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20689D: Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA Windows® 8 Training & Certification Course

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Overview

20689D: Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA Windows® 8 Training & Certification Course is designed for experienced IT professionals who configure and support Windows PCs and devices. You will learn the new skills you need to support Windows 8.1 in a Windows Server domain environment with managed access to the Internet and cloud services. You will learn how to install and customize Windows 8.1 operating systems and apps, as well as how to migrate user state and settings. Additionally, you will learn how to resolve common support issues related to Windows 8.1, including troubleshooting Internet Explorer, recovering BitLocker encrypted drives, and optimizing performance. Finally, you will learn about implementing Client Hyper-V in Windows 8.1.

Audience profile

The primary audience for this course is IT professionals who configure and support Windows 7 or Windows 8-based PCs, devices, users, and associated network and security resources, and who wish to update their skills to Windows 8.1. The audience includes experienced IT Professionals who focus on supporting a broad range of technical issues related to Windows operating systems, devices, cloud services, applications, networking, and hardware.

A secondary audience for 20689D: Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA Windows® 8 Training & Certification course includes certification candidates who want to migrate their current credentials to the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) for Windows 8.1, and have either:

An existing Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) level certification for Windows 7
An existing Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) level certification for Windows 8

At course completion

Describe the solutions and features related to managing Windows 8.1 in an enterprise network environment.
Install Windows 8.1 and upgrade previous versions of Windows to Windows 8.1.
Configure and manage Windows 8.1 by using Windows PowerShell, Group Policy, and Windows Intune.
Implement an application strategy for Windows 8.1.
Manage non-domain member devices and provide resource access for these devices.
Secure Windows 8.1 devices by using appropriate tools and technologies.
Configure remote access for computers running Windows 8.1.
Monitor and recover Windows 8.1.
Implement Client Hyper-V® in Windows 8.1.

Prerequisite

At least two years of experience in the IT field, Knowledge of networking fundamentals, including Transmission Control Protocol /Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), User Datagram Protocol (UDP), and Domain Name System (DNS)

Recommended course

20687D: Configuring Windows® 8.1

Full Description

20689D: Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA Windows® 8

Module 1: Windows 8.1 in an Enterprise Network Environment

This module explains how the features and related solutions in Windows 8.1 are used to support intranet, Internet, and non-domain joined Windows 8.1 clients. It also explains the changes to the Windows 8.1 user interface and how to perform customizations of the desktop and Start screen.

Lessons

Managing Windows 8.1 in an Enterprise Environment
Overview of Windows 8.1

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Identify the features and solutions in Windows 8.1 that you can use to support domain member and non-member devices.
Identify the changes to the Windows 8.1 user interface and customize the desktop and Start screen.

Module 2: Installing and Upgrading to Windows 8.1

This module explains how to identify hardware, software, and infrastructure readiness for installing Windows 8.1. It also describes the methods to manage volume activation in Windows 8.1 and how to migrate user state and settings when upgrading to Windows 8.1.

Lessons

Preparing to Install and Deploy Windows 8.1
Installing Windows 8.1
Volume Activation for Windows 8.1
Migrating User State and Settings

Lab: Installing Windows 8.1

Lab: Migrating User State by Using USMT

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Identify hardware, software, and infrastructure readiness for installing and deploying Windows 8.1.
Install Windows 8.1.
Describe the methods to manage volume activation in Windows 8.1.
Migrate user state and settings when upgrading to Windows 8.1.

Module 3: Configuring and Managing Windows 8.1

This module explains the tools used for local and remote management of Windows 8.1. It also explains how to configure and manage common settings in Windows 8.1 by using Windows PowerShell, Group Policy, and Windows Intune.

Lessons

Tools Used to Perform Local and Remote Management of Windows 8.1
Using Windows PowerShell to Configure and Manage Windows 8.1
Using Group Policy to Manage Windows 8.1
Administering Windows 8.1 by Using Windows Intune
Configuring User State Virtualization

Lab: Configure Windows 8.1 Settings by Using Management Tools

Lab: Configuring UE-V

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe the tools used to perform local and remote management of Windows 8.1.
Administer Windows 8.1 by using Windows PowerShell.
Implement Group Policy to manage client computers running Windows 8.1.
Explain how to administer Windows 8.1 by using Windows Intune.
Configure Microsoft User Experience Virtualization (UE-V).

Module 4: Implementing an Application Strategy for Windows 8.1

This module explains the application deployment options for Windows 8.1. It also explains how to install and manage Windows Store apps, secure Internet Explorer, and configure application restrictions.

Lessons

Application Deployment Options in Windows 8.1
Managing Windows Store Apps
Configuring Internet Explorer Settings
Configuring Application Restrictions in an Enterprise

Lab: Managing Windows Store Apps

Lab: Troubleshooting an Internet Explorer Issue

Lab : Configuring AppLocker

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe the application deployment options for Windows 8.1.
Install and manage Windows Store apps.
Configure and secure Internet Explorer.
Configure application restrictions.

Module 5: Managing Devices and Resource Access

This module explains the options for managing non-domain member devices in a Windows 8.1 environment. It also explains how to configure Workplace Join and Work Folders for non-domain member devices.

Lessons

Options for Managing Non-Domain Member Devices
Configuring Workplace Join
Configuring Work Folders and Remote Business Data Removal

Lab: Configuring Resource Access for Non-Domain Member Devices

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe the options in Windows 8.1 for managing devices that are not domain members.
Configure Workplace Join.
Configure Work Folders and remote business data removal.

Module 6: Securing Windows 8.1 Devices

This module explains the methods used for authentication and authorization in Windows 8.1. It also explains how to secure data by using BitLocker and configure User Account Control (UAC) settings. It then explains how to configure Windows SmartScreen and Windows Defender to protect against malware. It also describes how to configure and implement Windows Firewall.

Lessons

Authentication and Authorization in Windows 8.1
Securing Data by Using BitLocker
Configuring UAC
Guarding Against Malware
Configuring Windows Firewall

Lab : Securing Data by Using BitLocker

Lab: Configuring Inbound and Outbound Firewall Rules

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe authentication and authorization in Windows 8.1.
Select a suitable file encryption method to help secure Windows 8.1 files.
Configure User Account Control (UAC).
Configure malware protection.
Configure Windows Firewall.

Module 7: Configuring Remote Access

This module explains how to implement a simple DirectAccess deployment. It explains the process for implementing an advanced DirectAccess infrastructure. It also explains how to enable and configure virtuals private network (VPN) access.

Lessons

Overview of DirectAccess
Advanced DirectAccess Infrastructure
Configuring VPN Access

Lab: Implementing DirectAccess by Using the Getting Started Wizard

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Implement DirectAccess by using the Getting Started Wizard.
Identify the components that are used in advanced DirectAccess infrastructure.
Explain how to configure VPN access.

Module 8: Monitoring and Recovering Windows 8.1

This module explains how to monitor and troubleshoot performance in Windows 8.1. It describes the Windows 8.1 startup process and how to troubleshoot Windows 8.1 startup. It then explains the recovery options in Windows 8.1 and how to recover Windows 8.1.

Lessons

Monitoring and Troubleshooting Performance in Windows 8.1
Troubleshooting Windows 8.1 Startup
Recovery Options in Windows 8.1

Lab: Identifying Performance Problems

Lab: Recovering Windows 8.1

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Monitor and troubleshoot performance in Windows 8.1.
Troubleshoot Windows 8.1 startup.
Use the recovery options in Windows 8.1.

Module 9: Implementing Client Hyper-V in Windows 8.1

This module explains Client Hyper-V for Windows 8.1. It also explains how to manage virtual hard disks and checkpoints.

Lessons

Overview of Client Hyper-V
Creating Virtual Machines
Managing Virtual Hard Disks
Managing Checkpoints

Fees & Schedule

Delivery Mode	Course Duration	Fees
Live Virtual Training	3 Days	Ask for Quote
Onsite Classroom Training	3 Days	Ask for Quote
Customized Training	3 Days	Ask for Quote

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The method of instructing and the way to explain is excellent and easy to remember. I think he is very good instructor and he is very flexible to take any questions..

Chevron

Instructor was very knowledgeable and very well spoken. For me, the best part of this training course was having a knowledgeable instructor who could answer any of my questions.

US Army

Thank you so much for your time and especially your expertise with us. We really appreciate this discussion session.We gained a lot of technical knowledge today.

SWHealth

Thanks Abhishek for all your help and guidence on this training. Excellent Work is done. I checked with team and they are extremly pleased.

Swhealth

Mr. Abhishek Kumar displayed thorough knowledge of material. His enthusiasm and energy shined throughout the course.

Instructor was able to help me resolve an issue i was having as a real work problem in sharepoint.

The instructor was good especially because he has hands on experience on SharePoint.

Excellent training with proper support.

Instructor was very knowledgeable. Followed course outline in a clear manner and interjected non-course contained material at points in order to clarify.

Instructor was very knowledgeable about the information which was very helpful when it came to answering questions.

Instructor was excellent. He explained the concepts before showing how to do things which was so helpful. Can't say enough good about him.

Abhishek did a great job. Excellent Instructor for BI.

The classroom environment was fine. I did the class from my home. And, the connection speed was outstanding.Very good instructor.

I have completed the course 20778 Analyzing data with Power BI. The instructor Mr. Abhishek Kumar delivered interactive sessions which were impressively informative. He went through the content in detail which showcased that he has a thorough knowledge of the subject matter.

Learned a lot of things and more than I excepted to learn. Was a very nice experience to learn from Abhishek.

Banque des Mascareignes

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Abhishek was a great instructor. Very knowledgeable, and very nice.

Mr. Abhishek was friendly and knows his subject. He helped in sharing every documents, we will need for further studies and exam for Power BI.

State Informatics Limited

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