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Microsoft 70-697: Configuring Windows Devices (Windows 10)

Intermediate15 Hours 30 Minutes135 Course Videos210 Test Questions

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Learn to install, configure, secure and manage Windows 10 devices with this Microsoft 70-697 course. It runs for 15 hours 30 minutes across 135 videos, with 210 practice questions.

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Microsoft 70-697: Configuring Windows Devices is an intermediate course on installing, setting up and managing Windows 10 in a business. It is for IT support staff, help desk technicians and system administrators who look after Windows 10 PCs and laptops. The course runs for 15 hours 30 minutes across 135 videos, with 210 practice questions, and follows Microsoft’s 70-697 exam objectives.

What you will learn

  • Install Windows 10 and upgrade or migrate from older versions
  • Manage user accounts, Control Panel and Windows admin tools
  • Use Windows PowerShell for everyday device tasks
  • Set up TCP/IP, name resolution, wireless and remote access
  • Manage disks, Storage Spaces, shared folders, Work Folders and printers
  • Install apps and manage the Windows Store and Microsoft Edge
  • Protect devices with network, local and data security settings
  • Keep Windows 10 updated, monitored and running well
  • Use Group Policy to manage devices and applications
  • Create and manage virtual machines with client Hyper-V

Course outline

  1. Introducing Windows 10: what is new and how to find your way around
  2. Installing Windows 10: preparing, choosing install options, upgrading and migrating
  3. Configuring Devices: user accounts, Control Panel, admin tools and PowerShell
  4. Configuring Network Connectivity: TCP/IP, name resolution, wireless, remote access and fixing faults
  5. Managing Storage, Data, and Printers: disks, Storage Spaces, file access, Work Folders and printers
  6. Managing Apps: desktop apps, the Windows Store and Microsoft Edge
  7. Managing Device Security: network, local, data and device security
  8. Maintaining Windows 10: updates, monitoring and tuning
  9. Troubleshooting and Recovery: devices, drivers and recovery options
  10. Deploying Windows 10 Enterprise Desktops: image-based deployment, automated installs and activation
  11. Managing User Profiles and User State Virtualization: profiles and moving user data
  12. Managing Desktop and Application Settings Using Group Policy: central control of devices and apps
  13. Configuring and Managing Client Hyper-V: virtual machines, storage and snapshots
  14. Configuring Windows Devices, December 2017 Update, Part 1: refreshed lessons with practical activities
  15. Configuring Windows Devices, December 2017 Update, Part 2: further management topics

Who this course is for

  • IT support and help desk technicians
  • System administrators who manage Windows 10 fleets
  • Network engineers who support end users
  • Endpoint management technicians

Before you start

You should already know your way around Windows and have some experience managing devices. A basic grasp of how Windows works will help you keep up.

The course is self-paced, and the short videos make it easy to study in small blocks. Use the 210 practice questions to test yourself after each module.

About the 70-697 exam

Exam 70-697, Configuring Windows Devices, was Microsoft’s test of the skills needed to install, configure and manage Windows 10 devices in a business.

Microsoft has since moved to role-based certifications, so check Microsoft Learn for this exam’s status before you plan to sit it. For current Windows endpoint work, Microsoft’s MD-102 Endpoint Administrator is the role-based route.

Jobs this course supports

  • Windows support specialist
  • Endpoint management technician
  • System administrator
  • Network engineer
  • Help desk technician

Skill level

Intermediate
Duration

15 Hours 30 Minutes
Videos

135 Course Videos
Questions

210 Test Questions
Exam code

70-697
Certification body

Microsoft
Prerequisites

Basic Windows knowledge and some device management experience.
Best for

Help desk technicians, IT support staff, system administrators
Topics covered

Windows 10 installation, Device configuration, Networking, Storage and printers, App management, Device security, Group Policy, Client Hyper-V
Format

Online video lessons, self-paced
Language

English
Closed captions

Yes
Certificate

StemBoss Certificate of Completion

What is inside this course

15 modules and 135 lessons. Here is the full outline.

Module 1: Introducing Windows 105 lessons
  1. Course Introduction
  2. What Makes Windows 10 Different
  3. Overview Of Windows 10 Features
  4. Navigating And Using Windows 10-Part 1
  5. Navigating And Using Windows 10-Part 2
Module 2: Installing Windows 104 lessons
  1. Preparing For Installation
  2. Installation Options
  3. Upgrading And Migrating-Part 1
  4. Upgrading And Migrating-Part 2
Module 3: Configuring Devices9 lessons
  1. Overview Of Configuration Tools
  2. Common Configuration Options
  3. Managing User Accounts-Part 1
  4. Managing User Accounts-Part 2
  5. Using Control Panel
  6. Using Windows Administration Tools-Part 1
  7. Using Windows Administration Tools-Part 2
  8. Using Windows PowerShell-Part 1
  9. Using Windows PowerShell-Part 2
Module 4: Configuring Network Connectivity8 lessons
  1. TCP IP Network Connectivity-Part 1
  2. TCP IP Network Connectivity-Part 2
  3. TCP IP Network Connectivity-Part 3
  4. Name Resolution
  5. Wireless
  6. Remote Access Overview-Part 1
  7. Remote Access Overview-Part 2
  8. Troubleshooting Connectivity
Module 5: Managing Storage, Data, And Printers9 lessons
  1. Managing Hard Disks-Part 1
  2. Managing Hard Disks-Part 2
  3. Managing Hard Disks-Part 3
  4. Creating And Managing Storage Spaces
  5. Overview Of Data Access
  6. Configuring And Managing File Access
  7. Managing Shared Folder
  8. Understanding Work Folder
  9. Managing Printers
Module 6: Managing Apps3 lessons
  1. Installing And Configuring Applications
  2. Managing Apps From The Windows Store
  3. Managing Microsoft Edge Web Browser
Module 7: Managing Device Security6 lessons
  1. Configuring Network Security-Part 1
  2. Configuring Network Security-Part 2
  3. Configuring Local Security
  4. Configuring Data Security-Part 1
  5. Configuring Data Security-Part 2
  6. Configuring Device Security
Module 8: Maintaining Windows 103 lessons
  1. Updating Windows 10
  2. Monitoring And Optimizing Windows 10-Part 1
  3. Monitoring And Optimizing Windows 10-Part 2
Module 9: Troubleshooting And Recovery3 lessons
  1. Managing Devices And Drives
  2. Recovery Files
  3. Recovering Devices
Module 10: Deploying Windows 10 Enterprise Desktops3 lessons
  1. Overview Of Image Based Deployment
  2. Automating Installations
  3. Windows Activation
Module 11: Managing User Profiles And User State Virtualization4 lessons
  1. Managing User Profiles-Part 1
  2. Managing User Profiles-Part 2
  3. User State Virtualization
  4. User Profile Migration
Module 12: Managing Desktop And Application Settings Using Group policy6 lessons
  1. Using Group Policy To Manage Windows 10 Devices Part 1
  2. Using Group Policy To Manage Windows 10 Devices-Part 2
  3. Using Group Policy To Manage Windows 10 Devices-Part 3
  4. Using Group Policy To Manage Windows 10 Devices-Part 4
  5. Using Group Policy To Manage Applications-Part 1
  6. Using Group Policy To Manage Applications-Part 2
Module 13: Configuring And Managing Client Hyper-V4 lessons
  1. Introduction To Client Hyper-V
  2. Creating Virtual Machines
  3. Managing Virtual Machine Storage And Snapshot
  4. Conclusion
Module 14: Configuring Windows Devices - December, 2017 Update - Part139 lessons
  1. 1. Intro to Windows 10 Update 70-697-1D
  2. 2. Mod 1 Win 10 Update
  3. 3. Mod 1 Installing Windows 10
  4. 4. Mod 1 Examining Windows 10 Act
  5. 5. Mod 3 Configuring Devices
  6. 6. Mod 3 Examining GPOs Act
  7. 7. Mod 3.3 Display Options
  8. 8. Mod 3 Examining One Drive Act
  9. 9. Mod 4 Configuring Network Connectivity
  10. 10. Mod 4 Powershell Networking Commands Act
  11. 11. Mod 4.1 Network Mgmt Tools
  12. 12. Mod 4.1 Command Prompt Networkiing Tools Act
  13. 13. Mod 4.1 Network Mgmt Tools Part2
  14. 14. Mod 4.2 DNS
  15. 15. Mod 4.2 Name Resolution Act
  16. 16. Mod 4.3 Direct Access
  17. 17. Mod 5 Managing Storage
  18. 18. Mod 5 Server Based Storage
  19. 19. Mod 5 Storage Act
  20. 20. Mod 5.5 Diskpart
  21. 21. Mod 5.6 Powershell Disk Mgmt
  22. 22. Mod 5.7 Storage Mgmt
  23. 23. Mod 5 Storage Mgmt Act
  24. 24. Mod 6 Managing Files and Printers
  25. 25. Mod 6 CMD and PS Files System Commands Act
  26. 26. Mod 6.2 Permissions Inheritance
  27. 27. Mod 6.2 NTFS and Sharing Permissions Act
  28. 28. Mod 6.3 Type 4 Printer Drivers
  29. 29. Mod 6 Printing Mgmt Act
  30. 30. Mod 7 Managing Apps
  31. 31. Mod 7 Internet Explorer 11 Act
  32. 32. Mod 8 Managing Device Security
  33. 33. Mod 8.1 Security Compliance Toolkit
  34. 34. Mod 9 Maintaining Windows 10
  35. 35. Mod 9 Windows Update Settings Act
  36. 36. Mod 10 Startup and Recovery
  37. 37. Mod 10 Startup and Recovery settings Act
  38. 38. Mod 11 Additional Skills
  39. Windows Intro Update 70-697-2C
Module 15: Configuring Windows Devices - December, 2017 Update - Part229 lessons
  1. 1. Mod 1 Developing Mgmt Win 10
  2. 2. Mod 1 Windows Defender Act
  3. 3. Mod 1.1 Developing Part2
  4. 4. Mod 1 Applocker Act2
  5. 5. Mod1.2 Managing a Mobile Workforce
  6. 6. Mod 1 Remote Access Act2
  7. 7. Mod 1.2 Managing a Mobile Workforce Part2
  8. 8. Mod 1.3 Overview
  9. 9. Mod 1 Microsoft Azure Act2
  10. 10. Mod 2 Managing Win 10 Sign-in
  11. 11. Mod 2 Microsoft Account Act2
  12. 12. Mod 2.2 Overview of Azure AD
  13. 13. Mod 2 Microsoft Azure AD Act2
  14. 14. Mod 3 Managing User Profiles and User
  15. 15. Mod 4 Managing Desktop and Apps
  16. 16. Mod 5 Managing Devices in MS365
  17. 17. Mod 5 Office 365 Act2
  18. 18. Mod 6 Managing PCs Devices using Intune
  19. 19. Mod 6 Intune Act2
  20. 20. Mod 6.3 Intune App Mgmt
  21. 21. Mod 6.4 Working with WIP
  22. 22. Mod 7 Configuring and Using MS Store
  23. 23. Mod 7 Microsoft Store for Business Act2
  24. 24. Mod 7.2 Deploy Win 10 Auto-pilot
  25. 25. Mod 8 Managing Data Access Windows
  26. 26. Mod 8.4 Publishing and Using RemoteApp
  27. 27. Mod 9 Configuring and Managing Client Hyper-V
  28. 28. Mod 10 Additional Skills
  29. 29. Outr to Windows 10 Update 70-697

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the Microsoft 70-697 course for?

It suits IT support staff, help desk technicians and system administrators who set up and look after Windows 10 devices at work.

Does the course include the later Windows 10 updates?

Yes. Two extra modules cover the December 2017 update to the Configuring Windows Devices content.

Will I learn Group Policy and Hyper-V?

Yes. There is a full module on Group Policy for devices and apps, and another on client Hyper-V virtual machines.

Can I still book exam 70-697?

Microsoft now focuses on role-based exams. Check Microsoft Learn for the exam's current status before you book.

What should I take after 70-697?

Microsoft MD-102 Endpoint Administrator is a good next step for managing Windows devices today.

Do I get a certificate?

Yes. You get a StemBoss Certificate of Completion when you finish the course.

Can I get a refund?

Yes, within 14 days if you have completed less than 20% of the course. See our refund policy for details. Read the refund policy.

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