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• 12 months of access to recorded “Power Hours” — an online review session covering key exam objectives conducted by our expert instructors – for each exam

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COURSE INFORMATION

MCSA: Windows 8 Boot Camp Overview:

MCSA: Windows 8 Boot Camp is an intensive and immersive hands-on learning environment, you will build the skills needed configure, manage, and maintain a Windows 8 enterprise system and prepare for the MCSA: Windows 8 certification exams.

This boot camp includes all the exam vouchers required for certification, along with one free retake voucher if needed. It also includes access to our Microsoft Boot Camp Exclusives, providing indispensable certification exam prep.

MCSA: Windows 8 Boot Camp incorporates content from Microsoft Official Courses (MOCs):

• Configuring Windows 8 (M20687)
• Managing and Maintaining Windows 8 (M20688)

You Will Prepare for These Exams:

• 70-687: Configuring Windows 8
• 70-688: Managing and Maintaining Windows 8

Who Should Attend:

• IT professionals who configure and support Windows 8 computers and associated network and security resources
• Experienced IT professionals who remotely manage and maintain Windows desktops and devices
• Desktop support technicians and IT consultants who support small and medium-sized organizations
• MCSA/MCITP: Windows 7

MCSA: Windows 8 Boot Camp Prerequisites:

Before attending this course, you must have the following:

• Two years of experience in the IT field managing and maintaining Windows client operating systems
• Two years of experience performing:
• Windows application installation and support
• Network configuration in Windows
• Windows operating system installation and updates

MCSA: Windows 8 Boot Camp Objectives:

After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:

• Install Windows 8 on computers that are running an existing operating system
• Configure network connectivity
• Install, configure, and maintain wireless network connections
• Implement Windows 8 technologies to secure network connections
• Share files and printers
• Implement tools and technologies that can help secure Windows 8 desktops
• Configure and control applications in Windows 8
• Manage user authentication and intranet connectivity for Windows 8
• Manage user settings, profiles, file resources, and print resources
• Manage and maintain remote access and extranet connectivity

MCSA: Windows 8 Boot Camp Outline:

Exam 70-687: Configuring Windows 8

Module 1: Installing and Deploying Windows 8

• Preparing to Install Windows 8
• Installing Windows 8
• Automating the Installation of Windows 8
• Activating Windows 8
• Module 1 Labs:
• Perform a Clean Installation of Windows 8
• Create and Configure an Answer File
• Use an Answer File to Install Windows 8

Module 2: Upgrading and Migrating to Windows 8

• Upgrading to Windows 8
• Migrating to Windows 8
• Migrating User Data and Settings
• Module 2 Labs:
• Back Up Important User Data and Settings
• Restore User Data and Settings to a Target Computer
• Verify Successful Migration of User Data and Settings

Module 3: Managing Disks and Device Drivers

• Managing Disks, Partitions, and Volumes
• Maintaining Disks, Partitions, and Volumes
• Virtual Hard Disks (VHDs)
• Installing and Configuring Device Drivers
• Module 3 Labs:
• Create Volumes
• Configure Quotas
• Work with VHDs
• Install Device Drivers
• Manage Device Drivers

Module 4: Configuring and Troubleshooting Network Connections

• Configuring IPv4 Network Connectivity
• Configuring IPv6 Network Connectivity
• Implementing Automatic IP Address Allocation
• Implementing Name Resolution
• Troubleshooting Network Connectivity
• Module 4 Labs:
• Enable Automatic IPv4 Configuration
• Configure IPv4 Manually
• Create a Simulated Network Connectivity Problem
• Resolve a Network Connectivity Problem

Module 5: Implementing Wireless Network Connections

• Wireless Networks
• Implementing a Wireless Network
• Module 5 Labs:
• Plan a Wireless Network
• Determine the Cause of Wireless Network Problems

Module 6: Implementing Network Security

• Threats to Network Security
• Configuring Windows Firewall
• Securing Network Traffic
• Configuring Windows Defender
• Module 6 Labs:
• Create an Inbound Firewall Rule
• Create an Outbound Firewall Rule
• Configure Connection Security Rules
• Configure Windows Defender

Module 7: Configuring File Access and Printers on Windows 8 Clients

• Managing File Access
• Managing Shared Folders
• Configuring File Compression
• Managing Printers
• SkyDrive
• Module 7 Labs:
• Create a Shared Folder for All Users
• Create a Shared Folder for the Marketing Group
• Create and Share a Local Printer

Module 8: Securing Windows 8 Desktops

• Authentication and Authorization in Windows 8
• Implementing Group Policy Objects
• Securing Data with Encrypting File System and BitLocker
• Configuring User Account Control
• Module 8 Labs:
• Create Multiple Local Group Policy Objects
• Test the Application of the Local Group Policy Objects
• Protect Files with EFS
• Modify UAC Prompts

Module 9: Configuring Applications

• Installing and Configuring Applications
• Managing Applications from the Windows Store
• Configuring Internet Explorer Settings
• Configuring Application Restrictions in the Enterprise
• Module 9 Labs:
• Configure Internet Explorer
• Configure AppLocker Rules
• Test the AppLocker Rules

Module 10: Optimizing and Maintaining Windows 8 Client Computers

• Optimizing the Performance of Windows 8
• Managing the Reliability of Windows 8
• Managing Windows 8 Updates
• Module 10 Labs:
• Create a Performance Baseline
• Introduce Additional Workload
• Measure System Responsiveness Under Load
• Configure Windows Update

Module 11: Configuring Mobile Computing and Remote Access

• Configuring Mobile Computers and Device Settings
• Configuring VPN Access
• Configuring Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance
• DirectAccess
• Module 11 Labs:
• Create and Configure a New Power Plan
• Create and Test a VPN Connection
• Configure a Remote Desktop Connection

Module 12: Implementing Hyper-V

• Hyper-V
• Creating Virtual Machines
• Managing Virtual Hard Disks
• Managing Snapshots
• Module 12 Labs:
• Install Client Hyper-V
• Create a Virtual Network in a Virtual Machine

Module 13: Troubleshooting and Recovering Windows 8

• Backing Up and Restoring Files in Windows 8
• Recovery Options in Windows 8
• Module 13 Labs:
• Explore Windows 8 Recovery Options
• Introduce a Simulated Problem
• Resolve the Problem

Module 14: Using Windows PowerShell

• Windows PowerShell 3.0
• Windows PowerShell Remoting
• Using Windows PowerShell Cmdlets

Exam: 70-688: Managing and Maintaining Windows 8

Module 1: Planning and Implementing Management of Windows 8

• Local and Remote Management of Windows 8
• Using Windows PowerShell for Management
• Using Group Policy for Management
• Additional Tools for Managing Windows 8
• Module 1 Labs:
• Plan the Management of Windows 8
• Implement Remote Management

Module 2: Designing and Implementing an Installation Strategy

• Determining a Deployment Strategy for Windows 8
• Planning a Migration Strategy to Windows 8
• Planning and Implementing Additional Windows 8 Deployment Methods
• Planning for Operating System Virtualization
• Module 2 Labs:
• Design an Installation Strategy for Windows 8
• Migrate User State and Data
• Create an Unattended Answer File
• Perform Offline Modification of a Windows Image File

Module 3: Planning and Implementing Authentication for Windows 8

• User Authentication
• Domain-Based Security
• Module 3 Labs:
• Plan Authentication
• Sign in Using Picture Password
• Implement Authentication with Microsoft Account
• Troubleshoot Domain Authentication

Module 4: Planning and Implementing IP Addressing and Intranet Connectivity

• Planning IPv4 Addressing
• Planning IPv6 Addressing
• Wired Network Connectivity
• Planning Wireless Network Connectivity
• Securing Network Connectivity with Windows Firewall
• Module 4 Labs:
• Plan Intranet Connectivity
• Configure a DHCP Reservation
• Troubleshoot Network Connectivity

Module 5: Implementing an Application Strategy for Windows 8

• Planning Application Deployment
• Sideloading a Windows Store App
• Managing Windows Store Apps
• Module 5 Labs:
• Plan an Application Strategy
• Mitigate Application Compatibility Issues
• Sideload a Windows Store App

Module 6: Planning and Implementing a Solution for User Settings

• Managing User Profiles
• UE-V
• Deploying and Using UE-V
• Module 6 Labs:
• Plan a Solution for User Settings
• Implement Primary Computers
• Implement and Use UE-V

Module 7: Planning for and Configuring Cloud Services

• Cloud Services
• Office 365
• Module 7 Labs:
• Plan for Cloud Services
• Use SkyDrive in Windows 8

Module 8: Planning and Implementing Windows Intune

• Windows Intune
• Deploying Windows Intune Clients
• Basic Windows Intune Administration
• Module 8 Labs:
• Deploy Windows Intune Clients
• Verify Active Directory Synchronization
• Work with Windows Intune Users and Groups

Module 9: Managing Computers by Using Windows Intune

• Working with Policies and Updates
• Deploying Software with Windows Intune
• Module 9 Labs:
• Work with Windows Intune Policies
• Deploy Software with Windows Intune

Module 10: Planning and Implementing Access to File and Print Services

• Managing Local Storage
• Planning Access to File Shares
• Planning File Caching
• Planning, Installing, and Configuring Printing
• Module 10 Labs:
• Plan Access to File and Print Resources
• Implement File and Print Access in a Domain
• Implement Offline Files

Module 11: Planning and Implementing Encryption for Windows 8

• Planning Encrypting File System (EFS)
• Planning and Implementing BitLocker
• Module 11 Labs:
• Plan Encryption for Windows 8
• Recover a BitLocker-Encrypted Drive

Module 12: Planning and Implementing Endpoint Security

• Planning an Update Strategy
• Implementing Virus and Malware Protection
• Implementing AppLocker
• Module 12 Labs:
• Plan Endpoint Security
• Implement Centralized Configuration for Windows Updates
• Implement Windows Intune Endpoint Protection
• Restrict Applications Using AppLocker

Module 13: Planning and Implementing Extranet Connectivity

• Configuring Virtual Private Networks for Windows 8
• Planning Direct Access for Windows 8
• Managing Mobile Devices
• Module 13 Labs:
• Plan Extranet Connectivity
• Configure Remote Access Server
• Implement Direct Access

Module 14: Planning and Implementing a Recovery Solution

• Windows 8 Boot Process
• Repairing Stability Issues in Windows 8
• Planning User Data Recovery for Windows 8
• Module 14 Labs:
• Plan a Recovery Solution
• Modify a Boot Configuration Data (BCD) Store
• Use System Restore
• Implement File History

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