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Exam Ref 70-687: Configuring Windows 8.1
Joli Ballew
Published by Microsoft Press
Introduction

The Configuring Windows 8.1 exam (70-687) is separated into seven sets of objectives. This book contains seven chapters that clearly detail what those objectives are and what you can expect to see on the exam. While most certification books focus on how to perform tasks as they relate to the exam objectives, this book covers the general, high-level knowledge you need to know to answer questions regarding why and when youd actually perform those tasks.

We assume youve been working in a related industry for a while and have the general knowledge needed to support Windows 8.1; we assume you feel almost ready to take the exam. Thus, in this book youll only see how-to steps and walkthroughs when we feel that its something you might not have done before or might be confusing. For example, we include steps that show how to set up a virtual machine and install an operating system on it, as well as steps that walk you through configuring options for VPM Reconnect, but we wont offer steps for installing a device driver or configuring Windows Update. Well also include things you might not think you need to study or even know; well offer exam tips that include command-line tools and parameters and PowerShell commands for performing tasks, and well offer links to resources on the internet we feel would benefit you on the job and on the exam.

This book covers every exam objective, but it does not cover every exam question. Only the Microsoft exam team has access to the exam questions themselves and Microsoft regularly adds new questions to the exam, making it impossible to cover specific questions. You should consider this book a supplement to your relevant real-world experience and other study materials. If you encounter a topic in this book that you do not feel completely comfortable with, use the links youll find in the text to find more information and take the time to research and study the topic. Great information is available on MSDN, TechNet, and in blogs and forums.

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For information about Microsoft certifications, including a full list of available certifications, go to http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/certification/cert-default.aspx .

Acknowledgments

Id like to thank the people at Microsoft Press for having faith in my work once again, and for selecting me to write this book. I enjoy writing for the Microsoft team, specifically with Karen Szall, my acquisitions and project editor. She is positive, informative, and friendly, and is always around when I need her. (Shes also very patient when I completely ruin a writing template or accidentally edit it!) Id also like to thank my technical editor, Randall Galloway, for meticulously reading every word and correcting my missteps. Of course, the book would not flow as you would expect without a copy editor, and mine was incredible; thanks Teresa Horton.

Finally, Id like to acknowledge my family, including Cosmo, Jennifer, my dad, Andrew, and even little Allie, for being patient while I work my odd hours and sometimes stay in my writers head long after my work is complete for the day. Id also like to call out my literary agents and representatives, including Stacey Barone, Katrina Bevin, and Renee Midrack at Studio B.

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Preparing for the exam

Microsoft certification exams are a great way to build your resume and let the world know about your level of expertise. Certification exams validate your on-the-job experience and product knowledge. Although there is no substitute for on-the-job experience, preparation through study and hands-on practice can help you prepare for the exam. We recommend that you augment your exam preparation plan by using a combination of available study materials and courses. For example, you might use the Exam Ref and another study guide for your at home preparation, and take a Microsoft Official Curriculum course for the classroom experience. Choose the combination that you think works best for you.

Chapter 1. Install and upgrade to Windows 8.1

Deploying a new operating system, whether it is to a single computer for a home user, a dozen computers for a small business, or 10,000 computers for a large enterprise (complete with myriad laptops, tablets, and other mobile devices), requires, in a nutshell, careful planning, researching, and testing.

First, you must decide which edition of Windows 8.1 will meet your clients needs. That requires some research and a knowledge of what each edition offers. Next, youll need to determine if there are existing hardware and software compatibility issues and decide what to do when compatibility poses a problem. Youll also have to choose a clean installation or an upgrade given the scenario, and youll have to know what limitations exist for these options with regard to the currently installed operating system. Beyond that, youll need a plan to migrate users data, accounts, user profiles, Windows settings, and even applications before installing the new operating system.

Important: Have you read page xvi?

It contains valuable information regarding the skills you need to pass the exam.

Once youve done all of this, you might also have to determine how youll do it. You might perform the installation using an installation disk or installation files youve downloaded. There are other ways to deploy an operating system, though, especially if you have a lot of machines to update, which can include using the available large-scale assessment and deployment tools from Microsoft including the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT), the Windows Assessment and Deployment Toolkit (ADK), and the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 2013, among others. It all starts with evaluating existing hardware and software and assessing compatibility, though, so thats where well start.

Objectives in this chapter:

Objective 1.1: Evaluate hardware readiness and compatibility

Windows 8.1 is available in four editions. One, Windows RT, only runs on the ARM platform, but the other three can be installed on traditional 32-bit or 64-bit computing platforms. Beyond that, there are minimum requirements for installing each edition. There are various upgrade paths to consider, too, should you decide to go that route.

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