Upgrading Your Skills to Windows 8.1 (Audio) - Channel 9

Find out about Windows 8.1 bring your own device (BYOD) scenarios for enterprises. And hear how to manage non-domain member devices using new features, such as Workplace Join and Work Folders.[00:48] - Options for Managing Non-Domain Member Devices[10:33] - Configuring Workplace Join[38:30] - Configuring Work Folders

Get 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 how to configure advanced security settings using Group Policy Objects (GPOs).[02:29] - Authentication and Authorization in Windows 8.1[13:53] - Configuring UAC[20:49] - Configuring Windows Firewall

Check out application deployment for Windows 8.1. See how to implement application restrictions for an enterprise using Software Restriction Policies (SRP).[02:33] - Application Deployment Options in Windows 8.1[15:05] - Configuring Application Restrictions in an Enterprise

Get an overview of local and remote management tools for 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).[02:05] - Tools Used to Perform Local and Remote Management of Windows 8.1[18:10] - Using Windows PowerShell to Configure and Manage Windows 8.1[44:56] - Administering Windows 8.1 by Using Windows Intune

Explore planning considerations for a deploying Windows 8.1 in an enterprise, including the pathways to upgrading your organization from Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7. See some of the key Windows 8.1 features that make desktop support more flexible than ever, such as booting from a native boot virtual hard disk, and tools for performing an image-based installation.[04:06] - Preparing to Install and Deploy Windows 8.1[12:25] - Installing Windows 8.1[23:58] - Windows 8.1 Image Deployments[33:57] - Volume Activation for Windows 8.1[40:27] - Migrations to Windows 8.1[41:30] - User Profiles[43:04] - User Experience Virtualization (UE-V)

Take a look at the Windows 8.1 MCSA credential, and get pointers to best practices for self-study and to some readily available learning resources. Get a snapshot so you can evaluate, prepare for, and complete the Windows 8.1 MCSA requirements using existing resources, such as Microsoft Press, TechNet, and MVA courses.[08:49] - New Features in Windows 8 and Windows 8.1[13:32] - Managing Windows 8.1 in an Enterprise[20:55] - Overview of Windows 8.1