Assessment Description
Microsoft OneDrive, an online service for file storage and syncing across devices, is used by many to back up and store files. Organizations rely on local or remotely managed systems for enterprise backup and syncing to secure their intellectual property. However, for simple backup of data, PowerShell Automation can be used to trigger file transfers periodically. This assignment will exercise PowerShell, designing a script to copy files from one server to another and setting it to run on a defined schedule.
PowerShell Setup
Access the PowerShell scripting tool on the Azure Lab DC.
Check the version of PowerShell using Get-Host or $PSVersionTable.
Check the ability to run scripts using Get-ExecutionPolicy (should be RemoteSigned). If not correct, run the command: Set-ExecutionPolicy – ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned.
Creating PowerShell Automation
Create a script using Powershell to automate tasks in Windows Server GPOs.
Design an automated script that measures authorized access to servers, systems, and domain resources. Implement automation to enhance the security posture of an enterprise infrastructure.
Reference the “Automating Group Policy Management,” located in the topic Resources and create an automated script to perform the following:
Create a new GPO.
Modify the GPO.
Obtain GPO information.
Delete the GPO.
Screenshots are required.
Summarize in 250-500 words how these PowerShell tasks can be automated using the Server scheduler. Also, how do these scripting techniques and/or programming skills help to administer and automate information systems?
APA style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.
