• Online, Self-Paced

In this challenge, you will manage Windows updates. First, you will enable the Windows Update service by using Windows PowerShell, and then you will display the default Windows Update settings. Next, you will review the installed updates by using Control Panel, and then you will display installed updates by using the Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) command-line tool. Finally, you will configure automatic updates by using Group Policy. Note: Once you begin the challenge, you will not be able to pause, save, or return to your challenge. Please ensure that you have set aside enough time to complete the challenge before you start.

Learning Objectives

In this challenge, you will manage Windows updates. First, you will enable the Windows Update service by using Windows PowerShell, and then you will display the default Windows Update settings. Next, you will review the installed updates by using Control Panel, and then you will display installed updates by using the Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) command-line tool. Finally, you will configure automatic updates by using Group Policy. Note: Once you begin the challenge, you will not be able to pause, save, or return to your challenge. Please ensure that 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

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