Automation of Server Administration Using Scripts (SK0-005)

Welcome to the Automation of Server Administration Using Scripts practice lab. In this module, you will be provided with the instructions and devices needed to develop your hands-on skills.

Script files can be used on Windows or Linux operating systems to automate repetitive tasks minimizing administrative effort. These tasks can include scheduling an automated backup, restarting devices at specific times, or remapping shared network drives at start-up. Different operating systems use different file types to create scripts.

In this module, different scripting techniques for the different operating systems will be explored.

Overview

Learning Outcomes:

In this module, you will complete the following exercises:

  • Exercise 1 – Different Script Types
  • Exercise 2 – Basic Script Constructs
  • Exercise 3 – User Creation Using Scripts

After completing this module, you should be able to:

  • Create a Linux script.
  • Create a basic PowerShell script.
  • Create a basic batch script file.
  • Create a script file with different variables and conditions.
  • Create a script that creates users in Active Directory.

Exam Objectives:

The following exam objective is covered in this module:

2.6 Summarize scripting basics for server administration

  • Script types
  • Environment variables
  • Basic script constructs
  • Common server administration scripting tasks
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