Windows 10: Managing Admin Tasks Essential Training

Get an in-depth look at the interface and features of Windows 10, including installation, post-deployment tasks, security, virtualization, and more.

Introduction

• Windows 10 administration
• What you should know

1. Install Windows 10

• Create Windows 10 installation media
• Manually install Windows 10
• Installing Windows 10 on a new PC
• Prepare for an unattended installation
• Install the Windows System Image Manager
• Create a catalog file
• Create a Windows Setup answer file
• Create an Out of Box Experience (OOBE) answer file
• Create a reference machine
• Capture the Windows image
• Create the installation media

2. Post-Deployment Tasks

• Configure a network adapter
• Basic Wi-Fi connectivity
• Add a Microsoft account
• Rename the PC
• Join a domain

3. Understand and Implement Windows 10 Security

• Secure Boot
• Biometric login with Windows Hello
• Password alternatives
• Secure devices with BitLocker
• Virus and threat protection
• Dynamic lock

4. Use Virtualization in Windows 10

• Enable Client Hyper-V
• Access Hyper-V Manager
• Configure a virtual switch
• Use Quick Create to deploy VMs
• Manually create virtual machines
• Install a guest OS
• Rename a virtual machine
• Create a VM checkpoint
• Delete a virtual machine
• Windows Sandbox
• Windows Subsystem for Linux

5. Manage Windows 10 Updates

• Manage updates on individual devices
• Active hours and advanced settings
• Manage update restarts
• Manage updates in the enterprise

6. Management Tools

• PowerShell
• The Windows command prompt
• The Remote Server Administration Tools
• The Windows Admin Center

Conclusion

• More about Windows 10 for admins