Microsoft Windows Client

Module 1: Installing Windows

• Introducing Windows Client
• Windows Client Editions and Requirements
• Installation Methods
• Upgrading and Migrating Windows Clients
• Deployment Methods
• Lab : Deploying Windows using Windows ADK tools
• Lab : Migrating User Settings using USMT

Module 2: Configuring Authorization & Authentication

• Authentication
• Managing Users and Groups
• Configuring User Account Control
• Implementing Device Registration
• Lab : Managing Local User and Microsoft Account Authentication
• Lab : Managing Domain Authentication
• Lab : Managing password and account options
• Lab : Managing Azure AD Authentication

Module 3: Post-installation Configuration and Personalization

• Configure and Customize the Windows Start Menu
• Common Configuration Options
• Advanced Configuration Methods
• Managing Drivers and Devices
• Lab : Managing Windows 10 Settings
• Lab : Synchronizing settings between devices
• Lab : Managing local and network printers

Module 4: Updating Windows

• Windows Servicing Model
• Updating Windows
• Lab : Managing Windows Update Settings

Module 5: Configuring Networking

• Configure IP Network Connectivity
• Implement Name Resolution
• Implement Wireless Network Connectivity
• Remote Access Overview
• Remote Management
• Lab : Configuring Network Connectivity
• Lab : Configuring and Testing Name Resolution
• Lab : Administering Windows 10 Using Remote Management

Module 6: Configuring Storage

• Managing Storage
• Managing Disks and Volumes
• Managing Storage Spaces
• Lab : Managing Storage
• Lab : Creating a Storage Space

Module 7: Configuring Data Access and Usage

• Overview of File Systems
• Configuring and Managing File Access
• Configuring and Managing Shared Folders
• Managing User Files
• Lab : Configuring and Managing Permissions and Shares
• Lab : Using Conditions to Control Access and Effective Permissions
• Lab : Work Folders
• Lab : Synchronizing files with OneDrive

Module 8: Managing Apps in Windows Client

• Providing Apps to Users
• Managing Universal Windows Apps
• Managing the Microsoft Edge Browser
• Lab : Installing Apps in Windows 10
• Lab : Configuring Microsoft Edge to support Internet Explorer

Module 9: Configuring Threat Protection and Advanced Security

• Malware and Threat Protection
• Microsoft Defender
• Connection Security Rules
• Advanced Protection Methods
• Lab : Configuring Microsoft Defender Antivirus and Windows Security
• Lab : Configuring Firewall and Connection Security
• Lab : Configuring BitLocker

Module 10: Supporting the Windows Client Environment

• Windows Architecture
• Support and Diagnostic Tools
• Monitoring and Troubleshooting Computer Performance
• Lab : Monitoring Events
• Lab : Monitoring Reliability and Performance

Module 11: Troubleshooting Files & Applications

• File Recovery in Windows
• Application Troubleshooting
• Lab : Using File History to Recover Files

Module 12: Troubleshooting the OS

• Troubleshooting Windows Startup
• Troubleshooting Operating System Service Issues
• Lab : Using Advanced Startup and Windows RE to recover from Boot Failures
• Lab : Recovering Windows using Reset This PC

Module 13: Troubleshooting Hardware and Drivers

• Troubleshooting Device Driver Failures
• Overview of Hardware Troubleshooting
• Troubleshooting Physical Failures
• Lab : Recovering Windows by using a Restore Point
• Lab : Troubleshooting Hardware by Using Windows Memory Diagnostics

• Deploy Windows (15-20%)
• Manage devices and data (25-30%)
• Configure storage and connectivity (15-20%)
• Maintain Windows (30-35%)
• Passing Score: 700

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