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MCSA 70-687 Cert Guide: Configuring Microsoft Windows 8.1, Rough Cuts

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  • Copyright 2015
  • Dimensions: 7-3/8" x 9-1/8"
  • Pages: 1024
  • Edition: 1st
  • Rough Cuts
  • ISBN-10: 0-13-341045-5
  • ISBN-13: 978-0-13-341045-7

This is the Rough Cut version of the printed book.

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® 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® 500 companies, financial institutions, government agencies, small partnerships, and sole proprietorships.

  • Master MCSA 70-687 exam topics for Windows 8.1 configuration

  • Sample Content

    Table of Contents

    Introduction 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

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