Course Outline
Introduction to Windows Admin Center
- Exploration of Windows Admin Center’s architecture and capabilities
- Techniques for connecting to and overseeing Windows workstations
- Review of roles and functionalities specific to workstation administration
PowerShell Essentials for Technicians
- Navigation of the PowerShell interface, syntax rules, and execution policies
- Utilization of cmdlets and pipelines for fundamental workstation tasks
- Development and execution of basic PowerShell scripts
Remote Administration and Automation
- Application of PowerShell Remoting for controlling remote workstations
- Execution of remote commands directly through Windows Admin Center
- Management of sessions, credential handling, and security best practices
Utilizing WMI and CIM
- Understanding the role of WMI and CIM in system administration
- Retrieving system data from remote computers
- Automating system configurations and updates using WMI/CIM
Integration with Intune and Autopilot (User Perspective)
- Overview of how Intune and Autopilot facilitate workstation deployment and policy enforcement
- Monitoring and validating device compliance and settings
- Troubleshooting and reporting issues at the end-user level
Hands-on Lab: Remote Administration Scenarios
- Deploying PowerShell scripts to collect remote system information
- Automating software updates, system restarts, and diagnostic processes
- Testing connectivity and resolving PowerShell Remoting issues
Best Practices and Security
- Maintaining secure connections and proper user permissions
- Identifying common errors and effective troubleshooting strategies
- Enhancing performance in remote management scenarios
Conclusion and Future Steps
Requirements
- Proficiency in Windows operating systems and workstation environments
- Practical experience in daily computer support or IT operations
- Familiarity with basic command-line interfaces
Target Audience
- IT support technicians
- Helpdesk and field service personnel
- Technical staff tasked with workstation administration
Testimonials (3)
It was done at our pace, speeding through areas we know, while slowing down and giving more information where we needed.
Kevin Stanley - Chugachmiut
Course - Windows Server 2022 for System Administrators
Thank you for the informative and wonderful course. I would also like to thank the trainer Mr. Ahmed El Gendy for delivering the information in a very smooth and understandable manner. I have benefited greatly from this course and can confidently say that I now understand all the topics and can apply them practically.
Atheer hadi aljezani - Tamkeen Technologies
Course - Windows Server 2019 Administration (authorized training course WS 011T00)
Interactivity, the trainer was willing to help and explain in areas that were difficult. I felt like the training was really useful for me
