Microsoft Windows 8 - Configuring: Installation Components

Overview/Description
The Windows 8 operating system can be upgraded from Window XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and another version of Windows 8. Windows 8 can also be installed to a new computer, over an existing operating Windows operating system, to another partition for dual boot, and to a VHD disk. Microsoft provides several tools for customizing Windows 8 installations, and tools to migrate data from Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 to Windows 8. Windows 8 can also be hosted on a USB drive – the Windows to Go feature allows you to boot to Windows from one or more computers. This course focuses on creating custom WIM images, working with WinPE, automating installations with answer files, and using ADK and DISM for customizations. It also discusses the upgrade and migration options available, including key tools to facilitate the process. This course applies to objectives of the 70-687: Configuring Windows 8 exam of the MCSA: Windows 8 designation.

Target Audience
Anyone wishing to obtain knowledge on the Windows 8 operating system and candidates interested in pursuing the 70-687: Configuring Windows 8 certification exam of the Microsoft MCSA: Windows 8 designation. This may also include established IT professionals who install, configure, maintain and support Microsoft Windows 8 client desktops, devices, and users within any size organization. Candidates who have general IT experience with working knowledge of Windows clients, the installation of client desktop operating systems, basic networking, security concepts, as well as Active Directory concepts.

Prerequisites
n/a

Expected Duration (hours)
2.0

Lesson Objectives

Microsoft Windows 8 - Configuring: Installation Components

distinguish between the different types of custom images

sequence the steps to create a custom WIM image

describe the characteristics of the ADK

sequence the steps to create a custom WinPE using ADK

describe how to work with answer files

describe how to work with custom WIM images

recognize the features of the Windows 8 upgrade assistant

describe the upgrade process to Windows 8 from different operating systems

describe the characteristics of the Windows Easy Transfer Tool (WET)

describe the characteristics of the User State Migration Tool (USMT)

migrate user data using ScanState and LoadState tools

migrate user data using Windows Easy Transfer

describe the Windows to Go feature in Windows 8

describe the components of the Windows to Go process