- Module 1: This module discusses configuring and customizing some of the common default settings in Windows clients.
In this module you will learn how to:
- Use advanced startup options.
- Customize desktop settings.
- Describe the various display settings in Windows.
- Configure display options.
- Describe how to manage mobile-device settings in Windows.
- Describe power plans.
- Configure power options.
- Module 2: This module describes how administrators can activate Windows clients at scale and use Group Policy and PowerShell to apply configuration settings to groups of Windows clients.
After this module, you will be able to:
- Deploy customized Start menu configurations
- Describe activation methods
- Describe Active Directory
- Describe the benefits of using Group Policy
- Configure and apply a Group Policy Object
- Describe Windows PowerShell
- Explain how to use Windows PowerShell cmdlets
- Module 3: This module introduces device drivers. Student will learn how drivers work and the tools used to manage common peripheral devices such as printers.
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Explain the use and importance of device drivers.
- Explain how to manage device peripherals.
- Describe Windows printer features.
- Describe printing components.
- Describe benefits of Type 4 printer drivers.
- Describe how to manage client-side printing.
- Describe how to manage print server properties.
- Install and share a printer.
Overview
Syllabus
- Module 1: Module 1: Explore common configuration options
- Introduction
- Customize the user interface
- Explore the action center
- Use the settings app
- Use the Control Panel
- Examine the display options
- Evaluate options for mobile devices
- Configure power plans
- Examine Windows client privacy features
- Knowledge check
- Summary
- Module 2: Module 2: Explore advanced configuration methods
- Introduction
- Explore Windows activation
- Explain Group Policy
- Apply Group Policy Objects
- Explore Windows PowerShell
- Use Windows PowerShell
- Deploy a custom Start menu in Windows 10
- Deploy a custom Start menu in Windows 11
- Knowledge check
- Summary
- Module 3: Module 3: Manage drivers and device peripherals
- Introduction
- Examine device drivers
- Manage device peripherals
- Examine printer configuration
- Understand Type 3 and 4 printer drivers
- Manage client-side printing
- Manage print server properties
- Knowledge check
- Summary