Create and manage background jobs using Windows PowerShell
This module explains the three types of jobs: local jobs, Windows PowerShell remote jobs, and Common Information Model (CIM)/Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) jobs. These job types form the basis of the Windows PowerShell job system.
Learning objectives
Upon completion of this module, the learner will be able to:
Explain the purpose and functionality of background jobs.
Start jobs.
Manage jobs.
Retrieve job results.
Use background jobs.
Prerequisites
Familiarity with Windows networking technologies and implementation
Familiarity with Windows Server administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting
Familiarity with Windows PowerShell and its commands to perform specific tasks
Familiarity with PowerShell cmdlets used for system administration tasks related to Active Directory, network configuration, server administration, and Windows 10 device administration
Familiarity with Windows PowerShell pipeline, PowerShell providers, and PowerShell drives
Familiarity with CIM and WMI technologies
Familiarity to use variables, arrays, hash tables, and scripting constructs in Windows PowerShell
Familiarity to administer remote computers with Windows PowerShell
Familiarity to manage Azure resources and Microsoft 365 services with Windows PowerShell