MCSA: Windows 8

Course 20687: Configuring Windows 8.1

Overview

This Course is hands-on practice administering and configuring Windows 8.1 .You will learn the skills you need to administer Windows 8.1 in a Windows Server domain environment and also provide secure, managed access to users from their non-domain joined Windows devices. You will learn how to install and customize Windows 8.1 operating systems and apps, integrate and control access to domains and cloud services, and migrate and synchronize settings across multiple devices. In addition, you will learn how to implement mobile security and customize configurations using Windows management tools including Group Policy and Windows PowerShell cadets. You will also learn how to configure user settings and profiles, local and remote network connectivity, Client Hyper-V, virtual apps, and Internet Explorer 11. Finally, you will learn how to optimize security and provide controlled access from Windows 8.1 PCs and devices to specified resources through Workplace Join services and Work Folders.

Duration: 40 hours

Course Outline

Module 1: Configuring Network Connectivity

Module 2: Configuring Resource Access for Domain-Joined and Non-Domain Joined Devices

Module 3: Implementing Network Security

Module 4: Windows 8.1 in an Enterprise Network Environment

Module 5: Installing and Deploying Windows 8.1

Module 6: Managing Profiles and User State in Windows 8.1

Module 7: Tools Used for Configuring and Managing Windows 8.1

Module 8: Managing Disks and Device Drivers

 Module 9: Configuring File, Folder, and Printer Access

Module 10: Securing Windows 8.1 Devices

Module 11: Configuring Applications for Windows 8.1

Module 12: Optimizing and Maintaining Windows 8.1 Computers

Module 13: Configuring Mobile Computing and Remote Access

Module 14: Recovering Windows 8.1

Module 15: Configuring Client Hyper-V

Course 20688: Supporting Windows 8.1

Overview

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills you need to support the Windows 8.1 operating system and solve technical troubleshooting problems in a Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 networking environment. You will learn how key components of the Windows Operating system work in order to aid in troubleshooting system problems. How to identify and resolve issues with networking, Windows Store apps, security, group policy, Internet Explorer, remote access, and support of mobile devices.

Duration: 40 hours

Course Outline

Module 1: Troubleshooting Group Policy

Module 2: Troubleshooting User Settings

Module 3: Configuring and Troubleshooting Remote Connectivity

Module 4: Implementing a Troubleshooting Methodology

Module 5: Troubleshooting Startup Issues

Module 6: Troubleshooting Hardware and Device Drivers

Module 7: Troubleshooting Remote Computers

Module 8: Resolving Network Connectivity Issues

Module 9: Troubleshooting Resource Access within a Domain

Module 10: Configuring and Troubleshooting Resource Access for Clients That Are Not Domain Members

Module 11: Troubleshooting Applications

Module 12: Maintaining Windows 8.1

Module 13: Recovering Windows 8.1