To maximize the end-user experience, administrators must utilize the principles of application management and recognize the various types of applications available in Windows. In this course, you'll explore the concept of application management in Windows and the different types of applications available, including desktop applications and Windows Store apps. Discover the importance of managing applications and the benefits of using application management tools. Learn how to leverage advanced tools such as the Group Policy Editor and the command prompt to manage application settings. Explore how to install and update applications in Windows, including using the Windows Store to download applications from the Internet. Learn how to manage application permissions and settings in Windows, including configuring default programs and managing access to system resources. Lastly, explore how to perform application maintenance, work with enterprise applications, restore applications, and enhance security by limiting the installation of apps from the Microsoft store.

Adding a printer to a Windows system is a user-friendly process. You can add a printer via USB, wireless network, or Bluetooth. However, with Windows print services, users can do more than print text or pictures onto paper. In this course, you'll explore the concept of printing services in Windows and learn to differentiate between the types of printers available, including local and network printers. You will discover how to access the Devices and Printers tool in Windows and explore using this tool to manage printers. You will learn to install and configure printers in Windows and how to download and install printer drivers from the Internet. Next, you will explore how to manage printer permissions and settings in Windows, including access to printer resources and using advanced tools such as the Group Policy editor and the command prompt to manage printer settings. Lastly, you will explore how to share printers, access the print management console, and the basics of Windows print servers.

Windows Administrators, also referred to as Windows Systems Administrators, are responsible for installing, managing, and upgrading Windows-based systems and servers inside an organization. They may also be responsible for the management of user accounts and groups. In this course, you will explore the basics of user and group accounts in Windows and learn how to differentiate between local and domain user accounts. You will discover the various ways to create and manage users and groups in Windows, and explore how to change account settings, such as passwords, account types, and account expirations. Next, you will learn how Group Policy Editor can help control, manage accounts in a working environment, and consider account security considerations, including locking features and sign-in options. Lastly, you will explore ways to protect a computer from unauthorized access, including protecting against malware and using a well-chosen and protected password.

The Windows operating system offers features to help users share and access resources. Organizations can maximize file and resource sharing by using networks to interconnect computer systems and users. In this course, you'll explore networking and file sharing in Windows and learn about the types of networks available. Discover the importance of managing networking and file sharing and learn the benefits of using networking and file sharing tools. Explore best practices for managing networking and file sharing, including keeping networks and file sharing configurations current and configured properly. Learn how to configure network settings in Windows, including setting up a wired or wireless connection, configuring proxy settings, and troubleshooting connection issues. Discover how to share files and resources in Windows, including how to configure shared folders and printers. Lastly, explore how to secure networks by configuring firewalls and antivirus settings and applying access controls.

Windows 10/11 has numerous built-in features to protect your device and your data. Implementing these features will enable you to create a more secure environment. In this course, you will see the importance of keeping Windows systems safe and secure and learn to differentiate between common threats and vulnerabilities that put a system at risk. Explore how to administer account settings such as password and privilege configurations and manage user and group permissions and access controls with advanced tools such as the Group Policy Editor and the local security policy. Discover key features of the Windows Firewall and Windows Defender anti-malware component and explore how to use the Security Configuration Wizard to harden systems. Lastly, learn common strategies for preventing security breaches and vulnerabilities.

In order for users to maximize their Windows operating system, they must understand the concepts, features, and best practices surrounding services, devices, and storage. In this course, you will explore the fundamentals of Windows Services and learn how to differentiate between types of services like Active Directory, DNS Client, and Routing and Remote Access. Then you will investigate the Device Manager utility and identify the types of devices that can be connected to a Windows system. Next, examine how the Device Manager is used to install and update device drivers and manage devices in Windows, including enabling, disabling, and uninstalling devices, and changing device settings. Discover storage management capabilities in Windows and the different types of storage available, such as local, network, and cloud. Finally, learn how to manage files and folders using PowerShell and Group Policy settings, as well as storage features like Storage Sense and Storage Spaces.