Windows Admin Center
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What you'll learn
Understand how to install and configure Windows Admin Center for diverse environments.
Learn how to use Windows Admin Center to manage servers, PCs, and Azure VMs.
Gain skills in controlling user access and implementing security settings within WAC.
Master the deployment and management of extensions to enhance WAC functionality.
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There are 5 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. Windows Admin Center is a powerful, browser-based tool that simplifies the management of modern IT environments. This course will equip you with the skills to install, configure, and operate Windows Admin Center (WAC) for managing servers, PCs, Failover clusters, and Azure VMs. You’ll learn how to effectively navigate WAC’s interface, deploy it on both Windows 10 and Windows Server, and integrate it with various systems to optimize your workflow. Throughout the course, you’ll explore the foundational concepts of Windows Admin Center, including installation options, user access control, and extension management. The course is broken down into clear, actionable steps: first, you will learn the necessary installation techniques for both Windows Server and Windows 10. Then, you’ll move on to managing resources using WAC and explore how to control user access to enhance security. By the end of the course, you’ll be comfortable connecting WAC to Azure and creating and managing Azure virtual machines. This course will give you a comprehensive understanding of how to manage a variety of environments using this modern tool, improving efficiency and streamlining your administrative tasks. This course is designed for IT professionals, systems administrators, and anyone interested in learning how to manage modern IT environments using a powerful, centralized tool. No prior experience with Windows Admin Center is required, but basic knowledge of Windows Server or Windows 10 is helpful.
In this module, we will introduce the fundamentals of Windows Admin Center, explaining what it is, how it fits into your environment, and its importance as a modern tool for managing your servers, PCs, and VMs. You’ll learn installation and access configuration options to help set up your management environment.
What's included
4 videos
4 videos•Total 34 minutes
- Course Overview•1 minute
- What is Windows Admin Center•9 minutes
- Installation Options•12 minutes
- User Access Options•11 minutes
In this module, we will walk you through the installation process of Windows Admin Center on both Windows 10 clients and Windows Server, helping you understand the different deployment scenarios and selecting the right option for your environment.
What's included
2 videos1 assignment
2 videos•Total 36 minutes
- Install WAC on Windows 10•18 minutes
- Install WAC on Windows Server•18 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Deploying Windows Admin Center - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will guide you through configuring WAC by implementing user access control and using extensions to enhance its capabilities. You’ll learn how to tailor WAC to fit your environment’s specific needs.
What's included
2 videos1 assignment
2 videos•Total 26 minutes
- User Access Control•12 minutes
- Using Extensions•14 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Configure Windows Admin Center - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will show you how to get started with Windows Admin Center, prepare your systems for management, and use its powerful tools to manage your Windows Servers and Windows 10 PCs.
What's included
4 videos1 assignment
4 videos•Total 72 minutes
- Getting Started with WAC•16 minutes
- Prepare your Environment•19 minutes
- Managing Windows Servers•20 minutes
- Managing Windows 10 PCs•16 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Using Windows Admin Center - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will demonstrate how to integrate Windows Admin Center with Azure, allowing you to deploy and manage Azure VMs directly from WAC. You’ll learn how to streamline cloud management alongside on-premises systems.
What's included
2 videos3 assignments
2 videos•Total 28 minutes
- Connect to Azure•15 minutes
- Create and Manage Azure VMs•13 minutes
3 assignments•Total 90 minutes
- Connecting to Azure - Assessment•15 minutes
- Full Course Assessment•60 minutes
- Full Course Practice Assessment•15 minutes
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