Supporting Windows 8.1 (70-688)

How is the Course Structured?

Lesson 1: Planning the Windows 8.1 Installation

• Choosing a Windows 8.1 Edition
• Evaluating Hardware and Compatibility Requirements
• Choosing between an Upgrade and a Clean Install
• Designing an Operating System Installation Strategy
• Summary
• Exam Essentials

Lesson 2: Using Virtualization Technologies

• Understanding Virtualization and Hyper-V
• Reviewing Requirements for Hyper-V
• Enabling Hyper-V
• Configuring Virtual Switches
• Creating Virtual Machines
• Designing a Virtual Application Strategy
• Summary
• Key Terms

Lesson 3: Installing Windows 8.1

• Performing a Local Installation
• Installing and Configuring Windows To Go
• Creating and Installing a VHD
• Designing a Solution for User Settings
• Migrating User Data
• Summary
• Exam Essentials

Lesson 4: Networking

• Understanding Network Connectivity in an Enterprise
• Using the Network and Sharing Center
• Resolving Connectivity Issues
• Verifying Hardware and Cabling
• Summary
• Exam Essentials

Lesson 5: Windows Firewall and Remote Access

• Configuring Windows Firewall
• Windows Firewall with Advanced Security
• Configuring Remote Management
• Summary
• Exam Essentials

Lesson 6: Managing Windows 8.1 in a Domain

• Workgroups vs. Domains
• Authentication and Authorization in a Domain
• Using Group Policy in a Domain
• Summary
• Exam Essentials

Lesson 7: Users and Groups

• Overview of Windows 8.1 User Accounts
• Logging On and Logging Off
• Working with User Accounts
• Managing User Properties
• Troubleshooting User Account Authentication
• Using, Creating, and Managing Groups
• Summary
• Exam Essentials

Lesson 8: Managing Security

• Managing Security
• Managing and Applying LGPOs
• Configuring User Account Control
• Using Advanced Security Options
• Using BitLocker Drive Encryption
• Understanding Smart Cards
• Managing File and Folder Security
• Managing Network Access
• Using Windows Update
• Using System Center 2012
• Summary
• Exam Essentials

Lesson 9: Managing Files and Disks on Windows 8.1

• Understanding Files and Folders
• Configuring Folder Sharing
• Managing File and Folder Security
• Managing Network Access to Folders
• Managing Local Storage
• Monitoring System Performance
• Controlling Access to Removable Media
• Summary
• Exam Essentials

Lesson 10: Managing Windows 8.1 Hardware and Printers

• Configuring Devices and Device Drivers
• Installing and Sharing Printers
• Monitoring and Managing Print Servers
• Summary
• Exam Essentials

Lesson 11: Recovery and Backup Options

• System Protection
• File Recovery
• Summary
• Exam Essentials

Lesson 12: Installing and Configuring Applications

• Windows Store
• Supporting Desktop Apps
• Summary
• Exam Essentials

Lesson 13: Monitoring System Performance and Recovery

• Using Task Manager
• Using Event Viewer
• Using Performance Monitor
• Optimizing Performance by Using Windows Performance Toolkit
• Troubleshooting Boot Issues
• Summary
• Exam Essentials

Course Assessment

This Supporting Windows 8.1 (70-688) Course will prepare you for following exam :
Supporting Windows 8.1
Exam Code : 70-688

To help you with Exam Preparations, we provide you with full length practice tests. These tests closely follow the exam objectives and are designed to simulate real exam conditions. Each course has a number of test sets consisting of hundreds of items to ensure that learners are prepared for the certification exam.

Course Fees

Our aim is to provide you with the best deal available, therefore any registration fee, certification fee and full tutor support is included in the course price for you. The enrolment fee for the Supporting Windows 8.1 (70-688) Certification home study course is £248.75, though for a limited time we are offering you the opportunity to pay only £199 which is a 20% discount if you enrol online and pay in full.

Please Note: The course fee needs to be paid in full. There is no installment option for our IT courses.