Course Content
Installing Windows 8
- Introducing Windows 8
- Preparing to Install Windows 8
- Installing Windows 8
- Automating the Installation of Windows 8
- Activating Windows 8
Lab :
- Installing Windows 8
- Planning to Install Windows 8
- Performing a Clean Installation of Windows 8
Lab :
- Performing an Unattended Installation of Windows 8
- Configuring an Answer File
- Using an Answer File to Install Windows 8
Upgrading and Migrating to Windows 8
- Upgrading to Windows 8
- Migrating to Windows 8
- Migrating User Data and Settings
Lab :
- Migrating to Windows 8
- Backing Up Important User Data and Settings
- Restoring User Data and Settings to a Target Computer
- Verifying Successful Migration of User Data and Settings
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
- Creating Volumes
- Configuring Quotas
- Working with VHDs
Lab :
- Configuring Device Drivers
- Installing Device Drivers
- Managing Device Drivers
Configuring and Troubleshooting Network Connections
- Configuring IPv4 Network Connectivity
- Configuring IPv6 Network Connectivity
- Implementing Automatic IP Address Allocation
- Implementing Name Resolution
- Troubleshooting Network Connectivity
Lab :
- Configuring Network Connection
- Enabling Automatic IPv4 Configuration
- Configuring IPv4 Manually
Lab :
- Troubleshooting Network Connectivity
- Creating a Simulated Network Connectivity Problem
- Resolving a Network Connectivity Problem
Implementing Wireless Network Connections
- Overview of Wireless Networks
- Implementing a Wireless Network
Lab :
- Planning the Implementation of Wireless Network Connections
- Planning a Wireless Network
- Determining the Cause of Wireless Network Problems
- Configuring a Wireless Network Policy
Implementing Network Security
- Overview of Threats to Network Security
- Configuring Windows Firewall
- Securing Network Traffic
- Configuring Windows Defender
Lab :
- Configuring Inbound and Outbound Firewall Rules
- Creating an Inbound Firewall Rule
- Creating An Outbound Firewall Rule
Lab :
- Configuring Connection Security Rules
- Creating and Configuring Connection Security Rules
Lab :
- Configuring Host-Based Virus and Malware Protection
- Configuring Windows Defender
Configuring File Access and Printers on Windows 8 Clients
- Managing File Access
- Managing Shared Folders
- Configuring File Compression
- Managing Printers
- Overview of SkyDrive
Lab :
- Configuring File Access
- Creating a Shared Folder for All Users
- Creating a Shared folder for the Marketing Group
Lab :
- Configuring Printers
- Creating and Sharing a Local Printer
Securing Windows 8 Desktops
- Creating and Sharing a Local Printer
Lab :
- Implementing Local Group Policy Objects
- Authentication and Authorization in Windows 8
- Implementing Group Policy Objects
- Securing Data with EFS and BitLocker
- Configuring User Account Control
Lab :
- Securing Data
- Creating Multiple Local Group Policy Objects
- Testing the Application of the Local Group Policy Objects
- Lab : Configuring and Testing UAC
- Protecting Files with EFS
Configuring Applications
- Modifying UAC Prompts
Lab :
- Configuring Internet Explorer Security
- Install and Configure Applications
- Managing Apps from the Windows Store
- Configuring Internet Explorer Settings
- Configuring Application Restrictions in the Enterprise
Lab :
- Configuring AppLocker
- Configuring AppLocker Rules
- Testing the AppLocker Rules
Optimizing and Maintaining Windows 8 Client Computers
- Optimizing the Performance of Windows 8
- Managing the Reliability of Windows 8
- Managing Windows 8 Updates
Lab :
- Optimizing Windows 8 Performance
- Creating a Performance Baseline
- Introducing Additional Workload
- Measuring System Responsiveness Under Load
Lab :
- Maintaining Windows Updates
- Configuring Windows Update
Configuring Mobile Computing and Remote Access
- Configuring Mobile Computers and Device Settings
- Configuring VPN Access
- Configuring Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance
- Overview of DirectAccess
Lab :
- Configuring a Power Plan
- Creating and Configuring a New Power Plan
Lab :
- Implementing a VPN Connection
- Creating and Testing a VPN Connection
Lab :
- Implementing Remote Desktop
- Configuring a Remote Desktop Connection
Implementing Hyper-V
- Overview of Hyper-V
- Creating Virtual Machines
- Managing Virtual Hard Disks
- Managing Snapshots
Troubleshooting and Recovering Windows 8
- Backing Up and Restoring Files in Windows 8
- Recovery Options in Windows 8
Lab :
- Recovering Windows 8
- Exploring Windows 8 Recovery Options
- Introducing a Simulated Problem
- Resolving the Problem
