Course Outline
Introduction to Windows Admin Center
- Overview of the platform’s architecture and core features
- Procedures for connecting to and administering Windows workstations
- Defining roles and capabilities within workstation management contexts
PowerShell Essentials for Technicians
- Exploring the PowerShell interface, syntax rules, and execution policies
- Utilizing Cmdlets and pipelines for fundamental workstation tasks
- Developing and executing simple PowerShell scripts
Remote Administration and Automation Strategies
- Implementing PowerShell Remoting for centralized workstation control
- Executing remote commands via the Windows Admin Center interface
- Managing sessions, credential handling, and security protocols
Leveraging WMI and CIM
- Understanding the role of WMI and CIM in system administration
- Retrieving system data from remote devices
- Automating configuration changes and updates using WMI/CIM
Integration with Intune and Autopilot (User-Level View)
- Overview of Intune and Autopilot in deployment and policy enforcement
- Reviewing device compliance status and configuration settings
- End-user perspective on troubleshooting and status reporting
Practical Lab: Remote Administration Scenarios
- Deploying PowerShell scripts to collect remote system information
- Automating updates, system restarts, and diagnostic processes
- Validating connectivity and resolving PowerShell Remoting issues
Best Practices and Security Considerations
- Enforcing secure connections and strict user permissions
- Identifying common errors and effective troubleshooting techniques
- Optimizing workflow performance for remote management tasks
Course Summary and Recommended Next Steps
Requirements
- Familiarity with Windows operating systems and workstation environments
- Hands-on experience in daily computer support or IT operations
- Foundational knowledge of command-line interfaces
Target Audience
- IT support specialists
- Helpdesk and field service personnel
- Technical staff involved in workstation administration
Testimonials (2)
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
Interactivity, the trainer was willing to help and explain in areas that were difficult. I felt like the training was really useful for me