Work with scripting constructs in Windows PowerShell

Intermediate
Administrator
Azure
Microsoft Entra ID
Azure Cloud Shell
Azure PowerShell
Azure Virtual Machines
Microsoft 365

This module explains how to use scripting constructs for iteration and decision making in Windows PowerShell.

Learning objectives

Upon completion of this module, the learner will be able to:

  • Describe the syntax of the ForEach construct.

  • Use the ForEach construct.

  • Describe the syntax of the If construct.

  • Use the **If **construct.

  • Describe the syntax of the Switch construct.

  • Use the Switch construct.

  • Describe how to use the For construct.

  • Describe the other loop constructs.

  • Explain how to use Break and Continue.

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, and hash tables in Windows PowerShell