• Online, Self-Paced

In this Challenge Lab, you will manage updates on servers that run Linux and Windows. First, you will check for available Linux software package updates, and then you will apply software package updates on a Linux server. Next, you will configure a Linux server to install updates automatically. Finally, you will start the Windows Update service, and then you will configure Windows Update settings on a Windows server. Note: Once you begin the Challenge Lab, you will not be able to pause, save, or return to your Challenge Lab. Please ensure that you have set aside enough time to complete the Challenge Lab before you start.

Learning Objectives

In this Challenge Lab, you will manage updates on servers that run Linux and Windows. First, you will check for available Linux software package updates, and then you will apply software package updates on a Linux server. Next, you will configure a Linux server to install updates automatically. Finally, you will start the Windows Update service, and then you will configure Windows Update settings on a Windows server. Note: Once you begin the Challenge Lab, you will not be able to pause, save, or return to your Challenge Lab. Please ensure that you have set aside enough time to complete the Challenge Lab before you start.

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Specialty Areas

  • Systems Administration

Specialty Areas have been removed from the NICE Framework. With the recent release of the new NICE Framework data, updates to courses are underway. Until this course can be updated, this historical information is provided to give better context as to how it can help you with your cybersecurity goals.

Feedback

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