ITF (FC0-U61) Skills Lab: Manage Operating System Updates

Exercise 1: Install Windows Updates

Task 1: Manually Installing a Windows Update

1. Power On and Connect to Virtual Machines

   • Start by powering on the virtual machines and connecting to the Windows 10 virtual machine.

2. Log In

   • Use the provided credentials to log in to the Windows 10 VM.

3. Navigate to the Tools Folder

   • Open File Explorer and go to This PC.
   • Open the Local Disk (C:), then locate and open the tools folder.

4. Locate the Update File

   • In the tools folder, find the WindowsTH-RSAT_WS_1709-x64 file and open it.

5. Start the Installation

   • A Windows Update Standalone Installer message box will appear, asking if you want to install the update.
   • Select Yes to proceed.

6. Agree to Terms and Start Installation

   • Review the terms and select I agree to begin the installation.

7. Complete the Installation

   • Once the installation is complete, close all dialog boxes.

Task 2: Verifying Windows Administrator Tools

1. Open Windows Administrative Tools

   • Click the Start button and navigate to the Windows Administrative Tools folder.

2. Launch Active Directory Users and Computers

   • From the dropdown menu, select Active Directory Users and Computers.

3. Verify Functionality

   • Ensure the tool opens correctly, confirming that the Windows Administrative Tools are functioning properly.

Task 3: Manually Checking for Windows Updates

1. Open Settings

   • Click the Start button and select the gear icon (or Settings).

2. Access Updates & Security

   • In the Settings dashboard, click on Updates & Security.

3. Check for Updates

   • In the Windows Update window, select Check for Updates.
   • While the system checks for updates, scroll down and click View Update History.

4. Review Update History

   • In the View Update History section, you can see a list of previous updates under Quality Updates.
   • Confirm the manually installed update appears as Update for Windows (KB2693643).

Task 4: Configuring Active Hours and Advanced Update Settings

1. Set Active Hours

   • Scroll down and select Change active hours.
   • Click Change, set the range to 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, and save your settings.

2. Enable Advanced Update Options

   • Return to the Windows Update page and select Advanced options.
   • On the Advanced options page, turn on Receive updates for other Microsoft products when you update Windows.

3. Confirm Update Status

   • Go back to the Windows Update page to ensure all updates are downloading and installing.

Task 5: Uninstalling a Previous Update

1. Navigate to Update History

   • Go to the Windows Update page, scroll down, and select View Update History.

2. Access Installed Updates

   • On the View Update History page, select Uninstall Updates.
   • An Installed Updates dialog box will appear.

3. Select the Update to Uninstall

   • Find the update labeled Update for Microsoft Windows (KB2693643), select it, and click the Uninstall tab.

4. Confirm Uninstallation

   • A dialog box will ask if you’re sure you want to uninstall the update; select Yes.
   • Wait for the update to uninstall.

5. Restart Prompt

   • Once the uninstall is complete, you’ll be prompted to Restart Now or Restart Later. Close this dialog box.

6. Power Off Virtual Machines

   • Close all open windows and dialog boxes, then shut down and power off all virtual machines.