Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Windows 8.1 - Configuring (70-687) PrerequisitesNewSpecial£
This instructor-led fee based course has been commissioned by the UIS through a third party company.
You will receive expert instruction and hands-on practice administering and configuring Windows 8.1 in this Microsoft Official Course.
This course is designed for experienced IT professionals who have knowledge and experience administering Windows PCs and devices in a domain environment with managed access to the Internet.
As part of the learning experience, you will perform hands-on exercises in a virtual lab environment. NOTE: This course is based on Windows 8.1 Enterprise Edition with domain services provided by Windows Server 2012 R2.
This course is also designed to prepare certification candidates for Configuring Windows 8.1 Exam 11-687 which is part of the Windows 8 MCSA
For those who wish to commence with the MTA entry-level credential from Microsoft there are a number of Online courses listed in Related courses below that would be relevant.
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- All current University IT supporters who administer and support Windows 8.1 PCs, devices, users, and associated network and security resources
- The networks with which these professionals typically work are configured as Windows Server domain-based environments with managed access to the internet and cloud services
Before attending this course, students must have:
- At least two years of experience in the IT field
- Knowledge of networking fundamentals, including Transmission Control Protocol /Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), User atagram Protocol (UDP), and Domain Name System (DNS)
- Knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) principles and fundamentals of AD DS management
- Understanding of the certificate security and working knowledge of the fundamentals of Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS)
- Understanding of Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows Server 2012 fundamentals
- Understanding of Microsoft Windows Client essentials; for example, working knowledge of Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and/or Windows 8
- Basic understanding of Windows PowerShell syntax
- Basic awareness of Windows deployment tools (Windows ADK components: Windows PE, Windows SIM, VAMT,
- ImageX, USMT, and DISM concepts and fundamentals) but no actual prerequisite skills with the specific tools are assumed
Number of sessions: 10
- Module 1: Windows 8.1 in an Enterprise Network Environment
- Module 2: Installing and Deploying Windows 8.1
- Module 3: Managing Profiles and User State in Windows 8.1
- Module 4: Tools Used for Configuring and Managing Windows 8.1
- Module 5: Managing Disks and Device Drivers
- Module 6: Configuring Network Connectivity
- Module 7: Configuring Resource Access for Domain-Joined and Non-Domain Joined Devices
- Module 8: Implementing Network Security
- Module 9: Configuring File, Folder, and Printer Access
- Module 10: Securing Windows 8.1 Devices
- Module 11: Configuring Applications for Windows 8.1
- Module 12: Optimizing and Maintaining Windows 8.1 Computers
- Module 13: Configuring Mobile Computing and Remote Access
- Module 14: Recovering Windows 8.1
- Module 15: Configuring Client Hyper-V
- Describe solutions and features related to managing Windows 8.1 in an enterprise network environment
- Determine requirements and perform the tasks for installing and deploying Windows 8.1
- Manage profiles and user state between Windows devices
- Determine the most appropriate management tools to configure Windows 8.1 settings
- Configure disks, partitions, volumes, and device drivers in a Windows 8.1 system
- Configure network connectivity
- Configure resource connectivity for both domain-joined and non-domain joined PCs and devices
- Implement Windows 8.1 technologies to secure network connections
- Configure file, folder, and printer access
- Implement tools and technologies that can help secure Windows 8.1 PCs and devices
- Configure and control desktop apps, Windows Store apps, and virtual apps
- Optimize and maintain Windows 8.1 PCs and devices
- Configure mobile computer settings and to enable remote access
- Determine how to recover Windows 8.1 from various failures
- Describe and configure Client Hyper-V
You will learn:
- To administer Windows 8.1 in a Windows Server domain environment and also provide secure, managed access to users from their non-domain joined Windows devices
- To install and customize Windows 8.1 operating systems and apps, integrate and control access to domains and cloud services, and migrate and synchronize settings across multiple devices
- To implement mobile security and customize configurations using Windows management tools including Group Policy and Windows PowerShell
- To configure user settings and profiles, local and remote network connectivity, Client Hyper-V, virtual apps, and Internet Explorer 11
- To optimize security and provide controlled access from Windows 8.1 PCs and devices to specified resources through Workplace Join services and Work Folders
- Presentations, demonstrations and practicals
- University departments and colleges £850 (VAT not applicable)
The fee includes:
- Instructor-led tuition
- Courseware
- Lunches, teas and coffees
Receive a 10% discount off the total price when booking and attending all the following two courses
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Windows 8.1 - Configuring (70-687)
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Windows 8.1 - Supporting (70-688)
Cancellations
This third-party course requires a minimum number of participants in order that it can run. Should that minimum number not be reached within 25 working days of the course, the course will be cancelled and any payments returned to participants. If the minimum number is met within 25 working days and a course participant cancels within the 25 working days of the course date, the participant will be liable for 100% of the course fee. In some circumstances the participant can put forward a replacement from their institution within this time frame.
The course prepares you for the Configuring Windows 8.1 Exam 11-687 which is part of the Windows 8 MCSA
Should you wish to take the exam the following can be purchased by course participants during/after the course at a discount rate:
- Microsoft Official Academic Course book
- A MeasureUp practice exam
- Award winning practice exams, view a demo
- Three modes
- Test mode - designed to be like a true test
- Study mode - provides feedback throughout with reference to external text, learning and articles on the Microsoft site
- Custom mode - allows candidates to select a series of questions from the curriculum to focus on selected areas
- From date of purchase candidates have 356 days to activate online, thereafter candidates have 180 days of unlimited access
- Microsoft Labs Online
- A cloud-based environment that enables students to conduct exercises using real Microsoft products on live virtual machines with online exercise
- View a demo, please note to view this demo, Internet Explorer version 7 is required and if not already installed an ActiveX Control requiring admin rights. There is a FAQ for Microsoft Labs Online
- The labs online expire 6 months from purchase
- A Pearson Vue exam voucher
- Candidates have one year from the date of purchase to take their exam, which can be taken through a Pearson Authorised exam centre
A full list of exam topics can be viewed under Skills measured on the following Configuring Windows 8.1 Exam 11-687 page.
The exam can be booked and taken through a Pearson Authorised exam centre
Exam Preparation
In addition to the material on this course please refer to:
- the section labelled Preparing for the exam in the exam page
- The Microsoft Virtual Academy - Preparing for the Windows 8.1 MCSA course
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