Windows 11: Administration
1h 40mIntermediate2022-11-04
Authors
Martin Guidry
Microsoft Certified Trainer, Authority on SQL Server and SharePoint
Course details
Being able to administer a Windows machine is an essential skill for any Windows administrator. But you need to keep your skills sharp and up to date with periodic Windows administration training. In this course, instructor Martin Guidry takes a detailed look at the Windows 11 operating system, focusing on the administrative tasks necessary for keeping your workflows in top shape.
Explore the various desktop versions of Windows 11 along with the special features of the Enterprise edition, as well as the hardware requirements for some of the newest features and built-in tools of the latest release. Learn about installing and updating drivers, configuring and optimizing the OS, working with local groups and troubleshooting Group Policy, and managing security with authentication and encryption. By the end of this course, you’ll be prepared to leverage your new skills for virtualization, networking, backup, and recovery.
Explore the various desktop versions of Windows 11 along with the special features of the Enterprise edition, as well as the hardware requirements for some of the newest features and built-in tools of the latest release. Learn about installing and updating drivers, configuring and optimizing the OS, working with local groups and troubleshooting Group Policy, and managing security with authentication and encryption. By the end of this course, you’ll be prepared to leverage your new skills for virtualization, networking, backup, and recovery.
Skills covered
Operating System DistributionComputer SkillsWindowsIT Help DeskServer AdministrationNetwork and System AdministrationBusiness Software and ToolsMicrosoftDeep Dive (X:Y)
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Understand Windows 11 administration
- 02 - What you should know before starting
- 03 - About Windows 11
1. Windows Administration
- 04 - Defining administration
- 05 - Desktop versions of Windows 11
- 06 - Windows 11 specialized hardware requirements
2. Installing Windows 11
- 07 - Installing Windows 11
- 08 - Windows 11 advanced installation options
- 09 - Adding Microsoft accounts to a Windows 11 PC
- 10 - Adding local accounts to a Windows 11 PC
- 11 - Adding domain users to a Windows 11 PC
3. Configuring Windows 11
- 12 - Overview of the settings interface
- 13 - Working with Windows Tools
- 14 - Configuring networking in Windows 11
- 15 - Configuring storage in Windows 11
- 16 - Administering BitLocker
- 17 - Working with Encrypted File System
- 18 - Overview of Group Policy
- 19 - Working with the Local Group Policy
- 20 - Working with Widgets
4. Managing Windows 11
- 21 - Windows 11 backups
- 22 - Configuring file history
- 23 - Reset this PC
- 24 - Creating a system image backup
- 25 - Best practices for backups and restores
- 26 - Installing and updating drivers
- 27 - Working with notifications and actions
- 28 - Using legacy apps in Windows 11
5. Reliable Operation of Windows 11
- 29 - Troubleshooting Windows 11
- 30 - Using Resource Monitor in Windows 11
- 31 - Troubleshooting network problems
- 32 - Troubleshooting Group Policy
- 33 - Storage health monitoring
- 34 - Using the Optimize Drives tools
- 35 - Using the Task Manager
Conclusion
- 36 - Next steps for learning more about Windows 11