Chapter 13: Windows Versions & Requirements
Windows 10/11 editions, features, upgrade paths, and system requirements
Domain 1: Operating Systems (31%)
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Learn about Windows editions, feature comparisons, and hardware requirements.
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Hands-On Lab
Interactive lab comparing Windows editions and identifying appropriate use cases.
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Edition Selector Tool
Interactive tool to determine the right Windows edition for different scenarios.
Open ToolLearning Objectives
- Identify basic features of Microsoft Windows editions (Home, Pro, Enterprise, Education)
- Compare Windows 10 vs Windows 11 requirements
- Understand 32-bit vs 64-bit architecture differences
- Determine upgrade paths between Windows versions
- Identify features exclusive to Pro/Enterprise (BitLocker, RDP, Domain Join, Hyper-V)
- Understand Windows licensing models (Retail, OEM, Volume)