Scripting

Part 4 delivers a cross-platform monitoring exercise with Python and PowerShell, focusing on log analysis, reporting, and operational safeguards.

Part 3 teaches how to construct a maintenance script with logging, argument parsing, and cleanup routines to support secure server operations.

Part 2 guides learners through choosing a Linux distro, configuring a lab, and authoring a diagnostic Bash script with secure defaults.

Part 1 introduces foundational Bash automation for security teams through two backup scripts, with guided analysis and hardening advice.

A practical guide to organizing PowerShell scripts and modules for SharePoint development, including dot-sourcing, module manifests, and reusable code structure.

A practical PowerShell script and module for quickly restoring SQL Server databases, including remote UNC path mounting, offline/online switching, and environment setup.