Overview and installation of Windows 10

• Windows 10's place in Microsoft's product line.
• The different versions.
• Hardware requirements.
• Installation types and methods, upgrading to Windows 10.
• Setting up a dual boot.
• Updating to Windows 10 from a previous version.
• Managing licenses and the new authentication process.
• Line of processors supported.
• Recommendations and post-installation settings.
• Booting from a USB source, file sharing, or WDS (Windows Deployement Services).
• Hands-on work ¤Installing Windows 10.

Deployment of Windows 10

• Solutions offered by Microsoft (ADK, MDT, WDS).
• Image capture in Windows 10.
• Preparing and creating WIM images.
• Customizing a WIM image (adding drivers or software).
• Installing Windows in a VHDx (creation, deployment, booting, installation, etc.).
• Boot options (WIM/PE and WIM/PE).
• Automating deployment methods.
• Native handling of ISO and VHDx files in Windows 10.
• Migration of user profiles.
• Hands-on work ¤Preparing and creating WIM images, installing Windows 10 in a VHDx.

Hardware and software configuration

• Device management (update, uninstall, signature, etc.).
• Device management with USB 3.0.
• Checking hardware compatibility.
• Setting up software restriction strategies.
• Configuring web browser security.
• Hands-on work ¤Installation and configuration of device drivers.

Work environment

• What's new in the Windows 10 interface.
• The new Start menu, the web browser.
• Virtual desktops.
• Convergence of mobile interfaces for tablets and PCs.
• Visual passwords (with images), by PIN code.
• Improving desktop performance. Hidden shortcuts.
• The task manager (simple and detailed views) and its heat map.
• The registry.
• Hands-on work ¤Getting started in the user environment. Customizing the workstation.

Setting up network connectivity.

• Configuration of TCP/IP network settings.
• Taking care of name resolution for TCP/IP.
• Configuration of network settings.
• Configuration of the wired or wireless connection.
• Setting up the firewall.
• Advanced firewall configuration.
• Remote administration.
• Introduction to PowerShell.
• Hands-on work ¤Configuring the network. IPv4 and IPv6 configuration.

Configuring access to resources.

• Configuring resource sharing in Windows 10.
• Recovering user data and profile, migrating user data (USMT).
• Defining access rights to shared resources.
• Setting up the HomeGroup.
• Setting up an encrypting file system (EFS) strategy.
• Defining access rights to files.
• Configuration of user access control (UAC).
• Configuration of authentication and authorizations (rights, chip cards, certificates, etc.).
• Setting up BranchCache (shared caching of remote files).
• Hands-on work ¤Sharing data between different machines, configuring the Live account in Windows 10.

Optimization for mobile computing

• Setting up BitLocker (hard drives) and Bitlocker To Go (USB).
• Administering Bitlocker recovery keys.
• Overview of DirectAccess.
• Optimizing mobility functions (adding to and caching file shares).
• Configuring remote connections (VPN, NAP, remote desktop).
• The online download store: Windows Store.
• Hands-on work ¤Using the Live account in Windows 10.

Monitoring and maintenance

• Setting up the Windows 10 update strategy (Windows Update).
• Managing disk space (dynamic drives, partitions, etc.).
• Recovery options in Windows 10.
• Partition maintenance (defragmentation, extension, installation, etc.).
• Benefits of dynamic RAID (Storage Space).
• Monitoring the system (events, counters, alerts, etc.).
• Configuration of performance options (process priorities, memory, etc.).
• Hands-on work ¤Use of system monitoring tools.

Backup and restore

• Using system restore points.
• Setting up a backup and restore strategy.
• Configuration of instant restore options.
• Online option: Schedule and take the AVIT® exam within 4 weeks.