Overview

In this Microsoft 70-687: Configuring Windows 8 course you will learn to install and upgrade Windows 8, configure hardware and applications, configure network connectivity, configure access to resources, configure remote access, monitor and maintain Windows clients, and configure backup and recovery options. In this Microsoft 70-687: Configuring Windows 8 course you will learn to install and upgrade Windows 8, configure hardware and applications, configure network connectivity, configure access to resources, configure remote access, monitor and maintain Windows clients, and configure backup and recovery options. If you’re looking to get Cisco SWITCH certified, this course will help prepare you for the SWITCH 300-115 exam. This exam tests a candidate’s knowledge of complex enterprise switching solutions that use the Cisco Enterprise Campus Architecture. In this Microsoft 70-412: Configuring Advanced Windows Server Services course you will learn how to perform the advanced configuring tasks required to deploy, manage, and maintain a Windows Server 2012 infrastructure, such as fault tolerance, certificate services, and identity federation. In this course you will learn how to plan and design Sharepoint sites, implement authorization and authentication, access and manage data, implement Sharepoint solutions, implement the user experience and information architecture, create business processes, and create office applications. NO CREDIT CARD REQUIRED This IT course will teach you key concepts you need to know about Cisco’s security technologies, including how to install and troubleshoot network devices. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to confidently maintain data integrity and availability, and have a thorough understanding of Cisco’s security structure and be prepared to take the Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (Cisco CCNA Security) exam.

Your Training Instructors

Chrys Thorsen

Education and Technology Expert

Chrys is an education and technology expert who specializes in enterprise-level IT infrastructure consulting and certified training-of-trainers. In her career, she has garnered 35 IT Certifications including Cisco CCSI/CCNP, CISSP, CISA, MCSE/MCITP, and many more. She has also authored 40 published certification textbooks and is currently working on the new CompTIA PenTest+ courseware.

Patrick Loner

IT Instructor

Patrick is a skilled presenter with a strong background in IT training and certification covering general information technology, network administration, and consulting. His strong customer service background and skills both in support and presentation situations allow him to effectively communicate course information in an engaging manner. He specializes in areas such as Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, Windows Network Infrastructure, and Security.

  • 18 Traning Hours
  • 71 Videos
  • 16 Topics
  • 91 Practice Questions

This Microsoft 70-687 course is preparation for the Microsoft 70-687 Configuring Windows 8 certification exam. Candidates for this exam are students seeking to be IT professionals who configure or support Windows 8 computers, devices, users, and associated network and security resources. The networks with which these professionals typically work are configured as domain-based or peer-to-peer environments with access to the Internet and cloud services.

The IT professional could be a consultant, a full-time desktop support technician, or an IT generalist who administers Windows 8 based computers and devices as a portion of their broader technical responsibilities.

Microsoft 70-687: Configuring Windows 8 Course Outline

Module 1: Installing and Deploying Windows 8.1

  •    Course Introduction

  •    Introduction To Windows

  •    Preparing To Install Windows 8.1

  •    Understanding Deployment Options Part 1

  •    Understanding Deployment Options Part 2

  •    Upgrading To Windows 8.1

  •    Migrating To Windows 8.1

  •    Automating Installations Part 1

  •    Automating Installations Part 2

  •    Automating Installations Part 3

  •    Windows Activation
Module 2: Enterprise Management in Windows 8.1

  •    Local And Management Tools Part 1

  •    Local And Management Tools Part 2

  •    Using Windows PowerShell To Manage Windows 8.1 Part 1

  •    Using Windows PowerShell To Manage Windows 8.1 Part 2

  •    Using Windows PowerShell To Manage Windows 8.1 Part 3

  •    Using Group Policy To Manage Windows 8.1
Module 3: Managing User Settings

  •    Managing User Profiles

  •    User State Virtualization

  •    User Profile Migration
Module 4: Configuring Hardware Access

  •    Managing And Maintaining HardDisk Drives Part 1

  •    Managing And Maintaining HardDisk Drives Part 2

  •    Working With Device Drivers
Module 5: Configuring Networking

  •    Configuring IPv4 Part 1

  •    Configuring IPv4 Part 2

  •    Configuring IPv4 Part 3

  •    Configuring IPv6

  •    Managing Name Resolution

  •    Configuring Wireless Connections

  •    Troubleshooting Network Connections
Module 6: Configuring Resource Access

  •    Configuring Network Access

  •    Managing File Access With NTFS

  •    Managing Shared Folders

  •    Configure And Manage Printers

  •    Providing Access To Non-Domain Devices

  •    Planning To Use One Drive
Module 7: Configuring Applications

  •    Installing And Configuring Applications

  •    Managing Apps From The Windows Store

  •    Controlling Desktop Applications

  •    Manage Internet Explorer

  •    Using Virtualisation To Support Applications
Module 8: Managing Security in Windows 8.1

  •    Overview Of Network Security

  •    Managing The Windows Firewall

  •    Malware Protection

  •    Configuring Data Security

  •    User Account Control
Module 9: Optimizing and Recovering Windows 8.1

  •    Performance Monitoring And Optimization

  •    Managing And Troubleshooting Reliability

  •    Troubleshooting With Event Viewer

  •    Managing Windows Updates

  •    Backing Up Data

  •    Recovery Options
Module 10: Mobile Computing With Windows 8.1

  •    Configuring Mobile Computer Settings

  •    Configuring VPNs

  •    Overview Of Direct Access

  •    Conclusion

Microsoft Windows 8 Power User Course Outline

Lesson 1: Getting to Know PCs and the Windows 8 User Interface

  •    Introduction

  •    Identify Components of a Personal Computer

  •    Sign in to Windows 8

  •    Navigate the Desktop
Lesson 2: Using the Modern Apps and Navigation Features

  •    Using the Modern Apps and Navigation Features
Lesson 3: Working with Desktop Applications
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