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1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Master virtual installation and configuration of Windows 10 Pro and Server 2016.

  • Gain expertise in using Windows Deployment Services (WDS) for network-based installations.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve common issues in Windows 10 and improve system reliability.

  • Learn to enhance system performance and manage user preferences in Windows 10.

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There are 15 modules in this course

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A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. In this comprehensive hands-on course, you’ll gain practical experience with Microsoft Windows 10 Pro and Microsoft Server 2016 through real-world virtual labs. From setting up a virtual environment to upgrading previous Windows versions, you will master the skills needed to manage and deploy Windows systems efficiently. You’ll learn to troubleshoot common issues, optimize performance, and configure system security settings to create a robust IT infrastructure. The course progresses with tasks such as setting up a Windows Server 2016 domain, deploying Windows 10 across multiple machines using Windows Deployment Services, and configuring the Windows Firewall. You'll explore techniques to enhance system security and boost performance, including troubleshooting tools and system restoration methods. You will also gain expertise in managing disks, printers, and network settings in Windows 10. This course is ideal for IT professionals looking to enhance their skills in system administration. It covers everything from basic installations to complex network configurations and troubleshooting. If you're looking to build a solid foundation in Windows operating systems and server environments, this course is for you. By the end of the course, you will be able to install and configure Windows 10 Pro, manage network settings, deploy Windows systems across networks, troubleshoot system and network issues, and maintain a secure and efficient Windows environment.

In this module, we will guide you through the essential steps of setting up a virtual lab environment. You will learn how to download ISO images, create virtual machines for both Windows 10 Pro and Server 2016, and take snapshots to safeguard your configurations. This hands-on training will provide you with the skills to effectively manage virtual installations using VirtualBox.

What's included

5 videos1 reading

5 videosTotal 47 minutes
  • Course Overview5 minutes
  • Easily Download ISO Images10 minutes
  • Creating a Virtual Install of Windows 10 Pro Using VirtualBox16 minutes
  • Create Virtual Install of Server 2016 Full GUI Using VirtualBox12 minutes
  • Taking a Snapshot of Your Current Configuration4 minutes
1 readingTotal 10 minutes
  • Full Course Resource10 minutes

In this module, we will walk you through the process of upgrading your current installation of Windows 7, 8, or 8.1 to Windows 10. You'll learn how to perform the upgrade for free, ensuring that your system meets the necessary requirements and troubleshooting any issues that may occur. This practical training will help you transition seamlessly to Windows 10.

What's included

1 video1 assignment

1 videoTotal 9 minutes
  • Perform a Windows 10 Upgrade for Free9 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Upgrading Windows 7, 8, or 8.1 to Windows 10 - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will guide you through the process of setting up a Microsoft Server 2016 domain. You will learn how to prepare your network, promote Server 2016 to a domain controller, and successfully join a Windows 10 workstation to the domain. This hands-on training will equip you with the knowledge to manage domain environments effectively.

What's included

4 videos1 assignment

4 videosTotal 44 minutes
  • Preparing Your Network for Active Directory10 minutes
  • Prepare Server 2016 for a Promotion to a Domain Controller10 minutes
  • Promote Server 2016 to a Domain Controller9 minutes
  • Join a Windows 10 Workstation to a Microsoft Domain15 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Building a Microsoft Server 2016 Domain - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will introduce you to Windows Deployment Services (WDS) and demonstrate how to install and configure it on a Windows server. You will learn how to deploy Windows 10 Pro over a network, as well as create an unattended installation file for automating the deployment process. This hands-on training will enhance your ability to deploy Windows systems efficiently and with minimal user interaction.

What's included

3 videos1 assignment

3 videosTotal 44 minutes
  • Installing WDS on a Windows Server Using VirtualBox18 minutes
  • Deploy a Windows 10 Client Using Windows Deployment Services (WDS)9 minutes
  • Create an Unattended Install of Windows17 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Windows Deployment Services (WDS) - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will teach you how to configure and manage key security features in Windows 10, including the Windows Firewall and User Account Control (UAC). You’ll learn how to use both graphical interfaces and command-line tools like 'netsh' and PowerShell to control your firewall settings. This comprehensive training will give you the skills to manage your system’s security and troubleshoot related issues effectively.

What's included

7 videos1 assignment

7 videosTotal 26 minutes
  • Turn the Windows 10 Firewall Off or On1 minute
  • Allow an App Through the Windows 10 Firewall5 minutes
  • Add a Rule or Port to a Windows 10 Firewall5 minutes
  • Allow PING for Windows 104 minutes
  • Disable the User Account Control (UAC) in Windows 102 minutes
  • Using 'netsh' to Manage the Windows Firewall5 minutes
  • Using PowerShell to Gather Firewall Information4 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Windows 10 Firewall, Windows Defender, and User Account Control (UAC) - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will explore how to configure IP addresses in Windows 10. You will learn how to change your primary IP address and add a secondary IP address to your system. This practical training will help you manage networking settings and optimize your system’s connectivity.

What's included

2 videos1 assignment

2 videosTotal 13 minutes
  • Change Your IP Address in Windows 105 minutes
  • Add a Second IP Address in Windows 109 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Networking - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will cover essential troubleshooting techniques for Windows 10. You will learn how to use built-in utilities to repair system files, fix network problems, and optimize your system’s performance. Additionally, we’ll introduce you to advanced tools like Windows Sysinternals and Reliability Monitor for deeper diagnostic capabilities, ensuring you can efficiently address common system and network issues.

What's included

13 videos1 assignment

13 videosTotal 80 minutes
  • Enable System Restore in Windows 103 minutes
  • Create a System Restore Point in Windows 102 minutes
  • Recover Using System Restore on Windows 104 minutes
  • Fix TCP/IP Corruption in Windows 10 Using 'netsh'2 minutes
  • Repair Windows 10 with System File Checker (SFC)3 minutes
  • Repair Windows 10 System Files Offline Using SFC4 minutes
  • Use ReadyBoost to Speed up Windows 105 minutes
  • Reset Your Network Adapter6 minutes
  • Troubleshooting Internet Connectivity16 minutes
  • Video - NSLookup5 minutes
  • Windows Reliability Monitor4 minutes
  • Overview of Windows Sysinternal Tools8 minutes
  • Overview of Sysinternal's Process Explorer18 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Troubleshooting - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will teach you how to assess and improve the performance of your Windows 10 system. You’ll learn to generate the Windows Experience Index and apply practical performance tweaks to speed up a sluggish PC or laptop. This hands-on training will help you optimize your system for better efficiency and responsiveness.

What's included

2 videos1 assignment

2 videosTotal 5 minutes
  • Generate a Windows Experience Index3 minutes
  • Windows 10 Performance Hack For a Slow PC3 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Performance - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will guide you through customizing various user preferences in Windows 10. You’ll learn how to disable the lock screen, manage system services like 'Superfetch', and tweak power settings to prevent automatic log-off. Additionally, we will explore how to use the REGEDIT tool for advanced customizations and familiarize you with the Shut down and Restart options in Windows 10. This training will help you tailor the user experience to fit your needs.

What's included

5 videos1 assignment

5 videosTotal 15 minutes
  • Disable the Lock Screen on Windows 106 minutes
  • Disable 'Superfetch' Using Windows Services5 minutes
  • Disable Screen Saver in Windows 10 Using REGEDIT2 minutes
  • Disable Windows 10 Automatic Log-Off for Inactivity2 minutes
  • Overview of the Windows 10 Shut down and Restart Buttons0 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • User Preferences - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will cover essential maintenance tasks for managing your Windows 10 system. You’ll learn how to rename your computer, modify date and time settings, and create new local user accounts. Additionally, we’ll show you how to rearm the evaluation period for Windows 10 Pro to extend your trial. These hands-on techniques will help you keep your system organized and running smoothly.

What's included

4 videos1 assignment

4 videosTotal 11 minutes
  • Rename Your Windows 10 Computer1 minute
  • Change the Date and Time in Windows 103 minutes
  • Create a New Local User in Windows 104 minutes
  • Rearm the 30-Day Evaluation Period for Windows 10 Pro3 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Maintenance - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will teach you how to manage and maintain storage on your Windows 10 system. You will learn how to add and configure secondary hard drives, use the Storage Spaces feature for data protection, and manage drive letters. Additionally, we’ll guide you through formatting volumes, converting file systems, and using the 'chkdsk' utility to repair disk errors, ensuring your system’s storage is running efficiently.

What's included

7 videos1 assignment

7 videosTotal 24 minutes
  • Adding a Secondary Hard Drive in Windows 10 Using VirtualBox5 minutes
  • How to Add a Hard Drive in Windows 103 minutes
  • How to Use Storage Spaces in Windows 104 minutes
  • How to Change Drive Letters in Windows 102 minutes
  • How to Format a Volume Using FAT32 in Windows 103 minutes
  • How to Convert FAT32 to NTFS in Windows 104 minutes
  • How to Run 'chkdsk' (Check Disk) Utility in Windows 104 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Disk Management - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will cover the essentials of network printing in Windows 10. You will learn how to set up TCP/IP printing, add network printers, and quickly install them on your system. Additionally, we will explore the concept of printer pooling, enabling you to manage multiple printers through a single port. This hands-on training will help you streamline your printing process and enhance your system's printing capabilities.

What's included

4 videos1 assignment

4 videosTotal 27 minutes
  • TCP/IP Printing8 minutes
  • Adding a Printer to the Network Using TCP/IP10 minutes
  • Quickly Install a Network Printer in Windows 103 minutes
  • Printer Pooling6 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Printing - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will introduce you to using PowerShell for system management tasks in Windows 10. You’ll learn how to disable UAC for improved system control and how to use PowerShell to gather and manage firewall information. These practical techniques will help you streamline system administration and leverage PowerShell for automation and troubleshooting.

What's included

2 videos1 assignment

2 videosTotal 6 minutes
  • Disable UAC on Windows 10 Using PowerShell3 minutes
  • Using PowerShell to Gather Firewall Information4 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • PowerShell - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will explore some of the most useful and hidden features of Windows 10. You will learn how to create isolated virtual environments using the Windows Sandbox, access advanced options through the extended right-click menu, and enable File History for automatic file backups. Additionally, we’ll show you how to retrieve Wi-Fi credentials using netsh and unlock the powerful "God Mode" to access all of Windows 10’s hidden control panel settings. These tips and tricks will enhance your overall productivity and system management.

What's included

5 videos1 assignment

5 videosTotal 25 minutes
  • Windows 10 Sandbox Feature7 minutes
  • Accessing the Extended Right-Click Menu in Windows 103 minutes
  • Windows 10 File History7 minutes
  • Dumping Windows 10 Wi-Fi Credentials Using netsh5 minutes
  • Windows 10 God Mode4 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Windows 10 Features, Tips and Tricks - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will guide you through the process of previewing Windows 11 using a virtual machine. You’ll learn how to download and set up the free Windows 11 Enterprise virtual machine (OVA file) provided by Microsoft, allowing you to explore Windows 11’s features and interface without upgrading your existing Windows 10 system. This hands-on experience will help you get a feel for the new OS before making the switch.

What's included

1 video2 assignments

1 videoTotal 7 minutes
  • Preview Windows 11 as a Virtual Machine7 minutes
2 assignmentsTotal 75 minutes
  • Full course practice assessment15 minutes
  • Full course assessment60 minutes

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Frequently asked questions

Microsoft Windows 10 Pro is a powerful operating system designed for both personal and professional use. It offers features tailored to meet the needs of businesses, such as enhanced security, remote desktop access, and advanced networking tools. In today's technology-driven world, proficiency with Windows 10 Pro is essential as it remains one of the most widely used operating systems in businesses, schools, and homes alike. Understanding its setup, deployment, and troubleshooting capabilities is crucial for IT professionals, system administrators, and advanced users.

This course is a hands-on training program that takes you through various aspects of working with Windows 10 Pro, including installation, deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting. You’ll learn how to set up virtual labs, upgrade older versions of Windows to Windows 10, manage networking, configure system security, and perform maintenance tasks. The course also covers using advanced tools such as Windows Deployment Services (WDS), PowerShell, and Windows Defender to ensure optimal system performance and security.

Upon completion of this course, you will have the skills to install and configure Windows 10 Pro in various environments, including virtual machines. You will be able to upgrade older systems to Windows 10, manage security settings, troubleshoot issues like system crashes or network problems, and even deploy operating systems remotely using Windows Deployment Services. You will also be well-equipped to handle daily maintenance tasks and optimize system performance.

This course is designed for individuals with basic knowledge of computer operations and some familiarity with Windows operating systems. While no prior experience with Windows 10 Pro is required, a basic understanding of networking, virtual machines, and general system administration concepts will be helpful in navigating some of the more advanced topics covered, such as server configuration and PowerShell scripting.

This course is ideal for IT professionals, system administrators, or anyone interested in advancing their skills with Windows 10 Pro. It’s also perfect for individuals aiming to gain hands-on experience in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Windows 10, or those preparing for IT certification exams. Whether you are working in a small business or large enterprise, this course will provide you with the necessary tools to manage Windows 10 efficiently.

The course consists of 6 hours of video content. The duration of completion will depend on your pace and how much time you dedicate to hands-on practice. While the video lectures themselves can be completed in a few days, applying the concepts in real-world scenarios may take additional time to fully master.

Yes, you can preview the first video and view the syllabus before you enroll. You must purchase the course to access content not included in the preview.

If you decide to enroll in the course before the session start date, you will have access to all of the lecture videos and readings for the course. You’ll be able to submit assignments once the session starts.

Once you enroll and your session begins, you will have access to all videos and other resources, including reading items and the course discussion forum. You’ll be able to view and submit practice assessments, and complete required graded assignments to earn a grade and a Course Certificate.

If you complete the course successfully, your electronic Course Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Course Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

This course is currently available only to learners who have paid or received financial aid, when available.

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Financial aid available,