Course details
Microsoft PowerShell is a popular task automation and configuration framework. PowerShell includes scripting tools to automate and control systems, programs and files to improve productivity and reduce effort in all aspects of Windows computing. COMP 3771 is a hands-on lab course aimed network or database administrators and software developers. PowerShell scripts are used for network or database automation, monitoring and maintenance, and can also automate tasks for testing software programs and rapid application development. Starting with a basic introduction to scripting with the Command Prompt window, the course then focuses on how to use MS PowerShell with Windows. There will be a brief overview of using Azure resources in PowerShell. COMP 3771 is an elective in the Applied Network Administration and Design, and Applied Database Administration and Design Associate Certificates, plus the CST FLEX Diploma. Students must provide their own current model Windows capable PC, i5 or higher equivalent processor, 8 GB of RAM minimum, and 256 GB minimum storage. High-speed internet access is needed for online sections and for homework. Successful participants will be able to automate many tasks with Microsoft PowerShell and reduce repetitive tasks by creating scripts that can run interactively or automatically. This course is offered in April (spring/summer) and September (fall) terms.
Credits
3.0
Cost
$575.57 - $587.90 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2023
Below is one offering of COMP 3771 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.
CRN 58445
Duration
Thu Apr 13 - Thu Jun 29 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 58445
- $575.57
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
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Apr 13 - Jun 29 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Instructor
Rouzbeh Keshavarz
Course outline
Cost
$575.57
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Departmental approval needed
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
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Please email cstpts@bcit.ca for Departmental approval. Include your Student number (A0#) and COMP__ and preferred CRN __ and Program Declaration____. Course is 36 hours synchronous online classes. Late registration is not permitted.
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Fall 2023
Below is one offering of COMP 3771 for the Fall 2023 term.
CRN 35621
Duration
Thu Sep 14 - Thu Nov 30 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 35621
- $587.90
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Sep 14 - Nov 30 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Instructor
Rouzbeh Keshavarz
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$587.90
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Departmental approval needed
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Please email cstflex@bcit.ca for Departmental approval. Include your Student number (A0#) and COMP__ and preferred CRN __ and Program Declaration____. Course is 36 hours synchronous online classes. Late registration is not permitted.
Status
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe MS PowerShell.
- Create functional scripts using variables, loops, and conditional statements.
- Manipulate files, directories and other objects using scripts.
- Use PowerShell pipelines to retrieve, process and display objects.
- Configure PowerShell providers to access system information.
- Create scripts which read and update files.
- Use scripts to run programs and invoke object methods.
- Configure scripts to run automatically at startup, shutdown, or at scheduled times.
- Use Regular Expressions to match and extract data from text.
- Install and use add-on components to manage other Microsoft services or third-party software and services.
- Describe recommended practices for writing scripts.
- Create Azure resources using Azure PowerShell
Effective as of Winter 2023
Related Programs
MS PowerShell Scripting (COMP 3771) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Applied Database Administration and Design
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Applied Network Administration and Design
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Computer Systems
Diploma Part-time
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