Windows Basics (4 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

You understand and know how to use Windows management tools and resource monitoring tools. You are able to diagnose and solve the most common problems on a Windows workstation. You know how to set access rights and manage information security in a Windows environment.

EUR-ACE Knowledge and Understanding
You know the key basic features and tools of the Windows operating system.

EUR-ACE Engineering practice
You know how to manage the most important functions of the Windows system. You know how to manage the file system and user account rights. You know how to install and update software and manage system processes and services.

Content

In this course you will learn how to use Windows management tools and monitoring tools effectively. You will be able to diagnose and solve common problems on Windows workstations. You will learn how to set permissions and manage security in a Windows environment. This course will give you the skills to manage Windows workstations in a professional and secure way.

Windows file system and disk management
Management of users and access rights
Device management
Management of networks
Security features
Management of processes and services
Management of operating system events
Troubleshooting and problem solving techniques in Windows environment
Windows registry

Materials

It will be announced at the beginning of the course

Teaching methods

- lectures
- exercises
- assignments
- independent study
- exam

Exam schedules

november/december

Completion alternatives

RPL

Student workload

- lectures 24h
- exercises 24h
- assignments 24h
- independent study 30h
- exam 4h

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient (1)
You know the basic features of the Windows operating system and know how to use some management and monitoring tools. There are shortcomings in troubleshooting and problem solving.

Satisfactory (2)
You know the basic features of the Windows operating system and know how to use most of the key management and monitoring tools. You can perform basic troubleshooting and problem solving, but you may need guidance in more complex situations.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3)
You have a deep understanding of the operation of the Windows operating system and know how to make versatile use of management and monitoring tools. Problem solving and troubleshooting work is performed independently in the most common situations.

Very good (4)
You know how to effectively manage and monitor a Windows workstation, take into account information security practices, and troubleshoot even more complex problems.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5)
You have an excellent command of using and managing the Windows operating system. You know how to analyze and solve even more challenging problems independently, and you demonstrate a deep understanding of the management and monitoring tools of the Windows operating system.

Further information

the assessment is based on assignments, exam, and student's activity.