Preparing for the Windows 8.1 MCSA Certification (Audio) - Channel 9

This final module provides an overview of Windows 8.1 authentication and authorization processes such as biometrics, virtual smartcards, and picture passwords. See how to enable and manage firewalls and configure advanced security settings using Group Policy Objects (GPO).[00:09] - Authentication and Authorization in Windows 8.1[11:18] - Configuring UAC[18:35] - Configuring Windows FirewallFull course outline:Mod 01: Overview of Preparing for the Windows 8.1 MCSAMod 02: Installing & Upgrading to Windows 8.1Mod 03: Configuring & Managing Windows 8.1Mod 04: Implementing an Application Strategy for Windows 8.1Mod 05: Managing Devices & Resource AccessMod 06: Securing Windows 8.1 Devices

This module highlights Windows 8.1 bring your own device (BYOD) scenarios for enterprises. Understand how to manage non-domain member devices using new features such as Workplace Join and Work Folders.[00:19] - Options for Managing Non-Domain Member Devices[10:06] - Configuring Workplace Join[32:02] - Configuring Work FoldersFull course outline:Mod 01: Overview of Preparing for the Windows 8.1 MCSAMod 02: Installing & Upgrading to Windows 8.1Mod 03: Configuring & Managing Windows 8.1Mod 04: Implementing an Application Strategy for Windows 8.1Mod 05: Managing Devices & Resource AccessMod 06: Securing Windows 8.1 Devices

This module provides an overview of application deployment for Windows 8.1. You'll see how to implement application restrictions for an enterprise using Software Restriction Policies (SRP).[00:25] - Application Deployment Options in Windows 8.1[13:17] - Configuring Application Restrictions in an EnterpriseFull course outline:Mod 01: Overview of Preparing for the Windows 8.1 MCSAMod 02: Installing & Upgrading to Windows 8.1Mod 03: Configuring & Managing Windows 8.1Mod 04: Implementing an Application Strategy for Windows 8.1Mod 05: Managing Devices & Resource AccessMod 06: Securing Windows 8.1 Devices

This module provides an overview of local and remote management tools to administrative events, logs, and resources. Also, see how PowerShell is used to configure and manage Windows 8.1 using PowerShell cmdlets and the PowerShell Integrated Scripting Environment (ISE).[00:05] - Tools Used to Perform Local and Remote Management of Windows 8.1[15:10] - Using Windows PowerShell to Configure and Manage Windows 8.1[40:10] - Overview of Windows IntuneFull course outline:Mod 01: Overview of Preparing for the Windows 8.1 MCSAMod 02: Installing & Upgrading to Windows 8.1Mod 03: Configuring & Managing Windows 8.1Mod 04: Implementing an Application Strategy for Windows 8.1Mod 05: Managing Devices & Resource AccessMod 06: Securing Windows 8.1 Devices

This module outlines planning considerations for a deploying Windows 8.1 in an enterprise. You will understand the pathways to upgrading your organization from Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7. Also, you will see some of the key Windows 8.1 features that make desktop support more flexible than ever—features such as booting from a native boot virtual hard disk and tools for performing an image-based installation.[00:34] - Preparing to Install and Deploy Windows 8.1[06:15] - Installing Windows 8.1[16:14] - Windows 8.1 Image Deployments[24:41] - Volume Activation for Windows 8.1[31:31] - User Profiles[33:05] - User Experience Virtualization (UE-V)Full course outline:Mod 01: Overview of Preparing for the Windows 8.1 MCSAMod 02: Installing & Upgrading to Windows 8.1Mod 03: Configuring & Managing Windows 8.1Mod 04: Implementing an Application Strategy for Windows 8.1Mod 05: Managing Devices & Resource AccessMod 06: Securing Windows 8.1 Devices