20687 Configuring Windows 8.1

Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities

This course is intended for IT professionals who administer and support Windows 8.1 PCs, devices, users, and associated network and security resources. The networks with which these professionals typically work are configured as Windows Server domain-based environments with managed access to the Internet and cloud services. This course is also intended to provide foundation configuration skills for Enterprise Desktop/Device Support Technicians (EDSTs) who provide Tier 2 support to users who run Windows desktops and devices within a Windows domain environment in medium to large enterprise organizations. Students who seek certification in the 70-687 Windows 8.1 Configuring exam will also benefit from this course.

Before attending this course, students should have:
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)
Knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) principles and fundamentals of AD DS management
Understanding of the certificate security and working knowledge of the fundamentals of Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS)
Understanding of Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows Server 2012 fundamentals
Understanding of Microsoft Windows Client essentials; for example, working knowledge of Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and/or Windows 8
Basic understanding of Windows PowerShell syntax
Basic awareness of Windows deployment tools (Windows ADK components: Windows PE, Windows SIM, VAMT, ImageX, USMT, and DISM concepts and fundamentals) but no actual prerequisite skills with the specific tools are assumed

After completing this course, students will be able to:
Describe solutions and features related to managing Windows 8.1 in an enterprise network environment.
Determine requirements and perform the tasks for installing and deploying Windows 8.1.
Manage profiles and user state between Windows devices.
Determine the most appropriate management tools to configure Windows 8.1 settings.
Configure disks, partitions, volumes, and device drivers in a Windows 8.1 system.
Configure network connectivity.
Configure resource connectivity for both domain-joined and non-domain joined PCs and devices.
Implement Windows 8.1 technologies to secure network connections.
Configure file, folder, and printer access.
Implement tools and technologies that can help secure Windows 8.1 PCs and devices.
Configure and control desktop apps, Windows Store apps, and virtual apps.
Optimize and maintain Windows 8.1 PCs and devices.
Configure mobile computer settings and to enable remote access.
Determine how to recover Windows 8.1 from various failures.
Describe and configure Client Hyper-V.

Module 1: Windows 8.1 in an Enterprise Environment

Managing Windows 8.1 in an Enterprise Environment
Overview of Windows 8.1

Module 2: Installing and Deploying Windows 8.1

Preparing to Install and Deploy Windows 8.1
Installing Windows 8.1
Customizing and Preparing a Windows 8.1 Image for Deployment
Volume Activation for Windows 8.1
Lab: Installing Windows 8.1
Lab: Customizing and Capturing a Windows 8.1 Image
Lab: Deploying a Windows 8.1 Image

Module 3: Tools Used for Configuring and Managing Windows 8.1

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
Lab: Using Management Tools to Configure Windows 8.1 Settings

Module 4: Managing Profiles and User State in Windows 8.1

Managing User Profiles
Configuring User State Virtualization
Migrating User State and Settings
Lab: Configuring Profiles and User State Virtualization
Lab: Migrating User State by Using USMT

Module 5: Managing Disks and Device Drivers

Managing Disks, Partitions, and Volumes
Maintaining Disks, Partitions, and Volumes
Working with Virtual Hard Disks
Installing and Configuring Device Drivers
Lab: Managing Disks
Lab: Configuring Device Drivers

Module 6: Configuring Network Connectivity

Configuring IPv4 Network Connectivity
Configuring IPv6 Network Connectivity
Implementing Automatic IP Address Allocation
Implementing Name Resolution
Implementing Wireless Network Connectivity
Lab: Configuring a Network Connection
Lab: Resolving Network Connectivity Issues

Module 7: Configuring File Access and Printers on Windows 8.1 Clients

Managing File Access
Managing Shared Folders
Configuring File Compression
Configuring File Access
Managing Printers
Lab: Configuring File Access
Lab: Configuring Printers

Module 8: Implementing Network Security

Overview of Threats to Network Security
Configuring Windows Firewall
Securing Network Traffic by Using IPsec
Guarding Windows 8.1 Against Malware
Lab: Configuring Inbound and Outbound Firewall Rules
Lab: Configuring IPsec Rules
Lab: Configuring Malware Protection

Module 9: Configuring Resource Access for Domain-Joined Devices and Devices That Are Not Domain Members

Configuring Domain Access for Windows 8.1 Devices
Configuring Resource Access for Devices That Are Not Domain Members
Configuring Workplace Join
Configuring Work Folders
Lab: Configuring Resource Access for Devices That Are Not Domain Members

Module 10: Securing Windows 8.1 Devices

Authentication and Authorization in Windows 8.1
Applying Security Settings by Using Group Policy
Securing Data with EFS and BitLocker
Configuring and Testing UAC
Lab: Implementing Local GPOs
Lab: Securing Data by Using BitLocker
Lab: Configuring and Testing UAC

Module 11: Configuring Applications for Windows 8.1

Application Deployment Options in Windows 8.1
Managing Windows Store Apps
Configuring Internet Explorer Settings
Configuring Application Restrictions
Lab: Configuring Internet Explorer Security
Lab: Configuring AppLocker

Module 12: Optimizing and Maintaining Windows 8.1 Computers

Optimizing Performance in Windows 8.1
Managing the Reliability of Windows 8.1
Managing Software Updates in Windows 8.1
Lab: Optimizing Windows 8.1 Performance
Lab: Maintaining Windows Updates

Module 13: Configuring Mobile Computing and Remote Access

Configuring Mobile Computers and Device Settings
Overview of DirectAccess
Configuring VPN Access
Configuring Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance
Lab: Configuring a Power Plan
Lab: Implementing DirectAccess by Using the Getting Started Wizard
Lab: Implementing Remote Desktop

Module 14: Recovering Windows 8.1

Backing Up and Restoring Files in Windows 8.1
Recovery Options in Windows 8.1
Lab: Recovering Windows 8.1

Module 15: Configuring Client Hyper-V

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

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