Windows 11 Pro - System Administration in Under 3 Hours

Course Overview

• Course Title: Windows 11 Pro - System Administration in Under 3 Hours
• Instructor: Dan Mill
• Target Audience:
  • Beginners
  • Individuals with basic Windows experience
  • Those looking to level up in system administration
• Prerequisites:
  • Basic familiarity with using Windows operating systems (Windows 10 or earlier preferred)
  • A computer that supports virtualization (for running virtual machines is recommended)
  • Access to Windows 11 ISO and tools like VMware Workstation or VirtualBox for lab practice is beneficial
  • No prior IT admin experience is required, but a willingness to learn technical concepts will help

Curriculum Highlights

• Key Topics Covered:
  • Core features, editions, and system requirements of Windows 11
  • Configuring and managing Windows 11 settings, networking, updates, and built-in tools
  • Joining Windows 11 devices to Active Directory and Entra ID (formerly Azure AD)
  • Using essential system utilities like Task Manager, Services, Group Policy, and PowerShell
  • Applying practical security practices using tools like Windows Defender, BitLocker, UAC, and third-party solutions
• Key Skills Learned:
  • Installing Windows 11 using a virtual machine
  • Understanding different editions of Windows 11 for business use
  • Joining Windows 11 to a domain using Active Directory
  • Exploring key system tools like Task Manager, Control Panel, and Settings
  • Managing Windows Updates
  • Using Windows Defender and built-in security tools
  • Introduction to PowerShell and basic command-line tools
  • Learning about services, Group Policy, disk management, and more
  • Understanding useful third-party tools like WSUS, Intune, and antivirus programs

Course Format

• Duration: 2.5 hours on-demand video
• Format: Self-paced online course
• Resources:
  • Role Play
  • Assignments
  • 5 articles
  • Access on mobile and TV
  • Certificate of completion