Windows 10: Implementation
2hIntermediate2021-10-08
Authors

Joli Ballew
IT Professor, Certified Trainer, Writer
Course details
The Microsoft Desktop Administrator Associate certification validates a candidate’s ability to deploy and secure Windows 10, configure connectivity, and manage and protect devices. This course covers the key concepts of Windows 10 implementation for IT professionals who hope to pass exam MD-100: Windows 10, one of two required exams for this certification. Learn how to choose between an upgrade and a clean install, create installation media, migrate to Windows 10, and configure and manage device drivers. Instructor Joli Ballew also helps you configure key settings and applications your clients will need, including the Start menu preferences, notifications, Cortana, and Hyper-V. She also explores enterprise-level solutions such as Active Directory-based activation of Windows.
Learning objectives
Choosing an upgrade or new installation
Choosing a Windows 10 edition
Creating installation media
Installing and upgrading Windows 10
Troubleshooting group policies on devices
Configuring and managing device drivers
Configuring the desktop
Configuring notifications
Configuring Cortana and Hyper-V
Using Active Directory-based activation
Learning objectives
Choosing an upgrade or new installation
Choosing a Windows 10 edition
Creating installation media
Installing and upgrading Windows 10
Troubleshooting group policies on devices
Configuring and managing device drivers
Configuring the desktop
Configuring notifications
Configuring Cortana and Hyper-V
Using Active Directory-based activation
Skills covered
Client Operating SystemsWindowsIT Help DeskMicrosoftDeep Dive (X:Y)
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Getting set up with Windows 10
1. Prepare for Installation
- 02 - Hardware, feature, and compatibility requirements
- 03 - Choose an upgrade or clean installation
- 04 - Choose a Windows 10 edition
- 05 - Create installation media
2. Perform the Installation
- 06 - Perform a clean installation
- 07 - Upgrade with installation media
- 08 - Perform an in-place upgrade
- 09 - Create a bootable USB drive
- 10 - Troubleshoot activation issues
- 11 - Migrate from a previous version
- 12 - Explore Windows Deployment Services
- 13 - Configure mobility
3. Configure Devices by Using Local Policies
- 14 - Configure local Registry
- 15 - Implement local policy
- 16 - Troubleshoot group policies on devices
- 17 - Configure services
4. Configure and Manage Device Drivers
- 18 - Configure device drivers
- 19 - Configure driver settings
- 20 - Download and import driver packages
- 21 - Manage driver packages
5. Perform Post Installation Tasks
- 22 - Configure the Start menu and desktop
- 23 - Configure notification settings
- 24 - Explore accessibility options
- 25 - Configure Microsoft Edge
- 26 - Configure Internet Explorer
- 27 - Power options
Conclusion
- 28 - Next steps
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