Microsoft 70-687: Configuring Windows 8
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A self-paced course on installing, managing and securing Windows 8.1 on business PCs and laptops, based on Microsoft exam 70-687. Includes 15 hours 49 minutes over 71 videos.
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Microsoft 70-687: Configuring Windows 8 is a self-paced course on installing, managing and securing Windows 8.1 on business desktops and laptops. It follows the Microsoft 70-687 exam and suits IT support staff and administrators. You get 15 hours 49 minutes of training across 71 videos, plus 60 test questions.
What you will learn
- Plan, upgrade, migrate and automate Windows 8.1 installs
- Manage Windows 8.1 with PowerShell and Group Policy
- Manage user profiles and user state virtualisation
- Maintain hard drives and device drivers
- Configure IPv4, IPv6, name resolution and wireless
- Manage file access with NTFS, shared folders and printers
- Install and control desktop and Windows Store apps
- Protect PCs with Windows Firewall, malware protection and UAC
- Monitor performance, manage updates, back up and recover
- Configure VPNs and DirectAccess for mobile users
Course outline
- Installing and Deploying Windows 8.1: deployment options, upgrades, migration and activation
- Enterprise Management in Windows 8.1: management tools, PowerShell and Group Policy
- Managing User Settings: profiles, user state virtualisation and migration
- Configuring Hardware Access: hard drives and device drivers
- Configuring Networking: IPv4, IPv6, name resolution, wireless and troubleshooting
- Configuring Resource Access: NTFS, shared folders, printers and OneDrive
- Configuring Applications: desktop apps, Store apps, Internet Explorer and app virtualisation
- Managing Security in Windows 8.1: firewall, malware protection, data security and UAC
- Optimizing and Recovering Windows 8.1: performance, reliability, updates, backup and recovery
- Mobile Computing With Windows 8.1: mobile settings, VPNs and DirectAccess
The course follows the life of a Windows 8.1 PC in a business. You install and deploy it, manage it with enterprise tools and set up user settings and hardware. Next come networking, access to files and printers, and apps. The final modules cover security, performance, recovery and support for mobile users.
Who this course is for
- IT support specialists who look after Windows PCs
- System and network administrators
- Technical consultants who set up client devices
- Anyone who wants a full grounding in Windows client setup
Before you start
No formal prerequisites are listed. Basic PC and Windows skills, such as those covered in CompTIA A+, will help you follow the course.
The course is made up of 71 video lessons with a total running time of 15 hours 49 minutes. You can watch at your own pace, pause and replay any lesson, and come back to a topic whenever you need it. When you finish, use the 60 test questions to check what you have learned and spot any areas to review.
About the 70-687 exam
Microsoft exam 70-687, Configuring Windows 8.1, tested your ability to install, configure, secure and support Windows 8.1 in a business. Microsoft has since retired the exam, so it can no longer be booked. The client management skills it covers, such as Group Policy, networking and recovery, carry over to newer versions of Windows.
Jobs this course supports
- Windows system administrator
- IT support specialist
- Network administrator
- Technical support engineer
- IT consultant
| Skill level | Intermediate |
|---|---|
| Duration | 15 Hours 49 Minutes |
| Videos | 71 Course Videos |
| Questions | 60 Test Questions |
| Certification | Microsoft 70-687: Configuring Windows 8.1 (retired) |
| Exam code | 70-687 |
| Certification body | Microsoft |
| Best for | IT support specialists, system administrators, network administrators, technical support engineers |
| Topics covered | Windows 8.1 deployment, PowerShell and Group Policy, user settings, hardware and drivers, networking, resource access, apps, security, recovery, mobile computing |
| Format | Online video lessons, self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Closed captions | Yes |
| Certificate | StemBoss Certificate of Completion |
What is inside this course
10 modules and 56 lessons. Here is the full outline.
Module 1: Installing and Deploying Windows 8.111 lessons
- Course Introduction
- Introduction To Windows
- Preparing To Install Windows 8.1
- Understanding Deployment Options Part 1
- Understanding Deployment Options Part 2
- Upgrading To Windows 8.1
- Migrating To Windows 8.1
- Automating Installations Part 1
- Automating Installations Part 2
- Automating Installations Part 3
- Windows Activation
Module 2: Enterprise Management in Windows 8.16 lessons
- Local And Management Tools Part 1
- Local And Management Tools Part 2
- Using Windows PowerShell To Manage Windows 8.1 Part 1
- Using Windows PowerShell To Manage Windows 8.1 Part 2
- Using Windows PowerShell To Manage Windows 8.1 Part 3
- Using Group Policy To Manage Windows 8.1
Module 3: Managing User Settings3 lessons
- Managing User Profiles
- User State Virtualization
- User Profile Migration
Module 4: Configuring Hardware Access3 lessons
- Managing And Maintaining HardDisk Drives Part 1
- Managing And Maintaining HardDisk Drives Part 2
- Working With Device Drivers
Module 5: Configuring Networking7 lessons
- Configuring IPv4 Part 1
- Configuring IPv4 Part 2
- Configuring IPv4 Part 3
- Configuring IPv6
- Managing Name Resolution
- Configuring Wireless Connections
- Troubleshooting Network Connections
Module 6: Configuring Resource Access6 lessons
- Configuring Network Access
- Managing File Access With NTFS
- Managing Shared Folders
- Configure And Manage Printers
- Providing Access To Non-Domain Devices
- Planning To Use One Drive
Module 7: Configuring Applications5 lessons
- Installing And Configuring Applications
- Managing Apps From The Windows Store
- Controlling Desktop Applications
- Manage Internet Explorer
- Using Virtualisation To Support Applications
Module 8: Managing Security in Windows 8.15 lessons
- Overview Of Network Security
- Managing The Windows Firewall
- Malware Protection
- Configuring Data Security
- User Account Control
Module 9: Optimizing and Recovering Windows 8.16 lessons
- Performance Monitoring And Optimization
- Managing And Troubleshooting Reliability
- Troubleshooting With Event Viewer
- Managing Windows Updates
- Backing Up Data
- Recovery Options
Module 10: Mobile Computing With Windows 8.14 lessons
- Configuring Mobile Computer Settings
- Configuring VPNs
- Overview Of Direct Access
- Conclusion
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Frequently asked questions
Is Microsoft exam 70-687 still available?
No. Microsoft has retired 70-687. The course is still useful for learning how to manage Windows clients in a business.
Does the course cover Windows 8 or Windows 8.1?
The lessons use Windows 8.1.
Will I learn PowerShell?
Yes. You use Windows PowerShell to manage Windows 8.1, alongside Group Policy and local tools.
Does it cover remote and mobile users?
Yes. The last module covers mobile computer settings, VPNs and DirectAccess.
What should I take next?
Microsoft 70-688 covers managing and maintaining Windows 8, and Microsoft MD-100 covers Windows 10.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes. You get a StemBoss Certificate of Completion when you finish the course.
Can I get a refund?
Yes, within 14 days if you have completed less than 20% of the course. See our refund policy for details. Read the refund policy.
