This course is part of the Computer Security and Systems Management Specialization

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Computer Security and Systems Management SpecializationUniversity of Colorado System

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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 the second course in the System Management and Security Specialization focusing on enterprise system management.  The first week of this course provides an overview of how Windows operates in an enterprise environment and what it may look like in the real world.  Week 2 of the course will show you how Windows users interact with the system.  At the end of Week 2, you will be able to demonstrate how Windows authentication works at the end of Week 2.  Week 3 will explore authorization in a Windows environment.  At the end of Week 3, you will be able to differentiate between different authorization mechanisms and use different technologies to secure data within the environment.  Week 4 explores built in security features of Windows and demonstrates how to use each technology effectively and in what circumstances you would use what technology for what purpose. At the end of week 4, you will be able to determine which technology is the best technology to use to secure certain portions of the Windows operating system.

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Computer Security and Systems Management Specialization

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Course 2 of 4 in the

Computer Security and Systems Management Specialization

Beginner Level

Approx. 12 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish

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Greg Williams

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Department of Computer Science

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week

Week 1

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

Week

Week 2

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

Week

Week 3

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

Week

Week 4

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

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TOP REVIEWS FROM WINDOWS SERVER MANAGEMENT AND SECURITY

by SJApr 25, 2020

Excellent course, very well explained about the authentication process and it's security

by KYNov 13, 2018

Sooo easy to understand the course was very good lecturer was good

by BBAug 10, 2020

Really good Course, very straight forward, easy to understand and

by RBDec 10, 2020

Thorough review of best security management practices for your Windows server environment. Excellent!

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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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