This course focuses on writing scripts for the Microsoft Windows operating system. It covers fundamentals and syntax for automating administrative and security monitoring tasks. The course will present the basics of Windows BATCH scripting syntax and structure, along with several Windows command line utilities to harness the powerful capabilities built into Windows.
Learning Objectives
- Understand fundamentals of Windows BATCH scripting, including syntax and structure
- Perform redirection, piping, standard input / output, error handling, conditional statements, jumps, and command line parameters
- Apply built-in commands like net, netsh, xcopy, and findstr to perform more complex functions
- Understand best practices for writing and debugging Windows scripts
Framework Connections
The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):
Specialty Areas
- Network Services
- Systems Administration
- Systems Analysis
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