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20687D: Configuring Windows® 8.1

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Course Overview

20687D: Configuring Windows® 8.1 Course Overview

Get expert instruction and hands-on practice administering and configuring Windows 8.1 in this 5-day Microsoft Official Course. This course is designed for experienced IT professionals who have knowledge and experience administering Windows PCs and devices in a domain environment with managed access to the Internet. You will learn the skills you need to administer Windows 8.1 in a Windows Server domain environment and also provide secure, managed access to users from their non-domain joined Windows devices. You will learn how to install and customize Windows 8.1 operating systems and apps, integrate and control access to domains and cloud services, and migrate and synchronize settings across multiple devices. In addition, you will learn how to implement mobile security and customize configurations using Windows management tools including Group Policy and Windows PowerShell cmdlets. You will also learn how to configure user settings and profiles, local and remote network connectivity, Client Hyper-V, virtual apps, and Internet Explorer 11. Finally, you will learn how to optimize security and provide controlled access from Windows 8.1 PCs and devices to specified resources through Workplace Join services and Work Folders. This course is also designed to prepare certification candidates for Exam 70-687, Configuring Windows 8.1. As part of the learning experience, you will perform hands-on exercises in a virtual lab environment. NOTE: This course is based on Windows 8.1 Enterprise Edition with domain services provided by Windows Server 2012 R2.

20687D: Configuring Windows® 8.1 Course Key Features

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  • Official courseware + exam voucher included
  • Live online + classroom format options
  • Hands-on labs and real-world case studies
  • Simulation tests at the end of training
  • Up-to-date curriculum aligned to the latest exam version
  • Includes 5 mock exams, 150 questions each
  • 24×7 learner assistance and support
  • 30-day re-attendance guarantee

Skills Covered

  • Risk management & governance
  • Identity and access management
  • Security architecture & engineering
  • Communication and network security
  • Asset security
  • Security assessment & testing
  • Security operations
  • Software development security

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Curriculum

Course Curriculum

Eligibility, prerequisites, and a module-by-module breakdown of what you'll cover.

Eligibility

Designed for working professionals with foundational experience in the discipline. A post-secondary degree in computer science, IT, business, or related fields may substitute for up to one year of experience. Part-time work, internships, or relevant certifications can also count toward the requirement.

Pre-requisites

Full-time experience: accrued monthly. A minimum of 35 hours per week for four weeks = one month of work experience.

Part-time experience: 20–34 hours per week. 1040 hours = 6 months of full-time equivalent; 2080 hours = 12 months.

Internships: paid or unpaid, with letterhead documentation, count toward the experience requirement.

Course modules

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Module 01 — Introduction & Foundations

Course overview, key terminology, and the foundational concepts every subsequent module builds on.

Key topics

  • Domain overview
  • Core terminology
  • Industry context
  • Career pathways
Module 02 — Core Frameworks & Standards

The governing frameworks, methodologies, and industry standards that define professional practice.

Key topics

  • Major frameworks
  • Industry standards
  • Compliance landscape
  • Best-practice checklists
Module 03 — Tooling & Hands-on Labs

The tools, platforms, and lab environments you'll use during and after the course.

Key topics

  • Tool overview
  • Lab environment setup
  • Common workflows
  • Troubleshooting basics
Module 04 — Real-world Application

Case studies, real client scenarios, and pattern recognition for the situations you'll actually face.

Key topics

  • Case studies
  • Client scenarios
  • Pattern recognition
  • Decision frameworks
Module 05 — Assessment & Quality

How professionals in this domain assess, validate, and report on the quality of their work.

Key topics

  • Assessment techniques
  • Quality control
  • Reporting standards
  • Stakeholder updates
Module 06 — Exam Preparation & Beyond

Targeted exam-prep, mock tests, and the post-certification roadmap for career advancement.

Key topics

  • Exam patterns + tips
  • Full-length mock exams
  • Post-cert career paths
  • Continuing professional development

Exam & Certification

How the official exam works

After course completion, your training advisor helps you schedule the official certification exam — booking the test centre, sending practice mock exams, and supplying the exam voucher at partner pricing where applicable. Pass on first attempt and you'll receive both the official vendor certificate and your SkillCertified completion certificate.

  • Exam duration

    3–6 hours

  • Questions

    100–150

  • Passing score

    70%+

  • Validity

    3 years

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Frequently asked questions

How can one become a Microsoft certified professional?

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Further, one needs to get enrolled in Microsoft Office Courses by choosing a certification program as per your skills and interests. After completing the certification course, one needs to appear for the respective certification exam. Once you cleared the exam, you are Microsoft Certified.

Do you offer online training solutions for Microsoft certification trainings?

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What are the prerequisites of pursuing Microsoft Windows 8?

There are certain prerequisites which one needs to qualify prior pursuing Microsoft Windows 8 training.

  • One should hold at least two years of experience in the field of IT.
  • One should have appropriate knowledge of networking fundamentals covering Transmission Control Protocol /Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), User Datagram Protocol (UDP), and Domain Name System (DNS).
  • One should have good knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS).
  • One should be proficient in principles and fundamentals of AD DS management.
  • One should hold good understanding of the certificate security.
  • One should have working knowledge of the fundamentals of Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS).
  • One should hold good understanding of Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows Server 2012 fundamentals.
  • One should hold good understanding of Microsoft Windows Client essentials.
  • One should have the basic understanding of Windows PowerShell syntax.
  • One should have the basic awareness of Windows deployment tools.
What does Microsoft Windows 8 Course provide me?

Microsoft Windows 8 Course aims to bestow a strong foundation to the configuration skills for Enterprise Desktop/Device Support Technicians (EDSTs). It gives Tier 2 support to users who work with Windows desktops and devices within a Windows domain environment regardless of the size of the enterprise organizations.

Who can apply for Microsoft Windows 8 Course?

The intended audience for Microsoft Windows 8 Course primarily remains the IT professionals who can administer and support Windows 8.1 PCs, devices, users, and associated network & security resources.