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Zacker, Craig
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Configuring Windows 8 : : Exam 70-687 /\ Craig Zacker with Ed Baker and three others
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| Publication Statement
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[Place of publication not identified] :: John Wiley,, 2014
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| Series Statement
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Microsoft Official Academic Course ;; 70-687
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xxxii, 708 pages :: illustrations ;; 28 cm
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1118511085 (paperback)
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: 9781118511084 (paperback)
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: 1118550803 (hardback)
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: 9781118550809 (hardback)
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| Notes
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Includes index
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| Contents
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Machine generated contents note: Lesson 1 Evaluating Hardware Readiness and Capability -- Introducing Windows 8 -- Using the Start Screen -- Using the Windows Desktop -- Accessing Configuration Settings -- Introducing Windows -- Editions -- Understanding Windows -- System Requirements -- Selecting Installation Options -- Will the Hardware Support the New Operating System? -- Will the New Operating System Support the Existing Applications? -- Which Windows 8 Edition Should I Install? -- Which Processor Platform Should I Use? -- Should I Perform an Upgrade or a Clean Installation? -- Do I Have to Install Multiple Languages? -- Running Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant -- Identifying Upgrade Paths -- Upgrading Windows 8 Editions -- Upgrading from Windows 7 -- Upgrading from Earlier Windows Versions -- Skill Summary -- Knowledge Assessment -- Business Case Scenarios -- Lesson 2 Installing Windows 8 -- Understanding the Windows 8 Boot Environment -- Introducing Windows PE
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Contents note continued: What's New in Windows PE -- Understanding Windows PE Limitations -- Using Windows PE -- Understanding the Windows 8 Startup Process -- Performing a Clean Installation -- Installing Third-Party Device Drivers -- Working with Installation Partitions -- Installing to a VHD -- Upgrading to Windows 8 -- Preparing to Upgrade -- Upgrading from Windows 7 to Windows 8 -- Upgrading Windows 8 Editions -- Migrating from Windows XP or Windows Vista -- Installing Windows To Go -- Skill Summary -- Knowledge Assessment -- Business Case Scenarios -- Lesson 3 Migrating and Configuring User Data -- Configuring User Profiles -- Using Roaming Profiles -- Using Mandatory User Profiles -- Managing Profile Compatibility -- Migrating User Profiles -- Using Windows Easy Transfer -- Using the User State Migration Tool -- Configuring Folder Redirection -- Skill Summary -- Knowledge Assessment -- Business Case Scenario -- Lesson 4 Working with Disks and Devices
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Contents note continued: Working with Devices and Drivers -- Understanding Device Drivers -- Working with Devices -- Using Device Manager -- Skill Summary -- Knowledge Assessment -- Business Case Scenario -- Lesson 5 Installing and Configuring Desktop Applications -- Configuring Program Defaults -- Setting Default Programs -- Modifying File Associations -- Modifying Autoplay Settings -- Setting Program Access Defaults -- Using Windows Installer -- Configuring Application Compatibility -- Troubleshooting Program Compatibility -- Setting Compatibility Modes -- Configuring Application Compatibility Policies -- Virtualizing Applications Using App-V -- Skill Summary -- Knowledge Assessment -- Business Case Scenario -- Lesson 6 Installing and Configuring Windows Store Applications -- Installing and Configuring Windows Store Apps -- Installing, Reinstalling, and Updating Windows Store Apps -- Restricting Access to the Windows Store Content -- Adding Internal Content (Side Loading)
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Contents note continued: Disabling the Windows Store -- Skill Summary -- Knowledge Assessment -- Business Case Scenarios -- Lesson 7 Controlling Access to Local Hardware and Applications -- Configuring Hardware Restrictions -- Controlling Device Installation -- Controlling Removable Storage Access -- Configuring Application Restrictions -- Using Software Restriction Policies -- Using AppLocker -- Skill Summary -- Knowledge Assessment -- Business Case Scenario -- Lesson 8 Configuring Internet Explorer -- Administering Internet Explorer -- Configuring Internet Explorer -- Introducing WebSockets -- Securing Internet Explorer -- Understanding Protected Mode -- Configuring Security Zones -- Configuring the SmartScreen Filter -- Using InPrivate Mode -- Browsing with Certificates -- Skill Summary -- Knowledge Assessment -- Business Case Scenarios -- Lesson 9 Configuring Client Hyper-V -- Installing Client Hyper-V and Configuring Virtual Machine -- Installing Client Hyper-V
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Contents note continued: Exploring Hyper-V Manager -- Creating a Virtual Machine Using Hyper-V Manager -- Configuring Virtual Machine Settings -- Managing Snapshots -- Working with Virtual Switches -- Creating Virtual Hard Disks -- Understanding Virtual Hard Disk Formats -- Managing and Configuring Virtual Hard Disks -- Skill Summary -- Knowledge Assessment -- Business Case Scenarios -- Lesson 10 Configuring IP Settings -- Networking Basics -- The Physical Layer -- The Data-Link Layer -- The Network Layer -- The Transport Layer -- The Upper Layers -- Connecting to a Network -- Installing Network Support -- Using the Network and Sharing Center -- Managing Network Connections -- Using TCP/IP Tools -- Using lpconfig.exe -- Using Ping.exe -- Using Tracert.exe -- Using Nslookup.exe -- Using Netstat.exe -- Skill Summary -- Knowledge Assessment -- Business Case Scenarios -- Lesson 11 Configuring Network Settings -- Configuring Network Settings -- Connecting to Wireless Networks
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Contents note continued: Managing Preferred Wireless Networks -- Prioritizing Networks in Windows 8 -- Removing Wireless Networks/Profiles -- Configuring Network Adapters -- Configuring Location-Aware Printing -- Skill Summary -- Knowledge Assessment -- Business Case Scenarios -- Lesson 12 Configuring and Maintaining Network Security -- Defending Against Malware -- Using Windows 8 Action Center -- Using Windows Firewall -- Introducing Windows Defender -- Using the Malicious Software Removal Tool -- Understanding Wireless Security -- Evaluating Wireless Networking Hardware -- Using Wired Equivalent Privacy -- Selecting an Authentication Method -- Using Wi-Fi Protected Access -- Skill Summary -- Knowledge Assessment -- Business Case Scenarios -- Lesson 13 Configuring Remote Management -- Using Remote Access Technologies -- Using Microsoft Management Console -- Using Remote Assistance -- Using Remote Desktop -- Using Windows Remote Management -- Skill Summary
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Contents note continued: Knowledge Assessment -- Business Case Scenario -- Lesson 14 Configuring Shared Resources -- Sharing Files and Folders -- Understanding Folder Sharing in Windows 8 -- Sharing with Homegroups -- Using Libraries -- Creating a Homegroup -- Joining a Homegroup -- Working with Homegroups -- Sharing the Public Folder -- Sharing a Folder -- Managing Share Permissions -- Combining Share and NTFS Permissions -- Using SkyDrive -- Configuring Near Field Communication (NFC) -- Working with Printers -- Understanding the Windows Print Architecture -- Sharing a Printer -- Configuring Printer Security -- Accessing a Shared Printer -- Managing Documents -- Managing Printers -- Skill Summary -- Knowledge Assessment -- Business Case Scenarios -- Lesson 15 Configuring File and Folder Access -- Managing Permissions -- Understanding the Windows Permission Architecture -- Managing NTFS Permissions -- Using the Encrypting File System -- Encrypting a Folder with EFS
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Contents note continued: Determining Whether a File or Folder is Encrypted -- Configuring Disk Quotas -- Configuring Object Access Auditing -- Skill Summary -- Knowledge Assessment -- Business Case Scenarios -- Lesson 16 Configuring Local Security Settings -- Configuring Security for Windows 8 -- Configuring Local Security Policies -- Understanding User Account Control (UAC) -- Configuring User Account Control -- Configuring SmartScreen Filters -- Configuring Secure Boot -- Skill Summary -- Knowledge Assessment -- Business Case Scenarios -- Lesson 17 Configuring -- Authentication and Authorization -- Working with Users and Groups -- Understanding Local and Domain Users -- Understanding Local and Domain Groups -- Creating and Managing Local Users and Groups -- Using the User Accounts Control Settings -- Using the Local Users and Groups Snap-in -- Working with Domain Users and Groups -- Authenticating and Authorizing Users -- Working with Passwords
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Contents note continued: Using PIN and Picture Passwords -- Using Smart Cards -- Managing Certificates -- Using Biometrics -- Elevating Privileges -- Troubleshooting Authentication Issues -- Authorizing Users -- Skill Summary -- Knowledge Assessment -- Business Case Scenarios -- Lesson 18 Configuring Remote Connections -- Using BranchCache -- Understanding Network Infrastructure Requirements -- Understanding BranchCache Communications -- Understanding Content Information Versions -- Configuring BranchCache Settings -- Using Remote Network Connections -- Understanding Virtual Private Networking -- Authenticating Remote Users -- Creating a VPN Connection -- Creating a Broadband Connection -- Using Remote Desktop -- Using DirectAccess -- Skill Summary -- Knowledge Assessment -- Business Case Scenario -- Lesson 19 Configuring Mobility Options -- Using Windows Mobility Controls -- Opening Windows Mobility Center -- Configuring Mobile Display Options
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Contents note continued: Configuring Presentation Settings -- Configuring Power Options -- Synchronizing Data -- Using Wi-Fi Direct -- Configuring Windows To Go -- Skill Summary -- Knowledge Assessment -- Business Case Scenarios -- Lesson 20 Configuring Security for Mobile Devices -- Securing Your Mobile Devices -- Configuring BitLocker -- Understanding BitLocker Requirements -- Enabling BitLocker on Operating System Drives -- Configuring BitLocker To Go -- Using Data Recovery Agents -- Configuring Remote Wipe -- Using Windows Intune to Perform Remote Wipes -- Managing Location Settings -- Using Windows Location Provider (PLP) -- Using Personally Identifiable Information (PII) -- Skill Summary -- Knowledge Assessment -- Business Case Scenarios -- Lesson 21 Configuring and -- Managing Updates -- Configuring Update Settings -- Checking for Updates -- Changing Update Settings -- Hiding and Restoring Updates -- Configuring Windows Update Policies
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Contents note continued: Configuring Local Computer Policies and Microsoft Domain Group Policies to Manage Updates -- Managing Update History -- Viewing Update History -- Rolling Back Updates -- Updating Windows Store Applications -- Skill Summary -- Knowledge Assessment -- Business Case Scenarios -- Lesson 22 Managing Local Storage -- Working with Disks -- Understanding Partition Styles -- Understanding Disk Types -- Understanding Volume Types -- Understanding File Systems -- Using the Disk Management Snap-in -- Using Storage Spaces -- Using Diskpart.exe -- Using Disk Tools -- Skill Summary -- Knowledge Assessment -- Business Case Scenarios -- Lesson 23 Monitoring System Performance -- Monitoring and Diagnosing Performance -- Using Event Viewer -- The Comprehensive List of Performance Tools -- Using the Performance Monitor Console -- Using Reliability Monitor -- Managing Performance -- Working with Processes -- Using Task Manager -- Using Resource Monitor
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Contents note continued: Viewing Advanced System Details in System Information -- Viewing System Configuration Details -- Adjusting Performance Settings -- Configuring Index Settings -- Modifying Power Settings -- Troubleshooting Windows 8 -- Using the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool -- Using the Windows Network Diagnostic Tool -- Viewing Problem Reports -- Skill Summary -- Knowledge Assessment -- Business Case Scenarios -- Lesson 24 Configuring Backup -- Configuring Data Protection -- Using Windows 7 File Recovery -- Creating a Windows 8 Recovery Drive -- Skill Summary -- Knowledge Assessment -- Business Case Scenario -- Lesson 25 Configuring System -- Recovery Options -- Performing System Recovery of Windows 8 -- Understanding the Windows 8 Startup Process -- Troubleshooting Startup Failures -- Configuring System Restore Points -- Using the Last Known Good Configuration -- Performing a Complete Restore -- Performing Driver Rollbacks -- Exploring PC Refresh and PC Reset
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Contents note continued: Skill Summary -- Knowledge Assessment -- Business Case Scenarios -- Lesson 26 Configuring File Recovery Options -- Overview of Windows 8 File Recovery Options -- Configure File History -- Restoring Files and Folders
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| Abstract
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The Microsoft Official Academic Course IT Professional program, available in both print and digital, gets instructors ready to teach and students ready to work
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| Subject
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Computer software-- Examinations, Study guides
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Operating systems (Computers)-- Examinations, Study guides
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| Subject
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Windows 8 (Computer program)
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| Added Entry
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Baker, Ed
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