Windows 10: Manage and Maintain Windows 10

Extend the life of your PCs—and review key topics measured on Exam MD-100: Windows 10—by learning how to perform basic management and maintenance of Windows 10.

Introduction

• The benefits of managing and maintaining Windows 10

1. Configure Updates

• Configure basic Windows Update options
• Plan for Windows Update in an enterprise
• Select the appropriate servicing channel
• Troubleshoot updates
• Update Microsoft Store apps

2. Monitor Windows

• Configure services
• Configure event subscriptions
• Manage performance with Task Manager
• Manage performance with Resource Monitor
• Manage performance with Performance Monitor
• Manage performance with Reliability Monitor
• Monitor and manage printers
• Schedule tasks with Task Scheduler
• Implement encryption
• Configure Windows Defender Firewall and antivirus

3. Manage Local Users, Local Groups, and Devices

• Create a workgroup or join a domain
• Create user accounts in Accounts and Computer Management
• Manage local groups: NTFS permissions in Computer Management
• Manage users with Computer Management and Group Policy
• Configure application settings
• Configure Credential Manager
• Use Group Policy to secure users and computers

4. Configure System and Data Recovery

• Recover Windows 10 with a recovery drive
• Create and manage System Restore points
• Explore recovery options
• Troubleshoot the startup and boot process
• Restore with file history
• Configure OneDrive
• Configure OneDrive for Business
• Access and configure Backup and Restore
• Explore wbadmin
• Recover the OS with Windows Recovery Environment

Conclusion

• Next steps