosystem. System administrators, DevOps engineers, cloud architects, and security specialists use PowerShell daily to automate their operations. In French-speaking Switzerland, PowerShell proficiency is mentioned in the majority of job postings for Windows Server, Azure, and Microsoft 365 administration positions.<\/p>\n<p>The PowerShell AZ-040 training is a strategic investment for IT teams looking to reduce manual tasks, minimize human errors, and accelerate deployments. Companies in Geneva and Lausanne that have adopted PowerShell automation report significant productivity gains in recurring operations for user management, infrastructure provisioning, and server maintenance.<\/p>\n<p>At ITTA, a Microsoft Learning Partner in Switzerland, the training is delivered over five days by MCT certified trainers using the official Microsoft curriculum. Hands-on labs take place on a dedicated Microsoft cloud environment, accessible in-person in Geneva and Lausanne or via virtual classroom.<\/p>\n\n<h3>FAQ<\/h3>\n<p><strong>What are the prerequisites for the PowerShell AZ-040 training?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Experience in Windows Server administration or IT environment management is recommended. No prior scripting or programming experience is required, as the training starts from PowerShell fundamentals.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Is PowerShell still relevant with cloud tools?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>PowerShell is more relevant than ever. It manages Azure, Microsoft 365, Windows Server, and Active Directory. It is the reference tool for automation in the Microsoft ecosystem, including cloud-native environments. PowerShell 7 is cross-platform (Windows, Linux, macOS).<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Does the training cover PowerShell 7?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes, the training covers PowerShell 7 (cross-platform, open-source) as well as Windows PowerShell 5.1, explaining the differences and use cases for each version.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Is the training available as a virtual classroom?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes, it is offered in-person in Geneva and Lausanne, as well as via interactive virtual classroom with the same content and the same Microsoft cloud labs.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Does this training prepare for a certification?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>AZ-040 is not directly linked to a certification exam. 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