MCSA Microsoft Windows 8.1 Complete Study Guide: Exams 70–687, 70–688, and 70–689 - Softcover

Shapiro, Jeffrey R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1118556879 ISBN 13: 9781118556870

Publisher: Sybex, 2015

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author

Jeffrey R. Shapiro, MSCD, MCT, MCSE, MCITP, has been involved with Microsoft in infrastructure servers, desktops and networks and software for more than 20 years. He has taught many courses on MCSE (NT 4.0, Windows Server 2000–2012), MCITP (Windows XP, Windows 8 and 8.1, SQL Server, IIS, Active Directory and more), MCSD (Visual Basic, C#, ASP, ASP.NET and the .NET Framework), networking fundamentals, and network security. Jeffrey has authored, coauthored, or contributed on more than 20 IT books. Darril Gibson is a veteran trainer who holds Microsoft, CompTIA, and (ISC)2 certifications. He has authored or coauthored more than 30 books.

From the Back Cover

Covers 100% of exam objectives, including installing and upgrading to Windows 8.1, configuring hardware and applications, configuring network connectivity, configuring access to resources, monitoring and maintaining Windows clients, designing an installation and application strategy, and much more...

Includes interactive online learning environment and study tools with:

+ 2 custom practice exams
+ More than 100 Electronic Flashcards
+ Searchable key term glossary

Your complete guide to helping you pass MCSA Exams 70–687 and 70–688

The MCSA Windows 8.1 Complete Study Guide is your one–stop resource for complete coverage of Exams 70–687 and 70–688, as well as upgrade Exam 70–689. This Sybex Study Guide covers 100% of all exam objectives. You′ll prepare for the exam smarter and faster with Sybex thanks to superior content, including assessment tests that check exam readiness, objective map, real–world scenarios, hands–on exercises, key topic exam essentials and challenging chapter review questions. Reinforce what you have learned with the Sybex exclusive interactive online learning environment, accessible across multiple devices. Get prepared for the MCSA exams with Sybex.

Coverage of 100% of all exam objectives in this Study Guide means you′ll be ready for:

• Evaluating hardware readiness and compatibility
• Installing Windows 8.1
• Migrating and configuring user data
• Configuring devices and device drivers
• Configuring Internet Explorer
• Supporting operating system installation
• Designing an operating system installation strategy
• Managing data security
• Managing hardware and printers
• Managing mobile devices
• Designing a recovery solution
• Managing endpoint security
• Managing clients by using Windows Intune
• Monitoring and maintain clients by using MDOP
• Managing public cloud services

Interactive learning environment

Take your exam prep to the next level with Sybex′s superior interactive online study tools. To access our learning environment, simply visit http://sybextestbanks.wiley.com, type in your unique PIN and instantly gain access to:

• Interactive test bank with 2 practice exams, covering core Exams 70–687 and 70–688, as well as upgrade Exam 70–689. Practice exams help you identify areas where further review is needed. Get more than 90% of the answers correct, and you′re ready to take the certification exam. 100 questions total!
• More than 100 Electronic Flashcards to reinforce learning and last minute prep before the exam
• Comprehensive glossary in PDF format gives you instant access to the key terms so you are fully prepared

Edition details

• Publisher: Sybex
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1118556879
• ISBN 13: 9781118556870
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 672