Microsoft MCSA: Windows 10

On this accelerated 6 day MCSA: Windows 10 course you'll learn critical skills like how to install and modify Windows 10, configure device security and manage operations following deployment. You'll also learn how Windows 10 integrates with cloud with an introduction to Microsoft Azure, Active Directory, Microsoft Intune, and Microsoft Azure Rights Management. Plus, this course is 50% faster than traditional training.

Microsoft Windows is used by 1.5 billion people, in 190 countries around the world. Get certified and bring the benefits of the Windows 10 operating system to your business. Windows 10 will improve the security and access management capabilities of your business.

Taught by your official Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), you’ll follow Microsoft Official Curriculum (MOC) and practice tests. You’ll also follow Firebrand’s unique Lecture | Lab | Review technique, immersing you in topics like:

• Installing Windows 10
• Managing desktops and devices in an enterprise environment
• Managing Windows 10 devices by using Enterprise Mobility Suite
• Managing Windows 10 sign-in and identity

This accelerated course will prepare you to both the Microsoft 70-697 and 70-698 exams on site at the Firebrand training centre. The exams are included as part of the course and covered by your certification guarantee.

This course is best suited to system administrators looking to improve and validate their skills to migrate to and manage Windows 10 in an enterprise environment.

MOC 20698B - Installing and configuring Windows

Module 1: Installing Windows 10

This module describes the features of Windows 10 and the process for installing and deploying it. The module also describes how to upgrade to Windows 10, perform post-installation maintenance tasks, and manage volume activation.

Lessons

• Overview of Windows 10
• Planning your Windows 10 deployment
• Installing and deploying Windows 10
• Upgrading to Windows 10
• Windows 10 installation maintenance
• Managing volume activation

Lab : Upgrading to Windows 10

• Migrating user settings
• Upgrading from Windows 8.1 to Windows 10 (optional)

Lab : Maintaining a Windows 10 installation with Windows Configuration Designer

• Creating and configuring a Windows Configuration Designer provisioning package

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

• Describe the features and editions of Windows 10.
• Plan to deploy Windows 10.
• Install and deploy Windows 10.
• Upgrade to Windows 10.
• Maintain Windows 10 installations.
• Manage Windows 10 activation.

Module 2: Performing post-installation configuration

This module provides an overview of the management tools in Windows 10. It describes how to customise the user interface, manage devices, drivers, and services, and configure several other features. The module also provides an overview of Client Hyper-V.

Lessons

• Overview of management tools
• Customising the user interface
• Managing devices, device drivers, and services
• Configuring features, mobility, and power options
• Overview of Client Hyper-V

Lab : Managing devices

• Install a device driver
• Resolving the device driver problem

Lab : Configuring features and power options

• Turning on Windows features with Control Panel
• Managing installed Windows features
• Configuring power options

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

• Describe the different tools that you can use to configure Windows 10.
• Explain how to navigate and customise the user interface.
• Manage device drivers.
• Configure Windows features, mobility options, and power settings.
• Describe Client Hyper-V.

Module 3: Implementing networking

This module describes the homegroups, workgroups, and domains feature in Windows 10. It also describes how to configure IPv4 and IPv6 network connectivity, and how to implement name resolution. Additionally, the module describes how to troubleshoot network connectivity and implement wireless network connectivity.

Lessons

• Homegroups, workgroups, and domains
• Configuring IPv4 network connectivity
• Configuring IPv6 network connectivity
• Implementing name resolution
• Troubleshooting network connectivity
• Implementing wireless network connectivity

Lab : Implementing network connections

• Verifying and testing network connectivity
• Configuring automatic IPv4 addressing
• Configuring and testing name resolution

Lab : Troubleshooting network connections

• Resolving a network problem (1)
• Resolving a network problem (2)

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

• Describe homegroups, workgroups, and domains.
• Describe how to configure IPv4 network connectivity.
• Describe how to configure IPv6 network connectivity.
• Implement name resolution.
• Troubleshoot network connections.
• Implement wireless network connectivity.

Module 4: Implementing network security

This module describes how to implement network security by using the Windows 10 features such as Windows Firewall, connection security rules, and Windows Defender.

Lessons

• Implementing Windows Defender Firewall
• Connection security rules
• Implementing Windows Defender Antivirus

Lab : Implementing network security

• Creating and testing inbound rules
• Creating and testing outbound rules
• Creating and testing connection security rules
• Configuring Windows Defender Antivirus

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

• Describe Windows Defender Firewall.
• Understand rules regarding connection security.
• Manage Windows Defender Antivirus.

Module 5: Managing Windows 10 with Group Policy

This module describes how to use the Group Policy feature in AD DS to manage Windows 10 desktops. The module also explains how you can configure Windows 10 devices by using Group Policy Objects (GPOs).

Lessons

• Overview of Group Policy
• Configuring Windows 10 devices with GPOs

Lab : Configuring Group Policy Objects and settings

• Managing Windows 10 by using Group Policy

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

• Describe Group Policy processing and management.
• Configure common settings for users and desktops by using Group Policy.

Module 6: Implementing remote management

This module describes how to implement remote management by using Windows 10 features such as Remote Desktop, Remote Assistance, and remoting with Windows PowerShell.

Lessons

• Using Remote Desktop
• Using Remote Assistance
• Using Windows PowerShell remoting

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

• Use Remote Desktop to manage remote computers.
• Use Windows Remote Assistance to manage remote computers.
• Use Windows PowerShell remoting to manage remote computers.

Module 7: Managing storage

This module describes how to manage storage in Windows 10 devices by using the available storage options. It also explains how to manage and maintain disks, partitions, and volumes. The module then describes how you can use the Storage Spaces feature, Microsoft OneDrive, and virtual hard disks to manage storage.

Lessons

• Overview of storage options
• Managing disks, partitions, and volumes
• Maintaining disks and volumes
• Managing Storage Spaces
• Implementing and managing OneDrive
• Working with virtual hard disks

Lab : Managing storage

• Adding a disk
• Creating a simple volume
• Creating a storage space

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

• Explain the different storage options in Windows 10.
• Manage disks, partitions, and volumes.
• Maintain disks, partitions, and volumes.
• Manage Storage Spaces.
• Explain how to implement Microsoft OneDrive.
• Explain how to implement virtual hard disks.

Module 8: Managing files and resources

This module describes how to manage files and resources in Windows 10. The module starts by providing an overview of file systems and how file access works. The module then describes shared folders and Work Folders features. Finally, it describes how to manage printers.

Lessons

• Overview of file systems
• Configuring and managing file access
• Managing shared folders
• Work Folders
• Managing printers

Lab : Creating, securing, and sharing a folder

• Creating, securing, and sharing a folder

Lab : Implementing Work Folders

• Configuring Work Folders

Lab : Managing printers

• Managing and using a printer

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

• Describe the file systems that Windows 10 supports.
• Configure and manage file permissions.
• Create and manage share folders.
• Create and use Work Folders.
• Configure and manage printers.

Module 9: Deploying and managing apps

This module describes the various methods available to deploy and manage apps in Windows 10. The module provides an overview of the Microsoft Store and Microsoft Store for Business and describes other options such as desktop apps and web browsers.

Lessons

• Overview of apps in Windows 10
• The Microsoft Store and Microsoft Store for Business
• Automating app deployment
• Configuring web browsers

Lab : Deploying and managing Microsoft Store apps

• Sideloading an app

Lab : Deploying apps with Windows Configuration Designer

• Creating a provisioning package
• Deploying the package
• Verifying deployment

Lab : Configuring Microsoft Edge

• Configuring and using Microsoft Edge

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

• Describe the available app types in Windows 10.
• Describe the Microsoft Store and Microsoft Store for Business.
• Deploy and manage Microsoft Store apps.
• Automate app deployment.
• Configure Windows 10 web browsers.

Module 10: Securing Windows 10

This module describes how to implement security in Windows 10 devices. It also describes how to manage user accounts and their permissions by using the User Account Control (UAC) feature. Additionally, the module explains how to implement and manage BitLocker Drive Encryption.

Lessons

• Managing user accounts
• Configuring UAC
• Implementing and managing BitLocker

Lab : Configuring user accounts

• Managing user accounts
• Configuring UAC

Lab : Managing data security

• Using BitLocker

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

• Manage user accounts.
• Configure User Account Control (UAC).
• Implement and manage BitLocker drive encryption.

Module 11: Implementing remote connectivity

This module describes how to implement remote connectivity by using the available options, including virtual private networks (VPNs) and DirectAccess.

Lessons

• Overview of remote connectivity options
• Implementing VPNs
• Implementing DirectAccess

Lab : Implementing a VPN

• Deploying a virtual private network (VPN) server
• Creating a VPN connection

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

• Describe remote connectivity options in Windows 10.
• Implement virtual private networks (VPNs) in Windows 10.
• Describe how to implement DirectAccess.

Module 12: Maintaining Windows 10

This module describes how to maintain a Windows 10 environment by updating and monitoring the Windows 10 operating system. The module describes the Windows Update settings and how to use the Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager, and Microsoft Intune to regularly update Windows 10. The module then explains how to monitor Windows 10 by using tools such as the Notifications' actions settings, Event Viewer, and Windows Performance Monitor.

Lessons

• Updating Windows 10
• Monitoring Windows 10

Lab : Maintaining Windows

• Configuring updates for a single device
• Configuring updates with GPOs
• Monitoring reliability and performance

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

• Explain how to keep Windows 10 up to date.
• Monitor Windows 10.

Module 13: Recovering Windows 10

This module describes the recovery options for Windows 10. It also explains how to recover lost files, manage devices and device drives, and perform system recovery.

Lessons

• Recovering files
• Performing system recovery

Lab : Troubleshooting and recovery

• Using File History to recover files
• Using Previous Versions to recover files
• Recovering a device with a restore point
• Using the advanced startup options to recover a device

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

• Configure file recovery and revert to previous versions of files.
• Describe and use system recovery features in Windows 10.

20697-2C - Deploying and Managing Windows 10 Using Enterprise Services

Module 1: Managing PCs and devices in an enterprise environment

This module explains the most current trends and information related to desktop and device management in the enterprise. It also provides an overview of on-premises management compared to cloud-based IT management and services including an overview of Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security solution.

Lessons

• Managing Windows 10 in the enterprise
• Managing a mobile workforce and supporting devices
• Overview of Enterprise Mobility + Security

Lab : Planning for Windows 10 and device management in the enterprise

• Selecting the appropriate products and technologies for device management

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

• Manage Windows 10 in an enterprise environment.
• Manage a mobile workforce.
• Describe the Enterprise Mobility + Security service.

Module 2: Traditional Windows 10 deployment in the enterprise

This module explains the various deployment scenarios for Windows 10 and the considerations to keep in mind while performing these deployments. It also explains how to deploy Windows 10 by using the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (WADK). This module also explains how to maintain Windows 10 by using DISM and Windows Configuration Designer. Additionally, it explains the different types of volume activation technologies and tools to manage activation.

Lessons

• Overview of Windows 10 enterprise deployment
• Customising enterprise deployments
• Maintaining a Windows 10 installation
• Volume license activation for Windows 10

Lab : Deploying Windows 10 by using Windows ADK tools

• Creating a custom answer file and installing Windows 10
• Creating and deploying a provisioning package
• Generalising and capturing Windows 10
• Creating and updating an image

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

• Describe the Windows 10 enterprise deployment process.
• Customise enterprise desktop deployments.
• Maintain a Windows 10 installation.
• Manage volume license activation for Windows 10.

Module 3: Managing Windows 10 sign-in and identity

This module defines identity and explains why identity is important in today’s network and cloud environments. It also provides an overview of Azure AD and how to extend on-premises identity to the cloud.

Lessons

• Overview of enterprise identity
• Overview of Azure AD Premium P2
• Extending identity to the cloud

Lab : Extending on-premises AD DS to Azure AD

• Activating a trial Azure subscription and creating an Azure AD tenant
• Managing Azure AD groups
• Configuring and enabling directory synchronisation
• Joining Windows 10 to Azure AD

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

•  Describe enterprise identity
•  Describe Azure AD Premium P2
•  Extend identity to the cloud

Module 4: Managing user profiles and User State Virtualisation

This module explains different types of user profiles in a domain environment, how to manage user profiles and user state using tools such as the User State Migration Tool (USMT) and Microsoft User Experience Virtualisation (UE-V).

Lessons

• Configuring UE-V
• Managing user state migration

Lab : Configuring user profiles and User State Virtualisation

• Configuring roaming user profiles and Folder Redirection
• Implementing and using UE-V
• Enterprise data roaming (optional)

Lab : Migrating user state by using USMT

• Capturing user state on the source computer
• Restoring user state on the destination computer

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

• Manage user profiles and user state.
• Configure UE-V.
• Manage user state migration.

Module 5: Managing desktop and application settings by using Group Policy

This module explains how to manage Group Policy inheritance, administrative templates, and common enterprise desktop settings. This module also explains how to apply Group Policy Preferences using targeting and filtering.

Lessons

• Managing Group Policy Objects
• Configuring enterprise desktops by using Group Policy policies
• Overview of Group Policy preferences

Lab : Configuring Group Policy policies and Group Policy preferences

• Managing Windows 10 by using Group Policy
• Configuring and applying Group Policy preferences

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

• Manage Group Policy Objects.
• Configure enterprise desktops by using Group Policy.
• Describe Group Policy preferences.

Module 6: Managing devices in Office 365

In this module, you'll learn about Office 365 and its main features. The focus of this module is on device management by using mobile device management for Office 365.

Lessons

• Overview of Office 365
• MDM for Office 365

Lab : Managing devices in Office 365 (part 1)

• Obtaining an Office 365 subscription and enabling MDM Working with DLP

Lab : Managing devices in Office 365 (part 2)

• Configuring and testing MDM in Office 365

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

• Describe Office 365.
• Describe MDM for Office 365.

Module 7: Managing PCs and devices by using Microsoft Intune

This module explains how to manage devices by using Intune and how to perform basic Intune administration. You will also learn how to work with device profiles, configure conditional access and manage software updates.

Lessons

• Overview of Intune
• Managing devices by using Intune
• Basic Intune administration
• Working with Intune device profiles
• Conditional access with Intune
• Managing software updates

Lab : Implementing Intune

• Adding Intune users
• Delegating permissions and using the Azure portal
• Enrolling Windows 10 to Intune
• Using the Microsoft Intune portal

Lab : Managing devices with Intune

• Working with Intune device profiles
• Configuring conditional access
• Configuring software updates

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

• Describe Intune.
• Manage devices by using Intune.
• Explain basic Intune administration.
• Work with Intune device profiles.
• Implement conditional access with Intune.
• Manage software updates.

Module 8: Configuring and using Microsoft Store for Business

This module explains how to implement Microsoft Store for Business and how to deploy apps from Microsoft Store for Business. It also provides an overview of Windows AutoPilot and explains how to use it for Windows 10 deployment.

Lessons

• Using Microsoft Store for Business for app deployment
• Deploying Windows 10 by using Windows AutoPilot

Lab : Deploying apps and Windows 10 by using Microsoft Store for Business

• Signing up for and managing Microsoft Store for Business
• Using Microsoft Store for Business for deploying apps
• Configuring Windows 10 by using Windows AutoPilot

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

• Use Microsoft Store for Business for app deployment.
• Deploy Windows 10 by using Windows AutoPilot.

Module 9: Deploying apps and managing information access by using Intune

This module explains how to use Intune for app deployment and management. It also explains how to configure and use WIP.

Lessons

• App management by using Intune
• App deployment and management
• Working with WIP

Lab : Deploying apps and managing information access by using Intune

• Deploying apps by using Intune
• Configuring and using WIP

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

• Manage apps with Intune.
• Deploy and manage apps.
• Work with WIP.

Module 10: Managing data access for Windows-based devices

This module explains how to provide secure access to organisational data. Solutions discussed include Work Folders and RemoteApp programs. This module also explains how to configure and share data stored in Microsoft OneDrive for Business.

Lessons

• Overview remote data access solutions
• Implementing Work Folders
• Implementing cloud data access
• Publishing and using RemoteApp programs

Lab : Implementing and using Work Folders

• Configuring and deploying Work Folders
• Using Work Folders

Lab : Managing data access by using OneDrive

• Configuring and using OneDrive for Business

Lab : Publishing and using RemoteApp programs

• Publishing RemoteApp programs
• Accessing published RemoteApp programs

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

• Describe remote data access solutions.
• Implement Work Folders.
• Implement cloud data.
• Publish and use RemoteApp programs.

Module 11: Configuring and managing Client Hyper-V

This module explains how to create virtual switches, virtual hard disks, and virtual machines by using Client Hyper-V.

Lessons

• Installing and configuring Client Hyper-V
• Configuring virtual switches
• Creating and managing virtual hard disks
• Creating and managing VMs

Lab : Configuring and managing Client Hyper-V

• Installing Client Hyper-V
• Creating a virtual switch, a virtual hard disk, and a VM
• Working with VMs, checkpoints, and nesting virtualisation

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

• Install and configure Client Hyper-V.
• Configure virtual switches.
• Create and manage virtual hard disks.
• Create and manage VMs.

You'll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training Centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee:

• Exam 70-698 - Installing and Configuring Windows 10
• Exam 70-697 - Configuring Windows Devices

Please note: If you have already attained the MCSA: Windows 8 certification, you do not currently need to pass Exam 70-698 to achieve the MCSA Windows 10 certification.

Microsoft Official Curriculum

• MOC 20698: Installing and configuring Windows 10
• MOC 20697-2: Deploying and Managing Windows 10 in the Enterprise

Before attending this course, you should have experience in:

• Deploying and configuring Windows 8, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10
• Deploying and configuring Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2016 Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
• Deploying and configuring network services, including DNS, in Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2016
• Networking fundamentals, including Transmission Control Protocol /Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), User Datagram Protocol (UDP), and Domain Name System (DNS)

You should also have an understanding of:

• Microsoft Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) and Azure AD principles
• Windows Server 2016 fundamentals

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