Managing a Windows Device using the Graphical User Interface (GUI)

Welcome to the Managing a Windows device using the Graphical User Interface (GUI) Practice Lab. In this module, you will be provided with the instructions and devices needed to develop your hands-on skills.

There are numerous tools built into Windows to assist with operating system management. Microsoft's Management Console (MMC) platform with snap-ins is used to create customizable management windows. Having all the tools needed to complete a task in one location can help administrators save time. These consoles control hardware, software, and network equipment. This module will explore quite a few built-in modules and show how to create a custom module. You'll also examine the task manager, Msinfo32, Group Policy, and the registry. The management of the Windows system has become much easier because of the combination of all the tools.

Overview

Learning Outcomes:

In this module, you will complete the following exercises:

  • Exercise 1 – Using the Task Manager
  • Exercise 2 – Microsoft Management Console (MMC) Snap-in and Built-in MMC’s
  • Exercise 3 – Additional Windows 10 OS Tools

After completing this module, you should be able to:

  • End a Task on the Processes Tab
  • Explore the Performance Tab
  • Disable Applications at Startup
  • Disconnect a User on the Users Tab
  • Explore the Services Tab
  • Create a Custom MMC
  • View the Computer Management MMC
  • Set up a Task in Task Scheduler
  • Use the Event Viewer
  • Work with Users and Groups
  • Use Performance Monitor
  • Explore Resource Monitor
  • Work with Device Manager
  • Use Disk Management
  • Work with MSConfig
  • Explore Certificate Management
  • Configure Group Policy
  • Use Msinfo32
  • Explore Registry Editor
  • Work with the Defragment and Optimize Drives Utility
  • Use Disk Cleanup

Exam Objectives:

The following exam objectives are covered in this module:

1.3 Given a scenario, use features and tools of the Microsoft Windows 10 operating system (OS)

  • Task Manager
  • Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in
  • Additional tools
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