Configuring Windows 8 (Microsoft 70-687 Course) (Includes Access to our IT Library)
Gain an internationally recognised Windows 8 certification from Microsoft.
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Overview
Microsoft 70-687: Configuring Windows 8
Expand and prove your ability to work with Microsoft Windows 8 with our new, engaging, tutor-led course.
Microsoft Configuring Windows 870-687 exam is part one of a two-part series of courses to validate your skills and knowledge essential to configure and administer Windows 8.
Microsoft 70-687: Configuring Windows 8
What will I learn?
- Perform a clean install of Windows 8
- Create an image for deployment
- Configure hardware devices
- Configure software for compatibility
- Configure networking including sharing resources
- Configure DirectAccess for the network
- Monitor and configure system performance
- Perform backups and configure system restore
- Windows 8 Mobility
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Credit toward the new MCSA Windows 8
ITonlinelearning’s courses follow official Microsoft curriculum and Microsoft 70-687 Configuring Windows 8 course contributes a credit toward the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Windows 8 certification which ITonlinelearning also offers.
What do I Get?
- Expert, instructor-led training delivered via video streaming
- Extensive demonstrations and presentations delivered in a multimedia format
- Practice tests and full exam simulators
- Unlimited access to the course for 1 year
What Next?
Enquire today! Our Advisors can answer any questions you have and set up your learning page as soon as you are ready to start your studies.
** This course bundle is part of our IT Library which also includes Certified Network Professional (CCNP), CISSP, MCSA: Windows Server 2016, MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure and MCSE: Productivity and many more **
Certification
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) Windows 8
Description
Course Outline
Chapter 1: Course Introduction
- Introducing Darin Sutton
- Course Outline
- Student Prerequisites
- Certification Tracks
- Chapter Review
Chapter 2: Microsoft Windows 8 Course
- Demonstration Example
- Building an Environment
- Chapter Review
Chapter 3: New Features in Windows 8
- Login Options
- PC Settings
- Default Metro Desktop and Apps
- Installing Apps from the App Store
- Searching Metro Desktop
- SkyDrive and Internet Explorer 10
- Non-Metro Desktop
- Chapter Review
Chapter 4: Installing Windows 8
- Editions and Architectures
- Hardware Minimum Requirements
- Upgrade Advisor and Migration Limitations
- Installation Options and Types
- Performing a Clean Installation
- Chapter Review
Chapter 5: Upgrading or Migrating
- Upgrade and Migration Limitations
- Key Steps for Upgrading
- Upgrading Windows 7 to 8
- Key Steps for Migrating
- Windows Easy Transfer
- User State Migration Tool
- Summary
- Migration Backup
- Windows 8 Migration
- Automation
- Activating Windows 8
- Chapter Review
Chapter 6: Managing Images and Disks
- Installation via Image
- Imaging Disk Tools
- Image Management Demo
- Disk Partitions and Volumes
- Disk Management
- Virtual Hard Disks
- Virtual Hard Disk Capabilities
- Chapter Review
Chapter 7: Managing Devices and Drivers
- Device Drivers 101
- Driver Installation
- Device Management
- Management and Maintenance
- Signed Drivers
- Verifying Signed Drivers
- Driver Staging
- Installing PNP Utility
- Troubleshooting
- Chapter Review
Chapter 8: Network Configuration
- Network Basics
- IPv4 Basics
- IPv4 Addressing
- IPv4 Subnetting
- Network Adapter Settings
- Configuring Network Settings
- Using the Command Line
- Chapter Review
Chapter 9: Network Configuration IPv6
- Protocol Migration from IPv4 to IPv6
- IPv6 Basics
- IPv6 Addressing
- IPv6 Simplification
- IPv6 Network Settings
- Using the Command Line
- Chapter Review
Chapter 10: Network Wireless
- Wireless Networks
- Wireless Basics and Broadband
- Wireless Advantages and Disadvantages
- Wireless Devices
- Network Adapter Settings
- Wireless Adapter Network Settings
- Network Security
- Location Aware Printing
- Chapter Review
Chapter 11: Network Troubleshooting
- Wireless Signal
- Confirming the IP Address
- DHCP
- DNS
- Troubleshooting Wireless
- Small Steps
- Troubleshooting Demonstration
Chapter 12: Windows 8 Mobility
- Power Configuration
- Mobility Center
- Power and Mobility
- BitLocker To Go
- Using BitLocker To Go
- Windows To Go
- Transparent Caching and Offline Files
- Location Aware Printing
Chapter 13: Local Security
- Windows Firewall
- Configuring Windows Firewall
- User Access Control
- RunAs Command
- Elevated Permissions and UAC
- Credentials Manager
- Managing Credentials
- Windows Updates
- MSMBA
- Windows Defender
- Configuring Windows Defender
- Chapter Review
Chapter 14: Network and Remote Security
- Network Security 101
- Layered Defense
- Area Of Concern
- PowerShell
- WinRM
- Overview of PowerShell ISE
- Remote Desktop
- Remote Assistance
- Chapter Review
Chapter 15: Application Management
- Desktop Applications
- Windows Store Applications
- Visiting Windows Store Applications
- AppLocker
- AppLocker Policies and Rules
- Summary
- Chapter Review
Chapter 16: Internet Explorer 10
- Compatibility View
- InPrivate Browsing
- InPrivate Filtering
- SmartScreen Filtering
- Internet Explorer in Windows 8
Chapter 17: File and Folder Configuration
- NTFS Permissions
- File and Folder Permissions
- File and Folder Rights
- EFS and BitLocker
- Windows Data Center and SkyDrive
- Storing Data Using SkyDrive
- Chapter Review
Chapter 18: VPN and VPN Reconnect
- What is a VPN?
- Methods or Protocols for Connection
- VPN Components
- VPN Server Configuration
- VPN Reconnect
- CMAK
- VPN Client Side Configuration
- Chapter Review
Chapter 19: Direct Access
- What is Direct Access?
- Features
- Parts
- Network Access Services Overview
- Name Resolution Policy Table
- Connecting Internally
- Connecting Externally
- Direct Access Scenario
- Direct Access Installation Requirements
- Chapter Review
Chapter 20: Branch Cache
- What Is Branch Cache?
- Different Modes
- Managing Branch Cache
- Monitoring Brach Cache
- Activating Branch Cache
- Branch Cache New Features
- Chapter Review
Chapter 21: Monitoring Windows 8
- Task Manager
- Windows Experience
- Event Logs
- Monitoring Basics
- Performance Monitor
- Data Collector Sets
- Monitoring Windows 8
- Resource and Reliability Monitor
- Resource and Reliability Monitor Demo
- Memory and Network Diagnostics
- Problems Steps Recorder
- Problems Steps Reporter
- Diagnostic and Monitoring Tools Demo
- Chapter Review
Chapter 22: Windows 8 Performance
- Mobile Performance
- Desktop Performance
- Network Performance
- Performance Optimization
- Performance Tools
- Hard Drive Disks
- Memory
- Hardware Performance Optimization
- Chapter Review
Chapter 23: Backup and Recovery
- File History
- Backup
- Backing Up Data
- Restore
- Performing a System Restore
- Chapter Review
Chapter 24: Certification Preparation
- MS Website Exam Overview
- Instant Expert
- Microsoft Official Curriculum
- Study Recommendations
- Exam Preparation
Chapter 25: Course Review
Who is this course for?
This course is recommended for anyone looking to expand their knowledge of Windows 8.
Requirements
There are no formal requirements for this course.
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- 2nd Line Support Technician
- Desktop Support Engineer
- IT Support Analyst
- Service Desk Engineer
- Help Desk Support
- Network Support Engineer
- Service Desk Analyst
- Junior IT Engineer
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