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Plan, select, and implement appropriate methods for managing Windows 8.
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Manage user authentication and intranet connectivity for Windows 8.
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Configure cloud services and deploy Windows Intune.
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Implement encryption and endpoint security.
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Plan a recovery solution for Windows 8.
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Design a recovery solution for Windows 8
Course Outline
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
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Local and Remote Management of Windows 8
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Using Windows PowerShell for Management
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Using Group Policy for Management
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Additional Tools for Managing Windows 8
Lab : Planning and Implementing Management of Windows 8
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Planning the Management of Windows 8
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Managing Windows 8 by Using Group Policy
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Using Windows PowerShell for Remote Administration
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Manage Windows 8 locally and remotely.
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Use Windows PowerShell for management.
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Use Group Policy to manage Windows 8.
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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
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Determining a Deployment Strategy for Windows 8
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Planning a Migration Strategy to Windows 8
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Planning and Implementing Additional Windows 8 Deployment Methods
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Planning for Operating System Virtualization
Lab : Designing and Implementing an Installation Strategy
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Planning an Installation Strategy for Windows 8
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Migrating User State and Data
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Creating an Unattended Answer File
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Capturing Folder and Performing Offline Modification of Windows Image File
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Determine an appropriate deployment strategy for Windows 8.
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Determine an appropriate strategy for upgrading or migrating to Windows 8.
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Describe additional Windows 8 deployment methods, and identify when they would be appropriate to use.
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Describe the Windows 8 virtualization 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
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Overview of User Authentication
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Overview of Domain-Based Security
Lab : Planning and Implementing Authentication for Windows 8
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Planning Authentication
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Signing In by Using Picture Password
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Implementing Authentication with Microsoft Account
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Troubleshooting Domain Authentication
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Module 4: Planning and Implementing IP Addressing and Intranet Connectivity
This module explains how to plan and implement intranet connectivity for Windows 8.
Lessons
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Designing IPv4 Addressing
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Designing IPv6 Addressing
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Overview of Wired Network Connectivity
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Designing Wireless Network Connectivity
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Securing Network Connectivity with Windows Firewall
Lab : Planning and Implementing IP Addressing and Intranet Connectivity
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Planning Intranet Connectivity for Windows 8
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Configuring IP Addressing
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Troubleshooting Network Connectivity
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Troubleshooting Windows Firewall Rules
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Design IPv4 addressing for Windows 8.
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Explain how to design IPv6 addressing.
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Describe wired network connectivity.
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Design wireless network connectivity.
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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
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Designing Application Deployment
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Planning an Application Compatibility Strategy
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Managing Windows 8 Apps
Lab : Implementing an Application Strategy for Windows 8
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Planning an Application Strategy
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Mitigating Application Compatibility Issues
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Sideloading Windows 8 App and Control Access to Windows Store
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Design application deployment for Windows 8.
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Select appropriate application compatibility methods for a scenario.
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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
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Managing User Profiles
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Overview of UE-V
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Deploying and Using UE-V
Lab : Planning and Implementing a Solution for User Settings
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Planning a Solution for User Settings
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Implementing Primary Computers
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Implementing and Using UE- V
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Manage user profiles.
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Describe UE-V, its components, and its uses.
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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
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Overview of Cloud Services
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Overview of Office 365
Lab : Configuring Cloud Services
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Planning for Cloud Services
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Using SkyDrive in Windows 8
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Describe cloud services, their benefits, and how to use cloud services from Windows 8.
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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
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Introduction to Windows Intune
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Deploying Windows Intune Clients
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Basic Windows Intune Administration
Lab : Implementing Windows Intune
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Signing Up for Windows Intune
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Deploying Windows Intune Clients
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Performing Active Directory Synchronization
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Working with Windows Intune Users and Groups
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Module 9: Managing Computers by Using Windows Intune
This module explains how to manage computers by using Windows Intune.
Lessons
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Working with Policies and Updates
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Deploying Software with Windows Intune
Lab : Managing Computers by Using Windows Intune
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Working with Windows Intune Policies
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Deploying Software with Windows Intune
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Using Remote Assistance
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Module 10: Planning and Implementing Access to File and Print Resources
This module explains how to plan access to file and print resources.
Lessons
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Managing Local Storage
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Planning Access to File Shares
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Planning File Caching
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Planning, Installing and Configuring Printing
Lab : Planning and Implementing Access to File and Print Resources
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Planning Access to File and Print Resources
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Implementing File and Print Access in a Domain
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Implementing Offline Files
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Implementing File and Print Access in a HomeGroup
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Understand the difference between disks and storage spaces, and plan and manage local storage.
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Design access to file shares.
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Design file caching for remote users.
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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
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Planning EFS
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Planning and Implementing BitLocker
Lab : Planning and Implementing Encryption for Windows 8
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Planning Encryption for Windows 8
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Implementing BitLocker
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Recovering a BitLocker-Encrypted drive
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Module 12: Designing and Implementing Endpoint Security for Windows 8
This module explains how to design and implement endpoint security for Windows 8.
Lessons
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Planning an Update Strategy
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Implementing Virus and Malware Protection
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Implementing AppLocker
Lab : Designing and Implementing Endpoint Security for Windows 8
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Planning Endpoint Security
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Implementing Centralized Configuration for Windows Updates
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Implementing Windows Intune Endpoint Protection
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Restricting Applications by Using AppLocker
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Plan an update strategy.
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Plan virus and malware protection.
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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
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Configuring Virtual Private Networks for Windows 8
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Planning Direct Access for Windows 8
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Managing Mobile Devices
Lab : Designing and Implementing Extranet Connectivity
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Planning Extranet Connectivity
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Creating a Connection Profile by Using Group Policy Preferences
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Implementing Direct Access
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Plan and implement VPN solution for Windows 8.
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Plan and implement a Direct Access solution for Windows 8.
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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
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Overview of the Windows 8 Boot Process
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Repairing Stability Issues in Windows 8
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Planning User Data Recovery for Windows 8
Lab : Planning and Implementing a Recovery Solution
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Planning a Recovery Solution
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Modifying a BCD Store
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Using System Restore
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Implementing File History
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Describe the Windows Boot process and be able to modify it.
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Diagnose and repair stability issues in Windows 8.
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Use Windows 8 File Recovery and File History.