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    5 Day(s) Course

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    Official Courseware

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    Gain the knowledge and skills you need to support the Windows 8.1 operating system and solve technical troubleshooting problems in a Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 networking environment. This course is designed for IT professionals who have experience with Windows devices and who work as Windows Enterprise Desktop Support Technicians (EDSTs) in Tier 2 support environments. 



    Through this instructor lead, five day Microsoft Official Course, with extensive hands-on labs you will learn how key components of the Windows Operating system work in order to aid in troubleshooting system problems. How to identify and resolve issues with networking, Windows Store apps, security, group policy, Internet Explorer, remote access, and support of mobile devices. This course uses new versions of Desktop Optimization Package (MDOP), Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT), Windows Performance Toolkit (WPT), Microsoft Message Analyzer, and is the first course that uses the popular Sysinternals tools, and other tools. 

    This course also helps candidates prepare for Exam 70-688, MCSA: Supporting Windows 8.1. NOTE: This course is based on Windows 8.1 Enterprise Edition with domain services provided by Windows Server 2012 R2. Microsoft OneDrive is used as part of the lab for this course, which may not be available in all countries. Please confirm with your Microsoft training provider that this cloud service is available in your area. Training Providers please reference the course setup guide for more details.

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    Module 1: Implementing a Troubleshooting Methodology 

    • This module provides an introduction to the Windows 8.1 system architecture and explains how to identify the common troubleshooting scenarios. The module also provides an overview of a typical troubleshooting process. Lessons Overview of Windows 8.1 Overview of Troubleshooting Steps Lab : Troubleshooting Windows 8.1 Developing a Plan of Action After completing this module, students will be able to: Describe Windows 8.1. Describe a typical troubleshooting methodology and apply it to troubleshooting Windows 8.1. 

    Module 2: Troubleshooting Startup Issues 
    • This module provides an overview of the Windows 8.1 startup recovery environment and explains how to troubleshoot startup settings and issues. The module also describes how to recover BitLocker-operated drives. Lessons Overview of the Windows 8.1 Startup Recovery Environment Troubleshooting Startup Settings Troubleshooting Operating System Services Issues Recovering BitLocker-Protected Drives Lab : Troubleshooting Startup Issues Resolving a Startup problem (1) Resolving a Startup Problem (2) Lab : Recovering BitLocker-Encrypted Drives Recovering a BitLocker-Encrypted Drive Creating a New BitLocker Password After completing this module, students will be able to: Describe the Windows8.1 startup architecture. Optimize and troubleshoot startup settings. Troubleshoot Windows 8.1 operating system services. Recover drives encrypted with BitLocker Drive Encryption. 

    Module 3: Troubleshooting Hardware and Device Drivers 
    • This module explains how to troubleshoot hardware issues, physical failures, and device driver failures. It also describes how to monitor reliability and configure the registry. Lessons Overview of Hardware Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Physical Failures Troubleshooting Device Driver Failures Monitoring Reliability Configuring the Registry Lab : Troubleshooting Hardware and Device Drivers Resolving Hardware Issues Configuring Group Policy Settings to Control Device Installation After completing this module, students will be able to: Describe the process for troubleshooting hardware. Troubleshoot physical hardware failures. Troubleshoot hardware device drivers. Monitor Windows 8.1 reliability. Configure the Windows 8.1 registry. 

    Module 4: Troubleshooting Remote Computers 
    • This module describes how to perform remote troubleshooting by using Windows 8.1 features such as Remote Desktop, Remote Assistance, and Windows PowerShell remoting. Lessons Using Remote Desktop Using Remote Assistance Remoting with Windows PowerShell Lab : Troubleshooting Remote Computers Using Remote Desktop Using Remote Assistance Using Windows PowerShell Remoting After completing this module, students will be able to: Use Remote Desktop to manage remote computers. Use Windows Remote Assistance to manage remote computers. Use Windows PowerShell remoting to manage remote computers. 

    Module 5: Resolving Network Connectivity Issues 
    • This module explains how to identify network settings and troubleshoot network connectivity issues in wired and wireless networks, IPv4 and IPv6 connectivity, and name resolution. Lessons Determining Network Settings Troubleshooting Network Connectivity Issues Lab : Resolving Network Connectivity Issues Resolving a Network Problem (1) Resolving a Network Problem (2) Troubleshooting a Wireless Network After completing this module, students will be able to: Determine the network configuration of client computers. Troubleshoot network connections. 

    Module 6: Troubleshooting Group Policy 
    • This module provides an overview of the Group Policy application and describes how to resolve issues in client configuration GPO application. Lessons Overview of Group Policy Application Resolving Client Configuration Failures and GPO Application Issues Lab : Troubleshooting Group Policy Resolving Group Policy Application (1) Resolving Group Policy Application (2) After completing this module, students will be able to: Describe how GPOs are applied to computers. Resolve client-side configuration failures and GPO application issues. 

    Module 7: Troubleshooting User Settings 
    • This module describes how to troubleshoot sign-in issues and issues in the application of user settings. Lessons Troubleshooting Sign-in Issues Troubleshooting the Application of User Settings Lab : Troubleshooting Sign-in Problems Resolving Sign-in Problem (1) Resolving Sign-in Problem (2) Lab : Troubleshooting the Application of User Settings Resolving Folder Redirection Problem (1) After completing this module, students will be able to: Troubleshoot user sign-in issues. Troubleshoot the application of user desktop settings. 

    Module 8: Configuring and Troubleshooting Remote Connectivity 
    • This module describes how to troubleshoot issues in VPN connectivity, NAP, and DirectAccess. Lessons Troubleshooting VPN Connectivity Issues Troubleshooting NAP Issues Troubleshooting DirectAccess Lab : Configuring Network Access Protection Client Settings Configuring and Verifying NAP Client Connectivity Lab : Configuring and Testing DirectAccess Configuring DirectAccess Client-Side Settings After completing this module, students will be able to: Troubleshoot VPN connections. Troubleshoot NAP. Configure and troubleshoot DirectAccess. 

    Module 9: Troubleshooting Resource Access within a Domain 
    • This module explains how to troubleshoot issues in file access and permissions. It also describes how to resolve printer access issues. Lessons Troubleshooting File Access Issues Troubleshooting File Permissions Issues Troubleshooting Printer Access Issues Lab : Troubleshooting Resource Access within a Domain Resolving a Logon Script Problem Resolving a File Permissions Issue After completing this module, students will be able to: Troubleshoot file access issues. Troubleshoot file permissions issues. Troubleshoot printer access issues. 

    Module 10: Configuring and Troubleshooting Resource Access for Clients That Are Not Domain Members 
    • This module describes how to configure and troubleshoot Workplace Join, Work Folders, and OneDrive Access. Lessons Configuring Workplace Join Configuring and Troubleshooting Work Folders Configuring and Troubleshooting OneDrive Access Lab : Configuring and Troubleshooting Resource Access for Clients That Are Not Domain Members Troubleshooting Workplace Join Troubleshooting Work Folders Troubleshooting OneDrive for Business Implementing Work Folders After completing this module, students will be able to: Configure Workplace Join. Configure and troubleshoot Work Folders. Configure and troubleshoot Microsoft OneDrive access. 

    Module 11: Troubleshooting Applications 
    • This module explains how to troubleshoot application installation issues and problems in desktop and Windows store apps. The module also describes how to resolve issues in Internet Explorer and Client Hyper-V. Lessons Troubleshooting Desktop App Installation Issues Troubleshooting Desktop Apps Managing Windows Store Apps Troubleshooting Internet Explorer Implementing Client Hyper-V Lab : Troubleshooting Desktop Apps Troubleshooting AppLocker Policy Application Lab : Troubleshooting Windows Internet Explorer Resolving a Windows Internet Explorer Issue After completing this module, students will be able to: Troubleshoot desktop app installation. Troubleshoot desktop app compatibility. Manage Windows Store apps. Troubleshoot Internet Explorer. Implement Client Hyper-V. 

    Module 12: Maintaining Windows 8.1 
    • This module describe how to troubleshoot activation issues and configure performance options in Windows 8.1. It also explains how to protect a Windows 8.1 system from malware and viruses and how to apply application and Windows updates. Lessons Managing Windows Activation Monitoring and Configuring Performance Options in Windows 8.1 Protecting Windows 8.1 from Malware and Viruses Applying Application and Windows Updates Lab : Maintaining Windows 8.1 Troubleshooting a Performance Problem After completing this module, students will be able to: Manage Windows volume activation. Monitor and configure performance options in Windows 8.1. Protect Windows 8.1 from malicious software and viruses. Update Windows 8.1. 

    Module 13: Recovering Windows 8.1 
    • This modules explains how to restore files and recover a Windows 8.1 system. Lessons File Recovery in Windows 8.1 Recovery Options in Windows 8.1 Lab : Troubleshooting a Windows 8.1 Computer (1) Recovering Files in Windows 8.1 Lab : Troubleshooting a Windows 8.1 Computer (2) Recovering a Windows 8.1 Computer After completing this module, students will be able to: Recover files in Windows 8.1. Recover a computer running Windows 8.1.

    WHO SHOULD ATTEND

    IT Professionals

    Pre-requisites

    • Two years of experience in the IT field managing and maintaining Windows client operating systems
    • Two years of experience performing:
      • Windows application installation and support
      • Network configuration in Windows
      • Windows operating system installation and updates
    • Understanding of how Windows client computers integrate with server computers

    Exam

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    Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) - [70-688] 70-688 USD 127

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