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1.4 - Admin tool > Computer Management |
All admin tools generated in one place >Control/ Admin Tools or cmd "mmc.exe" Handly Starting point for >Events, UAC, Storage Management, Services, and more! |
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1.4 Admin tool > Device Manager - subgroup of computer management |
Something that ties OS to hardware on PC - Device Drivers specific for the running OS - Drivers run on specific OS Solution: Technical Support "update the drivers?" Computer Management or devmgmt.msc |
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1.4 Admin tool > Local Users and Groups |
Users - Administrator > Window's super user - Guest > Limited Access - Regular - user applies too all users Groups - Admin, User, Backup Operators > creating a group of users. |
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1.4 Admin Tool > Security Policy |
Big companies = big security policies >Managed through AD group policies Standalone PC's not managed through AD >Local policies needed Not on Home editions > Only Professional/Pro, Ultimate, and Enterprise. |
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1.4 Admin Tool > Performance Monitor |
Gather long-term stats on PC - Control Panel/ Admin Tools - Show OS metrics Schedule alerts and automated actions also, store data for analyzing w/ reports |
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1.4 Admin Tool > Services |
Background Processes - No User Interaction, finding files, anti-virus, networking, ETC Useful when troubleshooting startup processes Command-line control: -net start, net stop Control Panel/Administrative Tools/ Services - services.msc |
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1.4 Admin Tool > Task Scheduler |
Schedule an application or batch file - Plan your future - includes predefined schedules > click and go Organized thru folders w/ service Control Panel/Admin tools/Task Scheduler |
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1.4 Admin Tool > Component Services |
> For Application Developer >Manage applications built in OS. >Configs' for COM+ Apps. >Designed for Enterprise This interface has access to Device COM+, Event Viewer, and Services. |
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1.4 Admin Tool > ODBC Data Sources |
ODBC Data sources or driver, create applications using this resource. Doesn't matter to a normal user. |
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1.4Admin Tool > Print Management |
Control Panel/ Admin Tools/ Print Management - Management Printers - Add and update drivers |
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1.4 - Windows Firewall |
Integrated w/ OS - Control Panel/Windows Firewall - Advance Feature = Click advanced settings |
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1.4 Windows Firewall pt - Rules, application, advanced settings, etc |
Fundamental Firewall Rules - Based on Apps "No Detailed Control" - No Scape = No IP Address Range applies to all traffic - No Connection security rules -more controls > must use advanced settings |
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1.4 Window Firewall w/ Advanced Security |
Set inbound, outbound, and connection security rules - Set granular rules: program, ports, predefine services, custom. |
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1.4 MSCONFIG -What's this? |
System Configuration -Manage boot process, startup, and services, etc. Great place to go to config bootup processes |
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1.4 MSCONFIG > General tab |
Control startup process - Normal, Diagnostic, Selective N = Nothing to see, normal D = Similar to safe mode S = Decide what to load |
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1.4 MSCONFIG > Boot Tab |
Control Boot Location - multi-location and OS's Advanced options - number of processor, max memory, ETC Boot options - safe boot, remove the GUI, base video, log files, ETC. |
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1.4 MSCONFIG > Services Tab |
Enable and Disable Windows Services - Determine what starts during boot Useful to manage Service applet - Trial and error; may take many reboots to find your problem |
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1.4 MSCONFIG > Startup Tab |
Manage which program starts with Windows login - Easily to toggle - Multiple reboots - you'll find it - popular feature > moved to task manager in 8 |
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1.4 MSCONFIG > Tools Tab |
Access to popular Admin Tools - Faster than searching the menus or typing - Static (but comprehensive) list |
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1.4 Task Manager >Application Tabs |
List user interactive app's in use Administratively control apps - Close, End, and New Task Windows 8/8.1 - Combined w/ Process tab in 8. |
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1.4 Task Manager >Processes Tab |
All running processes - Interactive and system trap apps - View services and apps from other accounts
8.1 - Apps, Processes, and Services in single Tab - Easy to view and sort |
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1.4 Task Manager >Performance |
What's happening in PC - CPU, Memory, ETC - Statistical Views - Historical and real time 8/8.1 - Includes CPU, Memory, Disk, Bluetooth, and Network in Performance Tab |
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1.4 Task Manager > Networking |
Not in Windows 7 - Integrated in 8/8.1 See Network Speed and ETC |
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1.4 Task Manager > Users Tab |
Who's connected - 7 = User list, disconnect, logoff, send message - 8 = Separate Processess - Performance Statistics |
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1.3 What is Disk Management > where is it under? where could you find this? |
Disk Management is the management of disk within PC's. Found under Computer Management. |
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1.4 Disk Management > Disk Status Status and health of Disk |
Status of PC - Healthy = good - Healthy (at risk) = experienced I/O error Drive maybe failing - Initializing = normal startup message - Failed = Bad, damaged or file system corrupted |
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1.4 Disk Management > Failed RAID Types of fails with different RAID |
Failed Redundancy - Drive failed = RAID 1 or 5 Resynching - Mirrored RAID 1 is synching data between drives
Regenerating - RAID 5 recreating Data Based on the parity data |
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1.4 Disk Management > Mounting Drives |
Extend available storage space > Mount a separate storage device as a folder >seemless to the user Mount in an empty folder >Instant storage space |
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1.4 Disk Management > Storage Spaces |
Storage for data centers, cloud infrastructures - Multi-Tiers, Admin control Storage Pool - Group storage drives, combine different storage into single pool - easy to add or remove Storage Space - Once storage pool is setup, you can allocate virtual disk. - Includes mirroring and parity w/ hot spare availability (Like extra spare if something fais) |
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1.4 - Migrate -User information; why move it? |
Sometimes no direct upgrade path to next OS -Move from one physical computer to another - Faster and Better |
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1.4 - Migrate > Windows Upgrade Advisor |
Checks your upgrade compatibility - Standalone "upgrade advisor" app - Download directly from Windows 8/8.1 is called "Upgrade Assistant" - Free download |
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1.4 - Migrate > Migration Methods |
Side by side - Two computers next to each other - Move information through Wipe-and-load -Erase old OS > Import into new OS -Profiles copied to external devices (USB or etc)
8/8.1 - replies on OneDrive -Cloud Sync files/No Network or Transfer Cable Option
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1.4 - Migrate > Windows Easy Transfer |
Allows you to migrate between all OS systems from one computer to another (physically). >Useful when moving computers >Not always direct install path >Can install moving forward like 7 to 8. But not 8 to xp Transfer all user data >SUpports side by side and wipe and load |
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1.4 - Migrate > User State Migration Tool |
Migrate from one windows' version to another. >Includes Windows Automated Installation kit (AIK) >Very scalable! |
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1.4 - Migrate > User State Migration Tool Explain the steps |
Two-step process - Can be automated -Use CMD (take advantage of this) Scan State - Complies and Stores migration Data - Must run in elevated prompt - 7, 8/8.1 = Local Administrator (XP) Loadstate - Loads Profile onto the destination computer |
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1.4 - Migrate > Easy Transfer vs Migration tool |
Easy Transfer = moving physically Migration = change in OS or software only. |
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1.4 System Utilities > The Run Line |
The start application - Typing manually in the search bar? - Use the run/search or command prompt |
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1.4 System Utilities > CMD |
AKA - The Command Line - become familiar with this |
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1.4 System Utilities > REGEDIT |
The Windows Registry - Master database/Hierarchical structure - All configuration/registry goes in here - Backup your registry (always!) - built into regetit |
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1.4 System Utilities > Services.msc |
Control Panel/ Admin Tools / Services - Control background App's - Useful for TS during startup process -disable or enable services Important: determine dependencies of services on other services |
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1.4 System Utilities > MMC |
Microsoft Management Console - Build framework for management view - use for many built-in management tools |
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1.4 System Utilities > MSTSC |
Microsoft Terminal Services Client - RD Connection - Access PC on another PC - Common for management -"headless" servers |
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1.4 System Utilities > NOTEPAD |
View/Edit text files - You'll use a lot of text files - On all windows OS - Used to change content inside a file |
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1.4 System Utilities > Explorer |
Windows Explorer - File Management - View/copy/launch files - Easy to access network resources |
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1.4 System Utilities > MSINFO32 |
Windows System Infor - Tells you everything about the hardware and software of a PC Hardware Resources, Components, Software environment, ETC |
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1.4 System Utilities > DXDIAG |
DirectX Diagnostic Tool -TS multi-media devices -3D Graphics, Audio, Input Options - Nice diagnostic tool > not just testing |
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1.4 System Utilities > DEFRAG |
Disk Defragmentation -Improves read/write times -Not needed for SSD |
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1.4 System Utilities > System Restore |
Creates Restore Points -Basically going back in time F8 - Advanced Boot Options - Repairs VISTA - All Programs/ Accessories / System Tools/ System Restore 7/8/8.1 - Control Panel/ Recovery |
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1.4 System Utilities > Windows Update |
Keep your OS updated! - Security Patches, Bug Fixes - Automatic Install (recommended) |
