Opis: MCSE 70-687 Cert Guide - Don Poulton, Harry Holt, Randy Bellet

The study guide helps you master all the topics on the MCSA 70-687 exam, including the following: * Installation and upgrades, including VHDs * Migrating users, profiles, and applications * Installing, configuring, and securing applications * Configuring Hyper-V virtualization * Configuring TCP/IP, network settings, and network security * Configuring and securing access to files and folders, including OneDrive and NFC * Configuring local security, authentication, and authorization * Configuring remote connections and management * Configuring and securing mobile devices * Managing disks, backups, and system/file recovery MCSA 70-687 Cert Guide: Configuring Microsoft(R) Windows 8.1 is a best-of-breed exam study guide. Best-selling authors and expert instructors Don Poulton, Randy Bellet, and Harry Holt share preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills. Material is presented in a concise manner, focusing on increasing your understanding and retention of exam topics. The book presents you with an organized test preparation routine through the use of proven series elements and techniques. Exam topic lists make referencing easy. Chapter-ending Exam Preparation Tasks help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly. Review questions help you assess your knowledge, and a final preparation chapter guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your final study plan. The companion CD contains the powerful Pearson IT Certification Practice Test engine, complete with hundreds of exam-realistic questions. The assessment engine offers you a wealth of customization options and reporting features, laying out a complete assessment of your knowledge to help you focus your study where it is needed most. Well-regarded for its level of detail, assessment features, and challenging review questions and exercises, this study guide helps you master the concepts and techniques that will enable you to succeed on the exam the first time. Don Poulton (A+, Network+, Security+, MCSA, MCSE) is an independent consultant who has worked with computers since the days of 80-column punch cards. He has consulted extensively with training providers, preparing study materials for Windows technologies. He has written or contributed to several Que titles, including Security+ Lab Manual, MCSA/MCSE 70-299 Exam Cram 2, and MCTS 70-620 Exam Prep. Randy Bellet (Network+, MCSE, MCSD, MCDBA) has worked in IT since 1981, and has written multiple applications for the banking, insurance, and food industries. Now on the faculty of ECPI University, he has developed courses in network security and programming. Harry Holt has worked as a computer operator, programmer, LAN administrator, network engineer, DBA, and project manager. He has used his skills to improve efficiency in organizations including Fortune(R) 500 companies, financial institutions, government agencies, small partnerships, and sole proprietorships. * Master MCSA 70-687 exam topics for Windows 8.1 configuration * Assess your knowledge with chapter-opening quizzes * Review key concepts with exam preparation tasks * Practice with realistic exam questions on the CDIntroduction xviii Chapter 1 Introducing Windows 8.1 2 "Do I Know This Already?" Quiz 3 Foundation Topics 7 Leading Up to Windows 8.1 7 Windows 8.1 8 Windows 8.1 Editions 9 New Features of Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 12 Productivity Improvements 12 Security Improvements 15 A Quick Tour of Windows 8.1 18 Windows 8.1 Search 20 Configuring the Windows 8.1 Taskbar 23 Taskbar Properties 24 Navigation Properties 25 Jump Lists Properties 27 Toolbars 27 Windows 8.1 Apps 28 Libraries 29 Windows 8.1 Settings 30 PC and Devices 31 Accounts 34 OneDrive 36 Search and Apps 37 Privacy 39 Network 40 Time and Language 42 Ease of Access 42 Update and Recovery 44 Administrative Tools 45 Control Panel 46 System and Security 47 Network and Internet 49 Hardware and Sound 50 Programs 52 User Accounts and Family Safety 53 Appearance and Personalization 54 Displaying File Extensions 55 Clock, Language, and Region 55 Ease of Access 55 The Computer Management Snap-in 55 Evaluating Hardware Readiness and Compatibility 57 Windows 8.1 Hardware Requirements (Including Screen Resolution) 57 Hardware Compatibility 58 Using 32-Bit or 64-Bit Windows 59 Choosing Between an Upgrade and a Clean Installation 60 Software Compatibility 63 Determining Which SKU to Install 65 Determining Requirements for Windows Features 65 Exam Preparation Tasks 66 Review All the Key Topics 66 Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory 67 Definitions of Key Terms 67 Chapter 2 Installing Windows 8.1 68 "Do I Know This Already?" Quiz 69 Foundation Topics 75 Performing a Clean Installation 75 Performing an Attended Installation 75 Performing an Unattended Installation of Windows 8.1 81 Dual-Booting Windows 8.1 90 Refreshing Windows 8.1 92 Troubleshooting Failed Installations 92 Upgrading to Windows 8.1 from a Previous Version of Windows 95 Preparing a Computer to Meet Upgrade Requirements 97 Upgrading the Computer to Windows 8.1 97 Upgrading from Windows 8 to Windows 8.1 99 Upgrading from One Edition of Windows 8.1 to Another 100 Installing as Windows To Go 102 Preparing USB Drives for Windows To Go 103 Using Windows To Go on a Host Computer 107 Using a VHD 108 Understanding VHDs 109 Types of Virtual Hard Disks 109 Tools Used with Virtual Hard Disks 110 Configuring a VHD for Native Boot 111 Installing Windows 8.1 to a VHD 114 Booting VHDs 118 Installing Additional Windows Features 120 Client Hyper-V 121 Miracast Display 122 Pervasive Device Encryption 123 Virtual Smart Cards 123 Secure Boot 124 Configuring Windows for Additional Languages 124 Exam Preparation Tasks 126 Review All the Key Topics 126 Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory 128 Definitions of Key Terms 128 Chapter 3 Migrating Users and Applications to Windows 8.1 130 "Do I Know This Already?" Quiz 131 Foundation Topics 135 Migrating Users and Their Profiles 135 User State Migration Tool 135 Windows Easy Transfer 142 Configuring Folder Redirection 147 Benefits of Folder Redirection 147 Redirecting Library Folders 148 Implementing Domain-Based Folder Redirection 150 Configuring Profiles 154 Implementing Roaming Profiles 158 Establishing Mandatory Profiles 161 User Profiles and Operating System Versions 162 Exam Preparation Tasks 163 Review All the Key Topics 163 Definitions of Key Terms 163 Chapter 4 Configuring Devices and Device Drivers 164 "Do I Know This Already?" Quiz 165 Foundation Topics 169 Installing and Configuring Device Drivers 169 Device Setup 170 Device Stage 171 Updating Drivers 174 Using Device Manager 175 Maintaining Device Drivers 179 Managing and Troubleshooting Drivers and Driver Signing 180 Managing Driver Packages 183 Resolving Driver Issues 185 Using Device Manager to Resolve Driver Conflicts 185 Using Windows 8.1 Rollback to Resolve a Problem Driver 189 Configuring Driver Settings 191 Driver Verifier 191 Configuring Driver Settings 193 Advanced Driver Settings 194 Exam Preparation Tasks 196 Review All the Key Topics 196 Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory 197 Definitions of Key Terms 197 Chapter 5 Installing, Configuring, and Securing Applications in Windows 8.1 198 "Do I Know This Already?" Quiz 199 Foundation Topics 203 Installing and Configuring Desktop Applications 203 Configuring Application Compatibility Mode 203 Using the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) 205 Using Windows Installer 207 Configuring File Associations and Default Program Settings 213 Managing App-V Applications 220 Using Windows Store Applications 225 Introduction to Windows Store Apps 225 Installing and Updating Windows Store Apps 226 Managing Windows Store Content 228 Configuring Application and Hardware Restrictions 230 Setting Software Restriction Policies 231 Application Control Policies 236 Configuring Assigned Access 245 Exam Preparation Tasks 246 Review All the Key Topics 246 Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory 247 Definitions of Key Terms 247 Chapter 6 Configuring Internet Explorer 248 "Do I Know This Already?" Quiz 249 Foundation Topics 253 Configuring Internet Explorer 11 and Internet Explorer for the Desktop 253 Internet Explorer Interfaces 255 Configuring Compatibility View 256 Deleting Browsing History 257 Using Group Policy to Configure Compatibility View 258 Configuring Security Settings 260 Configuring Internet Explorer Security Zones 261 Configuring Protected Mode in Internet Explorer 263 Configuring the SmartScreen Filter 263 Privacy Tab Settings 266 Content Tab Settings 269 Advanced Tab Settings 269 Managing Add-ons 271 Configuring Providers 273 Using Accelerators 275 Using InPrivate Browsing Mode 275 Configuring WebSockets 277 Configuring WebSockets in Windows 8.1 279 Using Group Policy to Configure WebSockets 280 Configuring Download Manager 280 Working with Download Manager 281 Using Group Policy to Configure Download Manager 284 Exam Preparation Tasks 284 Review All the Key Topics 284 Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory 285 Definitions of Key Terms 285 Chapter 7 Configuring Hyper-V 286 "Do I Know This Already?" Quiz 288 Foundation Topics 292 Understanding VHDs 292 Creating and Configuring VHDs 292 Mounting VHDs 296 Creating Virtual Machines 297 Enabling Client Hyper-V in Windows 8.1 298 Deploying Virtual Machines 311 Using Virtual Machine Checkpoints 315 Creating and Configuring Virtual Switches 318 Using an External Virtual Switch 321 Using Internal Virtual Switches 322 Using Private Virtual Switches 323 Connecting Virtual Machines 323 Exam Preparation Tasks 325 Review All the Key Topics 325 Definitions of Key Terms 325 Chapter 8 Configuring TCP/IP Settings 326 "Do I Know This Already?" Quiz 327 Foundation Topics 332 Understanding the TCP/IP Protocol Suite 332 Configuring TCP/IP Version 4 334 Configuring TCP/IP Version 6 339 Dynamic IP Addressing 343 Connecting to Wired Networks 344 The Network and Sharing Center 344 Using the Network and Sharing Center to Set Up a TCP/IPv4 Connection 346 Implementing APIPA 350 Connecting to a TCP/IP Version 6 Network 351 Configuring Name Resolution 354 Configuring TCP/IPv6 Name Resolution 356 Disabling IPv6 357 Configuring Network Locations 357 Setting Up New Network Connections 358 Connecting to Existing Networks 359 Setting Up Network Sharing and Discovery 359 Using Internet Connection Sharing to Share Your Internet Connection 361 Resolving Connectivity Issues 365 Windows 8.1 Network Diagnostics Tools 365 Using TCP/IP Utilities to Troubleshoot TCP/IP 367 Troubleshooting IPv4 and IPv6 Problems 372 Exam Preparation Tasks 376 Review All the Key Topics 376 Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory 377 Definitions of Key Terms 377 Chapter 9 Configuring Networking Settings 378 "Do I Know This Already?" Quiz 379 Foundation Topics 384 Connecting to Wireless Networks 384 Wireless Networking Protocols 385 Setting Up a Wireless Network Connection 386 Managing Wireless Network Connections 389 Managing Preferred Wireless Networks 392 Wireless Network Profiles 393 Configuring Network Adapters 396 Troubleshooting Network Adapter Issues 398 Configuring Location Aware Printing 401 Exam Preparation Tasks 403 Review All the Key Topics 403 Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory 403 Definitions of Key Terms 403 Chapter 10 Configuring and Maintaining Network Security 404 "Do I Know This Already?" Quiz 405 Foundation Topics 410 Configuring Windows Firewall 410 Basic Windows Firewall Configuration 411 Configuring Windows Firewall with Advanced Security 416 Configuring Multiple Firewall Profiles 418 Configuring New Firewall Rules 420 Configuring New Connection Security Rules 424 Modifying Rule Properties 426 Configuring Notifications 427 Group Policy and Windows Firewall 428 Configuring Authenticated Exceptions 430 Configuring Network Discovery 432 Managing Wireless Security 435 Exam Preparation Tasks 438 Review All the Key Topics 438 Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory 439 Definitions of Key Terms 439 Chapter 11 Configuring and Securing Access to Files and Folders 440 "Do I Know This Already?" Quiz 442 Foundation Topics 449 Configuring Shared Folder Permissions 449 Using the Network and Sharing Center to Configure File Sharing 449 Sharing Files, Folders, and Printers 450 Modifying Shared Folder Properties 452 Use of the Public Folder for Sharing Files 457 Mapping a Drive 457 Command-Line Administration of Shared Folders 458 Password-Protected Sharing 459 Media Streaming 459 Configuring Homegroup Settings 460 Creating a Homegroup 460 Joining a Homegroup 462 Modifying Homegroup Settings 463 Configuring NTFS Permissions 464 NTFS File and Folder Permissions 465 Applying NTFS Permissions 466 Specifying Advanced Permissions 468 NTFS Permissions Inheritance 472 Taking Ownership of Files and Folders 474 Effective Permissions 474 Viewing a User's Effective Permissions 475 Copying and Moving Files and Folders 476 Copying Files and Folders with NTFS Permissions 476 Moving Files and Folders with NTFS Permissions 477 Using the Mouse to Copy or Move Objects from One Location to Another 478 Practical Guidelines on Sharing and Securing Folders 478 Configuring Data Encryption 479 Encrypting File System Basics 480 Preparing a Disk for EFS 482 Encrypting Files 483 Backing Up EFS Keys 484 Decrypting Files 485 EFS Recovery Agents 486 Configuring File Libraries 487 Configuring OneDrive (formerly SkyDrive) 492 OneDrive app 493 OneDrive Desktop 496 OneDrive Settings 497 File Storage 497 Camera Roll 498 Sync Settings 498 Metered Connections 499 Configuring Near Field Communication 500 Configuring Disk Quotas 502 Some Guidelines for Using Quotas 505 Configuring Object Access Auditing 506 Enabling Object Access Auditing 506 Specifying Objects to Be Audited 508 Exam Preparation Tasks 510 Review All the Key Topics 510 Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory 511 Definitions of Key Terms 511 Chapter 12 Configuring Local Security Settings 512 "Do I Know This Already?" Quiz 513 Foundation Topics 518 Configuring Local Security Policy 518 Configuring Account Policies 519 Password Policies 520 Account Lockout 521 Unlocking an Account 523 Configuring Local Policies 523 Audit Policies 523 Security Options 526 Configuring User Account Control 528 Features of User Account Control 529 Application Prompts 532 Running Programs with Elevated Privileges 534 User Account Control Options 535 User Account Control Policies 537 Configuring Secure Boot 541 Enabling UEFI Secure Boot 542 UEFI Partition Requirements 544 Using SmartScreen Filters 545 Exam Preparation Tasks 548 Review All the Key Topics 548 Definitions of Key Terms 549 Chapter 13 Configuring Authentication and Authorization 550 "Do I Know This Already?" Quiz 552 Foundation Topics 557 Controlling Windows Logon 557 Windows 8.1 Lock Screen and Logon Prompts 557 Configure Picture Password 559 Managing Credentials 563 Adding, Editing, and Removing Credentials in Credential Manager 565 Windows Credentials Backup and Restore 567 Web Credentials 568 Managing Certificates 569 Requesting Certificates 572 Configuring Smart Cards and PINs 574 Virtual Smart Cards 575 Smart Card Group Policies 577 Configuring Biometrics 578 Biometric Devices 578 Group Policies for Biometrics 579 Configuring PINs 579 Managing the Use of PINs 581 Configuring User Rights 581 Managing Local Accounts and Groups 581 Controlling User Rights 584 Setting Up and Configuring a Microsoft Account 585 Signing In Using a Microsoft Account 585 Domain Accounts 587 Managing the Use of a Microsoft Account 588 Exam Preparation Tasks 589 Review All the Key Topics 589 Definitions of Key Terms 589 Chapter 14 Configuring Remote Management and Remote Connections 590 "Do I Know This Already?" Quiz 591 Foundation Topics 596 Configuring Remote Authentication 596 Remote Authentication Planning 596 Remote Access Authentication Protocols 597 NTLM and Kerberos Authentication 599 Remote Authentication Group Policies 600 Configuring Remote Assistance and Easy Connect 601 Configuring Remote Assistance 602 Configuring and Using Easy Connect 608 Configuring Remote Desktop and Remote Management Settings 609 Remote Desktop 609 Establishing a Remote Desktop Connection with Another Computer 610 Configuring the Server Side of Remote Desktop 612 Selecting a Nondefault Port 613 Using Windows Remote Management Service 614 Using Windows Remote Shell 616 Using Windows PowerShell and MMCs for Remote Management 616 PowerShell and PowerShell ISE 617 PowerShell Remoting 620 Using MMC Snap-ins for Remote Management 623 Configuring VPN Authentication and Settings 624 Understanding Remote Access 625 Establishing VPN Connections and Authentication 626 VPN Connection Security 630 Enabling VPN Reconnect 631 Managing Broadband Connections 632 RD Gateway and DirectAccess 632 RD Gateway 633 RD Gateway Policies 635 DirectAccess 635 Exam Preparation Tasks 637 Review All the Key Topics 637 Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory 638 Definitions of Key Terms 638 Chapter 15 Configuring and Securing Mobile Devices 640 "Do I Know This Already?" Quiz 641 Foundation Topics 646 Configuring Offline File Policies 646 Client Computer Configuration 646 Server Configuration 649 Use of the Sync Center 650 Offline File Policies 653 Using the Always Offline Mode 655 Configuring Transparent Caching of Offline Files 657 Configuring Power Policies 658 Configuring Power Options 659 Power Plans 660 Additional Power Plan Options 661 Advanced Power Settings 663 Battery Meter 665 Power Management and Group Policy 667 Windows Mobility Center 668 Configuring Wi-Fi Direct 670 Configuring BitLocker and BitLocker To Go 671 BitLocker Drive Encryption 672 Enabling BitLocker 674 Managing BitLocker 677 BitLocker To Go 678 BitLocker Policies 680 Operating System Drives 680 Fixed Data Drive Policies 682 Use of Data Recovery Agents 683 Configuring Startup Key Storage 687 Preparing a Computer Without a TPM to Use BitLocker 687 Syskey Startup Keys 690 Configuring Remote Wipe 692 Device Management with Windows Intune 693 Configuring Location Settings 694 Configuring System Location 695 Configuring Windows App Location Settings 696 Location Settings Group Policies 697 Exam Preparation Tasks 698 Review All the Key Topics 698 Definitions of Key Terms 699 Chapter 16 Configuring Windows Update 700 "Do I Know This Already?" Quiz 701 Foundation Topics 704 Configuring Updates to Windows 8.1 704 Configuring Windows Update Settings 705 Checking for New Updates 709 Using a WSUS Server with Windows 8.1 710 Configuring Windows Update Policies 710 Reviewing Update History and Rolling Back Updates 714 Updating Windows Store Applications 715 Other Tools for Managing Windows App Updates 718 Exam Preparation Tasks 720 Review All the Key Topics 720 Chapter 17 Disk Management 722 "Do I Know This Already?" Quiz 723 Foundation Topics 728 Managing Disks and Volumes 728 Basic and Dynamic Disks 729 Working with Basic Disks 731 Converting Basic Disks to Dynamic 736 Working with Dynamic Disks 737 Troubleshooting Disk Problems 739 RAID Volumes 741 Creating a RAID-0 Volume 742 Creating a Spanned Volume 744 Creating a Mirrored Volume 744 Creating a RAID-5 Volume 745 Using DiskPart to Create Striped, Mirrored, and RAID-5 Volumes 745 Managing and Troubleshooting RAID Volumes 746 Managing File System Fragmentation 747 Optimizing Drives 747 The Defrag.exe Command-Line Tool 750 Error Checking 751 Managing Storage Spaces 751 Creating a Storage Space 752 Managing Storage Pools and Storage Spaces 754 Managing Storage Spaces with PowerShell 757 Exam Preparation Tasks 758 Review All the Key Topics 758 Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory 759 Definitions of Key Terms 759 Chapter 18 Managing and Monitoring System Performance 760 "Do I Know This Already?" Quiz 761 Foundation Topics 766 Configuring and Working with Event Logs 766 Viewing Logs in Event Viewer 767 Customizing Event Viewer 769 Creating Tasks from Events 770 Using Event Log Subscriptions 771 Configuring Computers to Forward and Collect Events 771 Configuring Event Log Subscriptions 772 Managing and Optimizing Computer Performance 775 Reliability Monitor 775 Resource Monitor 777 CPU Tab 779 Memory Tab 779 Disk Tab 779 Network Tab 780 Performance Monitor 780 Data Collector Sets 784 Creating Data Collector Sets 784 Using Performance Monitor to Create a Data Collector Set 788 Optimizing and Troubleshooting Memory Performance 789 Optimizing and Troubleshooting Processor Utilization 792 Optimizing and Troubleshooting Disk Performance 792 Command-Line Utilities 794 Configuring Task Manager 794 Configuring Additional Performance Settings 798 System Configuration Utility 799 General Tab 799 Boot Tab 800 Services Tab 800 Startup Tab 801 Tools Tab 801 Action Center 802 Configuring Services and Programs to Resolve Performance Issues 803 Configuring Indexing Options 805 Exam Preparation Tasks 808 Review All the Key Topics 808 Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory 809 Definition of Key Terms 809 Chapter 19 Configuring System Recovery Options 810 "Do I Know This Already?" Quiz 811 Foundation Topics 815 Creating a USB Recovery Drive 815 Performing System Restore 817 Rolling Back Drivers 821 Performing a Push-Button Reset 822 Refreshing Your Computer 823 Resetting Your Computer to Original Installation Condition 827 Advanced Startup Options 830 Performing a System Image Recovery 833 Using the USB Recovery Drive 836 Configuring Restore Points 837 Exam Preparation Tasks 840 Review All the Key Topics 840 Definitions of Key Terms 840 Chapter 20 Configuring File Recovery 842 "Do I Know This Already?" Quiz 843 Foundation Topics 846 Using File History to Protect Your Data 846 Setting Up File History 847 Adding Additional Folders to File History 851 Creating a System Image 852 Using Wbadmin to Back Up Data 854 Restoring Previous Versions of Files and Folders 855 Using File History to Restore Damaged or Deleted Files 856 Using Wbadmin to Recover Data 858 Recovering Files from OneDrive 859 OneDrive and the Recycle Bin 859 OneDrive Version History 861 Exam Preparation Tasks 863 Review All the Key Topics 863 Definitions of Key Terms 863 Appendix A Answers to the "Do I Know This Already? Quizzes 864 Glossary 900 Index 922 On The CD: Appendix B Memory Tables Appendix C Memory Tables Answer Key Practice Exam 1 Answers to Practice Exam 1 Practice Exam 2

Szczegóły: MCSE 70-687 Cert Guide - Don Poulton, Harry Holt, Randy Bellet

Tytuł: MCSE 70-687 Cert Guide
Autor: Don Poulton, Harry Holt, Randy Bellet
Producent: Pearson
ISBN: 9780789748799
Rok produkcji: 2014
Ilość stron: 1024
Waga: 1.88 kg

Recenzje: MCSE 70-687 Cert Guide - Don Poulton, Harry Holt, Randy Bellet