• Online, Self-Paced
Course Description

In this challenge lab, you will learn how to configure remote assistance tools, including Server Manager and Remote Desktop. First, you will prepare the challenge lab environment for remote management, and then you will connect to remote computers by using Server Manager. Next, you will install and configure Microsoft Remote Desktop, and then you will establish a Remote Desktop connection. Finally, you will share access to local folders by using a Remote Desktop connection, and then you will configure and customize Remote Desktop settings. 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 lab, you will learn how to configure remote assistance tools, including Server Manager and Remote Desktop. First, you will prepare the challenge lab environment for remote management, and then you will connect to remote computers by using Server Manager. Next, you will install and configure Microsoft Remote Desktop, and then you will establish a Remote Desktop connection. Finally, you will share access to local folders by using a Remote Desktop connection, and then you will configure and customize Remote Desktop settings. 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 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

If you would like to provide feedback for this course, please e-mail the NICCS SO at NICCS@hq.dhs.gov.