20688 - Managing and Maintaining Windows 8
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Overview:
In this course, students learn how to design the installation, configuration, and maintenance of Windows 8. Two unique features of this course are integration of cloud services and Windows Intune. The skills in this course are suitable for small or enterprise environments.
Target Audience:
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 and medium-sized organisations.
Pre-requisites:
Before attending this course, students must have:
Two years of experience in the IT field managing and maintaining Windows client operating systems
Two years of experience performing Windows application installation and support, network configuration in Windows, and Windows operating system installation and updates
An understanding of how Windows client computers integrate with server computers
At Course Completion:
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Plan, select, and implement appropriate methods for managing Windows 8
Manage user authentication and intranet connectivity 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
Module 1: Planning and Implementing Management of Windows 8
This module explains how to plan, select, and implement appropriate methods 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 Implementing Management 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 and Implementing an Installation Strategy
This module explains how to define an appropriate installation strategy for 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 Virtualisation
Lab : Designing and Implementing an 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 Image File
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 Windows 8
Describe additional Windows 8 deployment methods, and identify when they would be appropriate to use
Describe the Windows 8 virtualisation methods, and identify when each would be appropriate to use
Module 3: Planning and Implementing 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 Implementing Authentication 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 for user authentication
Describe how domain-based authentication works
Module 4: Planning and Implementing IP Addressing and Intranet Connectivity
This module explains how to plan and implement intranet connectivity for 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 Implementing IP Addressing and Intranet Connectivity
Planning Intranet Connectivity for Windows 8
Configuring IP Addressing
Troubleshooting Network Connectivity
Troubleshooting Windows Firewall Rules
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 Application Strategy for Windows 8
This module explains how to design and implement an application strategy for Windows 8.
Lessons
Designing Application Deployment
Planning an Application Compatibility Strategy
Managing Windows 8 Apps
Lab : Implementing an Application Strategy 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 and Implementing a Solution for User Settings
This module explains how to plan and implement a solution for managing user settings.
Lessons
Managing User Profiles
Overview of UE-V
Deploying and Using UE-V
Lab : Planning and Implementing a Solution 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 Cloud Services
This module explains how to configure Windows Live services, and plan for 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 services from Windows 8
Describe Office 365 and its relation to locally deployed Office and Office 365 plans
Module 8: Implementing Windows Intune
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 Synchronisation
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 by Using 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 Using Windows 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 in Windows Intune
Use Windows Intune to deploy software
Module 10: Planning and Implementing 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 Implementing Access 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 plan and manage local storage
Design access to file shares
Design file caching for remote users
Design printing
Module 11: Planning and Implementing Encryption for Windows 8
This module explains how to plan a solution for file encryption for Windows 8.
Lessons
Planning EFS
Planning and Implementing BitLocker
Lab : Planning and Implementing Encryption 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 and Implementing Endpoint Security for Windows 8
This module explains how to design and implement endpoint security for Windows 8.
Lessons
Planning an Update Strategy
Implementing Virus and Malware Protection
Implementing AppLocker
Lab : Designing and Implementing Endpoint Security for Windows 8
Planning Endpoint Security
Implementing Centralised 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 and Implementing Extranet Connectivity
This module explains how to design and implement extranet connectivity for Windows 8.
Lessons
Configuring Virtual Private Networks for Windows 8
Planning Direct Access for Windows 8
Managing Mobile Devices
Lab : Designing and Implementing Extranet 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 and Implementing 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 a Recovery 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