Windows 11 - for administrators (W111)

Microsoft, Windows 11

This course is for IT professionals and administrators who need practical skills to manage Windows 11 in business environments. It covers installation and deployment, user and identity management, performance optimization and practical approaches to secure and maintain systems.

This training gives you the knowledge to manage Windows 11 across small and large organizations, focusing on security and compliance, storage and networking management, virtualization and containers and practical methods for update, backup and troubleshooting operations.

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  • Installation and deployment
    1. Overview of Windows 11 editions and licensing
    2. Installation methods:
    3. a) Clean install, upgrade paths and deployment tools
    4. b) Windows Configuration Designer (WCD) for config packages
    5. Overview of Windows Autopilot for modern deployment
  • User and identity management
    1. Improved local user management
    2. Joining Azure AD and hybrid identity scenarios
    3. User management with Microsoft Endpoint Manager (Intune)
    4. Fast user switching and session management improvements
    5. Sign-in options, including passwordless:
    6. a) Options for standalone devices
    7. b) Options for on-premises domains and Microsoft Entra (Azure AD)
  • Storage management
    1. Advanced disk management with PowerShell (Storage module)
    2. Storage Spaces
    3. Storage Sense and automatic data cleanup
    4. Managing BitLocker and encrypted drives
  • Networking and domain connectivity
    1. Connecting Windows 11 to On-Prem, Hybrid or Azure AD domains
    2. Networking feature improvements
    3. Troubleshooting network connectivity issues
  • Security and compliance
    1. Hardware security:
    2. a) TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot
    3. b) Core Isolation and Memory Integrity
    4. c) Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) and HVCI
    5. CPU-level security:
    6. a) Integration with modern CPUs for enhanced protection
    7. b) Support for the Pluton Security Processor
    8. OS security:
    9. a) Controlled Folder Access and exploit protection
    10. b) Kernel Stack Protection and Isolated User Mode
    11. Application security:
    12. a) Windows Defender Application Guard updates
    13. b) SmartScreen improvements
  • Performance and monitoring
    1. New Task Manager features and resource overviews
    2. Power and battery management tools
    3. Windows Performance Recorder and Analyzer
    4. Event Viewer and Reliability Monitor insights
  • Application and feature management
    1. Microsoft Edge updates and admin policies
    2. Windows Package Manager (winget) for app deployment
    3. Widget management and taskbar customization
    4. App compatibility tools:
    5. a) Windows Defender Application Guard updates
    6. b) Packaging with MSIX
    7. c) Windows App Assure for compatibility
  • Virtualization and containers
    1. Hyper-V and virtual machine improvements
    2. Windows Sandbox updates
    3. Using Windows Containers on Windows 11
  • Accessibility and usability
    1. Accessibility feature improvements and tools
    2. Snap Layouts and virtual desktop enhancements
    3. Settings app updates and gradual Control Panel replacement
  • Backup, recovery and updates
    1. Windows 11 update mechanisms:
    2. a) Flexible Windows Update features
    3. b) Tools to monitor update compliance
    4. c) Update controls for admins: deferrals, pauses, forced updates
    5. Automatic maintenance:
    6. a) Overview of automatic maintenance
    7. b) Configure maintenance schedules via Group Policy
    8. c) Integration with Windows Update, Disk Cleanup and performance tuning
    9. Advanced recovery and troubleshooting options
    10. Backup strategies with File History and OneDrive integration
Assumed knowledge:
Basic understanding of Windows OS, general IT administration experience and basic networking concepts.
Recommended subsequent course:
Windows Server - Installation, Configuration and Server Administration (WS161)
Schedule:
3 days (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM )
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