The 70-687: Configuring Windows 8.1 online training course is designed for experienced IT professionals who have knowledge and experience administering Windows PCs and devices in a domain environment with managed access to the Internet. 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.
Beginner
70-687: Configuring Windows 8.1
Overview
Curriculum
- 14 Sections
- 49 Lessons
- 15h Duration
Module 1: Installing Windows 8
4 Lessons
- Preparing to Install Windows 8
- Installing Windows 8
- Automating the Installation of Windows 8
- Activating Windows 8
Module 2: Upgrading and Migrating to Windows 8
3 Lessons
- Upgrading to Windows 8
- Migrating to Windows 8
- Migrating User Data and Settings
Module 3: Managing Disks and Device Drivers
4 Lessons
- Managing Disks, Partitions, and Volumes
- Maintaining Disks, Partitions, and Volumes
- Virtual Hard Disks (VHDs)
- Installing and Configuring Device Drivers
Module 4: Configuring and Troubleshooting Network Connections
4 Lessons
- Configuring IPv6 Network Connectivity
- Configuring IPv4 Network Connectivity
- Implementing Automatic IP Address Allocation
- Troubleshooting Network Connectivity
Module 5: Implementing Wireless Network Connections
2 Lessons
- Wireless Networks
- Implementing a Wireless Network
Module 6: Implementing Network Security
4 Lessons
- Threats to Network Security
- Configuring Windows Firewall
- Securing Network Traffic
- Configuring Windows Defender
Module 7: Configuring File Access and Printers on Windows 8 Clients
5 Lessons
- Managing File Access
- Managing Shared Folders
- Configuring File Compression
- Managing Printers
- SkyDrive
Module 8: Securing Windows 8 Desktops
4 Lessons
- Authentication and Authorization in Windows 8
- Implementing Group Policy Objects
- Securing Data with Encrypting File System and BitLocker
- Configuring User Account Control
Module 9: Configuring Applications
4 Lessons
- Installing and Configuring Applications
- Managing Applications from the Windows Store
- Configuring Internet Explorer Settings
- Configuring Application Restrictions in the Enterprise
Module 10: Optimizing and Maintaining Windows 8 Client Computers
2 Lessons
- Optimizing the Performance of Windows 8
- Managing Windows 8 Updates
Module 11: Configuring Mobile Computing and Remote Access
4 Lessons
- Configuring Mobile Computers and Device Settings
- Configuring VPN Access
- Configuring Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance
- DirectAccess
Module 12: Implementing Hyper-V
4 Lessons
- Hyper-V
- Creating Virtual Machines
- Managing Virtual Hard Disks
- Managing Snapshots
Module 13: Troubleshooting and Recovering Windows 8
2 Lessons
- Backing Up and Restoring Files in Windows 8
- Recovery Options in Windows 8
Module 14: Using Windows PowerShell
3 Lessons
- Windows PowerShell 3.0
- Windows PowerShell Remoting
- Using Windows PowerShell Cmdlets
