MCSA: Windows 8.1 Certification

The 5 day MCSA Windows 8.1 certification will enable you to become a computer support specialist.

Pre-requisites

• Networking fundamentals, including Transmission Control Protocol /Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), User Datagram Protocol (UDP), and Domain Name System (DNS)
• Microsoft Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) principles and fundamentals of AD DS management
• Understanding of the Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) components and working knowledge of the fundamentals of Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS)
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2 fundamentals
• Microsoft Windows Client fundamentals; for example, working knowledge of Windows XP, Windows Vista, and/or Windows 7
• Fundamentals of management and experience using the Microsoft Office 2010 system or the Microsoft Office 2007 system
• Windows Automated Installation Kit (WAIK) components including Windows PE, Windows SIM, VAMT, ImageX, USMT, and DISM concepts and fundamentals

Our 5 day MCSA Windows 8 certification comprises of the following courses:

Configuring Windows 8.1 (course M20687)

• Plan and perform the installation of Windows 8.1.
• Install Windows 8.1 on computers that are running an existing operating system.
• Configure disks, partitions, volumes, and device drivers in a Windows 8 system.
• Configure network connectivity.
• Install, configure, and maintain wireless network connections.
• Implement Windows 8.1 technologies to secure network connections.
• Share files and printers.
• Implement tools and technologies that can help secure Windows 8 desktops.
• Configure and control applications in Windows 8.1.
• Optimize and maintain Windows 8.1 based computers.
• Configure mobile computer settings to enable remote access.
• Create and configure virtual machines in Hyper-V for Windows 8 and describe how to use Hyper-V to support legacy applications.
• Determine how to recover Windows 8.1 from various failures.
• Describe how to use Windows PowerShell to manage Windows 8.1

Managing and Maintaining Windows 8.1 (course 20688)

• Plan, select, and implement appropriate methods for managing Windows 8.1.
• Manage user authentication and intranet connectivity for Windows 8.1.
• Configure cloud services and deploy Windows Intune.
• Implement encryption and endpoint security.
• Plan a recovery solution for Windows 8.1.
• Design a recovery solution for Windows 8.1

Exams to be taken after completing the 5 day MCSA Windows 8.1 certification:

• Exam 70-687 - Configuring Windows 8.1
• Exam 70-688 - Managing and Maintaining Windows 8.1