Microsoft Management Console

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Microsoft Management Console

• Tool to create customized administration tools
• Customized tools known as MMC consoles, or simply
  consoles

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MMC Consoles

• Provide a consistent interface
• Centralize administration
• Perform most administrative tasks remotely
• Can contain snap-ins

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Console Tree and Details Pane
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Administrative Tools Folder

• Consoles are saved with the extension .MSC.
• Consoles are saved in the Administrative Tools
  folder.

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Types of Snap-Ins
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Console Options

• Author mode
• User mode

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MMC Console Menu Commands

• New
• Open
• Save and Save As
• Add/Remove Snap-In
• Options

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Introduction to Task Scheduler

• Schedules a script, program, utility, or batch
  file to run
• Starts a task at a specified time and interval
• Starts a task when certain operating system
  events occur

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Task Scheduler Options
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Advanced Properties