PowerShell for SharePoint Administrators

Introduction

This one-day instructor-led course provides participants with the knowledge and skills needed to use PowerShell to administer SharePoint Servers. Participants will learn how to manage day-to-day and automated tasks carried out by SharePoint Administrators.

 

Audience

This course is intended for SharePoint administrators who work in a Windows network environment. At least one year of experience managing SharePoint servers and using PowerShell is recommended.

Prerequisites

Before attending this course, participants should have:
 
  • Experience working on Windows desktops or servers
  • Experience working in a Windows domain environment
  • Experience Administering SharePoint Servers
  • Fundamental experience with PowerShell or Course 10961B – Automating Administration with Windows PowerShell

 

At course completion

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

  • Configure SharePoint Servers using PowerShell
  • Manage SharePoint Server Administration with PowerShell
  • Manage SharePoint Server Maintenance with PowerShell
     

Exams

N/A

Course outline

Module 1: Install and Configure SharePoint Servers with PowerShell

This module demonstrates how to setup SharePoint Server components with PowerShell.

  • Lesson 1: Overview
  • Lesson 2: Preparing the Server
  • Lesson 3: Configure Server Features
  • Lesson 4: Configure Prerequisite Applications
  • Lesson 5: Install SharePoint Software
  • Lesson 6: Configure SharePoint Farm
  • Lesson 7: Review

Module 2: Administering SharePoint Servers with PowerShell

This module explains how to use PowerShell to administer User and Farm resources in SharePoint.

  • Lesson 1: Overview
  • Lesson 2: Administering Users and Groups
  • Lesson 3: Administering the Farm
  • Lesson 4: Administering Shared Services & Features
  • Lesson 5: Administering Sites
  • Lesson 6: Administering Databases
  • Lesson 7: Review

Module 3: Maintaining SharePoint Servers with PowerShell

This module explains how to perform maintenance tasks on SharePoint Servers using PowerShell.

  • Lesson 1: Overview
  • Lesson 2: Managing Backups / Restores
  • Lesson 3: Monitoring and Auditing
  • Lesson 4: Managing Notifications
  • Lesson 5: Scheduling Tasks
  • Lesson 6: Review