Trainer Preparation Guide for Course 20687A: Configuring Windows® 8

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Trainer Preparation Guide for Course 20687A:

Configuring Windows

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Important: First Release (‘A’) MOC on Prerelease Software

This first release (‘A’) MOC version of course 20687A has been developed on prerelease software (Release
Preview (RP)). Microsoft Learning will release a ‘B’ version of this course after the RTM version of the
software is available.

Important This version of the course differs considerably from the ‘B’ version of the course
and so your experience in preparing and delivering this course will be different from that of
a standard MOC course. Microsoft Learning recommends that this version of the course be
delivered by Microsoft Certified Trainers who have experience teaching related MOC
courses or 3

rd

party training content, and who have experience working with the prerelease

software covered in this course.

What You Need to Know

As an experienced trainer who has hands-on experience using the prerelease software covered in this
course, you will notice the following differences between this version of the course and the ‘B’ version:

• The course content on features that are not included or complete in the prerelease software may be

missing or incomplete.

• Where possible, course content related to incomplete software features will be included. Where

reliable information about incomplete features is not available, the content may contain
placeholder topics.

• Prior to release of the ‘B’ version, trainers are encouraged to supplement the content with

additional information as necessary, as additional software updates are available.

• The PowerPoint slides may have fewer graphics or animations that visually aid in illustrating the key

learning points.

• The course may contain typographical errors and other minor editorial issues. These types of issues

are addressed for the ‘B’ version of the course.

• Companion content will not be available on the Microsoft Learning web site for this version of course.

This content will be available when the B version is released. Students who attend the current class
can download the Companion Content when the ‘B’ version is released.

• The course may contain reduced instructor notes and trainer guidance.

• The course timing information presented in this document is a based on the estimates made by the

courseware development team during course development and not on an actual classroom delivery.

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• Any issues or feedback about the course can be reported to the Microsoft Learning courseware team

via the MCT forums on the Born to Learn web site at http://borntolearn.mslearn.net/mct/amoc
/w/wiki/default.aspx. Feedback shared on these forums will be available to the Microsoft Learning
courseware team and to the MCT community. When possible, issues reported prior to the release of
the final course will be researched and triaged by the courseware team. Microsoft Learning cannot
guarantee that all reported issues will be resolved prior to release, but every effort will be made to
resolve errors reported by MCTs. Alternatively, you can provide your comments or feedback on the
course by sending an e-mail to [e-mail] with the subject line in the format,
‘MOC – Course 20687A- Feedback’.

What Your Students Need to Know

As a Microsoft Certified Trainer using this courseware, it is your responsibility to ensure that your students
understand the differences listed above, and how they will affect the students’ classroom and post-class
experience. The course introduction “Module 0” PowerPoint slide deck for this course includes an
overview of how this version of courseware differs from the B version. Please be prepared to answer
student questions should they arise during the class.

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Design of the Course

The course design is based on the sequence in which IT professionals perform common management
tasks on Windows

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8 computers, devices, users, and associated network and security resources. Some of

these tasks include installing and configuring devices, configuring networking, securing and sharing
resources, and maintaining, updating, and troubleshooting the operating system.

The configuration process starts by installing Windows 8 on a new computer (Module 1). Then, the
students would install Windows 8 on a computer that is running on an existing operating system, and
learn about the different processes such as in-place upgrades and side-by-side migration to Windows 8
(Module 2). After the installation is complete, students would proceed to the configuration and
management of disks, partitions, volumes, and device drivers in the Windows 8 system (Module 3).
Students would then go on to configure network connections and troubleshoot problems with network
connectivity (Module 4). Wireless connectivity is an important requirement in most scenarios, and the next
step for students would be to implement, configure, and troubleshoot wireless networks (Module 5).
Network security is crucial to any organization, and the next step would be for students to proceed to
securing network connections. They would do this by identifying and mitigating network threats, and by
configuring firewall rules connection security rules, Windows Defender, and host-based virus and malware
protection (Module 6).

After network security is established, students would share files and printers, manage shared folders,
configure file access, and enable Windows Live SkyDrive

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, a new, cloud-enabled file-sharing feature in

Windows 8 (Module 7). The next step would be to secure Windows 8 desktops, by implementing local
Group Policy Objects, using appropriate file encryption methods, and configuring User Account Control
(Module 8). Students would then proceed to tasks such as installing and configuring applications,
managing applications from the new Windows Store feature, and configuring application restrictions with
the AppLocker

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feature (Module 9). Next, students would optimize and maintain Windows 8 client

computers by using performance monitoring tools and diagnostic tools, and by configuring and
maintaining Windows updates (Module 10).

Students would then configure mobile computer settings, enable remote access, configure Remote
Desktop and Remote Assistance, and configure DirectAccess to address the requirements of remote users
(Module 11). Next, the students would implement Hyper-V

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, an important new feature in Windows 8

(Module 12). This module has no labs due to the constraint of running virtual machines within a virtual
machine. However, it has not been placed last in the running order because often, any module without a
lab that runs last in the course is prone to be overlooked with students keen to finish up. Consequently,
the design team felt this important and new Windows 8 feature needed a higher priority.

Next, students will troubleshoot and recover Windows 8 from failures, by using tools such as System
Restore (Module 13). Students can then use Windows PowerShell

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3.0 to run remote commands to

manage Windows 8 (Appendix). The appendix is optional, because although Windows PowerShell is
an important management interface, it is not necessarily something in which all students will have an
interest.

Required Materials to Teach This

To teach this course, you need the following materials:

• Course Handbook

• Course Companion Content on the http://www.microsoft.com/learning/companionmoc/ site

• Microsoft

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PowerPoint

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files.

• Microsoft

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Virtual Server Classroom Setup Guide.

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• Course virtual machines.

• List any other additional materials required.

Important It is recommended that you use PowerPoint 2007 or later to display the slides
for this course. If you use PowerPoint Viewer or an earlier version of PowerPoint, all the
features of the slides might not be displayed correctly.

Prerequisite Knowledge to Teach This Course

In this section, list the knowledge and skills that are required of the instructor to effectively present this
course.

Include all knowledge and skills that ensure a solid understanding of the subject of the course.

To present this course, you must have:

• Experience deploying and configuring Windows 7 and Windows 8.

• Experience deploying and configuring Windows Server

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2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2 Active

Directory

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Domain Services (AD DS).

• Experience deploying and configuring network services like Domain Network Service (DNS) in

Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2.

Preparation Tasks

Complete the following tasks to prepare for this course.

Courses or Workshops

It is highly recommended that you audit the following courses or workshops:

• Course 20687A: Configuring Windows

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Exams

To identify your technical proficiency with the content of this course, it is highly recommended that you
pass the following exams:

• Exam 70-687: Windows

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8, Configuring

Technical Preparation Activities

It is highly recommended that you complete the following technical preparation activities:

In the following list, change any generic references to be specific to this learning product. Add any
activities that you feel are essential. Remove any items that are not applicable.

• Read the additional readings and references included in the Course Companion Content on the

http://www.microsoft.com/learning/companionmoc site.

• Practice setting up the classroom by following the instructions in the Microsoft

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Hyper-V

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Classroom

Setup Guide.

• Review the learning product error log, which is available on the MCT Download Center.

• Practice using the Microsoft product(s) and tools associated with this learning product.

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• Review the Windows 8 Web site at http://windows.microsoft.com/en-CA/windows-8/release-preview

for updated information on Windows 8.

• Review the Microsoft product error log, which is available in the Microsoft Download Center.

Instructional Preparation Activities

It is highly recommended that you complete the following instructional preparation activities:

In the list below, change any generic references to be specific to this product. Add any activities that you
feel are essential. Remove any items that are not applicable.

• Read the Portfolio Design Guide for the broader context of the portfolio of which this course is a part.

The Portfolio Design Guide is located on the MCT Member Site
(https://mcp.microsoft.com/mct/resources/ResourceCenter.mspx).

• Read the About This Course at the beginning of the Course handbook for the learning product.

• Walk through the Introduction slide deck for the learning product.

• Walk through each module presentation slide deck and read the corresponding Instructor Notes

(located in the notes view of the presentation slide deck) for the module. Note that additional hidden
slides are used in each slide deck to accommodate the amount of Instructor Notes information for a
given topic.

• Familiarize yourself with the Course Handbook and the Course Companion Content on the

http://www.microsoft.com/learning/companionmoc site. Make note of when to direct students'
attention to the Course Companion Content for further learning support. More information
pertaining to the course components is present in the Introduction slide deck.

• Practice presenting each module:

• Identify the key points and must-know information for each topic.

• Perform each demonstration and hands-on lab.

• Anticipate the questions that students might have.

• Identify examples, analogies, impromptu demonstrations, and additional delivery tips that will

help to clarify module content and provide a more meaningful learning experience for your
specific audience.

• Note any problems that you might encounter during a demonstration or a lab exercise, and

determine a course of action for how you will resolve the problems in the classroom. To access
the lab answer keys, refer to the appendix in the Course Handbook.

• Work through the Module Review and Takeaways section at the end of each module and

determine how you will use this section to reinforce student learning and promote knowledge
transfer to on-the-job performance.

• Customize and enhance your instructor notes.

• Consult the MCT newsgroup for additional tips and strategies—posted by your fellow MCTs—for

teaching the learning product.

• Review the updated information about the Microsoft Certification Program on the Microsoft Learning

Certifications Web site.

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Instructor Computer Setup

Set up the instructor computer by following the setup instructions in the “Microsoft

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Virtual Server

Classroom Setup Guide” document. This document provides hardware requirements for the instructor
computer in addition to detailed setup instructions.

Course Timing

The following schedule is an estimate of the course timing. Your timing might vary. Every student might
not finish every lab. Use your judgment to set a reasonable time to move on to the next module.

Day 1

Start

End

Module

9:00 9:30 Introduction

9:30

10:30

Module 1: Installing Windows 8

10:30 10:45 Break

10:45

11:15

Module 1: Installing Windows 8 (continued)

11:15

11:55

Lab A: Installing Windows 8

11:55

12:15

Lab B: Performing an Unattended Installation of Windows 8

12:15 1:15 Lunch

1:15

2:00

Module 2: Upgrading and Migrating to Windows 8

2:00

2:45

Lab: Migrating to Windows 8

2:45 3:00 Break

3:00

4:40

Module 3: Managing Disks and Device Drivers

Day 2

Start

End

Module

9:00

9:30

Day 1 review

9:30

10:00

Lab A: Managing Disks

10:00

10:30

Lab B: Configuring Device Drivers

10:30 10:45 Break

10:45

12:05

Module 4: Configuring and Troubleshooting Network Connections

12:05 1:05 Lunch

1:05

1:35

Lab A: Configuring Network Connections

1:35

2:20

Lab B: Troubleshooting Network Connectivity

2:20 2:35 Break

2:35 3:20 Module

5:

Implementing Wireless Network Connections

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Start

End

Module

3:20

3:50

Lab: Planning the Implementation of Wireless Network Connections

3:50

4:40

Module 6: Implementing Network Security

Day 3

Start

End

Module

9:00

9:30

Day 2 review

9:30

10:20

Module 6: Implementing Network Security (continued)

10:20

10:40

Lab A: Configuring Inbound and Outbound Firewall Rules

10:40

11:00

Lab B: Configuring Connection Security Rules

11:00 11:15 Break

11:15

12:45

Module 7: Configuring File Access and Printers on Windows 8 Clients

12:45 1:45 Lunch

1:45

2:15

Lab A: Configuring File Access

2:15

3:00

Lab B: Configuring Printers

3:00 3:15 Break

3:15

4:55

Module 8: Securing Windows 8 Desktops

Day 4

Start

End

Module

9:00

9:30

Day 3 review

9:30

9:50

Lab A: Implementing Local GPOs

9:50

10:10

Lab B: Securing Data

10:10

10:25

Lab C: Configuring UAC

10:25 10:40 Break

10:40

12:00

Module 9: Configuring Applications

12:00

12:15

Lab A: Configuring Internet Explorer Settings

12:15 1:15 Lunch

1:15

1:35

Lab B: Configuring AppLocker

1:35

3:05

Module 10: Optimizing and Maintaining Windows 8 Client Computers

3:05 3:20 Break

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Start

End

Module

3:20

3:45

Lab A: Optimizing Windows 8 Performance

3:45

4:05

Lab B: Maintaining Windows Updates

4:05

5:00

Module 11: Configuring Mobile Computing and Remote Access

Day 5

Start

End

Module

9:00

9:30

Day 4 review

9:30

10:00

Module 11: Configuring Mobile Computing and Remote Access (continued)

10:00

10:15

Lab A: Configuring a Power Plan

10:15

10:45

Lab B: Implementing a VPN

10:45

11:00

Lab C: Implementing Remote Desktop

11:00 11:15 Break

11:15

12:05

Module 12: Implementing Hyper-V

12:05

1:00

Module 13: Troubleshooting and Recovering Windows 8

1:00 2:00 Lunch

2:00

2:20

Module 13: Troubleshooting and Recovering Windows 8 (continued)

2:20

3:20

Lab: Recovering Windows 8

3:20 3:35 Break

3:35

4:45

Appendix (optional) and Course Review