Microsoft Exam MD-100 Windows 10 Certification Guide E-Book

Jeroen Burgerhout

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Microsoft Exam MD-100 Windows 10 Certification Guide offers complete, up-to-date coverage of the MD-100 exam, helping you take the exam with confidence, fully equipped to pass on the first attempt.
Complete with a clear, succinct explanation of key concepts, self-assessment questions, tips, and mock exams with detailed answers, this MD-100 study guide covers different facets of upgrading and deploying Windows 10. You’ll learn how to manage devices and data, configure connectivity, troubleshoot OS and app problems, and secure and maintain Windows 10 with updates and recovery. You’ll also explore different Windows 10 editions and learn how to choose the best fit for your organization. This book will guide you in installing and configuring Windows 10 using different approaches. As you advance, you’ll get to grips with managing local users and groups in Windows 10 and learn how to establish connections via different networks, such as a LAN and WLAN/Wi-Fi.
By the end of this book, you'll have covered everything you need to pass the MD-100 certification exam and become a Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate.

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Microsoft Exam MD-100 Windows 10 Certification Guide

Learn the skills required to become a Microsoft Certified Modern Desktop Administrator Associate

Jeroen Burgerhout

BIRMINGHAM—MUMBAI

Microsoft Exam MD-100 Windows 10 Certification Guide

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About the author

Jeroen Burgerhout is a Microsoft Cloud Consultant at SKS Professionals with great technical experience in Microsoft products. He is specialized in Azure, Hyper-V, Intune, Office 365, EMS, Windows 10, and Windows Server. He is currently working for the government in the Netherlands, working on the migration to Microsoft 365 with Microsoft Endpoint Manager, Azure Active Directory, and security features such as Azure AD PIM, Azure AD MFA, and Azure AD Conditional Access. Later this year, he will start with the new Modern Workplace concept, which is entitled to Windows 10, Windows Autopilot, Microsoft Endpoint Management, Office 365, and Azure AD. His Twitter account is @BurgerhoutJ.

I want to thank the people who have been close to me and supported me, especially my wife, Simone, and my daughter, Femke. I also want to thank my employer, SKS Professionals, for their confidence and the space that they gave me to write this book. I would like to thank Rosal Colaco and Storm Mann, for their dedicated work to improve the book's quality, as well as Shriram Shekhar, who convinced me to write this book.

About the reviewer

Chandra Mohan has over 12 years' experience in IT, including more than 11 workplace technologies. He has worked on SCCM/Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager Cloud Integration, Windows 10, O365, Azure, AWS, GCP, Microsoft 365, Modern Workplace, Windows 10 Migration, Windows as a Service, Office as a Service, Microsoft Intune, and BitLocker.

He also holds many certifications: Microsoft Certified: Exam 703: Administering System Center Configuration Manager and Cloud Services Integration, MD-100 Windows 10, MD-101 Managing Modern Desktops, Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate, Azure Fundamentals, Azure Administrator Associate, Google Associate Cloud Engineer, and Amazon Web Services Cloud Practitioner.

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Table of Contents

Preface

Section 1 : Deploying Windows

Chapter 1: Deploying Windows 10

Technical requirements20

Understanding Windows 10 editions and capabilities20

Learning about Windows 10 editions20

Understanding Windows 10 capabilities21

Performing a clean installation24

Understanding the clean installation process25

Summary37

Further reading37

Chapter 2: Upgrading Windows 10

Technical requirements40

Performing an in-place upgrade40

Selecting the right tools for upgrading41

Learning about High-touch in-place upgrades44

Choosing between an in-place upgrade and migration50

Configuring language packs51

How to get and install language packs53

Migrating user data55

Understanding the scanstate.exe command55

Understanding the loadstate.exe command56

Troubleshooting activation issues57

Learning about activation methods58

Understanding troubleshooting methods58

Summary62

Questions62

Further reading63

Chapter 3: Customizing and Configuring Windows 10

Technical requirements66

Configuring Edge and IE66

Understanding Edge66

Learning about IE 1167

Understanding Enterprise Mode Site Lists67

Using Enterprise Mode Site List Manager72

Configuring the sign-in options75

Using Windows Hello76

Understanding the security key device77

Changing your Windows password78

Configuring a picture password79

Configuring a Dynamic lock80

Configuring the mobility settings81

Understanding the basic power plans81

Configuring the power plans82

Configuring the Presentation Settings83

Customizing the Windows desktop85

Customizing the Windows Start menu86

Exporting the Start menu layout86

Working with PowerShell92

Using the Command-line interface93

Using the Graphical User Interface93

Windows PowerShell ISE93

Understanding cmdlets95

Understanding compatibility with command-line tools95

Getting help with using Windows PowerShell96

Summary97

Questions 97

Further reading98

Section 2 : Managing Devices and Data

Chapter 4: Managing Local Users, Groups, and Devices

Technical requirements102

Managing local users102

Configuring local accounts103

Default local accounts103

Creating a local user104

Using Windows PowerShell106

Managing local groups107

Default local groups107

Creating local groups108

Using Windows PowerShell110

Managing devices111

Joining a device to Azure AD111

Registering a device to Azure AD112

Configuring device management112

Managing device tasks114

Connecting devices to Azure AD116

Summary121

Questions122

Further reading122

Chapter 5: Configuring Permissions and File Access

Technical requirements124

Overviewing different types of file systems124

FAT124

NTFS126

ReFS127

Configuring and managing file access128

Understanding tools for managing files and folders128

Configuring file and folder permissions130

Understanding permission inheritance131

Configuring inheritance for all objects132

Understanding the Effective Access feature136

Learning about copying and moving files137

Configuring and managing shared folders139

Understanding shared folder permissions141

Viewing shared folders141

Creating shared folders143

Shared folder properties151

Summary157

Questions157

Further reading158

Chapter 6: Configuring and Implementing Local Policies

Technical requirements160

Configuring the local registry160

Understanding the registry structure160

Understanding the Registry Editor162

Configuring local policies165

Specifying user rights167

Implementing account policies171

Configuring a Password Policy171

Troubleshooting group policies177

Resultant Set of Policy178

Summary182

Questions183

Further reading183

Chapter 7: Securing Data and Applications

Technical requirements186

Configuring User Account Control186

Understanding User Account Control186

Configuring Threat Protection192

Understanding malware and threat protection193

Learning about phishing scams193

Understanding Windows Security195

Understanding advanced protection methods197

Implementing encryption 203

Implementing BitLocker203

Implementing Encrypting File System207

Using AppLocker 208

Understanding AppLocker rules209

Configuring AppLocker211

Summary214

Questions214

Further reading215

Section 3: Configuring Connectivity

Chapter 8: Configuring Various Networks

Technical requirements220

Configuring the IP settings220

Understanding the IPv4 address220

Understanding the IPv6 address226

Configuring mobile networking230

Setting up a cellular network230

Setting up a mobile hotspot231

Configuring remote access233

An overview of VPNs233

Creating a VPN connection235

Understanding Always On VPN237

Configuring Wi-Fi profiles239

Understanding the technology of wireless networks240

Configuring your Wi-Fi settings and profiles241

Troubleshooting networking issues244

Summary249

Questions250

Further reading250

Chapter 9: Configuring Remote Connectivity

Technical requirements252

Configuring remote management252

Configuring the firewall to allow remote management253

Enabling Remote Desktop254

Configuring Remote Assistance255

Using MMC257

Configuring Remote Desktop access259

Using Remote Desktop259

Using Remote Assistance262

Using Quick Assist264

Enabling PowerShell Remoting265

Summary268

Questions269

Further reading269

Section 4: Maintaining Windows

Chapter 10: Understanding Troubleshooting and Recovery

Technical requirements274

Performing file recovery274

Understanding File History276

Learning about the Previous Versions tab280

Comparing file recovery options281

Troubleshooting file recovery283

Recovering Windows 10284

Configuring a Recovery Drive285

Learning about System Restore287

Understanding the Windows Recovery Environment291

Learning about the Reset this PC option292

Understanding the Fresh Start feature295

Troubleshooting the startup/boot process296

Understanding the startup process297

Learning about Windows Secure Boot298

Understanding the Windows 10 BCD store299

Troubleshooting applications300

Troubleshooting Windows Installer issues300

Resolving application deployment issues301

Learning to resolve application operations issues304

Resolving Universal Windows Apps issues305

Summary306

Questions307

Further reading307

Chapter 11: Managing Updates

Technical requirements310

Selecting the appropriate servicing channel310

Getting to know Windows as a service310

Selecting the servicing channels312

Using deployment rings313

Configuring the Windows Update options314

Understanding Delivery Optimization315

Checking for updates316

Validating and testing updates317

Troubleshooting updates318

Rolling back updates321

Summary325

Questions325

Further reading326

Chapter 12: Managing Log Files

Technical requirements328

Configuring and analyzing event logs328

Understanding event logs329

Creating Custom Views332

Configuring Event Subscriptions335

Creating a Subscription336

Managing performance339

Monitoring performance with Task Manager339

Examining performance with Resource Monitor342

Monitoring performance with Performance Monitor343

Surveilling performance with Reliability Monitor345

Managing Windows 10 environment 348

Monitoring and managing printers348

Configuring the indexing options355

Configuring and managing services358

Summary361

Questions361

Further reading362

Chapter 13: Mock Exam (A and B)

Mock exam A363

Mock exam B370

Assessments

Chapter 1 – Deploying Windows 10377

Question 1377

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Question 2377

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Question 3378

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Question 4378

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Chapter 2 – Upgrading Windows 10378

Question 1378

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Chapter 3 – Customizing and Configuring Windows 10380

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Chapter 4 – Managing Local Users, Groups, and Devices381

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Chapter 5 – Configuring Permissions and File Access383

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Chapter 6 – Configuring and Implementing Local Policies385

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Chapter 7 – Securing Data and Applications387

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Chapter 8 – Configuring Various Networks389

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Chapter 9 – Configuring Remote Connectivity391

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Chapter 10 – Understanding Troubleshooting and Recovery392

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Chapter 11 – Managing Updates394

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Chapter 12 – Managing Log Files396

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Preface

Complete with a clear, succinct explanation of key concepts, self-assessment questions, tips, and mock exams with detailed answers, this MD-100 study guide covers different facets of upgrading and deploying Windows 10. You'll learn how to manage devices and data, configure connectivity, troubleshoot the operating system and apps, and secure and maintain Windows 10 with updates and recovery.

You'll explore different Windows 10 editions and learn how to choose the best fit for your organization. This book will guide you through installing and configuring Windows 10 using different approaches. Toward the end of the book, you’ll get to grips with managing local users and groups in Windows 10 and learn how to establish connections via different networks, such as a LAN or WLAN/Wi-Fi.

You'll learn how to deploy Windows 10 in a variety of ways, and to manage local users, groups, and devices. You'll also learn how to configure networking and remote connectivity, and gain insights into Windows 10 maintenance. You will also learn how to customize different Windows 10 features and become an expert at troubleshooting and recovery. Also, you'll get to grips with managing log files, and monitoring and managing Windows security.

You will learn about managing devices and data, configuring connectivity and security, and maintaining Windows 10 with updates and recovery.

By the end of this book, you'll have covered everything you need to pass the MD-100 certification exam and become a Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate.

Who this book is for

This book is for both experienced and novice IT administrators who deploy, configure, secure, and monitor devices. Anyone who wants to take the MD-100 exam should have a working knowledge of managing identity, access, policies, updates, and apps. Although not necessary, experience with Microsoft 365 workloads, Windows 10 devices, and non-Windows devices will be helpful.

What this book covers

Chapter 1, Deploying Windows 10, describes the different methodologies of installing and deploying Windows 10 on a device. You will explore Windows 10 and learn how it operates across a plethora of devices. Understanding which edition is required for the enterprise is important because each edition comes with its own unique features.

Chapter 2, Upgrading Windows 10, describes the different processes for upgrading from an earlier version of Windows to the current Windows 10. You will explore how to configure language packs, troubleshoot activation problems, and migrate user data.

Chapter 3, Customizing and Configuring Windows 10, explains how to customize different Windows 10 features and configure startup options. You will explore concepts such as configuring desktop settings, Start menus, and color schemes.

Chapter 4, Managing Local Users, Groups, and Devices, shows you how to manage local users and groups. You will subsequently explore how devices are managed in a Workgroup.

Chapter 5, Configuring Permissions and File Access, discusses the different file systems in Windows 10 and explains how to configure NTFS and share permissions on folders and file access.

Chapter 6, Configuring and Implementing Local Policies, explains how to configure local policies and how to implement them in Windows 10. We can set different policies to users or to devices.

Chapter 7, Securing Data and Applications, discusses User Account Control, how to configure Threat Protection and AppLocker, and how to implement disk encryption.

Chapter 8, Configuring Various Networks, explains the fundamentals of how to configure different options to create formidable connections such as LAN, Wi-Fi, and mobile connectivity.

Chapter 9, Configuring Remote Connectivity, discusses remote management via PowerShell to a Windows 10 device. You will learn how to connect to a Windows 10 desktop via Remote Desktop access.

Chapter 10, Understanding Troubleshooting and Recovery, discusses errors in Windows 10 that can be dealt with in several ways. You will learn these different ways, such as file recovery and recovering a complete Windows 10 installation or application. We will look at troubleshooting during the startup/boot process of Windows 10.

Chapter 11, Managing Updates, discusses several key strategies for keeping Windows 10 up to date, as it is common knowledge that it is important to keep Windows 10 and your applications up to date.

Chapter 12, Managing Log Files, explores different log files that are built in to Windows 10 and how to read those files.

Chapter 13, Mock Exam A and B, contains mock exams for the reader to test the knowledge they have gained from the book.

Assessments, contains the answers to the questions asked in the chapters.

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Section 1 : Deploying Windows

Windows 10 is Microsoft's latest version of its OS and the most widely adopted version in use today. Unlike previous Windows OS versions, Windows 10 is continuously updated with new features and capabilities and offers new methods of deployment, management, and integration with today's cloud technologies.

This section will help you develop an understanding of which edition is required for your enterprise. Also, you will learn how to customize different Windows 10 features, as well as how to install and deploy Windows 10 on any device.

This section comprises the following chapters:

Chapter 1, Deploying Windows 10Chapter 2, Upgrading Windows 10Chapter 3, Customizing and Configuring Windows 10

Chapter 1: Deploying Windows 10

Windows 10 is Microsoft's latest version of its Operating System (OS) and the most widely adopted version in use today. Unlike previous Windows OS versions, Windows 10 is continuously updated with new features and capabilities, and offers new methods of deployment, management, and integration with today's cloud technologies.

The first chapter of this book will introduce the first objective, which is deploying Windows 10. This chapter will begin to prepare you for the MD-100 (Windows 10) exam, which is part the Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate certification.

The following topics will be covered in this chapter:

Understanding Windows 10 editions and capabilitiesPerforming a clean installation

In this chapter, we will focus on the different Windows 10 editions and their capabilities. This chapter will also provide you with the necessary skills to perform a clean installation of Windows 10.

Technical requirements

In this chapter, you will learn step-by-step how a clean installation of Windows 10 works. These steps that you will follow have also been recorded. You can find these videos at https://bit.ly/2LsQDqD.

Understanding Windows 10 editions and capabilities

Microsoft has different Windows 10 editions available for home users, enterprise users, and education users.

Before you deploy Windows 10 in your environment, you must select the most suitable edition for your environment. The different Windows 10 editions address the needs of your environment and your end users. In this section, we will look at the different features of each edition, as well as the difference between the 32-bit and 64-bit versions. Let's start by looking at what Windows 10 editions are available.

Learning about Windows 10 editions

In this section, we will learn about the different Windows 10 editions that you can install in your organization. In the following screenshot, you can see the different Windows 10 editions that are available when you are installing from an installation media, such as Digital Video Disc (DVD) or Universal Serial Bus (USB):

Figure 1.1 - Overview of the Windows 10 editions

Before you can install Windows 10, you must select the most suitable edition for your organization. In the following table, you can see the different Windows 10 editions and their consumers, ranging from individuals to large enterprises:

Table 1.1 - Various Windows editions

You can buy the Windows 10 Home and Windows 10 Pro editions via a computer shop or online. If you want to use the Windows 10 Enterprise or Windows 10 Education editions, then you must get a Volume Licensing contract via a software broker or directly from Microsoft.

In the next section, we will look at the different capabilities of each Windows edition.

Understanding Windows 10 capabilities

There are different features for each Windows 10 edition. So, if you were to install and use any one of the Windows OS editions, then you would need to have pretty decent knowledge of these features. We will list what these main different features are in each Windows 10 edition.

Windows 10 Home

Windows 10 Home edition is a consumer-oriented desktop edition of Windows 10. Windows 10 Home is pre-installed on consumer Personal Computers (PCs), tablets, and hybrid laptop/tablets. The new features of Windows 10 Home are as follows:

CortanaMicrosoft EdgeTablet mode for touch devicesWindows HelloVirtual desktopsWindows SandboxBuilt-in universal Windows apps such as Photos, Maps, Mail, and so onNew updates and features are received automaticallySupport for Windows Information Protection through Mobile Application Management (MAM) via Intune

Windows 10 Pro

Windows 10 Pro edition has the same features as Windows 10 Home, but with many extra features to meet the needs of small- and medium-sized businesses. Some of these features are as follows:

BitLockerVirtualizationWindows AutopilotWindows Update for BusinessActive Directory domain joinAbility to join Azure Active Directory (Azure AD)Group policy managementRemote DesktopWindows Store for BusinessEnterprise Data ProtectionGranular User Experience Control

Windows 10 Enterprise

Windows 10 Enterprise edition has the same features mentioned earlier, but with more features, such as the following:

Always on VPN, also known as DirectAccess. This feature is supported on all Windows 10 editions that have at the Windows 10 version 1607 (Anniversary Edition) installed.Windows to Go Creator.AppLocker.Start Screen Control with Group Policy.Windows Defender Credential Guard.Windows Defender Application Control.Windows Defender Application Guard.

Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB

Windows 10 Enterprise Long-Term Servicing Branch (LTSB) is a special edition that Microsoft will not update with any new features. This version only gets security updates and other important updates. Why only security updates and not any feature updates? Because you can install Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB on devices that run on specialized systems, such as PCs that control medical equipment, Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), Point Of Sale (POS) systems, and many other critical systems.

The Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB has fewer features than the Windows 10 Enterprise edition. These include the following:

Many built-in universal Windows apps are missingNo CortanaNo Windows StoreNo Microsoft Edge browser

Windows 10 Education

Windows 10 Education edition offers the same features as the Windows 10 Enterprise edition. This edition is only available through Academic Volume Licensing and is suitable for teachers, students, administrators, and school staff.

Learning about 32-bit versus 64-bit Windows 10 editions

All the previously mentioned Windows 10 editions, as shown in the Table 1.1, are available in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions. The 64-bit versions are similar to the 32-bit versions, but they offer several advantages, such as the following:

Improved performanceEnhanced memoryImproved securitySupport for the Hyper-V feature

Keep in mind that the 64-bit editions of Windows 10 do not support the 16-bit Windows on Win32 (WoW) environment. If your environment requires 16-bit application versions, consider deploying those applications in a separate way. This is because Windows 10 64-bit editions will refuse to run those applications.

Important Note

All 32-bit Operating Systems are limited to 4 GB of addressable memory, while the 64-bit OS can address more than 4 GB. The 64-bit version of Windows 10 Home will not support the Hyper-V feature.

Performing a clean installation

There are different methods for carrying out a Windows 10 installation. In this section, we will focus on a clean installation.

Making a new deployment of any kind of Windows 10 edition consists of nothing more than carrying out a clean installation of your hardware. For example, imagine a situation in which you buy yourself a self-customized gaming PC with different hardware components because you want the best of the best. However, this gaming PC is then delivered without an operating system. In cases like this, you would carry out a clean installation.

However, there a few different approaches to carrying out a clean installation of Windows 10. Some examples are as follows:

Installation media: When you buy a self-customized gaming PC with different hardware components, you will use a DVD or USB with a Windows 10 ISO file on it and boot the computer from your installation media.System image: A system image also refers to a golden image. It is typically a file that contains a snapshot, which can be referred as a capture image, of a generic computer with the OS installed, including drivers, specific configurations, and perhaps some applications, such as Microsoft Office and Adobe Reader.

There are various tools available for creating and deploying images, such as System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) and Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT). A system image is the preferred method and is used for medium- and large-sized enterprise organizations. These kinds of deployments are faster and more automated than installing from a DVD or USB.

Windows Autopilot: If the computer already has Windows 10 pre-installed, then Windows Autopilot can be used to carry out a new deployment. Windows Autopilot allows administrators to apply organization-specific configurations and some types of applications.

This can be done with Intune, for example, as most computers nowadays come with Windows 10 pre-installed and enable organizations to come to the same result, without needing to deploy system images over the corporate network. Windows Autopilot will not be discussed in this exam guide, because this topic belongs to MD-101.

Understanding the clean installation process

This section will cover step-by-step instructions on how to install Windows 10 on a new or existing device through a clean installation (so no in-place upgrades or migration paths). Let's make a start:

Insert your Windows 10 installation media, start the computer, and boot from the installation media:

Figure 1.2 - Press any key screen for Windows 10 installation

On the Windows Setup screen, choose the appropriate language, Time and currency format, and Keyboard or input method and click Next:

Figure 1.3 - Language and preferences Windows Setup window

After that, on the Windows Setup window, click Install Now:

Figure 1.4 - Install now Windows Setup window

Then, on the Select the operating system you want to install window, choose your appropriate Windows 10 edition and click Next:

Figure 1.5 - Selecting the OS window

Then, on the Applicable notices and license term window, accept the license terms and click Next:

Figure 1.6 - Accepting license terms window

After that, on the Which type of installation do you want? window, choose the Custom: Install Windows only (advanced) option:

Figure 1.7 - Selecting the type of installation

Then, on the Where do you want to install Windows? window, select Drive 0 Unallocated Space and click Next:

Figure 1.8 - Selecting where to install Windows

Important Note

For a clean installation of Windows 10 on a device that already has an OS installed on it, erase all the partitions by formatting or deleting any partitions during the setup process.

So, now, the installation begins. After a few minutes, you will need to choose the appropriate settings, such as keyboards, regions, and more. Follow these steps to finish the installation of Windows 10:

On the Let's start with region. Is this right? window, select your region and click Yes:

Figure 1.9 - Selecting your region

Then, on the Is this the right keyboard layout? window, choose your respective keyboard layout and click Yes:

Figure 1.10 - Selecting the right keyboard layout

After that, on the Want to add a second keyboard layout? window, click Skip:

Figure 1.11 - Adding a second keyboard layout

Then, on the Sign in with Microsoft page, click on Domain join instead to add a local account:

Figure 1.12 - Sign in with Microsoft account window

After that, on the Who's going to use this PC? window, fill in a name and click Next:

Figure 1.13 - Adding a name to the PC account

On the Create a super memorable password page, enter a password and click Next:

Figure 1.14 - Creating a password

After that, on the Confirm your password page, again, fill in the same password from the previous page and click Next:

Figure 1.15 - Confirming your password

After that, on the Create security questions for this account page, choose three questions, fill in their corresponding answers, and click Next:

Figure 1.16 - Creating security questions and answers

Then, on the Do more across devices with activity history page, click on the option of your choice. For now, we will choose No:

Figure 1.17 - Activating an account's activity history

On the Do more with your voice page, select the option of your choice and select Accept:

Figure 1.18 - Activating online speech recognition

The, on the Let Microsoft and apps use your location page, select the option of your choice and select Accept:

Figure 1.19 - Selecting to use your location

Then, on the Find my device page, select the option of your choice and select Accept:

Figure 1.20 - Choosing to turn on Find my device

After that, on the Send diagnostic data to Microsoft page, select the option of your choice and select Accept:

Figure 1.21 - Choosing to Send diagnostic data to Microsoft

Then, on the Improve inking & typing page, select the option of your choice and select Accept:

Figure 1.22 - Choosing to send inking and typing data to Microsoft

After that, on the Get tailored experiences with diagnostic data page, select the option of your choice and select Accept:

Figure 1.23 - Choosing to let Microsoft offer you more relevant tips

Then, on the Let apps use advertising ID page, select the option of your choice and select Accept:

Figure 1.24 - Choosing to let apps use advertising ID

After a while, the installation of Windows 10 will be finished, and you will see the desktop environment. With that, you have successfully installed Windows 10 through a clean installation method.

At this point, you have performed a clean installation of Windows 10 on a computer. Such an installation, as you did in the previous steps, will only occur if you've bought a new computer without an OS, or if you want to reinstall Windows 10 completely on your computer.

Summary

In this chapter, we learned about the various aspects and troubleshooting methods of Windows 10. You learned about the different Windows 10 editions and their capabilities, as well as how to perform a clean installation of Windows 10.

After completing this chapter, you have the skills to install and boot the Windows 10 OS successfully.

In the next chapter, you are going to learn how to do an in-place upgrade from, for example, Windows 8.1 to Windows 10. You will also learn how to troubleshoot activation issues and how to migrate user data.

Questions

You want to deploy Applocker and Windows Defender Credential Guard on your school's network. Can you install the Windows 10 Education version?Can you buy Windows 10 Enterprise in a computer store?You have a 32-bit version of Windows 10. Is it possible to install the Hyper-V feature?Is it possible to boot and install Windows 10 from a DVD?

Further reading

What is the difference between a 32-bit and 64-bit CPU?: https://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch001498.htmIntroducing Windows 10 Editions: https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2015/05/13/introducing-windows-10-editions/

Chapter 2: Upgrading Windows 10

In the previous chapter, you learned about the different editions of Windows 10 and how to perform a clean installation. Besides doing a clean installation, you need to learn how to perform an in-place upgrade of Windows 10.

In this chapter, we will focus on how to upgrade Windows 10 from an earlier edition. We will also learn about different installation methods, as well as how to configure language packs. In addition to this, we will learn how to migrate user data and how to troubleshoot activation methods.

This chapter will provide you with the necessary skills that will help you successfully upgrade earlier Windows Operating System (OS) editions to Windows 10.

The following topics will be covered in this chapter:

Performing an in-place upgradeConfiguring language packsMigrating user dataTroubleshooting activation issues

Technical requirements

In this chapter, you will learn, step by step, how an in-place upgrade to Windows 10 works. These steps that you will follow have also been recorded. You can find these videos at https://bit.ly/2LsQDqD.

Performing an in-place upgrade

In this section, we will look at the in-place upgrade method. An in-place upgrade is also known as an upgrade. For example, you may have several Windows 7 desktops or laptops and you want to upgrade these desktop machines to Windows 10.

During an in-place upgrade, all user applications, hardware device settings, data, files, and other configuration information are retained. An in-place upgrade consists of four phases that occur throughout the upgrade process:

System checkInstalling Windows 10 with Windows Preinstallation Environment (WinPE)First startupInstalling the OS and a second startup

Important Note

During the upgrade installation, you can rollback in any of these four phases. However, always back up any important data before doing the upgrade.

You can upgrade any Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 edition to a Windows 10 edition. If you want to upgrade from Windows 8 to Windows 10, then you must install the Windows 8.1 update.

The following table shows some of the upgrade paths to Windows 10:

Table 2.1 - Upgrade paths to Windows 10

In the preceding table, you can see which upgrade paths are supported for Windows 10. For example, Windows 8.1 Pro can seamlessly upgrade to Windows 10 Enterprise.

Selecting the right tools for upgrading

You can use different tools to perform an in-place upgrade. In this section, we will choose the appropriate method for this and highlight a few of them.

The following diagram shows four of the different methods that are available for carrying out an in-place upgrade:

Figure 2.1 - Windows 10 upgrade options

We'll look at the four methods shown in the preceding diagram, one by one, in the following sections. This will allow us to understand why one method may be more suitable than another in certain projects.

Understanding the High-touch deployment method

This type of deployment strategy is time-consuming. However, it can be ideal for small organizations with less than 100 computers and no IT staff. For this, you need to go to each computer and manually start the Windows 10 installation from a Digital Video Disc (DVD) or Universal Serial Bus (USB), which requires you to provide an answer for each prompt during the setup stage.

Learning about the lite-touch deployment method

This type of deployment strategy is ideal for medium-sized organizations with between 200 and 500 computers. In most cases, this deployment type uses the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) in combination with Windows Deployment Services (WDS). MDT automates most of the installation of Windows 10 together with installing applications, device drivers, and updates.

Important Note

Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (Windows ADK) must be installed on the MDT server before you can install the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit.

Understanding the Zero-touch deployment method

This type of deployment strategy is ideal for large organizations with more than 500 computers. This strategy uses the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) in combination with System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) for a more streamlined and fully automated deployment without any user intervention. In some organizations, you will see that they have SCCM without MDT. That also works perfectly because many options that you can configure in MDT can also be configured in SCCM with Task Sequences.

Learning about provisioning packages

With the Windows Imaging and Configuration Designer (ICD) tool, you can create provisioning packages, which you can use to deploy to computers via email, network share, or removable media.

These packages modify a Windows 10 installation and configure it without reinstalling the Windows OS. This type of provisioning eases the installation process and helps reduce the costs of deploying Windows 10 installations.

You can install the Windows ICD tool from the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (Windows ADK). The following screenshot shows the Windows Configuration Designer application, along with an example setting that can be changed:

Figure 2.2 - Windows Configuration Designer

In the preceding example application, we can see that we set the EnableCortanaVoice setting to True. Provisioning packages contain many rules for customizing a Windows 10 installation. These include the following:

Change edition upgradeConfigure settings (such as computer name, domain, local users, Start Menu customization, and so on)Add or remove Universal AppsDeploy drivers, applications, and execute scriptsConfigure VPN and/or Wi-Fi profiles

In this section, you learned about the different tools you can use to do an in-place upgrade. Choose the right solution for your organization to save time and effort. In the next section, we will take a closer look at why you should do an in-place upgrade or a migration scenario.

Learning about High-touch in-place upgrades

Since there are several in-place upgrade methods, we will look at this topic as a step-by-step guide to performing a High-touch in-place upgrade. Before you do the in-place upgrade on any computer, the recommendation is to create a backup first, before proceeding with the upgrade. In this example, we have a running Windows 8.1 Enterprise edition and we will do an in-place upgrade to Windows 10 Enterprise edition:

Run the setup.exe program from the root of the Windows 10 installation media:

Figure 2.3 - Opening Windows installation media

On the User Account Control window, click Yes to allow the program to make changes:

Figure 2.4 - User Account Control window

Then, on the Install Windows 10 page, click Next:

Figure 2.5 - Install Windows 10 screen

On the Select Image page, choose the appropriate Windows 10 edition and click Next:

Figure 2.6 - Select Image screen

On the Applicable notices and license terms page, click Accept:

Figure 2.7 - Accepting license terms screen

Then, on the Ready to install page, adjust the Change what to keep setting so that it's relevant to you and click Install:

Figure 2.8 - Ready to install screen

The in-place upgrade will now start, and your computer will restart several times. This might take some time:

Figure 2.9 - Working on updates blue screen

After the setup is finished, you can log in with your account and proceed with finishing the upgrade.

Now, on the Do more with your voice page, select the option of your choice and select Accept:

Figure 2.10 - Activating online speech recognition

Then, on the Let Microsoft and apps use your location page, select the option of your choice and select Accept:

Figure 2.11 - Selecting to use your location

After that, on the Find my device page, select the option of your choice and select Accept:

Figure 2.12 - Choosing to turn on the Find my device option

Then, on the Send diagnostic data to Microsoft page, select the option of your choice and select Accept:

Figure 2.13 - Choosing to Send diagnostic data to Microsoft

After that, on the Improve inking & typing page, select the option of your choice and select Accept:

Figure 2.14 - Choosing to send inking and typing data to Microsoft

Then, on the Get tailored experiences with diagnostic data page, select the option of your choice and select Accept:

Figure 2.15 - Choosing to let Microsoft offer you more relevant tips

After that, on the Let apps use advertising ID page, select the option of your choice and select Accept:

Figure 2.16 - Choosing to let apps use advertising ID

After the last step, you will see your desktop. With this, your computer has been successfully upgraded from Windows 8.1 Enterprise to Windows 10 Enterprise.

Choosing between an in-place upgrade and migration

In this (and the previous) section, you will learn about the difference between an in-place upgrade and a migration of Windows 10. Each upgrade project is a different upgrade, especially in larger organizations. The following tables show some of the advantages and disadvantages of the two scenarios for in-place upgrade:

Table 2.2 - In-place upgrade comparison

The in-place upgrade is the recommended way to move from an existing Windows OS to Windows 10. You perform an in-place upgrade when you want to retain all user applications, files, and settings. During an in-place upgrade, the installation program will do this automatically for you.

The following table shows the advantages and disadvantages of a migration scenario:

Table 2.3 - Migration comparison

You can perform a migration when you have a computer already running the Windows OS and you need to move files and settings to a new Windows 10-based computer. You can perform the migration as follows:

Back up the user's settings and data.Perform a clean installation.Reinstall the necessary applications.Restore the user's settings and data.

Now, we will move on to the next section about configuring language packs.

Configuring language packs

With a language pack for Windows 10, you can set different User Interface (UI) elements to the language you want, such as dialog boxes, (Start) menu items, and help files.

There are different ways to add a language pack to your Windows 10 installation. In this section, we will highlight a few.

Important Note

You can add language packs and regional support to any kind of Windows 10 edition, except for the Windows 10 Home Single Language and Windows 10 Home Country-Specific editions.

In the following screenshot, you can see the Language settings page:

Figure 2.17 - Language settings

As shown in the previous screenshot, on this page, you can add and remove additional languages.

Windows 10 installations start with at least one language pack and its components. You can add the following packs:

Language packs: Language packs (LPs) are localization packages that are delivered as .cab files. These .cab files includes UI elements such as dialog boxes, (Start) menu items, and help files. These are delivered as a .cab file.Features on Demand: Features on Demand (FOD) packs includes language basics, such as spelling check, fonts, handwriting, character recognition, text-to-speech, and speech recognition. These are delivered as a .cab file.Language Interface Packs: Language Interface Packs (LIPs) are partially localized language packs. These LIPs require a base language pack. From Windows 10 1809, these packs are delivered as Local Experience Packs (LXP) and they have a .appx file extension. For previous versions of Windows 10, these files are delivered as .cab files.