Microsoft MTA Windows OS Fundamentals 98-349

Explore Windows operating system fundamentals and Microsoft Windows operating systems. Learn additions, installation options, upgrades, and what's new in Windows 8 across six lectures.

Discover why Windows dominates environments, explore versions like Windows 7 and Windows 8, Windows 10, and learn upgrades, troubleshooting, and the role of Internet Explorer and group policy objects.

Explore Windows editions, focusing on Windows 7 and 8, and compare home versus pro features like domain joining, server management, XP mode, and system requirements.

Learn to install Windows 7 and Windows 8 in VirtualBox using a prepared guide, perform upgrade or clean install, configure hard drives, network types, and enable virtualization in the BIOS.

Explore Windows 7 deployment options, from upgrade from Vista to a from-scratch install, and use Windows easy transfer for files, plus light-touch and zero-touch deployment with WDS and PXE.

Explore basic configuration in Windows 7 and 8, focusing on user roles, start menu, and libraries. Learn to create accounts and differentiate administrators from standard users.

Explore Windows operating systems basics, including choosing a new PC, installing Windows 7 or 8, and preparing for an upcoming section on managing Windows 7 on Windows 8 with applications.

Explore the tools, applications, and features you need to manage Windows 7 and Windows 8 as part of the MTA Windows operating system fundamentals.

Identify essential Windows tools for troubleshooting and maintenance, including memory diagnostic, resource monitor, disk cleanup, and MSConfig, plus managing startup programs and services.

Use device manager to check hardware and drivers, then use disk management to handle storage and drive letters, while noting cloud storage options like Dropbox and Google Drive.

Master Windows file systems with NTFS, encryption, and compression for secure storage, then share folders and printers on a local network, mapping drives.

Explore how Windows uses symmetric and asymmetric encryption, including encrypting files via the 'Encrypt contents to secure data' option, and review BitLocker full-disk encryption in Windows 8 Pro.

Explore Windows libraries as virtual collections that organize files from different locations into documents, music, pictures, and videos, and learn to create custom libraries with properties.

Master remote access with the remote desktop protocol and remote desktop connection, including Windows 7 pro vs home licensing. Explore virtualization like vdi and xp mode.

Explore tools, applications, options, and features to manage Windows 7 or Windows 8, and preview system maintenance topics like backups, updates, and troubleshooting tips.

Explore system maintenance, backup, and security in Windows 7, and learn practical troubleshooting techniques for common issues.

Explore installing native applications with local, network, or scripted deployment via group policy to manage software across PCs, then learn how to remove programs and review built in Windows features.

Learn to create system image backups and restore points in Windows to snapshot and roll back your PC, using external drives or network locations for backups.

Learn how different types of updates, service packs, and hot fixes, keep Windows running smoothly, add features, and how to enable and check for updates in Windows 7 and 8.

Explore essential Windows maintenance tools, including disk cleanup and defragmenter, with guidance on solid state drives, safe mode with networking for virus signature updates, and driver troubleshooting.

Identify common malware threats such as spyware and trojan horses, and defend your PC by using Windows Defender, Malwarebytes, and the Windows Software Removal Tool, while enabling User Account Control.

Learn to troubleshoot a slow Windows 7 PC by using Task Manager to monitor performance, RAM, CPU usage, and heavy processes; reboot to restore speed.

Explore essential tools, applications, and tips to manage Windows 7 and 8 and keep your PC in good shape.

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Learn Windows 10 basics, features, and networking essentials to prep for the MTA exam, with guidance from Marius and practical use of Cortana for tasks.

practice windows 10 for the mta exam by running it in virtualbox with the 90‑day windows 10 enterprise iso, virtualization enabled, a 64‑bit setup, and a 2 gb ram allocation.

Install Windows 10 and choose upgrade or a fresh start, and configure partitions and disk types. Choose login options, local or online, and adjust privacy settings during setup.

Explore how the Windows start menu returns in Windows 8 and differs from Windows 7, and note Paint 3D, Cortana, and quick power options on first boot.

Discover what to expect on the MTA Windows OS fundamentals 98-349 exam, review the official objectives, and practice configuring Windows 10 with a virtual box to reinforce control panel options.

Learn to configure Windows 10 using control panel and settings, including security, IP address, power options, and wireless settings, plus Windows Defender Firewall and antivirus guidance.

Navigate control panel and administrative tools to manage services and startup options. Open computer management and event viewer to monitor application, security, setup, and system logs for troubleshooting.

Explore Windows ease of access options, including on-screen keyboard, high contrast, and magnifier, and master file explorer view settings to show hidden files and file extensions.

Navigate windows settings and control panel to configure account settings, manage user accounts, switch local and online accounts, and adjust sign-in options and email setup.

Explore how to configure display settings, manage power options for laptops, customize start menu and taskbar, and access essential tools like command prompt, device manager, and task manager.

Configure Cortana and use it for calendar, alarms, and everyday tasks on Windows 10, with online account requirements. Explore Edge, its notes, reading list, and private browsing with privacy controls.

Learn to use msconfig to manage Windows 10 background options, including boot and startup services, hiding Microsoft services, and controlling startup programs through Task Manager.

Enable remote desktop on Windows 10 Pro to connect remotely via the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), using the Remote Desktop Connection app (mstsc) and VPN for security.

Explore the command line and PowerShell tools for Windows OS administration, including MMC snap-ins, Event Viewer, disk management, and scripting to automate tasks in corporate environments.

Explore Cortana, the Windows assistant, capable of scheduling appointments, sending emails, and opening applications, while answering diverse questions across Windows, Apple, and Google devices.

Discover Windows 10's new features, including Cortana, a familiar start menu with tiles, the Microsoft Edge browser, and virtual desktops, plus the free upgrade.

Learn essential Windows 7 administration basics, including IPv4 addresses, dhcp, dns, and using the command line, control panel, and network settings to manage computers.

Compare client-server VNC tools with server-based remote access like TeamViewer, and learn secure setup using VPN, encryption, and firewalls for remote support.

Compare peer-to-peer and server-based networks, highlighting centralized resources, security, and remote access, and explore Windows Server 2008/2012 features, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, storage, and cost and expertise needs.

Explore how certifications shape an infrastructure career, with emphasis on Active Directory expertise, interview insights on job search, and the value of Microsoft certified credentials.

Explore free system info tools like hardware info and Sandra Lite to read sensors, monitor temperatures, benchmark with 3DMark, and assess antivirus and firewall options.