Course M20688 Supporting Windows 8.1

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

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 Virtualization

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Synchronization
• Working with Windows Intune Users and Groups

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

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

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

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 Centralized Configuration for Windows Updates
• Implementing Windows Intune Endpoint Protection
• Restricting Applications by Using 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
• Implementing Direct Access

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