In this 1.5 hour guide project, you will learn some advanced Windows commands as well as how to create and combine batch scripts to create powerful utilities for the Windows environment. At the end of this project, you will be armed with the knowledge you need to create your own batch script and expand the toolkit we created in this project. Topics covered include: Pipes, streams, robust copy, file attributes, file existence check, incremental backup, batch scripts, variables, string extraction, conditionals, loops, and timer. Must have knowledge of basic Windows commands, such as change directory, list directory, moving and copying files.
Build a Toolkit with Advanced Windows Commands
Guided Project
Learn, practice, and apply job-ready skills with expert guidance
Intermediate level
Recommended experience
1.5 hours
Learn at your own pace
Hands-on learning
What you'll learn
Learn about advanced Windows commands
Write script with the batch scripting language
Combining commands and batch scripts to create powerful utilities
Skills you'll practice
Details to know
Earn a career certificate
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Taught in English
No downloads or installation required
Only available on desktop
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About this Guided Project
Learn step-by-step
In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:
Task 1: Introduction, preview and warm up
Task 2: Test drive robust copy
Task 3: Start a batch script and create the date and time target filename
Optional: After Task 3 Assessment
Task 4: Use the target filename for robocopy and access command line arguments
Task 5: Finish with a master time loop and compress the archives
Optional: After Task 5: Practice
Optional: Cumulative Challenge
Recommended experience
Basic knowledge of Windows commands, such as directory listing, moving, deleting files.
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How you'll learn
Skill-based, hands-on learning
Practice new skills by completing job-related tasks.
Expert guidance
Follow along with pre-recorded videos from experts using a unique side-by-side interface.
No downloads or installation required
Access the tools and resources you need in a pre-configured cloud workspace.
Available only on desktop
This Guided Project is designed for laptops or desktop computers with a reliable Internet connection, not mobile devices.
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