Course Description
Determine requirements and perform the tasks for installing and deploying Windows 8.1
Manage profiles and user state between Windows devices
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
Agenda
1. Windows 8.1 in an Enterprise Network Environment
Managing Windows 8.1 in an Enterprise Environment
Overview of Windows 8.1
2. Installing and Deploying Windows 8 .1
Preparing to Install Windows 8.1
Installing Windows 8.1
Customizing and Preparing an Image for Deployment
Volume Activation for Windows 8.1
3. Managing Profiles and User State in Windows 8.1
Managing User Accounts and Profiles
Configuring User State Virtualization
Migrating User Data and Settings
4. 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 for Management
5. Managing Disks and Device Drivers
Managing Disks, Partitions, and Volumes
Maintaining Disks, Partitions, and Volumes
Virtual Hard Disks (VHDs)
Installing and Configuring Device Drivers
6. Configuring Network Connectivity
Configuring IPv4 Network Connectivity
Configuring IPv6 Network Connectivity
Implementing Automatic IP Address Allocation
Implementing Name Resolution
Troubleshooting Network Connectivity
7. Configuring Resource Access for Domain-Joined and Non-Domain Joined Devices
Configuring Domain Access for Windows 8.1 Devices
Managing Non-Domain Devices
Configuring Workplace Join
Configuring Work Folders
8. Implementing Network Security
Threats to Network Security
Configuring Windows Firewall
Securing Network Traffic
Guarding Against Malware
9. Configuring File Access and Printers on Windows 8 Clients
Managing File Access
Managing Shared Folders
Configuring File and Folder Compression
Managing Printers
Overview of SkyDrive
10. Securing Windows 8.1 Devices
Authentication and Authorization in Windows 8.1
Implementing Local Policies
Securing Data with Encrypting File System and BitLocker
Configuring User Account Control
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 in the Enterprise
12. Optimizing and Maintaining Windows 8.1 CComputers
Optimizing the Performance of Windows 8.1
Managing the Reliability of Windows 8.1
Managing Windows 8.1 Updates
13. Configuring Mobile Computing and Remote Access
Configuring Mobile Computers and Device Settings
Configuring VPN Access
Configuring Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance
DirectAccess
14. Recovering Windows 8 .1
Backing Up and Restoring Files in Windows 8.1
Recovery Options in Windows 8.1
15. Configuring Client Hyper-V
Hyper-V
Creating Virtual Machines
Managing Virtual Hard Disks
Managing Snapshots
Labs
Lab 1a: Install Windows 8.1
Perform a Clean Installation of Windows 8
Lab 1b: Customize and Capture an 8.1 image
Create and Configure an Answer File
Use an Answer File to Install Windows 8.1 on Reference image
Prepare and Capture a Windows 8.1 Reference image
Lab 1c: Deploy an 8.1 image
Use DISM to Deploy a Windows Image
Lab 2a: Configure Profiles and User State Virtualization
Configure Roaming User Profiles and Folder Redirection
Implement and Configure UE-V
Lab 2b: Migrate User State by Using USMT
Create and Customizie USMT XML Files
Capture and Restore User State to a Target Computer
Lab 3: Use Management Tools to Configure Windows 8.1 Settings
Manage Windows 8.1 by Using Group Policy
Implement Windows PowerShell Remoting
Lab 4a: Manage Disks
Create Volumes
Configure Quotas
Work with VHDs
Lab 4b: Configure Device Drivers
Install Device Drivers
Manage Device Drivers
Lab 5a: Configure Network Connection
Enable Automatic IPv4 Configuration
Configure IPv4 Manually
Lab 5b: Resolve Network Connectivity Issues
Create a Simulated Network Connectivity Problem
Resolve a Network Connectivity Problem
Lab 6: Configuring Resource Access for Non-Domain Joined Devices
Implementing Workplace Join
Configuring Work Folders
Lab 7a: Configure Inbound and Outbound Firewall Rules
Create an Inbound Firewall Rule
Create an Outbound Firewall Rule
Lab 7b: Configure Connection Security Rules
Lab 7c: Configuring Malware Protection
Configure Windows Defender
Lab 8a: Configure File Access
Create a Shared Folder for All Users
Create a Shared Folder for the Marketing Group
Lab 8b: Configure Printers
Create and Share a Local Printer
Lab 9a: Implement Local Group Policy Objects
Create Multiple Local Group Policy Objects
Test the Application of the Local Group Policy Objects
Lab 9b: Secure Data
Protect Files with Bitlocker
Lab 9c: Configure User Account Control (UAC)
Modify UAC Prompts
Lab 10a: Configure Internet Explorer Security
Configure Internet Explorer
Lab 10b: Configure AppLocker
Configure AppLocker Rules
Test the AppLocker Rules
Lab 11a: Optimize Windows 8.1 Performance
Create a Performance Baseline
Introduce Additional Workload
Measure System Responsiveness Under Load
Lab 11b: Maintain Windows Updates
Configure Windows Update
Lab 12a: Configure a Power Plan
Create and Configure a New Power Plan
Lab 12b: Implement DirectAccess
Validate the DirectAccess Deployments
Lab 12c: Implement Remote Desktop
Configure a Remote Desktop Connection
Lab 13: Recover Windows 8.1
Explore Windows 8 Recovery Options
Introduce a Simulated Problem
Resolve the Problem
Lab 14: Configure Client Hyper-V
Install Client Hyper-V
Create a Virtual Network in a Virtual Machine
Audience
You should have the following technical knowledge to attend this course:
- Networking fundamentals, including Transmission Control Protocol/Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP), User Datagram Protocol (UDP), and Domain Name System (DNS)
- Prin