MS 10982 – Supporting and Troubleshooting Windows 10 Training

MS 10982 – Supporting and Troubleshooting Windows 10 Training with Michigan Technology Services

Michigan Technology Services offers many Microsoft Windows 10 instructor-led courses. This Supporting and Troubleshooting Windows 10 training can take place at our location in Farmington Hills, 20 miles outside of Detroit, where you will sit in a room with one of our instructors, onsite at your office anywhere throughout the United States, or if you prefer, instructor led live online.

About this Course

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. Students taking this course are expected that have a good understanding of Windows 10 configuration and features and how these features can be used in enterprise environment. This course focuses on how to troubleshoot issues with Windows 10 devices.

Note that this is an in-depth hands-on troubleshooting class that makes extensive use of “break-fix” labs. These labs have limited guidance and are designed to reinforce both troubleshooting skills and existing knowledge of Windows 10 features. As a result, students must already be familiar with Windows 10 prior to taking this course.

For complete Microsoft Windows desktop course outlines and pricing information on other Microsoft Windows 10 classes or to request a class date contact Michigan Technology Services. 248-489-0408

Who Should Attend

This 5-day instructor-led training course is designed for Enterprise Desktop Support Technician (EDST), who provides Tier 2 support to users running Windows 10 personal computers (PCs) and devices in medium to large enterprise organizations, within a Windows domain environment. EDSTs focus on a broad range of technical issues for Windows operating systems (OSs), devices, cloud services, applications, networking, and hardware support. In the overarching scenario, if an Enterprise offers the service, the EDST is asked to support

The key responsibilities include resolving technical issues pertaining to Windows 10 installation and migration, activation, performance, profiles, settings; and device synchronization. Some other key responsibilities include local and remote network access; access to applications, access to data and printers; authentication, Endpoint security and policy; OS and data recovery.

The secondary audience for this course are 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.

Prerequisites

The most important thing is that students have at least six month’s experience deploying and supporting Windows 10 in an enterprise environment. This class does NOT teach how to use or navigate Windows 10, it is focused on troubleshooting features that the student is already familiar with.

Before attending this course, students must have:

  • Networking fundamentals, including Transmission Control Protocol /Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), NetBIOS name resolution, and Domain Name System (DNS).
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Active Directory including Group Policy and user, computer, and group management.
  • Understanding of the Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) components including certificate use, deployment, and key management.
  • Windows Server 2012 R2 fundamentals including the use of Hyper-V and the Microsoft Management Console (MMC).

Course Objectives

After completing this course, students will be able to:

  • Describe the processes involved in planning and using a troubleshooting methodology for Windows 10.
  • Troubleshoot startup issues and operating system services on a Windows 10 PC.
  • Resolve issues related to hardware devices and device drivers.
  • Troubleshoot Windows 10 PCs remotely.
  • Troubleshoot issues related to network connectivity.
  • Troubleshoot client configuration failures and GPO application issues.
  • Troubleshoot issues related to user settings.
  • Troubleshoot remote connectivity issues.
  • Resolve issues related to accessing resources from computers that are domain-joined.
  • Resolve issues related to accessing resources from computers that are not domain-joined.
  • Troubleshoot issues related to application installation and operation.
  • Recover a PC running Windows 10.

Detailed Course Outline

Module 1: Implementing a Troubleshooting Methodology

This module explains how to describe the processes involved in establishing and using a troubleshooting methodology. Module also covers various Windows 10 fundamentals, high level architecture and often used troubleshooting tools.

Lesson

  • Overview of Windows 10
  • Introduction to the EDST Job Role
  • Overview of the Troubleshooting Steps
  • Troubleshooting Tools

Lab: Implementing a Troubleshooting Methodology

  • Implementing a Troubleshooting Methodology

Lab: Using Troubleshooting Tools for Windows 10

  • Using Troubleshooting Tools
Module 2: Troubleshooting Startup Issues

This module explains how to enable students to troubleshoot startup issues and OS services on a computer with Windows 10 installed. This module introduces potential problems that can cause startup issues in Windows 10. It also provides an overview of the Windows startup process, including the Windows Recovery Environment (Windows RE) and Boot Configuration Data (BCD).

Lesson

  • Overview of the Windows 10 Startup Recovery Environment
  • Troubleshooting Startup Settings
  • Troubleshooting Operating System Services Issues
  • Recovering BitLocker-Protected Drives

Lab: Troubleshooting Startup Issues

  • Resolving a Startup Problem (1)
  • Resolving a Startup Problem (2)
  • Resolving a Startup Problem (3)

Lab: Recovering BitLocker-Encrypted Drives

  • Recovering a BitLocker-Encrypted Drive
  • Creating a New BitLocker Password
Module 3: Troubleshooting Hardware and Device Drivers

This module explains how to enable students to resolve issues related to device drivers and hardware devices.

Lesson

  • Troubleshooting Device Driver Failures
  • Overview of Hardware Troubleshooting
  • Troubleshooting Physical Failures
  • Monitoring Reliability
  • Configuring the Registry

Lab: Troubleshooting Device Driver Issues

  • Resolving Hardware Issues
  • Configuring Group Policy Settings to Control Device Installation
  • Adding a Missing Device Driver to a Driver Store
  • Reverting a Problematic Device Driver

Lab: Troubleshooting Hardware Issues

  • Diagnosing Memory
  • SynTroubleshooting and Repairing Failed Disk Redundancychronizing Settings between Devices
  • Accessing Data on a Foreign Volume
Module 4: Troubleshooting Remote Computers

This module covers how to troubleshoot a remote Windows 10 computer by using Remote Desktop (RD), Windows Remote Assistance and Windows PowerShell remoting.

Lesson

  • Using Remote Desktop
  • Using Remote Assistance
  • Remoting with Windows PowerShell

Lab: Troubleshooting Remote Computer by using Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance

  • Using Remote Desktop
  • Using Remote Assistance

Lab: Troubleshooting Remote Computer by using Windows PowerShell

  • Using Windows PowerShell Remoting
Module 5: Resolving Network Connectivity Issues

This module explains how to identify network settings and troubleshoot issues related to network connectivity in wired and wireless networks, IPv4 and IPv6 connectivity, and name resolution.

Lesson

  • Determining Network Settings
  • Troubleshooting Network Connectivity Issues
  • Troubleshooting Name Resolution

Lab: Resolving Network Connectivity Issues

  • Resolving a Network Problem (1)
  • Resolving a Network Problem (2)
  • Troubleshooting a Wireless Network

Lab: Resolving Name Resolution Issues

  • Resolving a Network Problem (1)
  • Resolving a Network Problem (2)
  • Resolving a Network Problem (3)
Module 6: Troubleshooting Group Policy

This module provides an overview of the Group Policy application and describes how to resolve issues in client configuration GPO application.

Lesson

  • Overview of Group Policy Application
  • Resolving Client Configuration Failures and GPO Application Issues

Lab: Troubleshooting Group Policy Application Issues

  • Resolving Group Policy Application (1)
  • Resolving Group Policy Application (2)

Lab: Resolving Group Policy Issues

  • Resolving Group Policy Application (1)
  • Resolving Group Policy Application (2)

Lab: Installing and Sharing a Printer

  • Installing and Sharing a Printer
Module 7: Troubleshooting User Settings

This module explains the cause of sign in problems in order to detect the issues and how to troubleshoot them.

Lesson

  • Troubleshooting Sign In Issues
  • Troubleshooting the Application of User Settings

Lab: Troubleshooting Sign in Problems

  • Resolving Sign in Problem (1)
  • Resolving Sign in Problem (2)
  • Resolving Sign in Problem (3)

Lab: Troubleshooting the Application of User Settings

  • Resolving Folder Redirection Problem
  • Resolving Roaming User Profile Problem
Module 8: Troubleshooting Remote Connectivity

This module explains how to troubleshoot remote connectivity issues when a virtual private network (VPN) or DirectAccess is used.

Lesson

  • Troubleshooting VPN Connectivity Issues
  • Troubleshooting DirectAccess

Lab: Troubleshooting VPN Connectivity

  • Troubleshooting VPN Connectivity (1)
  • Troubleshooting VPN Connectivity (2)

Lab: Configuring and Troubleshooting DirectAccess

  • Configuring and Verifying DirectAccess Client-Side Settings
  • Troubleshooting DirectAccess
Module 9: Troubleshooting Resource Access Within a Domain

This module explains how to resolve problems of resource access from computers that are domain members. It explains how to troubleshoot file permission issues, encrypting file system (EFS) and printer access issues.

Lesson

  • Troubleshooting File Permissions Issues
  • Recovering Files Encrypted by EFS
  • Troubleshooting Printer Access Issues

Lab: Troubleshooting File Access Issues

  • Resolving a File Access Issue (1)
  • Resolving a File Access Issue (2)

Lab: Troubleshooting Access to Encrypted Files

  • Recovering Encrypted File

Lab: Troubleshooting Printer Access Issues

  • Resolving a Printer Access Issue (1)
  • Resolving a Printer Access Issue (2)
Module 10: Troubleshooting Resource Access for Non Domain Member Clients

This module explains how to enable students to resolve problems of resource access from computers that are not domain-joined.

Lesson

  • Configuring and Troubleshooting Device Registration
  • Configuring and Troubleshooting Work Folders
  • Configuring and Troubleshooting OneDrive Access

Lab: Troubleshooting Resource Access for Clients that are not Domain Members

  • Troubleshooting Device Registration
  • Troubleshooting Work Folders
  • Troubleshooting OneDrive for Business
Module 11: Troubleshooting Applications

This module explains how to troubleshoot application installation issues and problems in the desktop and Windows Store apps.

Lesson

  • Troubleshooting Desktop App Installation Issues
  • Troubleshooting Desktop Apps
  • Managing Windows Store Apps
  • Troubleshooting Access to Company Web Applications

Lab: Troubleshooting Desktop Apps

  • Troubleshooting AppLocker Policy Application
  • Troubleshooting Application Compatibility issue

Lab: Troubleshooting Access to Company Web Applications

  • Troubleshooting Internet Explorer Issue
  • Troubleshooting Microsoft Edge Issue
Module 12: Maintaining Windows 10

This module explains how to troubleshoot activation issues and performance issues in Windows 10. It also explains how to apply and troubleshoot Windows updates.

Lesson

  • Managing and Troubleshooting Windows Activation
  • Monitoring and Troubleshooting Performance
  • Applying Applications and Windows Updates

Lab: Monitoring and Troubleshooting Performance

  • Troubleshooting a Performance Problem (1)
  • Troubleshooting a Performance Problem (2)
  • Troubleshooting a Performance Problem (3)
Module 13: Recovering Data and Operating System

This module explains how to use file recovery and troubleshoot deleted files. It also covers how to recover a Windows 10 computer.

Lesson

  • File Recovery in Windows 10
  • Recovering an OS

Lab: Recovering Data

  • Recovering Data from Azure Backup
  • Recovering Deleted File by Using File History

Lab: Provisioning Computer to Comply with Company Standards

  • Provision Computer to Comply with Company Standards

Student Successes

Programs and Certifications