Windows 10: Managing Admin Tasks Essential Training
2h 9mIntermediate2021-09-27
Authors

Brien Posey
Author, Speaker, Microsoft MVP
Course details
This in-depth course explores common Windows 10 administration tasks and tools that are key for IT professionals. Instructor Brien Posey goes over installation and post-deployment tasks, security, app performance, virtualization, and more. Brien begins with the full process to get Windows 10 installed and configured. Next, he covers post-deployment tasks like wi-fi connectivity, adding a Microsoft account, and joining an Active Directory domain. Brien dives into how to implement security in Windows 10, including biometric login with Windows Hello, password alternatives, BitLocker, and defenses against malware. Then he goes over ways to use virtualization, including hosting and managing virtual machines, using Windows Sandbox, and much more. Brien goes over ways you can manage Windows 10 updates, then concludes with useful tips on management tools like PowerShell, the Windows command line, and Remote Server Administration Tools.
Skills covered
Computer SkillsSoftware AdministrationWindowsServer AdministrationNetwork AdministrationEssential TrainingNetwork and System AdministrationBusiness Software and ToolsMicrosoft
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Windows 10 administration
- 02 - What you should know
1. Install Windows 10
- 03 - Create Windows 10 installation media
- 04 - Manually install Windows 10
- 05 - Installing Windows 10 on a new PC
- 06 - Prepare for an unattended installation
- 07 - Install the Windows System Image Manager
- 08 - Create a catalog file
- 09 - Create a Windows Setup answer file
- 10 - Create an Out of Box Experience (OOBE) answer file
- 11 - Create a reference machine
- 12 - Capture the Windows image
- 13 - Create the installation media
2. Post-Deployment Tasks
- 14 - Configure a network adapter
- 15 - Basic Wi-Fi connectivity
- 16 - Add a Microsoft account
- 17 - Rename the PC
- 18 - Join a domain
3. Understand and Implement Windows 10 Security
- 19 - Secure Boot
- 20 - Biometric login with Windows Hello
- 21 - Password alternatives
- 22 - Secure devices with BitLocker
- 23 - Virus and threat protection
- 24 - Dynamic lock
4. Use Virtualization in Windows 10
- 25 - Enable Client Hyper-V
- 26 - Access Hyper-V Manager
- 27 - Configure a virtual switch
- 28 - Use Quick Create to deploy VMs
- 29 - Manually create virtual machines
- 30 - Install a guest OS
- 31 - Rename a virtual machine
- 32 - Create a VM checkpoint
- 33 - Delete a virtual machine
- 34 - Windows Sandbox
- 35 - Windows Subsystem for Linux
5. Manage Windows 10 Updates
- 36 - Manage updates on individual devices
- 37 - Active hours and advanced settings
- 38 - Manage update restarts
- 39 - Manage updates in the enterprise
6. Management Tools
- 40 - PowerShell
- 41 - The Windows command prompt
- 42 - The Remote Server Administration Tools
- 43 - The Windows Admin Center
Conclusion
- 44 - More about Windows 10 for admins
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