Part II — Managing Systems

Chapter 3

Windows System Administration and Security

Domain 2 Lab 1

📖 Key Topics Covered

  • ▸ Windows System
  • ▸ Administration and Security
  • ▸ Configure and manage Windows Defender Firewall
  • ▸ Perform Windows patch management using PowerShell
  • ▸ Navigate and analyze Windows Event Logs for security events
  • ▸ Windows Operating System Fundamentals
  • ▸ Windows Editions for Enterprise
  • ▸ USE CASE
  • ▸ Windows 11 Pro
  • ▸ BitLocker, Windows Hello, Group Policy, Remote
  • ▸ Windows 11
  • ▸ Large organizations
  • ▸ Credential Guard, AppLocker, Microsoft Defender
  • ▸ Windows Server
  • ▸ Active Directory, Hyper‐V, Server Core, Windows

🔑 Key Terms

Active Directory Administrator Domain Forest Guest ID (formerly Azure AD) LAPS (LOCAL ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD SOLUTION) SSH (port 22) Service Accounts Standard User TPM (Trusted Platform Module) Windows Windows Defender Firewall Windows Update

See the full definitions in the Glossary and test yourself with Flashcards.

Assessment Tips

💡 Assessment Tip

Know that patch management is a critical security control. Be able to explain why timely patching is important and what risks arise from delayed patching (exploitation of known vulnerabilities, regulatory non‐compliance). 34 Windows Event Logs Window

🧪 Hands-On Lab

This chapter includes Lab 1 in Appendix E. View lab setup guide →

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