OS Tools & User Management

About this course

This course covers the built-in tools used to manage Windows operating systems alongside the user account management, group policies, and file-sharing controls essential for the CompTIA A+ Core 2 exam. Learners benefit from developing practical skills in navigating system utilities, managing local users and groups, setting permissions, and configuring file-sharing policies — all critical competencies for an IT support technician. Online labs reinforce these skills in realistic desktop administration scenarios.

What you will learn

• How to use built-in Windows operating system tools including Task Manager, the Registry, and administrative utilities to manage and monitor a system
• How to create and manage local user accounts and groups, assign roles, and apply principle of least privilege in a Windows environment.
• How to configure file and folder permissions, set up file sharing, and apply policies to control access across a workstation or small network.