MCSA Microsoft Windows 8.1 Complete Study Guide

Introduction xxvii
Assessment Test xl
Chapter 1 Introducing Windows 8.1 1
Navigating Windows 8.1 2
Using Gestures 4
Using Charms 5
Using Tiles 5
Using Alt Menus 6
Using the Start Menu 6
Showing Administrative Tools 7
Snapping Apps 9
Using Windows 8.1 Shortcuts 10
Understanding Authentication and Authorization 12
Account Types 12
PIN and Picture Passwords 15
Using the Windows Command Prompt 17
Launching the Command Prompt 17
Launching with Administrator Privileges 18
Command Prompt Basics 19
Using runas 23
System Variables 24
Commands and Paths 25
Using Copy and Paste with the Command Prompt 33
Capturing the Output 35
Creating a Batch File 35
Using Windows PowerShell and the PowerShell ISE 38
Windows PowerShell ISE 39
PowerShell Command Overview 42
Verbs and Nouns 44
Sending Output to a Text File 44
PowerShell Syntax 45
Running PowerShell Commands 48
Running PowerShell Scripts 49
Just a Glimpse 51
Summary 52
Exam Essentials 52
Review Questions 54
Chapter 2 Planning the Windows 8.1 Installation 59
Choosing a Windows 8.1 Edition 60
Windows RT and the Surface Tablet 63
Software Assurance 64
Evaluating Hardware and Compatibility Requirements 64
Considering x86 and x64 (32-Bit and 64-Bit) 65
Determining Screen Resolution 65
Choosing Between an Upgrade and a Clean Install 66
Windows.old Folder 67
Upgrade Paths 67
Windows 8.1 Upgrade Assistant 68
Upgrade vs. Migration 69
Designing an Operating System Installation Strategy 70
Windows 8.1 Images 71
Design Considerations 78
Summary 82
Exam Essentials 83
Review Questions 85
Chapter 3 Installing Windows 8.1 89
Performing a Local Installation 90
Installing and Configuring Windows To Go 94
Installing Windows To Go 95
Configuring Windows To Go 96
Using Command-Line Tools 97
Creating and Installing a VHD 99
Designing a Solution for User Settings 102
User Profiles 103
Folder Redirection 107
User Experience Virtualization 109
Migrating User Data 109
Windows Easy Transfer 110
User State Migration Tool 112
Folder Redirection for Migration 122
Summary 122
Exam Essentials 123
Review Questions 124
Chapter 4 Using Virtualization Technologies 129
Understanding Virtualization and Hyper-V 130
Reviewing Requirements for Hyper-V 132
Enabling Hyper-V 134
Configuring Virtual Switches 135
Creating Virtual Machines 138
Creating a VM for Windows 8.1 140
Installing Windows 8.1 in a VM 142
Creating a VM for Windows Server 2012 143
Installing Windows 2012 in a VM 144
Configuring Windows Server 2012 145
Promoting a Server to a DC 148
Joining Your Windows 8.1 System to a Domain 151
Logging On to the Domain 153
Creating and Manipulating Snapshots 154
Comparing Test and Production Networks 157
Configuring Virtual Machines 158
Designing a Virtual Application Strategy 159
Remote Desktop Services 160
Comparing RemoteApp and RemoteFX 161
Understanding App-V 162
Summary 162
Exam Essentials 163
Review Questions 164
Chapter 5 Networking 169
Understanding Network Connectivity in an Enterprise 170
Unicast, Multicast, and Broadcast 172
Understanding IP Addresses 173
IPv4 vs. IPv6 178
Resolving Names to IP Addresses 182
Basic Commands Used with Networking 185
Using the Network and Sharing Center 192
Understanding Network Locations Profiles 193
Configuring Network Locations 196
Configuring HomeGroup Settings 197
Configuring a Wired Network Interface Card 200
Configuring Wireless Network Settings 202
Resolving Connectivity Issues 210
Verifying Hardware and Cabling 211
Using Command Prompt Tools for Troubleshooting 213
Troubleshooting and Resolving Name Resolution Issues 214
Summary 216
Exam Essentials 216
Review Questions 218
Chapter 6 Windows Firewall and Remote Access 223
Configuring Windows Firewall 224
Firewall Limitations 227
Windows Firewall Exceptions 227
Windows Firewall with Advanced Security 229
Enabling a Port 232
Enabling a Protocol 234
Configuring Authenticated Exceptions 236
Configure Connection Security Rules (IPsec) 238
Configuring Remote Management 241
Remote Access Overview 241
Choosing the Appropriate Remote Management Tools 242
Configuring Remote Management Settings 243
Configuring Remote Desktop Settings 247
Configuring Remote Authentication 248
Connecting to a Remote System with Remote
Desktop Connection 251
Supporting VPNs 254
DirectAccess 258
BranchCache 258
Supporting Mobile Devices 260
Sync Center 261
Supporting Broadband 263
Summary 264
Exam Essentials 265
Review Questions 267
Chapter 7 Managing Windows 8.1 in a Domain 271
Workgroups vs. Domains 272
Domain Controllers 272
Joining a Domain 273
Authentication and Authorization in a Domain 275
Authentication 276
Authorization 276
Using Group Policy in a Domain 283
Group Policy and the GPMC 284
Group Policy Scope 286
Group Policy Nodes 288
Group Policy Settings 290
Summary 292
Exam Essentials 292
Review Questions 293
Chapter 8 Users and Groups 297
Overview of Windows 8.1 User Accounts 298
Account Types 299
Built-in Accounts 300
Local and Domain User Accounts 301
Logging On and Logging Off 302
Using Local User Logon Authentication 302
Signing Out of Windows 8.1 303
Working with User Accounts 303
Using the Local Users and Groups Utility 304
Using the User Accounts Option in Control Panel 306
Creating New Users 307
Disabling User Accounts 311
Deleting User Accounts 312
Renaming User Accounts 313
Changing a User's Password 314
Managing User Properties 315
Managing User Group Membership 316
Setting Up User Profiles, Logon Scripts, and Home Folders 317
Troubleshooting User Account Authentication 322
Troubleshooting Local User Account Authentication 322
Using, Creating, and Managing Groups 323
Using Built-in Groups 324
Creating Groups 328
Managing User and Computer Groups in Intune 332
Summary 333
Exam Essentials 333
Review Questions 334
Chapter 9 Managing Security 339
Managing Security 340
Managing Security Configurations 340
Group Policy Processing 341
Using the Group Policy Results Tool 342
Group Policy Caching 343
Managing and Applying LGPOs 343
Configuring Local Security Policies 346
Support Authentication and Authorization by Using Account Policies 347
Using Local Policies 354
Configuring User Account Control 363
Managing Privilege Elevation 363
Registry and File Virtualization 366
Using Advanced Security Options 366
Configuring the Action Center 367
Performing a Manual Scan 367
Configuring Windows Defender 369
Other Security Options 371
Using BitLocker Drive Encryption 373
Understanding Smart Cards 374
Managing File and Folder Security 375
Folder Options 375
Securing Access to Files and Folders 379
Managing Network Access 380
Creating Shared Folders 380
Configuring Share Permissions 382
HomeGroup 383
Using Windows Update 383
Using System Center 2012 386
Microsoft System Center 2012 Endpoint Protection 386
Summary 386
Exam Essentials 387
Review Questions 388
Chapter 10 Managing Files and Disks on Windows 8.1 393
Understanding Files and Folders 394
File Basics 394
About Folders 396
Configuring Folder Sharing 399
Advanced Sharing Options 402
Using Public Folders 402
Advanced Sharing 403
Configuring OneDrive 404
Configuring HomeGroups 405
Managing File and Folder Security 410
Folder Options 410
Securing Access to Files and Folders 414
Determining Effective Permissions 419
Viewing Effective Permissions 420
Determining NTFS Permissions for Copied or Moved Files 421
Managing Network Access to Folders 421
Creating Shared Folders 422
Configuring Share Permissions 423
Dynamic Access Control 424
NTFS Auditing 425
Supporting Data Security by Using EFS 426
Managing Local Storage 427
Managing Disk Volumes and Filesystems 428
Configuring Disk Quotas 430
Managing Storage Spaces 432
Supporting Data Storage 433
Monitoring System Performance 434
Configuring Indexing Options 435
Controlling Access to Removable Media 438
BitLocker and BitLocker To Go 438
Microsoft BitLocker Administration and Monitoring 440
Summary 440
Exam Essentials 441
Review Questions 442
Chapter 11 Managing Windows 8.1 Hardware and Printers 447
Configuring Devices and Device Drivers 448
Signed and Unsigned Drivers 455
Installing, Updating, and Disabling Drivers 457
Managing Driver Packages 462
Resolving Driver Issues 463
Rolling Back Drivers 464
Configuring Driver Settings 465
Installing and Sharing Printers 466
Adding and Connecting to Printers 467
Connecting to a Shared Printer 470
Configure Location-Aware Printing 474
Monitoring and Managing Print Servers 476
NFC Tap-to-Pair 477
Summary 478
Exam Essentials 478
Review Questions 480
Chapter 12 Monitoring System Performance and Recovery 485
Using Task Manager 486
Reviewing the Enhancements 486
Task Manager 487
Using Task Manager 490
Remediating Startup Issues by Using the Diagnostics and Recovery Toolkit 498
Using Event Viewer 498
Configuring Event Logs 499
Analyzing Event Logs 500
Configuring Event Subscriptions 502
Resolving Hardware and Device Issues 504
Using Performance Monitor 506
Data Collector Sets 509
Accessing and Using Reports 512
Using Resource Monitor 512
Optimizing Performance by Using Windows Performance Toolkit 513
Xperf.exe 513
XperfView.exe 514
Xbootmgr.exe 514
Windows Performance Recorder 515
Troubleshooting Boot Issues 517
Using System Recovery Options 518
Summary 520
Exam Essentials 521
Review Questions 522
Chapter 13 Recovery and Backup Options 527
System Protection 528
Enabling System Protection 528
File Recovery 531
Using File History 531
Creating a Recovery Drive 540
Summary 541
Exam Essentials 541
Review Questions 542
Chapter 14 Installing and Configuring Applications 547
Windows Store 548
Using the Windows Store 549
Navigating the Windows Store 550
Using Windows Intune 555
Supporting Desktop Apps 557
Configuring Application Restrictions 560
Summary 561
Exam Essentials 561
Review Questions 562
Appendix A Answers to Review Questions 565
Chapter 1 566
Chapter 2 568
Chapter 3 569
Chapter 4 571
Chapter 5 574
Chapter 6 575
Chapter 7 577
Chapter 8 578
Chapter 9 580
Chapter 10 581
Chapter 11 582
Chapter 12 584
Chapter 13 585
Chapter 14 586
Index 589