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M2 Assignment Worksheet
It is recommended that you use your course virtual machine to gather the required information for the M2 Assignment. You can, however, use any Windows 10 machine to complete the assignment. To use your course virtual machine as recommended, review the Preparing for the M2 Assignment
directions before completing this worksheet.
Administrative Tools (10 points)
Each of the following Administrative Tools plays an important role in an Admin’s repertoire. Complete the table below to determine how an Admin can appropriately use these tools with the right mindset. In the last column, include which “characteristics of successful admins” or “rules to live by” from the Learning Materials that the tool pertains to, and why.
Tools
Purpose/Use
Characteristic(s)/Rule(s)
Computer Management
The use of this is to manage the system components like the input devices, output devices and others and for configuration purposes -
Avoid making changes on a Friday.
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Document your work. -
Back up everything.
-
Never do anything you can’t back out of Performance Monitor
This is basically used to monitor the performance of your system and usage
-
Be proactive. -
Identify root causes. -
Keep your users informed.
Task Scheduler
This is used for repetitive tasks that need to take place at a scheduled time
-practice your disaster recovery plans - automate anything you must do more than three times and anything that is complicated Event Viewer
This displays information about significant events occurring on the computer it also records errors.
-identify root causes - pay a lot of attention of security - don’t ignore your log files Services
The purpose of this to maintain or enhance he operation, processing of the computer system, it also manages the services of the system
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Backup everything.
-
Be proactive. -
Be more than a little paranoid.
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Never stop picking up new skills.
Gathering System Information (10 points)
Power Users and Admins often need to gather detailed information about systems as part of troubleshooting problems or planning improvements. Use the appropriate tools to gather the requested information about your Windows system from the list that follows. For each required piece of information, include a screenshot of the output from the tool (
.5 point/tool
). Then, indicate how you determined this tool was the best one for the job in the Comments
section (
.5 point/tool
).
Windows Version (build number) and Edition
Screenshot
Comments
I used Command prompt because its faster And I watched the video that helped me too
I use the command “Win + R
Computer Name
Screenshot
Comments
I determined this tool is best is because I learned it in my other class and its faster I used the command “hostname”
System Boot Time (specific date and time)
Screenshot
Comments
I used the command prompt because I determined that the command “system info” gives detailed system information and the exact time the system was started.
Processor/Installed Memory (RAM)
Screenshot
Comments
Again, I used command prompt and the command “systeminfo” because it gives detailed info of hardware installed in the system.
Storage Capacity of the Main Storage Device / Available Storage
Screenshot
Comments
I did not use any tools for this I just opened my file and then right clicked main storage and clicked properties and found the information.
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Software Scheduled to Run at System Startup
Screenshot
Comments
I determined the best way is use command prompt and use the command “msconfig” it opens system configuration for the startup. And you make changes according to what you want.
The Process Using the Most Memory on the System
Screenshot
Comments
I determined task manager is the best tools because it monitors in real time.
The Process Using the Most CPU on the System
Screenshot
Comments
I used the task manager because it gives me info in real time and also, it’s the best in identifying processes that use the CPU resources.
Status of the Windows Firewall
Screenshot
Comments
I used the command prompt and used the
Command “wf.msc” it opens the windows.
Firewall settings giving me the information of the firewall status. This is the fastest way to get to firewall settings.
Number of Users on the System
Screenshot
Comments
I used the command prompt because its faster and it requires one command to find the users on the system “query user”.
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