The 70-688: Managing and Maintaining Windows 8.1 online training course teaches students how to plan and implement the installation, management, and maintenance of Windows 8.1. Develop your knowledge and skills in Windows 8.1 installation methods, local and remote management using bundled tools, policy and Windows PowerShell, user authentication, Windows Store and desktop apps, and mobile device management with Windows Intune.
Overview
Skills Learned
After completing this online training course, students will be able to:
Plan and implement local and remote management methods
Plan and implement Windows 8.1 installation methods
Manage user authentication and intranet connectivity
Implement encryption and maintain endpoint security
Manage user settings, profiles, file resources and print resources
Manage and maintain remote access and extranet connectivity
Manage and maintain Windows Store apps and desktop apps
Configure cloud services and manage Windows 8.1 clients with Windows Intune
Plan and implement Windows 8.1 recovery solutions
This course is intended for IT Professionals who administer and support Windows client operating systems and who want to acquire the skills necessary to manage, maintain, and support Windows 8.1 users, devices, applications, and cloud services in a domain environment. This audience includes desktop support technicians, consultants, and IT generalists who have hands-on experience with prior Windows client operating systems, basic configuration skills for Windows 8.1, and basic familiarity with related Windows Server network services in a domain environment.
Before attending this online training course, students should have experience:
- Attendance of the Configuring Windows 8.1 (687) course is recommended
- Installing Windows operating systems and updates
- Configuring client network connectivity
- Installing Windows applications
- An understanding of how Windows computers integrate with server computers in a domain environment.
01. Module 1: Planning and Implementing Management of Windows 8.1
- Local and Remote Management of Windows 8.1
- Using Windows PowerShell for Management
- Using Group Policy for Management
- Additional Tools for Managing Windows 8.1
02. Module 2: Designing and Implementing an Installation Strategy
- Determining a Deployment Strategy for Windows 8.1
- Planning a Migration Strategy for Windows 8.1
- Planning and Implementing Additional Windows 8 Deployment Methods
- Planning for Operating System Virtualization
03. Module 3: Planning and Implementing Authentication for Windows 8.1
- User Authentication
- Domain-Based Security
04. Module 4: Planning and Implementing IP Addressing and Intranet Connectivity
- Planning IPv4 Addressing
- Planning IPv6 Addressing
- Wire Network Connectivity
- Planning Wireless Network Connectivity
- Securing Network Connectivity with Windows Firewall
05. Module 5: Implementing an Application Strategy for Windows 8.1
- Planning Application Deployment
- Sideloading a Windows Store App
- Managing Windows Store Apps
06. Module 6: Planning and Implementing a Solution for User Settings
- Managing User Profiles
- UE-V
- Deploying and Using UE-V
07. Module 7: Planning for and Configuring Cloud Services
- Cloud Services
- Office 365
08. Module 8: Planning and Implementing Windows Intune
- Windows Intune
- Deploying Windows Intune Clients
- Basic Windows Intune Administration
09. Module 9: Managing Computers by Using Windows Intune
- Working with Policies and Updates
- Deploying Software with Windows Intune
10. Module 10: Planning and Implementing Access to File and Print Services
- Managing Local Storage
- Planning Access to File Shares
- Planning File Caching
- Planning, Installing, and Configuring Printing
11. Module 11: Planning and Implementing Encryption for Windows 8.1
- Planning Encrypting File System (EFS)
- Planning and Implementing BitLocker
12. Module 12: Planning and Implementing Endpoint Security
- Planning an Update Strategy
- Implementing Virus and Malware Protection
- Implementing AppLocker
13. Module 13: Planning and Implementing Extranet Connectivity
- Configuring Virtual Private Networks for Windows 8.1
- Planning Direct Access for Windows 8.1
- Managing Mobile Devices
14. Module 14: Planning and Implementing a Recovery Solution
- Windows 8.1 Boot Process
- Repairing Stability Issues in Windows 8.1
- Planning User Data Recovery for Windows 8.1
SKILLS LEARNED
Skills Learned
After completing this online training course, students will be able to:
Plan and implement local and remote management methods
Plan and implement Windows 8.1 installation methods
Manage user authentication and intranet connectivity
Implement encryption and maintain endpoint security
Manage user settings, profiles, file resources and print resources
Manage and maintain remote access and extranet connectivity
Manage and maintain Windows Store apps and desktop apps
Configure cloud services and manage Windows 8.1 clients with Windows Intune
Plan and implement Windows 8.1 recovery solutions
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This course is intended for IT Professionals who administer and support Windows client operating systems and who want to acquire the skills necessary to manage, maintain, and support Windows 8.1 users, devices, applications, and cloud services in a domain environment. This audience includes desktop support technicians, consultants, and IT generalists who have hands-on experience with prior Windows client operating systems, basic configuration skills for Windows 8.1, and basic familiarity with related Windows Server network services in a domain environment.
PREREQUISITES
Before attending this online training course, students should have experience:
- Attendance of the Configuring Windows 8.1 (687) course is recommended
- Installing Windows operating systems and updates
- Configuring client network connectivity
- Installing Windows applications
- An understanding of how Windows computers integrate with server computers in a domain environment.
COURSE OUTLINE
01. Module 1: Planning and Implementing Management of Windows 8.1
- Local and Remote Management of Windows 8.1
- Using Windows PowerShell for Management
- Using Group Policy for Management
- Additional Tools for Managing Windows 8.1
02. Module 2: Designing and Implementing an Installation Strategy
- Determining a Deployment Strategy for Windows 8.1
- Planning a Migration Strategy for Windows 8.1
- Planning and Implementing Additional Windows 8 Deployment Methods
- Planning for Operating System Virtualization
03. Module 3: Planning and Implementing Authentication for Windows 8.1
- User Authentication
- Domain-Based Security
04. Module 4: Planning and Implementing IP Addressing and Intranet Connectivity
- Planning IPv4 Addressing
- Planning IPv6 Addressing
- Wire Network Connectivity
- Planning Wireless Network Connectivity
- Securing Network Connectivity with Windows Firewall
05. Module 5: Implementing an Application Strategy for Windows 8.1
- Planning Application Deployment
- Sideloading a Windows Store App
- Managing Windows Store Apps
06. Module 6: Planning and Implementing a Solution for User Settings
- Managing User Profiles
- UE-V
- Deploying and Using UE-V
07. Module 7: Planning for and Configuring Cloud Services
- Cloud Services
- Office 365
08. Module 8: Planning and Implementing Windows Intune
- Windows Intune
- Deploying Windows Intune Clients
- Basic Windows Intune Administration
09. Module 9: Managing Computers by Using Windows Intune
- Working with Policies and Updates
- Deploying Software with Windows Intune
10. Module 10: Planning and Implementing Access to File and Print Services
- Managing Local Storage
- Planning Access to File Shares
- Planning File Caching
- Planning, Installing, and Configuring Printing
11. Module 11: Planning and Implementing Encryption for Windows 8.1
- Planning Encrypting File System (EFS)
- Planning and Implementing BitLocker
12. Module 12: Planning and Implementing Endpoint Security
- Planning an Update Strategy
- Implementing Virus and Malware Protection
- Implementing AppLocker
13. Module 13: Planning and Implementing Extranet Connectivity
- Configuring Virtual Private Networks for Windows 8.1
- Planning Direct Access for Windows 8.1
- Managing Mobile Devices
14. Module 14: Planning and Implementing a Recovery Solution
- Windows 8.1 Boot Process
- Repairing Stability Issues in Windows 8.1
- Planning User Data Recovery for Windows 8.1
