Microsoft Windows 8 – Managing and Maintaining: Cloud Applications and Settings

Overview/Description
Windows 8 provides a number of solutions for integration with cloud services such as Office 365. In this course we will look at the considerations for deploying cloud services, how to manage store based and custom apps. The course also covers considerations for the management of user profiles and their content. This course is one of a series which cover the objectives for Microsoft Exam 70-688: Managing and Maintaining Windows 8. This exam is a requirement for the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Windows 8 certification.

Target Audience
IT professionals who configure or support Windows 8 in domain-based or peer-to-peer environments. This includes support personnel, consultants and IT generalists.

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
2.0

Lesson Objectives

Microsoft Windows 8 – Managing and Maintaining: Cloud Applications and Settings

recognize Windows To Go boot requirements

recognize how different virtualization options operate on Windows 8

recognize how to prepare machines for Windows Multi boot and VHD boot

recognize the difference between upgrading and migrating to Windows 8

identify the likely causes of Windows 8 application compatibility issues

describe how Microsoft App-V can be used to centrally manage and maintain desktop applications

recognize the options for managing application updates

discuss options for managing IE 10 with Group Policy

plan a Windows 8 migration strategy, create a series of tasks on planning a Windows 8 migration strategy including a strategy for Windows To Go, operating system virtualization, native VHD boot, multi boot and application compatibility