Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA Windows 8

Upgrade your IT expertise with 'Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA Windows 8', designed for experienced professionals to master Windows 8.1 configurations and troubleshooting in an enterprise environment, providing a seamless advancement from Windows 7.

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Essential Skills Gained

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Install and customize Windows 8.1 operating systems and apps.

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Migrate user state and settings with efficiency.

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Control and secure non-domain devices using Workplace Join services.

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Implement Client Hyper-V in Windows 8.1.

Format

  • Instructor-led
  • 3 days with lectures and hands-on labs.

Audience

  • IT professionals configuring Windows PCs
  • Support staff for Windows operating systems
  • Certification candidates for MCSA Windows 8.1
  • Technical staff resolving broad Windows issues

Description

Get detailed instruction and hands-on practice upgrading your configuration and troubleshooting skills from Windows 7 to Windows 8.1 in this 3-day Microsoft Official Course. This course is designed for experienced IT professionals who configure and support Windows PCs and devices. You will learn the new skills you need to support Windows 8.1 in a Windows Server domain environment with managed access to the Internet and cloud services. You will learn how to install and customize Windows 8.1 operating systems and apps, as well as how to migrate user state and settings. The labs in the course incorporate Windows PowerShell and Group Policy and other Windows management tools. With the increasing BYOD trend, learn to control access for non-domain joined Windows devices through Workplace Join services and Work Folders. Additionally, you will learn how to resolve common support issues related to Windows 8.1, including troubleshooting Internet Explorer, recovering BitLocker encrypted drives, and optimizing performance. Finally, you will learn about implementing Client Hyper-V in Windows 8.1. As part of the learning experience, you will perform hands-on exercises in a virtual lab environment. This course also helps candidates prepare for Exam 70-689, MCSA: Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA Windows 8. NOTE: This course is based on Windows 8.1 Enterprise Edition with domain services provided by Windows Server 2012 R2.

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Course Outline

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Module 1: Windows 8.1 in an Enterprise Network Environment

  1. Managing Windows 8.1 in an Enterprise Environment

  2. Overview of Windows 8.1

Module 2: Installing and Upgrading to Windows 8.1

  1. Preparing to Install and Deploy Windows 8.1

  2. Installing Windows 8.1

  3. Volume Activation for Windows 8.1

  4. Migrating User State and Settings

Module 3: Configuring and Managing Windows 8.1

  1. Tools Used to Perform Local and Remote Management of Windows 8.1

  2. Using Windows PowerShell to Configure and Manage Windows 8.1

  3. Using Group Policy to Manage Windows 8.1

  4. Administering Windows 8.1 by Using Windows Intune

  5. Configuring User State Virtualization

Module 4: Implementing an Application Strategy for Windows 8.1

  1. Application Deployment Options in Windows 8.1

  2. Managing Windows Store Apps

  3. Configuring Internet Explorer Settings

  4. Configuring Application Restrictions in an Enterprise

Module 5: Managing Devices and Resource Access

  1. Options for Managing Non-Domain Member Devices

  2. Configuring Workplace Join

  3. Configuring Work Folders and Remote Business Data Removal

Module 6: Securing Windows 8.1 Devices

  1. Authentication and Authorization in Windows 8.1

  2. Securing Data by Using BitLocker

  3. Configuring UAC

  4. Guarding Against Malware

  5. Configuring Windows Firewall

Module 7: Configuring Remote Access

  1. Overview of DirectAccess

  2. Advanced DirectAccess Infrastructure

  3. Configuring VPN Access

Module 8: Monitoring and Recovering Windows 8.1

  1. Monitoring and Troubleshooting Performance in Windows 8.1

  2. Troubleshooting Windows 8.1 Startup

  3. Recovery Options in Windows 8.1

Module 9: Implementing Client Hyper-V in Windows 8.1

  1. Overview of Client Hyper-V

  2. Creating Virtual Machines

  3. Managing Virtual Hard Disks

  4. Managing Checkpoints

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