Course Description
In this course, students learn how to design the installation, configuration,and maintenance of Windows 8. Two unique features of this course areintegration of cloud services and Windows Intune. The skills in this course aresuitable for small or enterprise environments.
This course is intended for experienced information technology (IT)professionals that remotely manage and maintain Windows desktops and devices,and desktop support technicians and IT consultants who support small andmedium-sized organizations.
At Course Completion
After completing this course, students will beable to: Plan, select, and implement appropriate methodsfor managing Windows 8. Manage user authentication and intranetconnectivity for Windows 8. Configure cloud services and deploy Windows Intune. Implement encryption and endpoint security. Plan a recovery solution for Windows 8. Design a recovery solution for Windows 8. Prerequisites
Before attending this course, students must have:
Two years of experience in the IT field managingand maintaining Windows client operating systems Two years of experience performing: Windows application installation and support Network configuration in Windows Windows operating system installation andupdates An understanding of how Windows client computersintegrate with server computers Course Outline
Module 1: Planning andImplementing Management of Windows 8
This module explains how to plan, select, and implement appropriatemethods for managing Windows 8.
Lessons
Local and Remote Management of Windows 8 Using Windows PowerShell for Management Using Group Policy for Management Additional Tools for Managing Windows 8 Lab: Planning and ImplementingManagement of Windows 8
Planning the Management of Windows 8 Managing Windows 8 by Using Group Policy Using Windows PowerShell for Remote Administration After completing this module,students will be able to:
Manage Windows 8 locally and remotely. Use Windows PowerShell for management. Use Group Policy to manage Windows 8. Describe basic capabilities of other tools for managing Windows 8. Module 2: Designing andImplementing an Installation Strategy
This module explains how to define an appropriate installation strategyfor Windows 8 in a given scenario.
Lessons
Determining a Deployment Strategy for Windows 8 Planning a Migration Strategy to Windows 8 Planning and Implementing Additional Windows 8 Deployment Methods Planning for Operating System Virtualization Lab: Designing and Implementingan Installation Strategy
Planning an Installation Strategy for Windows 8 Migrating User State and Data Creating an Unattended Answer File Capturing Folder and Performing Offline Modification of Windows ImageFile After completing this module,students will be able to:
Determine an appropriate deployment strategy for Windows 8. Determine an appropriate strategy for upgrading or migrating to Windows8. Describe additional Windows 8 deployment methods, and identify whenthey would be appropriate to use. Describe the Windows 8 virtualization methods, and identify when eachwould be appropriate to use. Module 3: Planning andImplementing Authentication for Windows 8
This module explains how to plan user authentication for Windows 8.
Lessons
Overview of User Authentication Overview of Domain-Based Security Lab: Planning and ImplementingAuthentication for Windows 8
Planning Authentication Signing In by Using Picture Password Implementing Authentication with Microsoft Account Troubleshooting Domain Authentication After completing this module,students will be able to:
Describe the purpose of user authentication and options available foruser authentication. Describe how domain-based authentication works. Module 4: Planning andImplementing IP Addressing and Intranet Connectivity
This module explains how to plan and implement intranet connectivityfor Windows 8.
Lessons
Designing IPv4 Addressing Designing IPv6 Addressing Overview of Wired Network Connectivity Designing Wireless Network Connectivity Securing Network Connectivity with Windows Firewall Lab: Planning and ImplementingIP Addressing and Intranet Connectivity
sPlanning Intranet Connectivity for Windows 8 Configuring IP Addressing Troubleshooting Network Connectivity Troubleshooting Windows Firewall Rule After completing this module,students will be able to:
Design IPv4 addressing for Windows 8. Explain how to design IPv6 addressing. Describe wired network connectivity. Design wireless network connectivity. Design Windows Firewall rules. Module 5: Implementing an ApplicationStrategy for Windows 8
This module explains how to design and implement an applicationstrategy for Windows 8.
Lessons
Designing Application Deployment Planning an Application Compatibility Strategy Managing Windows 8 Apps Lab: Implementing an ApplicationStrategy for Windows 8
Planning an Application Strategy Mitigating Application Compatibility Issues Sideloading Windows 8 App and Control Access to Windows Store After completing this module,students will be able to:
Design application deployment for Windows 8. Select appropriate application compatibility methods for a scenario. Manage Windows 8 apps. Module 6: Planning andImplementing a Solution for User Settings
This module explains how to plan and implement a solution for managinguser settings.
Lessons
Managing User Profiles Overview of UE-V Deploying and Using UE-V Lab: Planning and Implementing aSolution for User Settings
Planning a Solution for User Settings Implementing Primary Computers Implementing and Using UE- V After completing this module,students will be able to:
Manage user profiles. Describe UE-V, its components, and its uses. Deploy UE-V, and create a custom settings location template. Module 7: Configuring CloudServices
This module explains how to configure Windows Live services, and planfor Office 365.
Lessons
Overview of Cloud Services Overview of Office 365 Lab: Configuring Cloud Services
Planning for Cloud Services Using SkyDrive in Windows 8 After completing this module,students will be able to:
Describe cloud services, their benefits, and how to use cloud servicesfrom Windows 8. Describe Office 365 and its relation to locally deployed Office andOffice 365 plans. Module 8: Implementing WindowsIntune
This module explains how to plan for and implement Windows Intune.
Lessons
Introduction to Windows Intune Deploying Windows Intune Clients Basic Windows Intune Administration Lab: Implementing Windows Intune
Signing Up for Windows Intune Deploying Windows Intune Clients Performing Active Directory Synchronization Working with Windows Intune Users and Groups After completing this module,students will be able to:
Describe Windows Intune concepts, and plan for Windows Intune. Deploy Windows Intune. Perform basic Windows Intune administration. Module 9: Managing Computers byUsing Windows Intune
This module explains how to manage computers by using Windows Intune.
Lessons
Working with Policies and Updates Deploying Software with Windows Intune Lab: Managing Computers by UsingWindows Intune
Working with Windows Intune Policies Deploying Software with Windows Intune Using Remote Assistance After completing this module,students will be able to:
Manage computers by using Windows Intune Policies and manage updates inWindows Intune. Use Windows Intune to deploy software. Module 10: Planning andImplementing Access to File and Print Resources
This module explains how to plan access to file and print resources.
Lessons
Managing Local Storage Planning Access to File Shares Planning File Caching Planning, Installing and Configuring Printing Lab: Planning and ImplementingAccess to File and Print Resources
Planning Access to File and Print Resources Implementing File and Print Access in a Domain Implementing Offline Files Implementing File and Print Access in a HomeGroup After completing this module,students will be able to:
Understand the difference between disks and storage spaces, and planand manage local storage. Design access to file shares. Design file caching for remote users. Design printing. Module 11: Planning andImplementing Encryption for Windows 8
This module explains how to plan a solution for file encryption forWindows 8.
Lessons
Planning EFS Planning and Implementing BitLocker Lab: Planning and ImplementingEncryption for Windows 8
Planning Encryption for Windows 8 Implementing BitLocker Recovering a BitLocker-Encrypted drive After completing this module,students will be able to:
Plan for EFS. Describe, plan for, and use BitLocker. Module 12: Designing andImplementing Endpoint Security for Windows 8
This module explains how to design and implement endpoint security forWindows 8.
Lessons
Planning an Update Strategy Implementing Virus and Malware Protection Implementing AppLocker Lab: Designing and ImplementingEndpoint Security for Windows 8
Planning Endpoint Security Implementing Centralized Configuration for Windows Updates Implementing Windows Intune Endpoint Protection Restricting Applications by Using AppLocker After completing this module,students will be able to:
Plan an update strategy. Plan virus and malware protection. Design the implementation of AppLocker. Module 13: Designing andImplementing Extranet Connectivity
This module explains how to design and implement extranet connectivityfor Windows 8.
Lessons
Configuring Virtual Private Networks for Windows 8 Planning Direct Access for Windows 8 Managing Mobile Devices Lab: Designing and ImplementingExtranet Connectivity
Planning Extranet Connectivity Creating a Connection Profile by Using Group Policy Preferences Implementing Direct Access After completing this module,students will be able to:
Plan and implement VPN solution for Windows 8. Plan and implement a Direct Access solution for Windows 8. Manage Windows 8 mobile devices. Module 14: Planning andImplementing a Recovery Solution
This module explains how to plan a recovery solution for Windows 8.
Lessons
Overview of the Windows 8 Boot Process Repairing Stability Issues in Windows 8 Planning User Data Recovery for Windows 8 Lab: Planning and Implementing aRecovery Solution
Planning a Recovery Solution Modifying a BCD Store Using System Restore Implementing File History After completing this module,students will be able to:
Describe the Windows Boot process and be able to modify it. Diagnose and repair stability issues in Windows 8. Use Windows 8 File Recovery and File History.