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MCSA 70-687 Cert Guide: Configuring Microsoft Windows 8.1

By Don Poulton, Randy Bellet, Harry Holt
Published Sep 10, 2014 by Pearson IT Certification.

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Pre-chapter 'Do I Know This Already' (DIKTA) quizzes enable students to assess their knowledge of each chapter's content and decide how much time to spend each section within that chapter
Foundation Topics sections thoroughly explain concepts and theory, and link them to real-world configurations and commands
Key Topics icons flag every figure, table, or list which must absolutely be understood and remembered for the exam
Chapter-ending Exam Preparation sections contain additional exercises and trouble-shooting scenarios

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Copyright 2015
Dimensions: 7-3/8" x 9-1/8"
Pages: 1024
Edition: 1st

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ISBN-10: 0-7897-4879-7
ISBN-13: 978-0-7897-4879-9

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
Assess your knowledge with chapter-opening quizzes
Review key concepts with exam preparation tasks
Practice with realistic exam questions on the CD

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The exciting new MCSA 70-687 Cert Guide: Configuring Microsoft® Windows 8.1, Premium Edition eBook and Practice Test is a digital-only certification preparation product combining an eBook with the enhanced Pearson IT Certification Practice Test. The Premium Edition eBook and Practice Test contains the following items:

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This Premium Edition contains an enhanced version of the Pearson IT Certification Practice Test (PCPT) software with four full practice exams. In addition, it contains all the chapter-opening assessment questions from the book. This integrated learning package:

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Pearson IT Certification Practice Test minimum system requirements:

Windows XP (SP3), Windows Vista (SP2), Windows 7, or Windows 8;

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Learn, prepare, and practice for MCSA 70-687 exam success with this Cert Guide from Pearson IT Certification, a leader in IT certification learning.

Master MCSA 70-687 exam topics for Windows 8.1 configuration
Assess your knowledge with chapter-ending quizzes
Review key concepts with exam preparation tasks
Practice with realistic exam questions on the DVD

MCSA 70-687 Cert Guide: Configuring Microsoft® Windows 8.1 is a best-of-breed exam study guide from Pearson IT Certification, a leader in IT certification learning. 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.

MCSA 70-687 Cert Guide: Configuring Microsoft® Windows 8.1 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.

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.

The study guide helps you master all the topics on the MCSA 70-687 exam, including the following:

Windows 8.1 introduction
Hardware readiness and compatibility
Installation and upgrades, including VHDs
Migrating users, profiles, and applications
Configuring devices and device drivers
Installing, configuring, and securing applications
Configuring Internet Explorer
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
Configuring Windows Updates
Managing disks, backups, and system/file recovery
Managing/monitoring system performance

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.

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.

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Migrating Users and Applications to Windows 8.1

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Introduction
Chapter 1 Introducing Windows 8.1
Chapter 2 Installing Windows 8.1
Chapter 3 Migrating Users and Applications to Windows 8.1
Chapter 4 Configuring Devices and Device Drivers
Chapter 5 Installing, Configuring, and Securing Applications in Windows 8.1
Chapter 6 Configuring Internet Explorer
Chapter 7 Configuring Hyper-V
Chapter 8 Configuring TCP/IP Settings
Chapter 9 Configuring Networking Settings
Chapter 10 Configuring and Maintaining Network Security
Chapter 11 Configuring and Securing Access to Files and Folders
Chapter 12 Configuring Local Security Settings
Chapter 13 Configuring Authentication and Authorization
Chapter 14 Configuring Remote Management and Remote Connections
Chapter 15 Configuring and Securing Mobile Devices
Chapter 16 Configuring Windows Update
Chapter 17 Disk Management
Chapter 18 Managing and Monitoring System Performance
Chapter 19 Configuring System Recovery Options
Chapter 20 Configuring File Recovery
Appendix A Answers to the “Do I Know This Already? Quizzes
Glossary
Index

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