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.
This course is part of the Computer Security and Systems Management Specialization
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Approx. 12 hours to complete
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Course 2 of 4 in the
Beginner Level
Approx. 12 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish
Offered by
University of Colorado System
The University of Colorado is a recognized leader in higher education on the national and global stage. We collaborate to meet the diverse needs of our students and communities. We promote innovation, encourage discovery and support the extension of knowledge in ways unique to the state of Colorado and beyond.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
3 hours to complete
Introduction to practical Windows system management
In this module we'll discuss how Windows is used in an enterprise setting.
3 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 37 min), 5 readings, 1 quiz
3 hours to complete
Users and authentication in a Windows environment
In this module we'll discuss how users are created, grouped and managed in an enterprise environment.
3 hours to complete
3 videos (Total 29 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz
3 hours to complete
Users and authorization in a Windows environment
This module looks at users and authorization. Access control is discussed in conjunction with rights and privileges.
3 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 28 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz
2 hours to complete
Securing Windows in the enterprise
Security within Windows is generally pretty good, however, windows needs to be configured in order to increase overall system security.
2 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 34 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz
Reviews
- 5 stars74.67%
- 4 stars19.73%
- 3 stars4.09%
- 2 stars0.55%
- 1 star0.93%
TOP REVIEWS FROM WINDOWS SERVER MANAGEMENT AND SECURITY
by ZKJan 13, 2019
Thank you coursera for the financial aid helping me learn this course
by SDNov 21, 2018
Very informative and comprehensive! Would recommend to anyone interested in broadening or refreshing their knowledge of Windows Sever Security management.
by IGJul 4, 2020
Useful course, good teaching style of the lecturer. Although I had learned most of it in the past, this course also gave me several new things. Thanks!
by MKNov 8, 2018
Practical management and security of windows environment.
About the Computer Security and Systems Management Specialization
The Computer Security and Systems Management Specialization focuses on computing in an enterprise environment. Combining both theory and real world experience and architecture, the courses will prepare you to design and audit secure enterprise systems. The courses will cover practical use of major server operating systems in an enterprise environment and how to design and operate them securely.
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