20697-1 - Implementing and Managing Windows 10

Course Details

Implementing and Managing Windows 10

Prerequisites and Overview
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/learning/course.aspx?cid=20697-1

Before attending this course, students must have:

• Knowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, User Datagram Protocol (UDP), and DNS.
  
• Knowledge of Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) principles, and fundamentals of AD DS management.
  
• Understanding of certificate-based security.
  
• Understanding of Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2012 fundamentals.
  
• Understanding of Windows client operating system essentials, such as a working knowledge of Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8.

About this course
This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to install and configure Windows 10 desktops and devices in a Windows Server domain corporate environment. These skills include learning how to install and customize Windows 10 operating systems and apps, and configure local and remote network connectivity and storage. Students will also learn how to configure data security, device security, and network security, and maintain, update, and recover Windows 10.
Audience profile
This course is intended for IT professionals who administer and support Windows 10 desktops, devices, users, and associated network and security resources. Students who seek certification in the 70-697 Windows 10 Configuring exam will also benefit from this course. This course is also intended to provide skills for Enterprise Desktop/Device Support Technicians (EDSTs) who provide Tier 2 support to users who run Windows 10 desktops and devices within a Windows domain environment in medium to large enterprise organizations.

Suggested Classes

Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA)

The fundamentals of IT

CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+

Certification

More from Tech Bytes
http://randelhall.blogspot.com/2017/03/mcsa-mcse-windows-10.html
Windows 10 Course List
Deploying Windows Desktops and Enterprise Applications
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/learning/course.aspx?cid=20695

PowerShell

PowerShell
10961 – Automating Administration with PowerShell

Course Outline

Module 1: Overview of Windows 10

What’s New in Windows 10
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/whats-new/
Windows 10 Versions
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/compare
Windows 10 Versions for Business
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsforbusiness/compare
http://wincom.blob.core.windows.net/documents/Win10CompareTable_FY17.pdf
https://wincom.blob.core.windows.net/documents/Windows%2010%20Commercial%20Comparison.pdf
Windows 10 LTSB
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sccm/core/understand/introduction-to-the-ltsb
Windows 10 TechCenter
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/default
Keyboard Shortcuts
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/keyboard-shortcuts
NOTE: Click Notifications Icon to bring up Action Center
PC Reset Issues (Win10)
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/2823223/unable-to-refresh-or-reset-pc-after-automatic-repair-fails-in-windows-8
Windows 10 release build version - Current versions by servicing option
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/release-info.aspx

Module 2: Installing Windows 10

1709 (OS Build 16299.15)

Windows 10 Enterprise system requirements
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/dn798752.aspx

Windows Upgrade Analytics Service
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/WindowsForBusiness/upgrade-analytics

Deploy and update Windows 10
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/deployment/

Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/deployment/windows-deployment-scenarios-and-tools
ADT – What is the right one?
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/get-started/adk-install#winADK

WET
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4026265/windows-windows-easy-transfer-is-not-available-in-windows-10

USMT - What does USMT migrate?
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/deployment/usmt/usmt-what-does-usmt-migrate

More from TEch Bytes
Windows 10 Deployment Scenarios – WICD – MDT
http://randelhall.blogspot.com/2016/02/windows-10-installation-issues.html 

Module 3: Configuring Your Device

Manage your Microsoft devices in one place
https://account.microsoft.com/devices/about
Getting Started with PowerShell Jump Start Videos
https://channel9.msdn.com/Series/GetStartedPowerShell3
Getting Started with PowerShell 3.0
Execution Policy
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/about/about_execution_policies

GPO – Group Policy Objects

Group Policy Download – Windows 10
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=25250
Group Policy Search
http://gpsearch.azurewebsites.net/

Command-Line Reference
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc754340(v=ws.11).aspx
OneDrive Icons
https://support.office.com/en-us/article/what-do-the-onedrive-icons-mean-11143026-8000-44f8-aaa9-67c985aa49b3
Files On-Demand
https://support.office.com/en-us/article/learn-about-onedrive-files-on-demand-0e6860d3-d9f3-4971-b321-7092438fb38e

OneDrive Versions
https://support.office.com/en-us/article/onedrive-release-notes-845dcf18-f921-435e-bf28-4e24b95e5fc0

Module 4: Configuring Network Connectivity

Get-NetIPAddress - TechNet
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/nettcpip/get-netipaddress

Windows PowerShell equivalents for common networking commands
http://blogs.technet.com/b/josebda/archive/2015/04/18/windows-powershell-equivalents-for-common-networking-commands-ipconfig-ping-nslookup.aspx

Network Shell (Netsh)
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc754753(v=ws.10).aspx

The Network Connection Status Icon (Applies to Windows 10)
http://blogs.technet.com/b/networking/archive/2012/12/20/the-network-connection-status-icon.aspx
http://www.dell.com/support/article/us/en/04/SLN156935 (Dell good explanation)

Application remoting and the Cloud
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Enterprise-Mobility-Security/Application-remoting-and-the-Cloud/ba-p/249927

Microsoft Message Analyzer
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=44226

Module 5: Managing Storage

ReFS vs. NTFS
http://windowsitpro.com/windows-server-2012/q-what-features-does-ntfs-support-refs-does-not-support

Storage Spaces
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/storage-spaces-windows-10
Storage Spaces via PowerShell
https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/josebda/2014/04/01/step-by-step-for-mirrored-storage-spaces-resiliency-using-powershell/
FSUTIL
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc753059.aspx

Windows Confidential: Just What Is ‘Size on Disk’?
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/hh148159.aspx
Storage Spaces
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh831739.aspx
Storage Spaces FAQ
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/11382.storage-spaces-frequently-asked-questions-faq.aspx
Mirrored Storage Spaces via PowerShell
https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/josebda/2014/04/01/step-by-step-for-mirrored-storage-spaces-resiliency-using-powershell/

Storage Spaces, Microsoft Adds Rebalancing Command!
Great Screen Shots And Response From Microsoft Team
https://stebet.net/microsoft-finally-adds-rebalancing-to-storage-spaces/
Great In-Depth Article
More on ISO/VHD Mounting and Storage Spaces
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/olivnie/archive/2013/02/05/windows-8-storage.aspx
MBR vs.GPT
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/storage/disk-management/change-an-mbr-disk-into-a-gpt-disk
How to Manage Hard Disk with PowerShell
https://www.technig.com/manage-hard-disk-with-powershell/
Module 5 PowerShell and Commands Summary
clear-disk
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh848661(v=wps.630).aspx
get-disk
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh848657(v=wps.630).aspx
Initialize-Disk
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh848708(v=wps.630).aspx
Fsutil - Technet
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc753059.aspx
Optimize-StoragePool
https://stebet.net/microsoft-finally-adds-rebalancing-to-storage-spaces/

Module 6: Managing Files and Printers

What's changed in File Explorer
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/getstarted-whats-changed-in-file-explorer
Change folder views and behavior
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-id/windows-vista/change-folder-views-and-behavior
Classic View
http://www.classicshell.net/
WhoAmI
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc771299.aspx
Get SID
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb897417.aspx
Updating Claims Info
https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/windowsserver/en-US/21fd9fbe-f290-405e-a294-3286ceb316c8/dac-claims-updating-on-alternating-logins?forum=winserverfiles
Good 5 part article on DAC from http://theithollow.com/
microsoft-dynamic-access-control-part-1
microsoft-dynamic-access-control-part-2
microsoft-dynamic-access-control-part-3
microsoft-dynamic-access-control-part-4
microsoft-dynamic-access-control-part-5

Work Folders Overview
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn265974.aspx
Work Folders and OneDrive for Business Compare
https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/filecab/2015/12/15/work-folders-and-onedrive-for-business/

ACL (MSDN)
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/aa374872(v=vs.85).aspx

Module 7: Managing Apps in Windows 10

Apps and Games
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/apps-and-games
Application Remoting and the Cloud – Future of UE-V and RemoteApp
https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/enterprisemobility/2016/08/12/application-remoting-and-the-cloud/
Progressive Web Apps
https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/pwa
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/progressive-web-apps/get-started
Edge Developer F12
https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/
Force IE InPrivate Browsing (CTRL+SHIFT+P)
“C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe” -private

Module 8: Managing Data Security

EFS
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/encrypt-decrypt-folder-file
EFS – Sorry Go Home
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb457127.aspx
Bitlocker
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/itpro/windows/keep-secure/bitlocker-overview
Bitlocker FAQ
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/itpro/windows/keep-secure/bitlocker-frequently-asked-questions
Bitlocker Improvements 1507 and 1511
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-overview
Microsoft BitLocker Administration and Monitoring 2.5
https://technet.microsoft.com/itpro/mdop/mbam-v25/index
Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/mdop.aspx
http://blogs.technet.com/b/windowsitpro/archive/2015/08/17/ready-for-windows-10-mdop-2015-and-more-tools-are-now-available.aspx

Module 9: Managing Device Security

Security Compliance Manager (SCM)
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/solutionaccelerators/cc835245.aspx
UAC – User Account Control
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/turn-user-account-control-on-off
Sysinternals Process Utilities
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/downloads/process-utilities
Secpol.msc
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/secpol-advanced-security-audit-policy-settings
Security Configuration and Analysis and Security Templates add to MMC
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/desktop/secmgmt/security-configuration-and-analysis
Secedit
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/secedit

Module 10: Managing Network Security

Windows Firewall
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-firewall/windows-firewall-with-advanced-security
Import and Export Firewall Settings via GUI and Netsh
https://www.rootusers.com/import-and-export-windows-firewall-settings-in-windows-server-2016/
Export Firewall Settings via PowerShell
https://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/scriptcenter/Powershell-to-export-and-23287694

Isolating Windows Store Apps on Your Network
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/framework/network-programming/network-isolation-for-windows-store-apps

Module 11: Troubleshooting and Recovery

Troubleshooting in Windows
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/products/windows?os=windows-10
Safe Mode
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12376/windows-10-start-your-pc-in-safe-mode
Advanced Boot Options
So you want F8 back ... bcdedit /set {default} bootmenupolicy legacy
back to default … bcdedit /set {default} bootmenupolicy standard
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook_com/forum/omessaging-ovideom/boot-windows-10-in-safe-mode/493f8033-43d3-495e-9421-758eb46df1db

Module 12: Maintaining Windows 10

“One Ring to Rule Them All” – well actually there are three rings
https://insider.windows.com/en-us/how-to-overview/

Windows 10 Updates
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4000825/windows-10-windows-server-2016-update-history

Quick guide to Windows as a service
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/deployment/update/waas-quick-start
Windows 10 Roadmap - Business Updates
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/WindowsForBusiness/windows-roadmap
Window Upgrade- Free Special Needs – Assistive Technologies
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/accessibility/windows10upgrade
How To Enable Hidden Administrator Account In Windows 10
http://www.intowindows.com/enable-the-hidden-administrator-account-in-windows-10/
PAL
https://github.com/clinthuffman/PAL

Offline install of .NET Framework 3.5 in Windows 10 using DISM
https://winaero.com/blog/offline-install-of-net-framework-3-5-in-windows-10-using-dism/
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/deploy-net-framework-35-by-using-deployment-image-servicing-and-management--dism

Dism /online /enable-feature /featurename:NetFX3 /All /Source:D:\sources\sxs /LimitAccess

Bonus Material

Glossary

Networking Terms
http://www.wildpackets.com/resources/compendium/glossary_networking_terms
Windows 10 Library
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn986868.aspx

Tips and Tricks

How To Save All Windows Spotlight Lockscreen Images
http://www.windowscentral.com/how-save-all-windows-spotlight-lockscreen-images

Make Your Windows do awesome stuff

Update Cache Cleaner
https://github.com/hashhar/Windows-Hacks

ReFS without Storage Spaces

So you need to create an ReFS volume?  Using the following registry location you can add an ReFS volume to Windows 10, but note data only booting from ReFS is not yet supported. Make sure to backup registry first!
Computer \ HKLM \ SYSTEM \ CurrentControlSet \ Control \ MiniNT
“allowrefsformatovernonmirrorvolume”=”1”
NOTE you need to create volume first but do not format. Format RAW Partition.

Reference
http://www.windowsbleu.com/2014/10/how-to-activate-and-enable-refs-file.html

FAQ

Build-in Administrator account can’t run Metro app - fix
https://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/de3edd2c-e86a-4948-90e5-8d414688542e/buildin-administrator-account-cant-run-metro-app-why?forum=wes8
Initial Logon Slow in Windows 10
https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/3e10447a-9976-4d40-9f31-de5e6c13b277/windows-10-first-logon-is-very-slow?forum=win10itprosetup

Windows 10 Boot Process
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/hardware/dn756626(v=vs.85).aspx

Other Good Articles on Windows 10 Boot Process
http://www.overclock.net/t/1453560/windows-the-startup-and-shutdown-process
Windows Hacks For The Power User (and the lazy)
https://jon.glass/looks-at-the-win10-boot-process/
Download Windows Home
https://www.computerworld.com/article/3309257/microsoft-windows/grab-a-free-copy-of-win10-version-1803-and-save-it-for-a-rainy-day.html

Privacy Concerns

Microsoft Official Statement
https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2015/09/28/privacy-and-windows-10/
Telemetry Tool - Spybot Anti-Beacon
https://www.safer-networking.org/spybot-anti-beacon/

Windows Keyboard Shortcuts

[WIN] + A = Action Center
More from Microsoft

10982: Supporting and Troubleshooting Windows 10

About this course

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/learning/course.aspx?cid=10982

This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to support and troubleshoot Windows 10 PCs and devices in a Windows Server domain environment. These skills include understanding of Windows 10 features, how they can be used in an Active Directory environment and how to troubleshoot them.

Prerequisites

Before attending this course, students must have:

• Networking fundamentals, including Transmission Control Protocol /Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), User Datagram Protocol (UDP), and Domain Name System (DNS).

• Microsoft Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) principles.

• Understanding of the Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) components.

• Windows Server 2012 R2 fundamentals.

• Microsoft Windows Client essentials; for example, experience with Windows 10 or knowledge from the courses 20697-1 and 20697-2.

Certification

More from Microsoft and Tech Bytes
MCSE Windows
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/learning/windows-certification.aspx

MCSA Windows 10
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/learning/mcsa-windows-10-certifications.aspx

News -  Information from Born to Learn on next exam to complete MCSA
https://borntolearn.mslearn.net/b/weblog/archive/2015/12/07/certification-update-mcsa-windows-10-released

Windows 10 Courses

MCSE Windows 10 Courses
20698 Installing and Configuring Windows 10
20697-1B: Installing and Configuring Windows 10
20697-2B: Deploying and Managing Windows 10 Using Enterprise Services
20695C: Deploying Windows Desktops and Enterprise Applications
20696C: Administering System Center Configuration Manager and Intune

Additional Windows 10 Courses
20694 Virtualizing Enterprise Desktops and Apps

PowerShell

PowerShell
10961 (5 days) Automating Administration with PowerShell 3.0
10325 (5 days) Automating Administration with PowerShell 2.0
10962 (3 days) Advanced Automated Administration with Windows PowerShell®

PowerShell 101 Online
https://msdn.microsoft.com/powershell
https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/heyscriptingguy/2015/06/11/table-of-basic-powershell-commands/

PowerShell Keyboard Shortcuts

https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/scripting/core-powershell/ise/keyboard-shortcuts-for-the-windows-powershell-ise

https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff678293.aspx

Windows 10 Updates

Build 17704 – Fall 2018 – Redstone 5

https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2018/06/27/announcing-windows-10-insider-preview-build-17704/

Course Outline

Module 1: Implementing a Troubleshooting Methodology
Windows Editions – Business
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/WindowsForBusiness/Compare
Windows Editions – Home vs Pro
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-10-editions
Windows Requirements and Upgrade Specifications
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/Windows-10-specifications
Sysinternals
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb545021.aspx
DART - Diagnostics and Recovery Toolset 10
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/itpro/mdop/dart-v10/index
MDOP
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-desktop-optimization-pack/
MDOP - TechNet
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/mdop.aspx

Hello – Biometric Sign-in
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17215/windows-10-what-is-hello
Hello for Business https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/itpro/windows/keep-secure/manage-identity-verification-using-microsoft-passport

Win 10 Keyboard Shortcuts (Microsoft – pick windows 10)
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12445/windows-keyboard-shortcuts

How to Use Search – KQL
https://dev.office.com/sharepoint/docs/general-development/keyword-query-language-kql-syntax-reference

Module 2: Troubleshooting Startup Issues
Windows RE - Windows Recovery Environment
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/hardware/commercialize/manufacture/desktop/windows-recovery-environment--windows-re--technical-reference
Boot Menu
http://www.howtogeek.com/126016/three-ways-to-access-the-windows-8-boot-options-menu/
http://www.digitalcitizen.life/4-ways-boot-safe-mode-windows-10
BootRec
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/927392/use-bootrec.exe-in-the-windows-re-to-troubleshoot-startup-issues
Last Know Good (Legacy)
http://winaero.com/blog/how-to-restore-the-last-known-good-configuration-feature-in-windows-8-1/

Microsoft BitLocker Administration and Monitoring via MDOP
Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP)
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-desktop-optimization-pack/index
BitLocker FAQ
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/device-security/bitlocker/bitlocker-frequently-asked-questions
BitLocker GPO
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/device-security/bitlocker/bitlocker-group-policy-settings

Module 3: Troubleshooting Hardware and Device Drivers

USB Device Tree Viewer V3.0.3
http://www.uwe-sieber.de/usbtreeview_e.html

Microsoft Update Catalog
https://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/Home.aspx

Turn Off Driver Updates
http://winsupersite.com/windows-10/stop-automatic-driver-updates-windows-10

VHDX Explorer – View Corrupt Files (non-Microsoft)
https://www.bitrecover.com/free/vhdx-viewer/

SSD and Defrag (Windows 8 Issues)
http://www.outsidethebox.ms/why-windows-8-defragments-your-ssd-and-how-you-can-avoid-this/

SSD and Trim
http://winaero.com/blog/how-to-see-if-trim-is-enabled-for-ssd-in-windows-10/

Storage Spaces
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12438/windows-10-storage-spaces

Storage Spaces – Two Way Mirror Setup
https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-set-up-storage-spaces-in-windows-10/

How to Prevent Windows from Automatically Updating Specific Drivers
https://www.howtogeek.com/263851/how-to-prevent-windows-from-automatically-updating-specific-drivers/

Audio Issues
https://www.auslogics.com/en/articles/increase-system-volume-in-windows-10/

Module 4: Troubleshooting Remote Computers

Remote Desktop
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17463/windows-7-connect-to-another-computer-remote-desktop-connection

Remote Assistance
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=50042

WinRM
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa384372(v=vs.85).aspx

Module 5: Resolving Issues with Network Connectivity Issues

Common IP Troubleshooting Commands via PowerShell
https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/josebda/2015/04/18/windows-powershell-equivalents-for-common-networking-commands-ipconfig-ping-nslookup/

IE Dev F12
https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/platform/documentation/f12-devtools-guide/

Six Ways To Change Network Location
http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/6815-network-location-set-private-public-windows-10-a.html

IEEE
https://standards.ieee.org/develop/regauth/manid/index.html

IPv6 for the Windows
https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/askpfeplat/2013/06/23/ipv6-for-the-windows-administrator-ipv6-fundamentals/

Firewall Basics (2003 / Windows XP SP2)
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc755604(v=ws.10).aspx

Firewall with Advanced Security (Windows 7)
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc754274(v=ws.11).aspx

Windows 10 Limited network over Ethernet "Unidentified network"
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-networking/windows-10-limited-network-over-ethernet/a57ffdbc-a386-4e7a-b200-6aebc5134ad8?auth=1

IP Calculator
https://www.solarwinds.com/free-tools/advanced-subnet-calculator

DNS Checker
https://dnschecker.org/

Where is Geolocation of an IP Address?
https://iplocation.io/

Module 6: Troubleshooting Group Policy

GPO Search
http://gpsearch.azurewebsites.net/
GPO Spreadsheet - Windows and Windows Server
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=25250
Group Policy Settings Reference Spreadsheet Windows 1803
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/confirmation.aspx?id=56946

Secedit.sdb Local Database - Perform a Security Analysis
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/816119/how-to-use-the-secedit-sdb-database-to-perform-a-security-analysis-in

WinRM via GPO
https://michaelkindred.wordpress.com/2012/03/28/configuring-winrm-using-gpo/
https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/wmi/2009/03/17/three-ways-to-configure-winrm-listeners/
http://www.grouppolicy.biz/2014/05/enable-winrm-via-group-policy/

How to create and manage the Central Store for Group Policy Administrative Templates in Windows
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3087759

Server 2012 – Import Windows 10 ADMX GPO
http://www.alexandreviot.net/2015/10/21/server-2012-import-windows-10-admx-gpo/
Group Policy ADMX Syntax Reference Guide
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc753471(v=ws.10).aspx

Popular GPOs
Domain Admin Gets Error “Windows cannot access … “
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd834795(v=ws.11).aspx

Change Driver Installation Security for Printers Deployed
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc725938(v=ws.11).aspx

How to Prevent Windows from Automatically Updating Specific Drivers
https://www.howtogeek.com/263851/how-to-prevent-windows-from-automatically-updating-specific-drivers/

Install printer without being administrator
https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/windows/en-US/df21d2c2-c2d4-4107-bfe3-bf8c5a1cd946/install-printer-without-being-administrator?forum=w7itprosecurity

Configure Computer Policy to Allow Non-Administrators to Install Specific Devices
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc725772(v=ws.11).aspx

Group Policy and Internet Explorer 11
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/internet-explorer/ie11-deploy-guide/group-policy-and-ie11

Customize Windows 10 Start and taskbar with Group Policy
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/configuration/customize-windows-10-start-screens-by-using-group-policy
Manage Start and Taskbar Layout
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/configuration/windows-10-start-layout-options-and-policies
Step by Step - Windows 10 Start Layout Customization
https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/deploymentguys/2016/03/07/windows-10-start-layout-customization/

GPO Report Using PowerShell
https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/ashleymcglone/2017/08/31/new-improved-group-policy-link-report-with-powershell/

GPO Refresh Rate
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms812018.aspx

FRS is deprecated and DFS-R is now used https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/desktop/win7appqual/file-replication-service--frs--is-deprecated-in-windows-server-2008-r2

FRS to DFS-R Migration Guide https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/filecab/2014/06/25/streamlined-migration-of-frs-to-dfsr-sysvol/

Module 7: Troubleshooting User Settings

Accessibility in Windows 10
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/Accessibility/windows
https://www.microsoft.com/enable/products/windows10/

Application Remoting and the Cloud – Future of UE-V and RemoteApp
https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/enterprisemobility/2016/08/12/application-remoting-and-the-cloud/

RSAT – Window Server Tools
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=45520

How to Fix a Corrupt User Profile in Win 10
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/156826/how-to-disable-and-delete-user-profiles

http://www.techbout.com/fix-corrupt-user-profile-windows-10-9139/

https://www.urtech.ca/2017/05/solved-remove-damaged-user-profile-windows-10/

Customize the Default User Profile by Using CopyProfile
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/customize-the-default-user-profile-by-using-copyprofile

Copy Profile (Legacy - Windows 7)
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/14039/windows-7-fix-corrupted-user-profile#1TC=windows-7&ranMID=24542&ranEAID=TnL5HPStwNw&ranSiteID=TnL5HPStwNw-wxg9ZxnTRMcrah1uzJpR0Q

Disappearing Folder Redirection Issues (Legacy - Windows 7)
http://www.grouppolicy.biz/2013/03/disappearing-folder-redirection-issues-with-windows-7/

Remove defaultuser0 Profile
https://superuser.com/questions/1152792/what-is-defaultuser0-and-is-it-safe-to-delete
https://www.kapilarya.com/what-is-defaultuser0-account-in-windows-10-and-how-to-remove-it

SID Is Not Reused – 1 Billion Served
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc778824(v=ws.10).aspx

Machine Account Password Process – 30 Days
https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/askds/2009/02/15/machine-account-password-process-2/

Machine Account Password Process (2009)
https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/askds/2009/02/15/machine-account-password-process-2/

Fix - "The trust relationship between this workstation and the primary domain failed."
http://thecloudengineer.blogspot.com/2018/04/the-trust-relationship-between-this.html

Module 8: Troubleshooting Remote Connectivity

VPN PowerShell – Client
https://technet.microsoft.com/itpro/powershell/windows/vpnclient/vpnclient

VPN PowerShell – Server
https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/sbs/2014/05/19/understanding-vpn-configuration-in-windows-server-2012-r2-essentials/

VPN Protocol Compare
https://thebestvpn.com/pptp-l2tp-openvpn-sstp-ikev2-protocols/

Add Users to Local Administrator Group
https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/heyscriptingguy/2010/08/19/use-powershell-to-add-domain-users-to-a-local-group/

Get-LocalAdmin - Gallery Script Testing Good
https://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/scriptcenter/Add-AD-UserGroup-to-Local-fe5e9239

Deploying DirectAccess
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn464273(v=ws.11).aspx

RRAS DirectAccess Two-factor one-time password (OTP) authentication, in addition to standard Active Directory credentials.
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/remote/remote-access/ras/otp/deploy-ra-otp

Claims
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff423674.aspx
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh831747(v=ws.11).aspx

Module 9: Troubleshooting Resource Access Within a Domain

Print Management
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc731857(v=ws.11).aspx

Windows 10 Dynamic Access Control Overview
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/itpro/windows/keep-secure/dynamic-access-control
Enable Claims Support in Windows Server 2012 Active Directory
http://windowsitpro.com/windows-server-2012/enable-claims-support-windows-server-2012-active-directory
Use Active Directory Claims for Windows Server 2012 File Service Access Control
http://windowsitpro.com/windows-server-2012/use-active-directory-claims-windows-server-2012-file-service-access-control

SMB
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/2696547/how-to-enable-and-disable-smbv1-smbv2-and-smbv3-in-windows-and-windows-server

Module 10: Troubleshooting Resource Access for Non-Domain Clients

Work Folders
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn265974(v=ws.11).aspx

Work Folder PowerShell (Change Sync Settings)
https://technet.microsoft.com/itpro/powershell/windows/sync-share/index

Work Folders compared to other sync technologies
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn265974(v=ws.11).aspx

Work Folders vs. One Drive
https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/filecab/2015/12/15/work-folders-and-onedrive-for-business/

OneDrive
https://onedrive.live.com/about/en-us/business/

One Drive Character Limit
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3125202

Use Spaces or Underscores for better search results
https://absolute-sharepoint.com/2014/09/hyphen-underscore-space-one-best-sharepoint-search.html

OneDrive Files On-Demand is rolling out to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring who are on Build 16215
https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2017/06/13/onedrive-files-demand-now-available-windows-insiders/#G5pcIV2chgBAPhmj.97

One Drive Icons
https://support.office.com/en-us/article/what-do-the-onedrive-icons-mean-11143026-8000-44f8-aaa9-67c985aa49b3

OneDrive Versions
https://support.office.com/en-us/article/onedrive-release-notes-845dcf18-f921-435e-bf28-4e24b95e5fc0

OneDrive Pricing

Personal
https://onedrive.live.com/about/en-us/plans/

Business
https://products.office.com/en-US/onedrive-for-business/compare-onedrive-for-business-plans

Microsoft 365
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365

Compare Microsoft 365 Plans
http://www.comparex-group.com/web/microsites/microsoft/products/cloud/spe/secure-productive-enterprise.htm

Office 365
https://products.office.com/en-US/business/office-365-roadmap

Module 11: Troubleshooting Applications

ACT - Application Compatibility Toolkit
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/itpro/windows/plan/compatibility-administrator-users-guide

WADK - Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit
https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/hardware/windows-assessment-deployment-kit

Desktop Bridge - "Centennial"
https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/bridges/desktop

IE Enterprise Mode
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/itpro/internet-explorer/ie11-deploy-guide/what-is-enterprise-mode

Stay up to date with Enterprise Mode for Internet Explorer 11
https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/ie/2014/04/02/stay-up-to-date-with-enterprise-mode-for-internet-explorer-11/

Edge Tools (IE too)
https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/tools/

Group Policy ADMX Syntax Reference Guide
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc753471(v=ws.10).aspx

Cortana in the Enterprise
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/itpro/windows/manage/manage-cortana-in-enterprise

MSIEXEC in Safe Mode
https://www.symantec.com/connect/blogs/windows-installer-safe-mode

Edge Developer Site
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/f12-devtools-guide
https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/ (old)

Application Remoting and the Cloud – Future of UE-V and RemoteApp
https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/enterprisemobility/2016/08/12/application-remoting-and-the-cloud/

Disable WPAD
https://www.pcworld.com/article/3105998/disable-wpad-now-or-have-your-accounts-and-private-data-compromised.html

App and Program Replacements

Ole Calc
http://winaero.com/blog/get-calculator-from-windows-8-and-windows-7-in-windows-10

Picture Viewer Replacement
tp://www.irfanview.com/

Module 12: Maintaining Windows 10

KMS and MAK
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn502539(v=ws.11).aspx

PAL

https://github.com/clinthuffman/PAL

http://pal.codeplex.com/

Windows Performance Recorder and Analyzer (WADK)
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/hardware/hh448205.aspx

Windows 10 update history
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12387/windows-10-update-history

Windows 10 Anniversary Update – Aug 2016
https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/windowsitpro/2016/08/02/whats-new-for-it-pros-in-the-windows-10-anniversary-update/

Group Policies – Only Windows 10 Enterprise and Education Editions
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/itpro/windows/manage/group-policies-for-enterprise-and-education-editions

Diskspd Utility: A Robust Storage Testing Tool (Replaces SQLIO)
http://aka.ms/diskspd

Controlling Windows Updates
https://www.windowscentral.com/how-stop-updates-installing-automatically-windows-10 

Windows Update for Business
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/itpro/windows/update/waas-manage-updates-wufb

How to get Windows 10 to install pending updates – Troubleshooter
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-windows_install/how-to-get-win10-to-install-pending-updates/a0c70465-26eb-4646-a917-5bcf7adf0294

Offline install of .NET Framework 3.5 in Windows 10 using DISM
https://winaero.com/blog/offline-install-of-net-framework-3-5-in-windows-10-using-dism/

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/deploy-net-framework-35-by-using-deployment-image-servicing-and-management--dism

Dism /online /enable-feature /featurename:NetFX3 /All /Source:D:\sources\sxs /LimitAccess

Module 13: Recovering Data and Operating System

Restore Points
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/aa378910(v=vs.85).aspx
Auto Create Restore Points
https://techjourney.net/force-automatic-system-restore-points-creation-change-trigger-schedule/

File History Explained (Technet Windows 8)
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/dn448546.aspx

Windows 10 hardware development overview
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/hardware/dn859155.aspx

Windows Imaging and Configuration Designer (TechNet Article)
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/itpro/windows/deploy/windows-deployment-scenarios-and-tools

Download Windows Imaging and Configuration Designer (MSDN)
https://msdn.microsoft.com/library/windows/hardware/dn916113(v=vs.85).aspx

WADK (previously WAIK)
NEW
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/hardware/dn913721.aspx
OLD
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/5443.windows-automated-installation-kit-aik.aspx
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc749528(v=ws.10).aspx
Compare
http://www.macrium.com/help/v5/Advanced_Topics/The_Windows_ADK_AIK.htm

USB Bootable Tool
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10/

How to Create a Bootable USB Stick or a Bootable DVD for Windows 10
(Home, Pro or enterprise)
https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/ptsblog/2015/08/19/how-to-create-a-bootable-usb-stick-or-a-bootable-dvd-for-windows-10/ 

USB EnterPrise Bootable Tool – IDC
https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/hardware/windows-assessment-deployment-kit

Windows USB/DVD Download Tool (Enterprise ISO required)
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/windows-usb-dvd-download-tool

OS Deployment, Virtualization, Microsoft based Infrastructure
https://deploymentbunny.com/

“Something Went Wrong”
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4033814/you-receive-the-error-message-something-went-wrong-when-attempting-to

Appendix

Debugging Tools

https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/hardware/ff543998(v=vs.85).aspx

Surface as a Service

https://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/html/pbpage.TaaS

AutoPilot Deploy
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/deployment/windows-10-auto-pilot

Privacy

http://randelhall.blogspot.com/2017/05/privacy-concerns.html

Articles

Update History
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12387/windows-10-update-history

Release History
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/release-info.aspx

How to control Windows 10 and Server 2016 updates with WSUS
https://community.spiceworks.com/how_to/133316-how-to-control-windows-10-and-server-2016-updates-with-wsus

What’s New in
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/itpro/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1507-and-1511

Help: I Got Hacked. Now What Do I Do? Part I/II
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc700813.aspx
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc512595.aspx

No Bitcoin – 11.2017
https://thehackernews.com/2017/11/cryptocurrency-mining-javascript.html

Manage OS to Microsoft Services in Windows 10
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/itpro/windows/manage/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services

Free Books

Windows 10 and more
http://thecloudengineer.blogspot.com/2011/12/sharepointbooks.html

Free ebook: Windows 10 IT Pro Essentials Support Secrets
https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/microsoft_press/2016/07/14/free-ebook-windows-10-it-pro-essentials-support-secrets/

More Tools

Utility Page (USBView)
http://www.ftdichip.com/Support/Utilities.htm#MicrosoftUSBView

Windows performance recorder
Download the Windows ADK for Windows 10

Windows PE
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/hardware/commercialize/manufacture/desktop/winpe-create-usb-bootable-drive

This App Can’t Open Error Fix
http://windowsclan.com/fix-this-app-cant-open-error-in-windows-10/

Storage Spaces
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12438/windows-10-storage-spaces

Clean Disk Personal Use Only (no longer open source)
https://dban.org/

Control Panel Applet List (Windows 10,8,7,Vista,XP)
https://www.lifewire.com/command-line-commands-for-control-panel-applets-2626060
https://basics.net/2013/06/19/windows-run-commands-to-start-control-panel-items/
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/192806/how-to-run-control-panel-tools-by-typing-a-command

Upgrade Windows 10 using SCCM
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/deployment/upgrade/upgrade-to-windows-10-with-system-center-configuraton-manager

Verbose Boot
https://www.howtogeek.com/howto/32477/use-verbose-boot-messages-to-troubleshoot-windows-startup-problems/

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System

Create a new 32-bit DWORD on the right-hand side named VerboseStatus, giving it a value of 1

Videos

Mark Russinovich - Windows Troubleshooting
https://myignite.microsoft.com/videos/53536

Older Issues
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/learn/webcasts

Windows 10 Update History

How do you get - What Version of Windows 10

dxdiag.exe
winver
powershell > get-host
system information
* settings > system
* control panel > system

Windows 10 update history
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4018124/windows-10-update-history

What’s New in Windows 10
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/whats-new/

Build 1803 – What’s New?
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1803
Build 1709 – What’s New?
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1709
Build 1703 – What’s New?
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1703
Build 1607 – What’s New?
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1607
Build 1507 and 1511 – What’s New?
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1507-and-1511

Build 17063 – Spring 2018 – Redstone 4
https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2017/12/19/announcing-windows-10-insider-preview-build-17063-pc

Version 1709 - Build 16299 – Fall Creators Update

OneDrive

https://blogs.office.com/en-us/2017/05/11/introducing-onedrive-files-on-demand-and-additional-features-making-it-easier-to-access-and-share-files/

Build 16215 - Fall Creators Update
https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2017/06/08/announcing-windows-10-insider-preview-build-16215-pc-build-15222-mobile
GPO Update
https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/secguide/2017/08/30/security-baseline-for-windows-10-creators-update-v1703-final/

Version 1709 - Build 16299.15 Update – Creator

RTM version of the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update

Version 1703 - Build 15063 Update – Creator
 
NOTE:New Start Settings and Settings Replaces Control Panel
http://www.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/features

Version 1607 - Build 14393 Update – Anniversary

Windows 10 Icons
 
NOTE: Click Notifications Icon to bring up Action Center
NOTE: All Apps Icon located above Start
NOTE: Task View located to the right of search or Cortana in tablet view
Remove Cortana from Taskbar
Shutdown and Restart – Click Power Icon