Identifying Different Windows Operating System Editions

Welcome to the Identifying different Windows Operating System Editions Practice Lab. In this module, you will be provided with the instructions and devices needed to develop your hands-on skills.

Microsoft started releasing the first version of the Windows Operating System in the late 1980s. Since the first release of Windows 1.0, the Operating System has evolved into one of the most used operating systems globally. The release of Window 10 displayed a revolution of a new operating system redefining the native applications and features and adding several new functionalities to the operating system.

At the end of 2021, Microsoft released the latest version of the Windows Operating system – Windows 11, with more added features functionalities and a complete change in the Graphical User Interface (GUI).

In this module, the different versions, features and functionalities of Windows 10 and Windows 11 will be explored and compared.

Overview

Learning Outcomes:

In this module, you will complete the following exercises:

  • Exercise 1 – Identify different Windows Editions
  • Exercise 2 – Explore Upgrade Pathways to Newer Windows Editions

After completing this module, you should be able to:

  • Identify the Windows Edition
  • Differentiate between different Windows Editions
  • Identify Windows In-place Upgrade Pathways

Exam Objectives:

The following exam objectives are covered in this module:

1.1 Identify basic features of Microsoft Windows editions

  • Windows 10 editions
  • Feature differences
  • Upgrade paths
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