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The MCSA: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Complete Study Guide is a comprehensive package loaded with educational study tools, including a pre-assessment test, hands-on exercises, hundreds of review questions, exclusive practice exam questions, electronic flashcards and over an hour of author-led videos. For IT students and professionals, getting certified on Microsoft Windows 8.1 can mean huge career opportunities. Over 90% of all personal computing devices run on Windows and those certified on the newest version will be in high demand.
Introduction
Assessment Test
Chapter 1: Introducing Windows 8.1
Navigating Windows 8.1
Using Gestures
Using Charms
Using Tiles
Using Alt Menus
Using the Start Menu
Showing Administrative Tools
Snapping Apps
Using Windows 8.1 Shortcuts
Understanding Authentication and Authorization
Account Types
PIN and Picture Passwords
Using the Windows Command Prompt
Launching the Command Prompt
Launching with Administrator Privileges
Command Prompt Basics
Using runas
System Variables
Commands and Paths
Using Copy and Paste with the Command Prompt
Capturing the Output
Creating a Batch File
Using Windows Power Shell and the Power Shell ISE
Windows Power Shell ISE
Power Shell Command Overview
Verbs and Nouns
Sending Output to a Text File
PowerShell Syntax
Running PowerShell Commands
Running PowerShell Scripts
Just a Glimpse
Chapter 2: Planning the Windows 8.1 Installation
Choosing a Windows 8.1 Edition
Windows RT and the Surface Tablet
Software Assurance
Evaluating Hardware and Compatibility Requirements
Considering x86 and x64 (32-Bit and 64-Bit)
Determining Screen Resolution
Choosing Between an Upgrade and a Clean Install
Windows.old Folder
Upgrade Paths
Windows 8.1 Upgrade Assistant
Upgrade vs. Migration
Designing an Operating System Installation Strategy
Windows 8.1 Images
Design Considerations
Summary
Exam Essentials
Review Questions
Chapter 3: Installing Windows 8.1
Performing a Local Installation
Installing and Configuring Windows To Go
Installing Windows To Go
Configuring Windows To Go
Using Command-Line Tools
Creating and Installing a VHD
Designing a Solution for User Settings
User Profiles
Folder Redirection
User Experience Virtualization
Migrating User Data
Windows Easy Transfer
User State Migration Tool
Folder Redirection for Migration
Chapter 4: Using Virtualization Technologies
Understanding Virtualization and Hyper- 5
Reviewing Requirements for Hyper- 5
Enabling Hyper-5
Configuring Virtual Switches
Creating Virtual Machines
Creating a VM for Windows 8.1
Installing Windows 8.1 in a VM
Creating a VM for Windows Server 2012
Installing Windows 2012 in a VM
Configuring Windows Server 2012
Promoting a Server to a DC
Joining Your Windows 8.1 System to a Domain
Logging On to the Domain
Creating and Manipulating Snapshots
Comparing Test and Production Networks
Configuring Virtual Machines
Designing a Virtual Application Strategy
Remote Desktop Services
Comparing RemoteApp and RemoteFX
Understanding App-V
Chapter 5: Networking
Understanding Network Connectivity in an Enterprise
Unicast, Multicast and Broadcast
Understanding IP Addresses
IPv4 vs. IPv6
Resolving Names to IP Addresses
Basic Commands Used with Networking
Using the Network and Sharing Center
Understanding Network Locations Profiles
Configuring Network Locations
Configuring Home Group Settings
Configuring a Wired Network Interface Card
Configuring Wireless Network Settings
Resolving Connectivity Issues
Verifying Hardware and Cabling
Using Command Prompt Tools for Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting and Resolving Name Resolution Issues
Chapter 6: Windows Firewall and Remote Access
Configuring Windows Firewall
Firewall Limitations
Windows Firewall Exceptions
Windows Firewall with Advanced Security
Enabling a Port
Enabling a Protocol
Configuring Authenticated Exceptions
Configure Connection Security Rules (IPsec)
Configuring Remote Management
Remote Access Overview
Choosing the Appropriate Remote Management Tools
Configuring Remote Management Settings
Configuring Remote Desktop Settings
Configuring Remote Authentication
Connecting to a Remote System with Remote
Desktop Connection
Supporting VPNs
Direct Access
BranchCache
Supporting Mobile Devices
Sync Center
Supporting Broadband
Chapter 7 Managing Windows 8.1 in a Domain
Workgroups vs. Domains
Domain Controllers
Joining a Domain
Authentication and Authorization in a Domain
Authentication
Authorization
Using Group Policy in a Domain
Group Policy and the GPMC
Group Policy Scope
Group Policy Nodes
Group Policy Settings
Chapter 8: Users and Groups
Overview of Windows 8.1 User Accounts
Account Types
Built-in Accounts
Local and Domain User Accounts
Logging On and Logging Off
Using Local User Logon Authentication
Signing Out of Windows 8.1
Working with User Accounts
Using the Local Users and Groups Utility
Using the User Accounts Option in Control Panel
Creating New Users
Disabling User Accounts
Deleting User Accounts
Renaming User Accounts
Changing a User`s Password
Managing User Properties
Managing User Group Membership
Setting Up User Profiles, Logon Scripts, and Home Folders
Troubleshooting User Account Authentication
Troubleshooting Local User Account Authentication
Using, Creating, and Managing Groups
Using Built-in Groups
Creating Groups
Managing User and Computer Groups in Intune
Chapter 9 Managing Security
Managing Security
Managing Security Configurations
Group Policy Processing
Using the Group Policy Results Tool
Group Policy Caching
Managing and Applying LGPOs
Configuring Local Security Policies
Support Authentication and Authorization by Using Account Policies
Using Local Policies
Configuring User Account Control
Managing Privilege Elevation
Registry and File Virtualization
Using Advanced Security Options
Configuring the Action Center
Performing a Manual Scan
Configuring Windows Defender
Other Security Options
Using BitLocker Drive Encryption
Understanding Smart Cards
Managing File and Folder Security
Folder Options
Securing Access to Files and Folders
Managing Network Access
Creating Shared Folders
Configuring Share Permissions
Home Group
Using Windows Update
Using System Center 2012
Microsoft System Center 2012 Endpoint Protection
Chapter 10 Managing Files and Disks on Windows 8.1
Understanding Files and Folders
File Basics
About Folders
Configuring Folder Sharing
Advanced Sharing Options
Using Public Folders
Advanced Sharing
Configuring OneDrive
Configuring Home Groups
Managing File and Folder Security
Folder Options
Securing Access to Files and Folders
Determining Effective Permissions
Viewing Effective Permissions
Determining NTFS Permissions for Copied or Moved Files
Managing Network Access to Folders
Creating Shared Folders
Configuring Share Permissions
Dynamic Access Control
NTFS Auditing
Supporting Data Security by Using EFS
Managing Local Storage
Managing Disk Volumes and File systems
Configuring Disk Quotas
Managing Storage Spaces
Supporting Data Storage
Monitoring System Performance
Configuring Indexing Options
Controlling Access to Removable Media
BitLocker and BitLocker To Go
Microsoft BitLocker Administration and Monitoring
Chapter 11 Managing Windows 8.1 Hardware and Printers
Configuring Devices and Device Drivers
Signed and Unsigned Drivers
Installing, Updating, and Disabling Drivers
Managing Driver Packages
Resolving Driver Issues
Rolling Back Drivers
Configuring Driver Settings
Installing and Sharing Printers
Adding and Connecting to Printers
Connecting to a Shared Printer
Configure Location-Aware Printing
Monitoring and Managing Print Servers
NFC Tap-to-Pair
Chapter 12: Monitoring System Performance and Recovery
ISBN - 9788126556458
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Pages : 668
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