Microsoft Windows has been at the forefront of enterprise computing for several decades. What most office workers see is the desktop side – such as Windows 7, 8 or 10. This course explores what it takes to design and build the server side of Windows in an enterprise environment. This course will explore everything from Windows Server installation to configuring users, to hardening the server operating system itself.
Windows Server Management and Security
Windows Server Management and Security
This course is part of Computer Security and Systems Management Specialization
Instructor: Greg Williams
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There are 5 modules in this course
In this module we'll discuss how Windows is used in an enterprise setting.
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5 videos6 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
In this module we'll discuss how users are created, grouped and managed in an enterprise environment.
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3 videos2 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
This module looks at users and authorization. Access control is discussed in conjunction with rights and privileges.
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4 videos3 readings1 assignment
Security within Windows is generally pretty good, however, windows needs to be configured in order to increase overall system security.
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4 videos3 readings1 assignment
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1 reading1 peer review
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DH
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Reviewed on Feb 16, 2021
Excellent course covering the fundamentals of Windows Server Management and Security. The instructor is very knowledgeable and has a teaching style that is conducive to learning.
CL
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Reviewed on Aug 21, 2022
Very informative and insightful. Great intro course for anyone just starting out.
JF
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Reviewed on Jan 16, 2019
the reliance on peer graded assignments means you could be waiting for days to finally receive the certificate
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