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Installing and Configuring Microsoft Windows 10
Course: MST150WT

First Term: 2020 Fall
 Lec + Lab   3.0 Credit(s)   4.0 Period(s)   4.0 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T - Lab Load


Description: In-depth exploration of how to effectively install and configure Windows 10. Includes features of Windows 10, virtualization improvements, network connectivity, access to resources, monitor and maintain Windows clients and backup and recovery. Designed to prepare students for the Microsoft Windows 10 certification examination.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Evaluate the important new features of Windows 10. (I)
2. Install Windows 10. (II)
3. Configure a device running Windows 10. (III)
4. Configure network connectivity for a Windows 10 device. (III, IV)
5. Manage storage in Windows 10. (V)
6. Manage files and printers. (VI)
7. Manage apps. (VII)
8. Manage data and device security. (VIII)
9. Implement Windows 10 features to improve network security. (VIII)
10. Monitor and update Windows 10 devices. (IX)
11. Restore files, roll back drivers, and recover Windows 10 devices. (X)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Overview of Windows 10
   A. Introducing Windows 10
   B. Navigating the user interface
II. Installing Windows 10
   A. Installing Windows 10
   B. Upgrading to Windows 10
III. Configuring your device
   A. Overview of tools used to configure Windows 10
   B. Common configuration options
   C. Managing user accounts
   D. Using OneDrive
IV. Configuring network connectivity
   A. Configuring IP network connectivity
   B. Implementing name resolution
   C. Implementing wireless network connectivity
   D. Overview of remote access
V. Managing storage
   A. Overview of storage options
   B. Managing disks, partitions, and volumes
   C. Maintaining disks and volumes
   D. Managing storage spaces
VI. Managing files and printers
   A. Overview of file systems
   B. Configuring and managing file access
   C. Configuring and managing shared folders
   D. Work folders
   E. Managing printers
VII. Managing apps in Windows 10
   A. Overview of providing apps to users
   B. The Windows store
   C. Web browsers
VIII. Managing security
   A. Overview of security threats
   B. Securing data, network and devices
   C. Configure encrypting file system, user access control, firewalls, security rules and windows defender
IX. Maintaining Windows 10
   A. Updating Windows 10
   B. Monitoring Windows 10
   C. Optimizing performance
X. Troubleshooting and recovery
   A. Managing devices and drivers
   B. Recovering files
   C. Recovering devices
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 25, 2020

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