Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA Windows 8 Training Course

Course 20689
3 Days

Instructor-Led Live: $1,795
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Course Overview
This three day course is designed primarily for IT Professionals who want to upgrade their technical skills from Windows 7 to Windows 8. The course focuses on the new features and functionality in Windows 8 and related tools and cloud services that pertain to installation, activation, upgrades and migration, local and remote administration including Group Policy, Windows Intune and Windows PowerShell, application solutions and compatibility, Internet Explorer, remote access, VPN and DirectAccess client configuration, storage and security, troubleshooting and recovery, Client Hyper-V, and online services.

This course also serves as preparation for Exam 70-689: Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA Windows 8.

Audience
The primary audience for Course 20689: Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA Windows 8 is information technology (IT) professionals who are experienced Windows 7 administrators or support technicians and want to update their skills to Windows 8 and associated administration tools and cloud services.

The secondary audience for this course includes certification candidates who have an existing Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) level certification for Windows 7 and who want to migrate their current credentials to the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) for Windows 8.

Course Outline
Module 1: Installing Windows 8
This module explains how to plan and perform the installation of Windows 8.
Lessons

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

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Determine which edition of Windows 8 to install.
Ensure that new and existing computers meet the prerequisites for installing Windows 8.
Install Windows 8 on a new computer.
Describe and select a suitable method for automating the installation of Windows 8.
Describe the various methods that can be used to activate Windows 8.

Module 2: Upgrading and Migrating to Windows 8
This module explains how to install Windows 8 on computers that are running an existing operating system.
Lessons

Upgrading to Windows 8
Migrating to Windows 8
Migrating User Data and Settings

Lab : Migrating to Windows 8

Backing Up User Data and Settings on the Source Computer
Restoring User Data and Settings to Target Computer
Verifying Successful Migration of User Data and Settings

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Perform an in-place upgrade to Windows 8.
Perform a side-by-side migration to Windows 8.
Migrate user data and settings in both upgrades and migrations.

Module 3: Administering Windows 8
This module explains how to administer Windows 8.
Lessons

Local and Remote Management of Windows 8
Implementing Group Policies
Administering Windows 8 with Windows Intune
Introduction to Windows PowerShell 3.0
Windows PowerShell Remoting
Using Windows PowerShell Cmdlets

Lab : Implementing GPOs

Creating GPOs
Testing the Application of the GPOs

Lab : Administering Windows 8 with Windows PowerShell ISE

Introducing Windows PowerShell

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe Windows 8 administrative tools and be able to locally and remotely manage Windows 8.
Describe how to use GPOs to configure security and other settings.
Administer Windows 8 by using Windows Intune.
Describe the fundamentals of Windows PowerShell.
Use Windows PowerShell 2.0 Remoting.
Use Windows PowerShell Cmdlets to perform administration and management tasks.

Module 4: Implementing an Application Strategy for Windows 8
This module explains how to implement an application strategy for Windows 8.
Lessons

Application Deployment Options in Windows 8
Application Compatibility

Lab : Mitigating Application Compatibility Issues

Mitigate Application Compatibility Issues

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe application deployment options for Windows 8.
Select appropriate application compatibility methods for a scenario.

Module 5: Configuring Applications
This module explains how to configure and control applications in Windows 8.
Lessons

Install and Configure Applications
Managing Apps from the Windows Store
Configure Internet Explorer Settings
Configuring Application Restrictions in the Enterprise

Lab : Configuring Internet Explorer Security

Configuring Internet Explorer
Testing Internet Explorer

Lab : Configuring AppLocker

Configuring AppLocker Rules
Testing AppLocker Rules

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Install and configure applications.
Install and manage applications from the Windows Store.
Configure and secure Internet Explorer.
Configure application restrictions.

Module 6: Configuring Remote Access
This module explains how to enable remote access.
Lessons

Configuring VPN Access
Overview of DirectAccess

Lab : Implementing a VPN

Creating a VPN
Testing the VPN

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Enable and configure virtual private network (VPN) access.
Describe when and how to use DirectAccess to address remote users’ requirements.

Module 7: Implementing Storage in Windows 8
This module explains how to describe and implement storage in Windows 8.
Lessons

Understanding Storage Concepts in Windows 8
Implementing BitLocker
File Caching
Overview of SkyDrive

Lab : Implementing BitLocker

Implement Windows BitLocker

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe storage options in Windows 8.
Implement BitLocker.
Design file caching for remote users.
Enable and configure SkyDrive access.

Module 8: Troubleshooting and Recovering Windows 8
This module explains how to configure Windows Defender.
Lessons

Configuring Host-Based Virus and Malware Protection
Backing Up and Restoring Files in Windows 8
Recovery options in Windows 8

Lab : Configuring Host-Based Virus and Malware Protection

Configuring Windows Defender

Lab : Recovering Windows 8

Exploring Windows 8 Recovery Options
Introducing a Problem
Resolving a Problem

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Configure Windows Defender.
Provide for file and folder recovery.
Identify when and how to recover Windows.

Module 9: Implementing Client Hyper-V
This module explains how to describe Hyper-V for Windows 8 and describe how to use it to support legacy applications.
Lessons

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

Lab : Implementing Client Hyper-V

Creating a Virtual Network and Virtual Machine

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe Client Hyper-V for Windows 8.
Create and configure virtual machines in Hyper-V for Windows 8.
Describe a VHD.
Create and implement virtual machine snapshots.

Module 10: Implementing Online Features in Windows 8
This module is a stand-alone lab that explains how to implement online features in Windows 8.
Lab : Implementing Online Features in Windows 8

Creating a Virtual Network and a Virtual Machine

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Implement online features in Windows 8.
Create a virtual network and a virtual machine.

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