Exam 70-687: Configuring Windows 8 allows you to earn the new Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate MCSA certification. This new exam covers: - Install and Upgrade to Windows 8 - Configure Hardware and Applications - Configure Network Connectivity - Configure Access to Resources - Configure Remote Access and Mobility - Monitor and Maintain Windows Clients - Configure Backup and Recovery Options We give you knowledge information relevant to the exam specifications. To be able to succeed in the real exam, you'll need to apply your earned knowledge to the question scenarios. Many of the exam questions are written to be less straight forward. They tend to be framed within the context of short scenarios. The exam is not too difficult. However, coverage is very comprehensive - a wide range of topics are presented in the official topic lists. The exam does not ask you to answer hundreds of questions. In other words, only a small fraction of the official topics will be presented. To succeed in the exam, you need to read as many reference books as possible. There is no single book that can cover everything! This ExamFOCUS book focuses on the more difficult topics that will likely make a difference in exam results. The book is NOT intended to guide you through every single official topic. You should therefore use this book together with other reference books for the best possible preparation outcome. Honestly, Windows 8 differs from Windows 7 primarily in the user interface. Most underlying infrastructure stuff are the same. The new UI in Windows 8 is known as Metro. The Metro Start screen displays applications as rectangular icons so you can touch or click an application to launch it. The Desktop application hosts the traditional Windows 7 interface for supporting older application environment. Launching the Desktop application from the Start screen can enter into the Desktop mode, which looks like the traditional desktop interface. The traditional Start Menu has been "replaced" by the Start screen which is like a fullscreen presentation of the Start Menu. You need to know that Windows 8 is designed to work more seamlessly on touch-enabled display! One thing special about Metro application is that they cannot be resized on screen.

Comprehensive, hands-on study guide for the Microsoft Windows 8.1 exams The MCSA: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Complete Study Guide is a comprehensive package loaded with educational study tools, including a pre-assessment test, hands-on exercises, hundreds of review questions, exclusive practice exam questions, electronic flashcards, and over an hour of author-led videos. For IT students and professionals, getting certified on Microsoft Windows 8.1 can mean huge career opportunities. Over 90% of all personal computing devices run on Windows, and those certified on the newest version will be in high demand. This comprehensive resource prepares candidates to master all the exam objectives for the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Windows 8.1 exams 70-687 and 70-688, as well as the Upgrade exam 70-689. Through real-world scenarios and hands-on exercises, readers are given a solid background in the most essential concepts they need to know for exams. The book guides readers through installing and upgrading to Windows 8.1, configuring hardware and applications, configuring network connectivity and access to resources, monitoring and maintaining Windows clients, and more. This resource's specialized, practical focus is also a benefit to IT help desk and user support professionals who are simply looking to upgrade their skills in Windows. Serves as an comprehensive, practical study guide for those preparing for their MCSA: Windows 8.1 certification Covers all exam objectives and includes invaluable study tools Guides readers through the installation, deployment, upgrading, and maintenance of Windows 8.1 Offers educational benefits for professionals looking to improve their Windows 8.1 knowledge and skills MCSA: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Complete Study Guide promises not only to prepare readers for the MCSA: Windows 8.1 exams, but also for the scenarios and challenges they will encounter professionally once certification has been obtained.

MCSA Windows 8 Certification Exam 70-687 ExamFOCUS Study Notes & Review Questions SPECIAL EDITION FOR READER WITH LOW VISION Exam 70-687: Configuring Windows 8 allows you to earn the new Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate MCSA certification. This new exam covers: - Install and Upgrade to Windows 8 - Configure Hardware and Applications - Configure Network Connectivity - Configure Access to Resources - Configure Remote Access and Mobility - Monitor and Maintain Windows Clients - Configure Backup and Recovery Options This special edition is for reader with low vision - we use a font size of 20 (the type face is Garamond). We give you knowledge information relevant to the exam specifications. To be able to succeed in the real exam, you'll need to apply your earned knowledge to the question scenarios. Many of the exam questions are written to be less straight forward. They tend to be framed within the context of short scenarios. The exam is not too difficult. However, coverage is very comprehensive - a wide range of topics are presented in the official topic lists. The exam does not ask you to answer hundreds of questions. In other words, only a small fraction of the official topics will be presented. To succeed in the exam, you need to read as many reference books as possible. There is no single book that can cover everything! This ExamFOCUS book focuses on the more difficult topics that will likely make a difference in exam results. The book is NOT intended to guide you through every single official topic. You should therefore use this book together with other reference books for the best possible preparation outcome. Honestly, Windows 8 differs from Windows 7 primarily in the user interface. Most underlying infrastructure stuff are the same. The new UI in Windows 8 is known as Metro. The Metro Start screen displays applications as rectangular icons so you can touch or click an application to launch it. The Desktop application hosts the traditional Windows 7 interface for supporting older application environment. Launching the Desktop application from the Start screen can enter into the Desktop mode, which looks like the traditional desktop interface. The traditional Start Menu has been "replaced" by the Start screen which is like a fullscreen presentation of the Start Menu. You need to know that Windows 8 is designed to work more seamlessly on touch-enabled display! One thing special about Metro application is that they cannot be resized on screen.

By passing the MS Exam 70-680: TS: Windows 7, Configuring, you complete the requirements for becoming a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist MCTS. In fact the exam also counts towards the MCITP Enterprise Administrator certification. Topics covered include: - Installing, Upgrading, and Migrating to Windows 7 - Deploying Windows 7 - Configuring Hardware and Applications - Configuring Network Connectivity - Configuring Access to Resources - Configuring Mobile Computing - Monitoring and Maintaining Systems that Run Windows 7 - Configuring Backup and Recovery Options Exam 70-687: Configuring Windows 8 allows you to earn the new Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate MCSA certification. This new exam covers:- Install and Upgrade to Windows 8- Configure Hardware and Applications- Configure Network Connectivity- Configure Access to Resources- Configure Remote Access and Mobility - Monitor and Maintain Windows Clients- Configure Backup and Recovery Options We give you knowledge information relevant to the exam specifications. To be able to succeed in the real exam, you'll need to apply your earned knowledge to the question scenarios. Many of the exam questions are written to be less straight forward. They tend to be framed within the context of short scenarios. The exam is not too difficult. However, coverage is very comprehensive - a wide range of topics are presented in the official topic lists. The exam does not ask you to answer hundreds of questions. In other words, only a small fraction of the official topics will be presented. This ExamFOCUS book focuses on the more difficult topics that will likely make a difference in exam results. The book is NOT intended to guide you through every single official topic. You should therefore use this book together with other reference books for the best possible preparation outcome.

* we updated this book in Feb 2015 * Exam 70-687: Configuring Windows 8 allows you to earn the new MCSA/MCSE certifications. This new exam covers: - Install and Upgrade to Windows 8 - Configure Hardware and Applications - Configure Network Connectivity - Configure Access to Resources - Configure Remote Access and Mobility - Monitor and Maintain Windows Clients - Configure Backup and Recovery Options We give you knowledge information relevant to the exam specifications. To be able to succeed in the real exam, you'll need to apply your earned knowledge to the question scenarios. Many of the exam questions are written to be less straight forward. They tend to be framed within the context of short scenarios. The exam is not too difficult. However, coverage is very comprehensive - a wide range of topics are presented in the official topic lists. The exam does not ask you to answer hundreds of questions. In other words, only a small fraction of the official topics will be presented. To succeed in the exam, you need to read as many reference books as possible. There is no single book that can cover everything! This ExamFOCUS book focuses on the more difficult topics that will likely make a difference in exam results. The book is NOT intended to guide you through every single official topic. You should therefore use this book together with other reference books for the best possible preparation outcome. We use the Windows 8 32bit Preview Edition for demonstration in this book. However, information on Windows 8.1 are also included.

This is the eBook version of the print title. Note that the eBook does not provide access to the practice test software that accompanies the print book. ¿ Learn, prepare, and practice for MCSA 70-687 exam success with this Cert Guide from Pearson IT Certification, a leader in IT certification. 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 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. ¿ 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 ¿

* we updated this book in Feb 2015 * By passing the MS Exam 70-680: TS: Windows 7, Configuring, you complete the requirements for becoming a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist MCTS. In fact the exam also counts towards the MCITP Enterprise Administrator certification. Topics covered include: - Installing, Upgrading, and Migrating to Windows 7 - Deploying Windows 7 - Configuring Hardware and Applications - Configuring Network Connectivity - Configuring Access to Resources - Configuring Mobile Computing - Monitoring and Maintaining Systems that Run Windows 7 - Configuring Backup and Recovery Options Exam 70-687: Configuring Windows 8 allows you to earn the new Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate MCSA certification. This new exam covers: - Install and Upgrade to Windows 8 - Configure Hardware and Applications - Configure Network Connectivity - Configure Access to Resources - Configure Remote Access and Mobility - Monitor and Maintain Windows Clients - Configure Backup and Recovery Options To succeed in the exams, you need to read as many reference books as possible. There is no single book that can cover everything! This ExamFOCUS book focuses on the more difficult topics that will likely make a difference in exam results. The book is NOT intended to guide you through every single official topic. You should therefore use this book together with other reference books for the best possible preparation outcome. We use the Windows 8 32bit Preview Edition for demonstration in this book. Information on the latest Windows 8.1 are also included.

Candidates for CompTIA A+ need to pass the A+ Essentials exam and also the A+ Practical Application exam. The Essentials exam tests for technical understanding of computer technology, networking and security. It also tests for communication skills and professionalism required of entry-level IT professionals. The Practical Application exam carries highly similar topics. In fact we think it is better off to study both together due to the difficulties in separating them. There is significant overlap between A+ Essentials and A+ Practical Application. It therefore makes sense to study for both exams together. After passing the A+ exams, the next logical move would be to earn an OS specific certification. Exam 70-687: Configuring Windows 8 allows you to earn the new Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate MCSA certification. This new exam covers: Install and Upgrade to Windows 8 Configure Hardware and Applications Configure Network Connectivity Configure Access to Resources Configure Remote Access and Mobility Monitor and Maintain Windows Clients Configure Backup and Recovery Options The way exam questions are written is quite different between vendors. MS questions tend to be longer and relatively "indirect". They often involve some sort of short stories or scenarios. CompTIA exam questions, in contrast, tend to be more straightforward. We give you knowledge information relevant to the exam specifications. To be able to succeed in the real exams, you'll need to apply your earned knowledge to the question scenarios. Many of the exam questions are written to be less straight forward. They tend to be framed within the context of short scenarios. The exams are not too difficult. However, coverage is very comprehensive - a wide range of topics are presented in the official topic lists. The exams do not ask you to answer hundreds of questions. In other words, only a small fraction of the official topics will be presented. To succeed in the exams, you need to read as many reference books as possible. There is no single book that can cover everything! This ExamFOCUS book focuses on the more difficult topics that will likely make a difference in exam results. The book is NOT intended to guide you through every single official topic. You should therefore use this book together with other reference books for the best possible preparation outcome. We use the Windows 8 32bit Preview Edition for demonstration in this book. You are advised to really spend time with Windows 8! Hands-on experience will make learning way easier!

The go-to MCSA prep guide, updated for Windows 10 and the new exams MCSA Windows 10 Complete Study Guide is your comprehensive resource for taking both Exams 70-698 and 70-697. Covering 100% of all exam objectives, this study guide goes beyond mere review to delve deeper into the complex topics and technologies to help you strengthen your understanding and sharpen your skills. Written by a veteran Microsoft MVP, this guide walks you through MCSA skills in context to show you how concepts are applied in real-world situations. Hands-on exercises speed the learning process and facilitate internalization, while review questions challenge and test the depth of your understanding. You also get access to the Sybex interactive online learning environment, featuring flashcards, videos, an assessment test, and bonus practice exams to face exam day with confidence. The MCSA certification process has changed; Exam 70-698 tests your skills in installing and configuring Windows 10, and then Exam 70-697 gauges your abilities in configuring Windows devices. This book is your ideal companion to study for both exams. Study 100 percent of the objectives for Exams 70-698 and 70-697 Apply your knowledge with hands-on exercises Test your skills with challenging review questions Access videos, electronic flashcards, a searchable glossary, and bonus practice exams The demand for qualified Windows 10 professionals will be high, as more than half of the corporate user base that skipped Windows 8/8.1 is expected to adopt Windows 10. If you want the skills that are in demand, you need to get certified; if you're ready to get serious about the exam, MCSA: Windows 10 Complete Study Guide is the resource you shouldn't be without.

This 70-687 Configuring Windows 8 textbook prepares your student for the first of two required exams for the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Windows 8 certification. Students master configuration or support for Windows 8 computers, devices, users and associated network and security resources. Those in this IT Professional career field are prepared to work with networks configured as a domain-based or peer-to-peer environment with access to the Internet and cloud services. In addition, these IT Professionals will have mastered the skills requred to be a consultant, full-time desktop support technician, or IT generalist who administers Windows 8-based computers and devices as a portion of their broader technical responsibilities. Additional skills addressed in this textbook: Install and Upgrade to Windows 8 Configure Hardware and Applications Configure Network Connectivity Configure Access to Resources Configure Remote Access and Mobility Monitor and Maintain Windows Clients Configure Backup and Recovery Options The MOAC IT Professional series is the Official from Microsoft, turn-key Workforce training program that leads to professional certification and was authored for college instructors and college students. MOAC gets instructors ready to teach and students ready for work by delivering essential resources in 5 key areas: Instructor readiness, student software, student assessment, instruction resources, and learning validation. With the Microsoft Official Academic course program, you are getting instructional support from Microsoft; materials that are accurate and make course delivery easy. Request your sample materials today.