• Online, Self-Paced
Course Description

In this challenge, 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 a challenge you will not be able to pause, save, or return to your progress. Please ensure you have set aside enough time to complete the challenge before you start.

Learning Objectives

In this challenge, 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 a challenge you will not be able to pause, save, or return to your progress. Please ensure you have set aside enough time to complete the challenge before you start.

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) identified within the Specialty Areas listed below. Click to view Specialty Area details within the interactive National Cybersecurity Workforce Framework.