Scripting for Network Administrators

Catalog description

Successful network administrators use scripting languages to automate the configuration of clients, servers and cloud environments. Students will learn about the Python and PowerShell scripting languages. Python will be used to learn the fundamentals of variables, mathematical operators, logical operators, conditionals, loops, functions and error handling. PowerShell will be used to learn the administration and automation of Windows servers and clients. Topics include: scripting, pipelines, formatting, variables, remote PowerShell, data types, looping, comparison operators and how to run/edit scripts. Students should complete ITNET-112, or have equivalent skills, prior to enrolling.