Exam Ref 70-687 by Ballew, Joli -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

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Exam Ref 70-687: Configuring Windows 8.1 Introduction

Microsoft certifications Acknowledgments Errata & book support We want to hear from you Stay in touch Preparing for the exam

1. Install and upgrade to Windows 8.1

Objective 1.1: Evaluate hardware readiness and compatibility

Choose the ideal Windows 8.1 edition Perform readiness tests Choose an installation option (clean or upgrade) Objective summary Objective review

Objective 1.2: Install Windows 8.1

Perform manual installations and upgrades Perform a clean installation Upgrade from Windows 7 Upgrade from Windows 8 Migrate from previous versions of Windows

Use the Windows Easy Transfer Wizard on stand-alone workstations Automate installations in enterprises

Install additional Windows features

Install additional features Configure Windows for additional languages

Add a language Download and install language packs Change your Windows display language Switch between keyboards Add a keyboard layout for a language

Install as Windows To Go and to VHD

Install as Windows To Go Install to VHD

Explore the custom Windows 8.1 installation Objective summary Objective review

Objective 1.3: Migrate and configure user data

Use Windows Easy Transfer

Explore the User State Migration Tool

Explore Windows PE Explore USMT

Configure folder location Configure profiles

Explore and configure a Microsoft Account profile Understand the local user profile Configure a roaming user profile Understand the mandatory user profile

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Objective 1.1: Thought experiment Objective 1.1: Review Objective 1.2: Thought experiment Objective 1.2: Review Objective 1.3: Thought experiment Objective 1.3: Review

2. Configure hardware and applications

Objective 2.1: Configure devices and device drivers

Install and manage drivers with Device Manager

Install and uninstall Disable and rollback

Configure devices

Use Devices and Printers Use Device Stage

Use Pnputil.exe to manage the Driver Store Create a driver update policy Objective summary Objective review

Objective 2.2: Install and configure desktop apps and Windows Store apps

Install and repair applications

MSIExec Explore the Application Compatibility Toolkit

Manage access to the Windows Store

Disable access using Group Policy Editor Disable access using group policies

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Objective 2.3: Control access to local hardware and applications

Configure application restrictions using AppLocker Configure application restrictions using Software Restriction Policies Manage installation of and access to removable devices Configure Assigned Access Objective summary Objective review

Objective 2.4: Configure Internet Explorer 11 and Internet Explorer for the desktop

Configure Compatibility View and explore Group Policy settings Configure security and privacy settings Manage add-ons, toolbars, extensions, search providers, and more Configure Download Manager Objective summary Objective review

Objective 2.5: Configure Hyper-V

Create and configure a virtual machine

Create a virtual machine Configure a virtual machine Install integration services

Create and manage checkpoints Create and configure virtual switches Create and configure virtual disks Move a virtual machine Objective summary Objective review

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Objective 2.1: Thought experiment Objective 2.1: Review Objective 2.2: Thought experiment Objective 2.2: Review Objective 2.3: Thought experiment Objective 2.3 Review Objective 2.4: Thought experiment Objective 2.4: Review Objective 2.5: Thought experiment Objective 2.5: Review

3. Configure network connectivity

Objective 3.1: Configure IP settings

Configure IP settings

Explore the Local Area Network Connections Properties dialog box Connect to a network Configure network locations Configure name resolution Resolve connectivity issues

Network and sharing center Action Center troubleshooting tools Command-line tools

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Objective 3.2: Configure networking settings

Connect to a wireless network Manage preferred wireless networks Configure location-aware printing Configure network adapters Objective summary Objective review

Objective 3.3: Configure and maintain network security

Configure Network Discovery Configure Windows Firewall

Monitor the Windows Firewall Allow an app through the Windows Firewall

Configure Windows Firewall with Advanced Security Configure connection security rules (IPsec) Create authenticated exceptions Objective summary Objective review

Objective 3.4: Configure remote management

Configure and use Remote Assistance and Remote Desktop

Enable or disable remote features Explore Remote Desktop options Configure and use Remote Assistance

Make modifications remotely using an MMC Explore Remote Management tools and configure settings

Enable Remote Management Execute commands from a command prompt Make modifications remotely using Windows PowerShell Access the applicable Group Policy settings

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Objective 3.1: Thought experiment Objective 3.1: Review Objective 3.2: Thought experiment Objective 3.2: Review Objective 3.3: Thought experiment Objective 3.3: Review Objective 3.4: Thought experiment Objective 3.4: Review

4. Configure access to resources

Objective 4.1: Configure shared resources

Configure HomeGroup settings Configure shared folder permissions

Public folder sharing Any folder sharing Other ways to share

Share from a command line Share using an MMC Share using windows powershell

Configure file libraries Configure shared printers

Add a printer and configure sharing Share and configure a printer manually Know common print terms

Set up and configure SkyDrive Objective summary Objective review

Objective 4.2: Configure file and folder access

Configure NTFS permissions

Permission terminology and rules Basic and advanced permissions Inheritance Move, copy, and permission inheritance Icacls.exe Resource ownership

Configure disk quotas Encrypt files and folders using EFS Configure object access auditing Objective summary Objective review

Objective 4.3: Configure authentication and authorization

Set up and configure a Microsoft account Configure authentication in workgroups and domains

Password policies Account Lockout policies

Configure virtual smart cards and biometrics

Smart cards and virtual smart cards Use biometrics Local security settings

Configure user rights Manage credentials and certificates

Credentials Certificates

Configure User Account Control behavior Objective summary Objective review

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Objective 4.1: Thought experiment Objective 4.1: Review Objective 4.2: Thought experiment Objective 4.2: Review Objective 4.3: Thought experiment Objective 4.3: Review

5. Configure remote access and mobility

Objective 5.1: Configure remote connections

Configure remote authentication

VPN protocols Authentication protocols

Configure Remote Desktop settings Configure VPN connections and authentication Enable VPN Reconnect Configure broadband tethering Objective summary Objective review

Objective 5.2: Configure mobility options

Configure offline file policies Configure power policies

Use powercfg.exe Create power policies

Configure sync options

Sync Center and configuring Sync Options Configure sync options in PC Settings Work Folders

Configure Wi-Fi Direct Configure Windows To Go

Create a workspace with the Create a Windows To Go Workspace Wizard Create a workspace with Windows PowerShell

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Objective 5.3: Configure security for mobile devices

Configure BitLocker

Configure BitLocker from Control Panel Configure BitLocker using Manage-BDE

Configure BitLocker To Go Configure startup key storage Objective summary Objective review

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Objective 5.1: Thought experiment Objective 5.1: Review Objective 5.2: Thought experiment Objective 5.2: Review Objective 5.3: Thought experiment Objective 5.3: Review

6. Monitor and maintain Windows clients

Objective 6.1: Configure and manage updates

Update Windows Store apps Configure update settings

Windows Server Update Services

Manage update history Roll back updates Configure Windows Update policies

Do Not Display “Install Updates And Shut Down” Option In Shut Down Windows Do Not Adjust Default Option To “Install Updates And Shut Down” In Shut Down Windows Enabling Windows Update Power Management To Automatically Wake Up The System To Install Scheduled Updates Always Automatically Restart At The Scheduled Time Configure Automatic Updates Specify Intranet Microsoft Update Service Location Automatic Updates Detection Frequency Do Not Connect To Any Windows Update Internet Locations Allow Non-Administrators To Receive Update Notifications Turn On Software Notifications Allow Automatic Updates Immediate Installation Turn On Recommended Updates Via Automatic Updates No Auto-Restart With Logged On Users For Scheduled Automatic Updates Installations Re-Prompt For Restart With Scheduled Installations Delay Restart For Scheduled Installations Reschedule Automatic Updates Scheduled Installations Enable Client-Side Targeting Allow Signed Updates From An Intranet Microsoft Update Service Location

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Objective 6.2: Manage local storage

Manage disk volumes

Terms you need to know Use Disk Management Use Diskpart Check Disk and Disk Cleanup

Manage file system fragmentation Manage Storage Spaces Objective summary Objective review

Objective 6.3: Monitor system performance

Configure Task Manager

Processes tab Performance tab App History tab Startup tab Users tab Details tab Services tab

Monitor system resources Configure indexing options Configure and analyze event logs Configure event subscriptions Optimize networking performance

Basic troubleshooting tools Performance Monitor

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Objective 6.1: Thought experiment Objective 6.1: Review Objective 6.2: Thought experiment Objective 6.2: Review Objective 6.3: Thought experiment Objective 6.3: Review

7. Configure system and data options

Objective 7.1: Configure system recovery

Perform a driver rollback Configure a recovery drive

Use Windows RE Use additional recovery tools

Configure System Restore and create a restore point Perform a refresh or recycle Objective summary Objective review

Objective 7.2: Configure file recovery

Recover files from SkyDrive Configure File History Restore previous versions of files and folders Objective summary Objective review

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Objective 7.1: Thought experiment Objective 7.1: Review Objective 7.2: Thought experiment Objective 7.2: Review

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