Learn to manage and secure Windows systems with the tools and policies IT support teams use every day. Through the industry-proven lens of the CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202) exam, this course covers Task Manager, the Registry, and other administrative utilities, then shows you how to create and manage local users and groups using the principle of least privilege. You'll also configure NTFS file and folder permissions, set up file sharing, and apply group policy and security policies to control access across a system. This intermediate-level course focuses on practical, job-ready skills.

Not planning to take the exam? These skills still apply on the job. Managing accounts, permissions, and shared resources is routine work for help desk and desktop support teams, so what you learn here is useful whether or not you pursue the certification. Clear, expert instruction connects each tool to real support tasks. You'll finish able to explain who can access what on a Windows system, and why. You'll learn which tool to use for each administrative task and when to use it.