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Implement Error Handling and Debugging in Windows PowerShell scripts

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What you'll do

In this lab, you will implement error handling and debugging in Windows PowerShell scripts.

  1. Explore Exceptions and the $Error variable
  2. Manage non-terminating errors using $ErrorActionPreference
  3. Manage script errors with try/catch logic
  4. Catch different kinds of exceptions

Note: Once you begin the lab, you will not be able to pause, save, or return to your lab. Please ensure that you have set aside enough time to complete the lab before you start.

  • ⏱ About 45 minutes