Microsoft Windows 8 – Managing and Maintaining: Networking and Remote Access

Overview/Description
A primary Windows 8 administration task is managing network connectivity and managing networked machines when on and off network. This course covers IP addressing and network connectivity, including wireless networking, remote access, VPNs and DirectAccess, and the processes and procedures of Windows 8 authentication and authorization. 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: Networking and Remote Access

identify the characteristics of IP addresses in Windows 8

identify the features of wireless standards

recognize how to implement network security in a given scenario

describe how to configure a VPN in a given scenario

identify requirements for DirectAccess

recognize the options for remotely managing a Windows 8 machine

determine the most appropriate method of authentication to use in a given scenario

determine the best security model to use in a given scenario

manage windows 8 networking