MCSA 70-687 Cert Guide: Configuring Microsoft Windows 8.1

MCSA 70-687 Cert Guide: Configuring Microsoft Windows 8.1

by Don Poulton, Randy Bellet, Harry Holt
Released September 2014
Publisher(s): Pearson IT Certification
ISBN: 9780133410433

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Book description

The study guide helps you master all the topics on the MCSA 70-687 exam, including the following:

  • Installation and upgrades, including VHDs

  • Migrating users, profiles, and applications

  • Installing, configuring, and securing applications

  • Configuring Hyper-V virtualization

  • Configuring TCP/IP, network settings, and network security

  • Configuring and securing access to files and folders, including OneDrive and NFC

  • Configuring local security, authentication, and authorization

  • Configuring remote connections and management

  • Configuring and securing mobile devices

  • Managing disks, backups, and system/file recovery

    • MCSA 70-687 Cert Guide: Configuring Microsoft® Windows 8.1 is a best-of-breed exam study guide. Best-selling authors and expert instructors Don Poulton, Randy Bellet, and Harry Holt share preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills. Material is presented in a concise manner, focusing on increasing your understanding and retention of exam topics. The book presents you with an organized test preparation routine through the use of proven series elements and techniques. Exam topic lists make referencing easy. Chapter-ending Exam Preparation Tasks help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly. Review questions help you assess your knowledge, and a final preparation chapter guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your final study plan.

    The companion CD contains the powerful Pearson IT Certification Practice Test engine, complete with hundreds of exam-realistic questions. The assessment engine offers you a wealth of customization options and reporting features, laying out a complete assessment of your knowledge to help you focus your study where it is needed most. Well-regarded for its level of detail, assessment features, and challenging review questions and exercises, this study guide helps you master the concepts and techniques that will enable you to succeed on the exam the first time.

    Don Poulton (A+, Network+, Security+, MCSA, MCSE) is an independent consultant who has worked with computers since the days of 80-column punch cards. He has consulted extensively with training providers, preparing study materials for Windows technologies. He has written or contributed to several Que titles, including Security+ Lab Manual, MCSA/MCSE 70-299 Exam Cram 2, and MCTS 70-620 Exam Prep.

    Randy Bellet (Network+, MCSE, MCSD, MCDBA) has worked in IT since 1981, and has written multiple applications for the banking, insurance, and food industries. Now on the faculty of ECPI University, he has developed courses in network security and programming.

    Harry Holt has worked as a computer operator, programmer, LAN administrator, network engineer, DBA, and project manager. He has used his skills to improve efficiency in organizations including Fortune® 500 companies, financial institutions, government agencies, small partnerships, and sole proprietorships.

  • Master MCSA 70-687 exam topics for Windows 8.1 configuration

  • Assess your knowledge with chapter-opening quizzes

  • Review key concepts with exam preparation tasks

  • Practice with realistic exam questions on the CD

    • Table of contents

    1. About This eBook
    2. Title Page
    3. Copyright Page
    4. Contents at a Glance
    5. Table of Contents
    6. Introduction
      1. Goals and Methods
      2. Study and Exam Preparation Tips
      3. Learning Styles
      4. Study Tips
      5. Study Strategies
      6. Macro and Micro Study Strategies
      7. Active Study Strategies
      8. Common-Sense Strategies
      9. Pretesting Yourself
      10. Exam Prep Tips
      11. Microsoft 70-687 Exam Topics
      12. How This Book Is Organized
    7. About the Authors
    8. Dedications
    9. Acknowledgments
    10. We Want to Hear from You!
    11. Reader Services
    12. Chapter 1. Introducing Windows 8.1
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
        1. Leading Up to Windows 8.1
          1. Windows 8.1
          2. Windows 8.1 Editions
        2. New Features of Windows 8 and Windows 8.1
          1. Productivity Improvements
          2. Security Improvements
        3. A Quick Tour of Windows 8.1
          1. Windows 8.1 Search
          2. Configuring the Windows 8.1 Taskbar
            1. Taskbar Properties
            2. Navigation Properties
            3. Jump Lists Properties
            4. Toolbars
          3. Windows 8.1 Apps
          4. Libraries
          5. Windows 8.1 Settings
            1. PC and Devices
            2. Accounts
            3. OneDrive
            4. Search and Apps
            5. Privacy
            6. Network
            7. Time and Language
            8. Ease of Access
            9. Update and Recovery
          6. Administrative Tools
          7. Control Panel
            1. System and Security
            2. Network and Internet
            3. Hardware and Sound
            4. Programs
            5. User Accounts and Family Safety
            6. Appearance and Personalization
            7. Displaying File Extensions
            8. Clock, Language, and Region
            9. Ease of Access
          8. The Computer Management Snap-in
        4. Evaluating Hardware Readiness and Compatibility
          1. Windows 8.1 Hardware Requirements (Including Screen Resolution)
          2. Hardware Compatibility
          3. Using 32-Bit or 64-Bit Windows
          4. Choosing Between an Upgrade and a Clean Installation
          5. Software Compatibility
          6. Determining Which SKU to Install
          7. Determining Requirements for Windows Features
      3. Exam Preparation Tasks
        1. Review All the Key Topics
        2. Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory
        3. Definitions of Key Terms
    13. Chapter 2. Installing Windows 8.1
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
        1. Performing a Clean Installation
          1. Performing an Attended Installation
          2. Performing an Unattended Installation of Windows 8.1
            1. Understanding Answer Files
            2. Understanding Configuration Passes
            3. Creating an Answer File
            4. Using the Answer Files to Perform an Unattended Installation
          3. Dual-Booting Windows 8.1
            1. Boot Management Programs Used by Windows 8.1
            2. Setting Up a Dual-Boot System
          4. Refreshing Windows 8.1
          5. Troubleshooting Failed Installations
            1. Stop Errors or Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
            2. Stopped Installation
        2. Upgrading to Windows 8.1 from a Previous Version of Windows
          1. Preparing a Computer to Meet Upgrade Requirements
          2. Upgrading the Computer to Windows 8.1
          3. Upgrading from Windows 8 to Windows 8.1
        3. Upgrading from One Edition of Windows 8.1 to Another
        4. Installing as Windows To Go
          1. Preparing USB Drives for Windows To Go
            1. Provisioning a Windows To Go Workspace
          2. Using Windows To Go on a Host Computer
        5. Using a VHD
          1. Understanding VHDs
          2. Types of Virtual Hard Disks
          3. Tools Used with Virtual Hard Disks
          4. Configuring a VHD for Native Boot
            1. Using Disk Management
          5. Installing Windows 8.1 to a VHD
            1. Best Practices for Using Native-Boot VHDs
          6. Booting VHDs
            1. Adding a Native-Boot VHD to an Older Computer
        6. Installing Additional Windows Features
          1. Client Hyper-V
          2. Miracast Display
          3. Pervasive Device Encryption
          4. Virtual Smart Cards
          5. Secure Boot
        7. Configuring Windows for Additional Languages
      3. Exam Preparation Tasks
        1. Review All the Key Topics
        2. Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory
        3. Definitions of Key Terms
    14. Chapter 3. Migrating Users and Applications to Windows 8.1
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
        1. Migrating Users and Their Profiles
          1. User State Migration Tool
            1. Preparing the Server to Run USMT
            2. Collecting Files from the Source Computer
            3. Loading Collected Files on the Destination Computer
            4. Using the User State Migration Tool
          2. Windows Easy Transfer
            1. Using Windows Easy Transfer to Collect Files at the Source Computer
            2. Using Windows Easy Transfer to Save Files at the Destination Computer
        2. Configuring Folder Redirection
          1. Benefits of Folder Redirection
          2. Redirecting Library Folders
          3. Implementing Domain-Based Folder Redirection
        3. Configuring Profiles
        4. Using Roaming and Mandatory Profiles with Active Directory
          1. Implementing Roaming Profiles
          2. Establishing Mandatory Profiles
          3. User Profiles and Operating System Versions
      3. Exam Preparation Tasks
        1. Review All the Key Topics
        2. Definitions of Key Terms
    15. Chapter 4. Configuring Devices and Device Drivers
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
        1. Installing and Configuring Device Drivers
          1. Device Setup
          2. Device Stage
          3. Updating Drivers
          4. Using Device Manager
            1. Using Device Manager to Uninstall Drivers
            2. Using Device Manager to Disable Drivers
        2. Maintaining Device Drivers
          1. Managing and Troubleshooting Drivers and Driver Signing
            1. Driver Signing Requirements in Windows 8.1
            2. Checking Drivers for Digital Signatures
            3. Driver Installation Permissions in Windows 8.1
          2. Managing Driver Packages
        3. Resolving Driver Issues
          1. Using Device Manager to Resolve Driver Conflicts
            1. Use of the Action Center to View Device-Related Problems
            2. Use of System Information to View Device-Related Problems
          2. Using Windows 8.1 Rollback to Resolve a Problem Driver
        4. Configuring Driver Settings
          1. Driver Verifier
          2. Configuring Driver Settings
          3. Advanced Driver Settings
      3. Exam Preparation Tasks
        1. Review All the Key Topics
        2. Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory
        3. Definitions of Key Terms
    16. Chapter 5. Installing, Configuring, and Securing Applications in Windows 8.1
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
        1. Installing and Configuring Desktop Applications
          1. Configuring Application Compatibility Mode
          2. Using the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT)
          3. Using Windows Installer
          4. Configuring File Associations and Default Program Settings
            1. Modifying Default Program Settings
            2. Associating File Extensions with Specific Programs
            3. Setting Default Program Access Options
          5. Managing App-V Applications
            1. Overview of App-V
            2. The App-V Management Console
            3. App-V Command-Line Utilities
        2. Using Windows Store Applications
          1. Introduction to Windows Store Apps
          2. Installing and Updating Windows Store Apps
          3. Managing Windows Store Content
            1. Controlling Windows Store Access
            2. Sideloading Apps
        3. Configuring Application and Hardware Restrictions
          1. Setting Software Restriction Policies
          2. Application Control Policies
            1. Capabilities of AppLocker
            2. Basic Configuration of AppLocker Policies
            3. Creating Additional AppLocker Rules
          3. Configuring Assigned Access
      3. Exam Preparation Tasks
        1. Review All the Key Topics
        2. Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory
        3. Definitions of Key Terms
    17. Chapter 6. Configuring Internet Explorer
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
        1. Configuring Internet Explorer 11 and Internet Explorer for the Desktop
          1. Internet Explorer Interfaces
        2. Configuring Compatibility View
          1. Deleting Browsing History
          2. Using Group Policy to Configure Compatibility View
        3. Configuring Security Settings
          1. Configuring Internet Explorer Security Zones
          2. Configuring Protected Mode in Internet Explorer
          3. Configuring the SmartScreen Filter
          4. Privacy Tab Settings
            1. Handling Cookies
            2. Using Location Services
            3. Blocking Pop-ups
          5. Content Tab Settings
          6. Advanced Tab Settings
        4. Managing Add-ons
          1. Configuring Providers
          2. Using Accelerators
          3. Using InPrivate Browsing Mode
        5. Configuring WebSockets
          1. Configuring WebSockets in Windows 8.1
          2. Using Group Policy to Configure WebSockets
        6. Configuring Download Manager
          1. Working with Download Manager
          2. Using Group Policy to Configure Download Manager
      3. Exam Preparation Tasks
        1. Review All the Key Topics
        2. Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory
        3. Definitions of Key Terms
    18. Chapter 7. Configuring Hyper-V
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
        1. Understanding VHDs
          1. Creating and Configuring VHDs
            1. Using DiskPart to Create a VHD
          2. Mounting VHDs
        2. Creating Virtual Machines
          1. Enabling Client Hyper-V in Windows 8.1
          2. Creating a Hyper-V Virtual Machine
            1. Using the Hyper-V Manager
            2. Creating Virtual Machines
            3. Configuring Virtual Machines
          3. Deploying Virtual Machines
            1. Converting a Physical Machine
          4. Using Virtual Machine Checkpoints
        3. Creating and Configuring Virtual Switches
          1. Using an External Virtual Switch
          2. Using Internal Virtual Switches
          3. Using Private Virtual Switches
          4. Connecting Virtual Machines
      3. Exam Preparation Tasks
        1. Review All the Key Topics
        2. Definitions of Key Terms
    19. Chapter 8. Configuring TCP/IP Settings
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
        1. Understanding the TCP/IP Protocol Suite
          1. Configuring TCP/IP Version 4
            1. Static IPv4 Addressing
            2. Classless Inter-Domain Routing
            3. Private IPv4 Networks
          2. Configuring TCP/IP Version 6
            1. IPv6 Address Syntax
            2. IPv6 Prefixes
            3. Types of IPv6 Addresses
            4. Compatibility Between IPv4 and IPv6 Addresses
          3. Dynamic IP Addressing
        2. Connecting to Wired Networks
          1. The Network and Sharing Center
          2. Using the Network and Sharing Center to Set Up a TCP/IPv4 Connection
          3. Implementing APIPA
          4. Connecting to a TCP/IP Version 6 Network
        3. Configuring Name Resolution
          1. Configuring TCP/IPv6 Name Resolution
          2. Disabling IPv6
        4. Configuring Network Locations
          1. Setting Up New Network Connections
          2. Connecting to Existing Networks
          3. Setting Up Network Sharing and Discovery
          4. Using Internet Connection Sharing to Share Your Internet Connection
        5. Resolving Connectivity Issues
          1. Windows 8.1 Network Diagnostics Tools
          2. Using TCP/IP Utilities to Troubleshoot TCP/IP
            1. Arp
            2. FTP and TFTP
            3. Ipconfig
            4. Nbtstat
            5. Netstat
            6. NSLookup
            7. Ping
            8. Tracert
            9. Pathping
          3. Troubleshooting IPv4 and IPv6 Problems
            1. A Suggested Response to a Connectivity Problem
            2. Network Discovery
            3. Incorrect IPv4 Address or Subnet Mask
            4. Unable to Connect to a DHCP Server
            5. Duplicate IP Address
            6. Unable to Configure an Alternate TCP/IPv4 Configuration
            7. Using Event Viewer to Check Network Problems
            8. Additional Troubleshooting Hints When Using IPv6
      3. Exam Preparation Tasks
        1. Review All the Key Topics
        2. Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory
        3. Definitions of Key Terms
    20. Chapter 9. Configuring Networking Settings
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
        1. Connecting to Wireless Networks
          1. Wireless Networking Protocols
          2. Setting Up a Wireless Network Connection
          3. Managing Wireless Network Connections
        2. Managing Preferred Wireless Networks
          1. Wireless Network Profiles
        3. Configuring Network Adapters
          1. Troubleshooting Network Adapter Issues
        4. Configuring Location Aware Printing
      3. Exam Preparation Tasks
        1. Review All the Key Topics
        2. Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory
        3. Definitions of Key Terms
    21. Chapter 10. Configuring and Maintaining Network Security
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
        1. Configuring Windows Firewall
          1. Basic Windows Firewall Configuration
        2. Configuring Windows Firewall with Advanced Security
          1. Configuring Multiple Firewall Profiles
          2. Configuring New Firewall Rules
          3. Configuring New Connection Security Rules
          4. Modifying Rule Properties
          5. Configuring Notifications
          6. Group Policy and Windows Firewall
        3. Configuring Authenticated Exceptions
        4. Configuring Network Discovery
        5. Managing Wireless Security
      3. Exam Preparation Tasks
        1. Review All the Key Topics
        2. Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory
        3. Definitions of Key Terms
    22. Chapter 11. Configuring and Securing Access to Files and Folders
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
        1. Configuring Shared Folder Permissions
          1. Using the Network and Sharing Center to Configure File Sharing
          2. Sharing Files, Folders, and Printers
            1. Modifying Shared Folder Properties
            2. Use of the Public Folder for Sharing Files
            3. Mapping a Drive
            4. Command-Line Administration of Shared Folders
            5. Password-Protected Sharing
            6. Media Streaming
          3. Configuring Homegroup Settings
            1. Creating a Homegroup
            2. Joining a Homegroup
            3. Modifying Homegroup Settings
        2. Configuring NTFS Permissions
          1. NTFS File and Folder Permissions
            1. Applying NTFS Permissions
            2. Specifying Advanced Permissions
            3. NTFS Permissions Inheritance
            4. Taking Ownership of Files and Folders
          2. Effective Permissions
            1. Viewing a User’s Effective Permissions
          3. Copying and Moving Files and Folders
            1. Copying Files and Folders with NTFS Permissions
            2. Moving Files and Folders with NTFS Permissions
            3. Using the Mouse to Copy or Move Objects from One Location to Another
          4. Practical Guidelines on Sharing and Securing Folders
        3. Configuring Data Encryption
          1. Encrypting File System Basics
          2. Preparing a Disk for EFS
          3. Encrypting Files
          4. Backing Up EFS Keys
          5. Decrypting Files
          6. EFS Recovery Agents
        4. Configuring File Libraries
        5. Configuring Shared Printers
        6. Configuring OneDrive (formerly SkyDrive)
          1. OneDrive app
          2. OneDrive Desktop
          3. OneDrive Settings
            1. File Storage
            2. Camera Roll
            3. Sync Settings
            4. Metered Connections
        7. Configuring Near Field Communication
        8. Configuring Disk Quotas
          1. Some Guidelines for Using Quotas
        9. Configuring Object Access Auditing
          1. Enabling Object Access Auditing
          2. Specifying Objects to Be Audited
      3. Exam Preparation Tasks
        1. Review All the Key Topics
        2. Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory
        3. Definitions of Key Terms
    23. Chapter 12. Configuring Local Security Settings
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
        1. Configuring Local Security Policy
          1. Configuring Account Policies
            1. Password Policies
            2. Account Lockout
            3. Unlocking an Account
          2. Configuring Local Policies
            1. Audit Policies
            2. Security Options
        2. Configuring User Account Control
          1. Features of User Account Control
            1. Application Prompts
          2. Running Programs with Elevated Privileges
          3. User Account Control Options
          4. User Account Control Policies
        3. Configuring Secure Boot
          1. Enabling UEFI Secure Boot
          2. UEFI Partition Requirements
        4. Using SmartScreen Filters
      3. Exam Preparation Tasks
        1. Review All the Key Topics
        2. Definitions of Key Terms
    24. Chapter 13. Configuring Authentication and Authorization
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
        1. Controlling Windows Logon
          1. Windows 8.1 Lock Screen and Logon Prompts
          2. Configure Picture Password
        2. Managing Credentials
          1. Adding, Editing, and Removing Credentials in Credential Manager
          2. Windows Credentials Backup and Restore
          3. Web Credentials
        3. Managing Certificates
          1. Requesting Certificates
        4. Configuring Smart Cards and PINs
          1. Virtual Smart Cards
          2. Smart Card Group Policies
          3. Configuring Biometrics
            1. Biometric Devices
            2. Group Policies for Biometrics
          4. Configuring PINs
            1. Managing the Use of PINs
        5. Configuring User Rights
          1. Managing Local Accounts and Groups
          2. Controlling User Rights
        6. Setting Up and Configuring a Microsoft Account
          1. Signing In Using a Microsoft Account
            1. Domain Accounts
          2. Managing the Use of a Microsoft Account
      3. Exam Preparation Tasks
        1. Review All the Key Topics
        2. Definitions of Key Terms
    25. Chapter 14. Configuring Remote Management and Remote Connections
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
        1. Configuring Remote Authentication
          1. Remote Authentication Planning
            1. Remote Access Authentication Protocols
          2. NTLM and Kerberos Authentication
          3. Remote Authentication Group Policies
        2. Configuring Remote Assistance and Easy Connect
          1. Configuring Remote Assistance
          2. Configuring and Using Easy Connect
        3. Configuring Remote Desktop and Remote Management Settings
          1. Remote Desktop
            1. Establishing a Remote Desktop Connection with Another Computer
            2. Configuring the Server Side of Remote Desktop
            3. Selecting a Nondefault Port
          2. Using Windows Remote Management Service
            1. Using Windows Remote Shell
        4. Using Windows PowerShell and MMCs for Remote Management
          1. PowerShell and PowerShell ISE
          2. PowerShell Remoting
          3. Using MMC Snap-ins for Remote Management
        5. Configuring VPN Authentication and Settings
          1. Understanding Remote Access
          2. Establishing VPN Connections and Authentication
          3. VPN Connection Security
          4. Enabling VPN Reconnect
        6. Managing Broadband Connections
          1. RD Gateway and DirectAccess
            1. RD Gateway
            2. RD Gateway Policies
            3. DirectAccess
      3. Exam Preparation Tasks
        1. Review All the Key Topics
        2. Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory
        3. Definitions of Key Terms
    26. Chapter 15. Configuring and Securing Mobile Devices
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
        1. Configuring Offline File Policies
          1. Client Computer Configuration
          2. Server Configuration
          3. Use of the Sync Center
          4. Offline File Policies
          5. Using the Always Offline Mode
          6. Configuring Transparent Caching of Offline Files
        2. Configuring Power Policies
          1. Configuring Power Options
            1. Power Plans
            2. Additional Power Plan Options
            3. Advanced Power Settings
          2. Battery Meter
          3. Power Management and Group Policy
          4. Windows Mobility Center
        3. Configuring Wi-Fi Direct
        4. Configuring BitLocker and BitLocker To Go
          1. BitLocker Drive Encryption
            1. Enabling BitLocker
            2. Managing BitLocker
          2. BitLocker To Go
          3. BitLocker Policies
            1. Operating System Drives
            2. Fixed Data Drive Policies
          4. Use of Data Recovery Agents
        5. Configuring Startup Key Storage
          1. Preparing a Computer Without a TPM to Use BitLocker
          2. Syskey Startup Keys
          3. Configuring Remote Wipe
            1. Device Management with Windows Intune
        6. Configuring Location Settings
          1. Configuring System Location
          2. Configuring Windows App Location Settings
          3. Location Settings Group Policies
      3. Exam Preparation Tasks
        1. Review All the Key Topics
        2. Definitions of Key Terms
    27. Chapter 16. Configuring Windows Update
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
        1. Configuring Updates to Windows 8.1
          1. Configuring Windows Update Settings
          2. Checking for New Updates
          3. Using a WSUS Server with Windows 8.1
        2. Configuring Windows Update Policies
        3. Reviewing Update History and Rolling Back Updates
        4. Updating Windows Store Applications
          1. Other Tools for Managing Windows App Updates
      3. Exam Preparation Tasks
        1. Review All the Key Topics
        2. Definitions of Key Terms
    28. Chapter 17. Disk Management
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
        1. Managing Disks and Volumes
          1. Basic and Dynamic Disks
            1. Working with Basic Disks
            2. Converting Basic Disks to Dynamic
            3. Working with Dynamic Disks
          2. Troubleshooting Disk Problems
          3. RAID Volumes
            1. Creating a RAID-0 Volume
            2. Creating a Spanned Volume
            3. Creating a Mirrored Volume
            4. Creating a RAID-5 Volume
            5. Using DiskPart to Create Striped, Mirrored, and RAID-5 Volumes
            6. Managing and Troubleshooting RAID Volumes
        2. Managing File System Fragmentation
          1. Optimizing Drives
          2. The Defrag.exe Command-Line Tool
          3. Error Checking
        3. Managing Storage Spaces
          1. Creating a Storage Space
          2. Managing Storage Pools and Storage Spaces
          3. Managing Storage Spaces with PowerShell
      3. Exam Preparation Tasks
        1. Review All the Key Topics
        2. Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory
        3. Definitions of Key Terms
    29. Chapter 18. Managing and Monitoring System Performance
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
        1. Configuring and Working with Event Logs
          1. Viewing Logs in Event Viewer
          2. Customizing Event Viewer
          3. Creating Tasks from Events
          4. Using Event Log Subscriptions
            1. Configuring Computers to Forward and Collect Events
            2. Configuring Event Log Subscriptions
        2. Managing and Optimizing Computer Performance
          1. Reliability Monitor
          2. Resource Monitor
            1. CPU Tab
            2. Memory Tab
            3. Disk Tab
            4. Network Tab
          3. Performance Monitor
          4. Data Collector Sets
            1. Creating Data Collector Sets
            2. Using Performance Monitor to Create a Data Collector Set
          5. Optimizing and Troubleshooting Memory Performance
          6. Optimizing and Troubleshooting Processor Utilization
          7. Optimizing and Troubleshooting Disk Performance
          8. Command-Line Utilities
        3. Configuring Task Manager
        4. Configuring Additional Performance Settings
          1. System Configuration Utility
            1. General Tab
            2. Boot Tab
            3. Services Tab
            4. Startup Tab
            5. Tools Tab
          2. Action Center
          3. Configuring Services and Programs to Resolve Performance Issues
        5. Configuring Indexing Options
      3. Exam Preparation Tasks
        1. Review All the Key Topics
        2. Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory
        3. Definitions of Key Terms
    30. Chapter 19. Configuring System Recovery Options
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
        1. Creating a USB Recovery Drive
        2. Performing System Restore
        3. Rolling Back Drivers
        4. Performing a Push-Button Reset
          1. Refreshing Your Computer
          2. Resetting Your Computer to Original Installation Condition
          3. Advanced Startup Options
            1. Performing a System Image Recovery
          4. Using the USB Recovery Drive
        5. Configuring Restore Points
      3. Exam Preparation Tasks
        1. Review All the Key Topics
        2. Definitions of Key Terms
    31. Chapter 20. Configuring File Recovery
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
        1. Using File History to Protect Your Data
          1. Setting Up File History
          2. Adding Additional Folders to File History
          3. Creating a System Image
          4. Using Wbadmin to Back Up Data
        2. Restoring Previous Versions of Files and Folders
          1. Using File History to Restore Damaged or Deleted Files
          2. Using Wbadmin to Recover Data
        3. Recovering Files from OneDrive
          1. OneDrive and the Recycle Bin
          2. OneDrive Version History
      3. Exam Preparation Tasks
        1. Review All the Key Topics
        2. Definitions of Key Terms
    32. Appendix A. Answers to the “Do I Know This Already?” Quizzes
      1. Chapter 1
      2. Chapter 2
      3. Chapter 3
      4. Chapter 4
      5. Chapter 5
      6. Chapter 6
      7. Chapter 7
      8. Chapter 8
      9. Chapter 9
      10. Chapter 10
      11. Chapter 11
      12. Chapter 12
      13. Chapter 13
      14. Chapter 14
      15. Chapter 15
      16. Chapter 16
      17. Chapter 17
      18. Chapter 18
      19. Chapter 19
      20. Chapter 20
    33. Glossary
    34. Index
    35. Appendix B. Memory Tables
      1. Chapter 1
      2. Chapter 2
      3. Chapter 4
      4. Chapter 5
      5. Chapter 6
      6. Chapter 8
      7. Chapter 9
      8. Chapter 10
      9. Chapter 11
      10. Chapter 14
      11. Chapter 17
      12. Chapter 18
    36. Appendix C. Memory Tables Answer Key
      1. Chapter 1
      2. Chapter 2
      3. Chapter 4
      4. Chapter 5
      5. Chapter 6
      6. Chapter 8
      7. Chapter 9
      8. Chapter 10
      9. Chapter 11
      10. Chapter 14
      11. Chapter 17
      12. Chapter 18
    37. Practice Exam 1
    38. Answers to Practice Exam 1
    39. Practice Exam 2
    40. Answers to Practice Exam 2

    Product information

    • Title: MCSA 70-687 Cert Guide: Configuring Microsoft Windows 8.1
    • Author(s): Don Poulton, Randy Bellet, Harry Holt
    • Release date: September 2014
    • Publisher(s): Pearson IT Certification
    • ISBN: 9780133410433