MCSA Microsoft Windows 8.1 Complete Study Guide


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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 and Review Questions 2012


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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.




MCSE Windows Server 2012 and Lync Server 2013 Exam 70-410 and 336 ExamFOCUS Study Notes and Review Questions 2014 Edition


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* we updated this book in Feb 2015 * According to MS, a server administrator is responsible for the operations and management of an infrastructure of Windows Server 2012 servers in an enterprise environment. Exam 410 covers: - Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 - Introduction to Active Directory Domain Services - Managing Active Directory Domain Services Objects - Automating Active Directory Domain Services Administration - Implementing Networking Services - Implementing Local Storage - Implementing File and Print Services - Implementing Group Policy - Implementing Server Virtualization with Hyper-V One will very likely install the latest Lync Server on an infrastructure running Windows Server 2012. Lync is a unified communications platform. There is the new Lync Server exam coded 70-336 that covers these topics: - Plan and Design a Lync Topology - Plan and Design Lync Features - Deploy and Configure Lync 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.




Exam Ref 70-688 Supporting Windows 8.1 (MCSA)


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Fully updated for Windows 8.1! Prepare for Microsoft Exam 70-688—and help demonstrate your real-world mastery of managing and maintaining Windows 8.1 in the enterprise. Designed for experienced IT professionals ready to advance their status, Exam Ref focuses on the critical-thinking and decision-making acumen needed for success at the MCSA or MCSE level. Focus on the expertise measured by these objectives: Design an installation and application strategy Maintain resource access Maintain Windows clients and devices Manage Windows 8.1 using cloud services and Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack This Microsoft Exam Ref: Organizes its coverage by objectives for Exam 70-688. Features strategic, what-if scenarios to challenge you. Designed for IT professionals who have real-world experience configuring or supporting Windows 8.1 computers, devices, users, and associated network and security resources. Note: Exam 70-688 counts as credit toward MCSA and MCSE certifications




MCSA 70-687 Cert Guide


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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(R) 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(R) 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




MCSA Windows 10 Study Guide


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Master Windows 10 installation and configuration, including new technologies The MCSA Windows 10 Study Guide is the only comprehensive resource you'll need to prepare for Exam 70-698. You'll find expert coverage of 100% of all exam objectives led by expert Microsoft MVP, William Panek. Quickly master the concepts and processes involved in Windows 10 installation and configuration. The Sybex superior study tools and online learning environment include: system requirements, devices, core services, networking, storage, data access and usage, maintenance, updates, data recovery, and more. Real-world scenarios bring on the job experience while hands-on exercises provide practical instruction on critical techniques, and the Sybex online learning environment gives you access to electronic flashcards for last minute review, an assessment test, and bonus practice exams so you can be confident on exam day. Exam 70-698 is the first of two exams for the MCSA certification. Addressing local and desktop deployments, these topics form the foundation of what's to come. This Sybex Study Guide gives you the tools you need along with expert content so you can build the essential knowledge base and master the ley concepts. Clarify processes with hands-on exercises Identify knowledge gaps through chapter review questions Test your understanding with online bonus practice exams and more With a 90-percent market share, Windows is the world's number-one desktop OS. While it may look similar to Windows 8, Windows 10 includes a number of enhanced features that specialists need to know, and MCSA candidates must be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of how to work with these new technologies. MCSA Windows 10 Study Guide: Exam 70-698 is your complete guide to Windows 10 installation and configuration, with expert instruction and practical exam preparation.




MCSE Windows Server and System Center 2012 Private Cloud Exam 70-410 and 247 ExamFOCUS Study Notes and Review Questions 2014 Edition


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* We updated this book in Feb 2015 * According to MS, a server administrator is responsible for the operations and management of an infrastructure of Windows Server 2012 servers in an enterprise environment. Exam 410 covers: - Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 - Introduction to Active Directory Domain Services - Managing Active Directory Domain Services Objects - Automating Active Directory Domain Services Administration - Implementing Networking Services - Implementing Local Storage - Implementing File and Print Services - Implementing Group Policy - Implementing Server Virtualization with Hyper-V One will very likely run System Center 2012 on Windows Server 2012 for setting up a private cloud. There is the new System Center exam coded 70-247 that covers these topics: - Design and Deploy System Center - Configure the Fabric - Configure and Deploy Virtual Machines and Services - Configure System Center Infrastructure - Configure System Center Integration We give you knowledge information relevant to the exam specifications. To be able to succeed in these exams, you'll need to apply your earned knowledge to the question scenarios. For the 247 exam in particular, the majority of questions are related to the Virtual Machine Manager.




MCSA: Windows 10 Complete Study Guide


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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.




MCSA / MCSE: Windows Server 2003 Environment Management and Maintenance Study Guide


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This exam (70290) is a core requirement for both the MCSA and MCSE Updated to cover the latest exam version, which includes questions on Windows Server 2003 R2 and Windows XP Professional SP2 The CD-ROM features our exclusive WinSim simulation program plus a testing engine, hundreds of sample questions, a PDF of the book, and flashcards




MCSE Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Planning Implementation, and Maintenance Study Guide


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Here's the book you need to prepare for Exam 70-294, Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure. This Study Guide provides: In-depth coverage of every exam objective Practical information on planning, implementing, and maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory infrastructure Hundreds of challenging practice questions Leading-edge exam preparation software, including a test engine, electronic flashcards, and simulation software Authoritative coverage of all exam objectives, including: Planning and implementing an active directory infrastructure Managing and maintaining an active directory infrastructure Planning and implementing user, computer, and group strategies Planning and implementing group policy Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.