Windows Client

In this course, students will learn how to support and configure Windows desktops in an organizational environment. Students will develop skills that include learning how to install, customize, and update Windows 10 and later operating systems.

Students will learn how to managing storage, files, and devices as well as how to configure network connectivity for Windows. Students will also learn how to secure the Windows OS and protect the data on the device. Finally, students will learn how to manage and troubleshoot Windows clients.

Skills Gained:

• Install and customize Windows clients
• Configure Updates for Windows.
• Configure devices and drivers for Windows.
• Configure storage for Windows.
• Configure network and remote management settings in Windows.
• Configure and manage browsers and applications in Windows.
• Configure account access and authentication.
• Configure file and folder permissions.
• Describe methods for securing Windows clien, common threats and methods for mitigating against them.
• Troubleshoot Windows and application installations.
• Troubleshoot hardware and driver issues.
• Troubleshoot file issues and perform recoveries.

Course Outline:

• Explore the Windows client
• Examine Windows client editions and requirements
• Evaluate Windows client installation methods
• Upgrade and migrate Windows clients
• Evaluate deployment methods
• Explore authentication
• Manage users and groups
• Configure User Account Control
• Implement device registration
• Explore common configuration options
• Explore advanced configuration methods
• Manage drivers and device peripherals
• Configure IP network connectivity
• Explore name resolution
• Configure wireless network connectivity
• Explore remote access
• Employ remote management
• Manage storage on Windows clients
• Maintain disks and volumes
• Implement Storage Spaces
• Explore Windows client file systems
• Configure and manage file access
• Configure and manage shared folders
• Manage user files
• Provide apps to users
• Manage Universal Windows Platform apps
• Manage the Microsoft Edge browser
• Explore the Windows servicing model
• Update Windows clients
• Explore malware and threat protection
• Explore Microsoft Defender
• Explore device encryption features
• Explore connection security rules
• Explore advanced protection methods
• Explore troubleshooting methodologies
• Explore Windows architecture
• Explore support and diagnostic tools
• Monitor and troubleshoot Windows client performance
• Employ file recovery in Windows client
• Explore application troubleshooting
• Troubleshoot Windows startup
• Troubleshoot operating system service issues
• Troubleshoot device driver failures
• Explore physical hardware troubleshooting
• Troubleshoot physical failures on Windows clients