| Lesson 1 Evaluating Hardware Readiness and Capability |
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2 | (8) |
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Using the Windows Desktop |
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Accessing Configuration Settings |
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Introducing Windows 8 Editions |
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10 | (2) |
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Understanding Windows 8 System Requirements |
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Selecting Installation Options |
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Will the Hardware Support the New Operating System? |
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13 | (1) |
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Will the New Operating System Support the Existing Applications? |
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Which Windows 8 Edition Should I Install? |
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Which Processor Platform Should I Use? |
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15 | (1) |
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Should I Perform an Upgrade or a Clean Installation? |
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Do I Have to Install Multiple Languages? |
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16 | (1) |
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Running Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant |
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17 | (3) |
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Identifying Upgrade Paths |
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20 | (2) |
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Upgrading Windows 8 Editions |
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20 | (1) |
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21 | (1) |
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Upgrading from Earlier Windows Versions |
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22 | (1) |
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22 | (1) |
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23 | (3) |
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26 | (1) |
| Lesson 2 Installing Windows 8 |
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Understanding the Windows 8 Boot Environment |
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28 | (5) |
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29 | (1) |
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30 | (1) |
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Understanding Windows PE Limitations |
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30 | (1) |
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31 | (1) |
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Understanding the Windows 8 Startup Process |
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32 | (1) |
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Performing a Clean Installation |
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Installing Third-Party Device Drivers |
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40 | (1) |
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Working with Installation Partitions |
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41 | (1) |
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42 | (1) |
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43 | (5) |
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43 | (2) |
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Upgrading from Windows 7 to Windows 8 |
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45 | (1) |
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Upgrading Windows 8 Editions |
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46 | (1) |
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Migrating from Windows XP or Windows Vista |
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47 | (1) |
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48 | (4) |
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52 | (1) |
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52 | (3) |
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55 | (1) |
| Lesson 3 Migrating and Configuring User Data |
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56 | (24) |
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Configuring User Profiles |
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57 | (3) |
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58 | (1) |
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Using Mandatory User Profiles |
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59 | (1) |
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Managing Profile Compatibility |
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59 | (1) |
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60 | (13) |
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Using Windows Easy Transfer |
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61 | (12) |
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Using the User State Migration Tool |
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73 | (1) |
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Configuring Folder Redirection |
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73 | (3) |
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76 | (1) |
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76 | (3) |
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79 | (1) |
| Lesson 4 Working with Disks and Devices |
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80 | (21) |
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Working with Devices and Drivers |
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80 | (17) |
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Understanding Device Drivers |
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81 | (7) |
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88 | (2) |
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90 | (7) |
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97 | (1) |
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98 | (2) |
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100 | (1) |
| Lesson 5 Installing and Configuring Desktop Applications |
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101 | (19) |
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Configuring Program Defaults |
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102 | (6) |
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102 | (2) |
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Modifying File Associations |
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104 | (2) |
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Modifying Autoplay Settings |
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106 | (1) |
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Setting Program Access Defaults |
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106 | (1) |
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107 | (1) |
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Configuring Application Compatibility |
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108 | (5) |
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Troubleshooting Program Compatibility |
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109 | (1) |
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Setting Compatibility Modes |
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110 | (1) |
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Configuring Application Compatibility Policies |
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111 | (2) |
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Virtualizing Applications Using App-V |
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113 | (3) |
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116 | (1) |
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116 | (3) |
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119 | (1) |
| Lesson 6 Installing and Configuring Windows Store Applications |
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120 | (20) |
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Installing and Configuring Windows Store Apps |
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121 | (10) |
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Installing, Reinstalling, and Updating Windows Store Apps |
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121 | (7) |
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Restricting Access to the Windows Store Content |
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128 | (3) |
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Adding Internal Content (Side Loading) |
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131 | (1) |
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Disabling the Windows Store |
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132 | (3) |
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135 | (1) |
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136 | (3) |
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139 | (1) |
| Lesson 7 Controlling Access to Local Hardware and Applications |
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140 | (14) |
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Configuring Hardware Restrictions |
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140 | (4) |
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Controlling Device Installation |
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141 | (1) |
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Controlling Removable Storage Access |
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142 | (2) |
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Configuring Application Restrictions |
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144 | (7) |
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Using Software Restriction Policies |
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144 | (3) |
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147 | (4) |
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151 | (1) |
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152 | (1) |
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153 | (1) |
| Lesson 8 Configuring Internet Explorer |
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154 | (36) |
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Administering Internet Explorer |
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155 | (17) |
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Configuring Internet Explorer |
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156 | (16) |
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172 | (1) |
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Securing Internet Explorer |
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172 | (13) |
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Understanding Protected Mode |
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172 | (4) |
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Configuring Security Zones |
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176 | (3) |
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Configuring the SmartScreen Filter |
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179 | (1) |
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180 | (2) |
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Browsing with Certificates |
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182 | (3) |
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185 | (1) |
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185 | (4) |
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189 | (1) |
| Lesson 9 Configuring Client Hyper-V |
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190 | (23) |
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Installing Client Hyper-V and Configuring Virtual Machine |
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191 | (9) |
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Installing Client Hyper-V |
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191 | (4) |
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Exploring Hyper-V Manager |
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195 | (1) |
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Creating a Virtual Machine Using Hyper-V Manager |
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196 | (1) |
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Configuring Virtual Machine Settings |
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197 | (3) |
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200 | (3) |
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Working with Virtual Switches |
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203 | (3) |
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Creating Virtual Hard Disks |
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206 | (3) |
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Understanding Virtual Hard Disk Formats |
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206 | (2) |
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Managing and Configuring Virtual Hard Disks |
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208 | (1) |
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209 | (1) |
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210 | (2) |
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212 | (1) |
| Lesson 10 Configuring IP Settings |
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213 | (40) |
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214 | (14) |
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215 | (1) |
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215 | (1) |
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216 | (8) |
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224 | (3) |
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227 | (1) |
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228 | (13) |
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Installing Network Support |
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229 | (2) |
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Using the Network and Sharing Center |
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231 | (4) |
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Managing Network Connections |
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235 | (6) |
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241 | (7) |
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242 | (1) |
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243 | (1) |
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244 | (1) |
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245 | (1) |
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246 | (2) |
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248 | (1) |
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249 | (3) |
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252 | (1) |
| Lesson 11 Configuring Network Settings |
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253 | (20) |
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Configuring Network Settings |
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254 | (1) |
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Connecting to Wireless Networks |
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254 | (4) |
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Managing Preferred Wireless Networks |
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258 | (3) |
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Prioritizing Networks in Windows 8 |
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258 | (2) |
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Removing Wireless Networks/Profiles |
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260 | (1) |
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Configuring Network Adapters |
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261 | (4) |
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Configuring Location-Aware Printing |
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265 | (2) |
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267 | (1) |
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268 | (4) |
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272 | (1) |
| Lesson 12 Configuring and Maintaining Network Security |
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273 | (28) |
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Defending Against Malware |
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274 | (19) |
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Using Windows 8 Action Center |
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275 | (2) |
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277 | (12) |
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Introducing Windows Defender |
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289 | (3) |
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Using the Malicious Software Removal Tool |
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292 | (1) |
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Understanding Wireless Security |
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293 | (3) |
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Evaluating Wireless Networking Hardware |
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293 | (1) |
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Using Wired Equivalent Privacy |
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294 | (1) |
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Selecting an Authentication Method |
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295 | (1) |
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Using Wi-Fi Protected Access |
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295 | (1) |
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296 | (1) |
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297 | (3) |
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300 | (1) |
| Lesson 13 Configuring Remote Management |
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301 | (19) |
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Using Remote Access Technologies |
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301 | (14) |
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Using Microsoft Management Console |
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302 | (1) |
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303 | (4) |
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307 | (4) |
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Using Windows Remote Management |
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311 | (4) |
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315 | (1) |
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315 | (4) |
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319 | (1) |
| Lesson 14 Configuring Shared Resources |
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320 | (43) |
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Sharing Files and Folders |
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321 | (16) |
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Understanding Folder Sharing in Windows 8 |
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321 | (1) |
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322 | (1) |
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323 | (3) |
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326 | (3) |
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329 | (2) |
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331 | (1) |
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Sharing the Public Folder |
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332 | (1) |
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333 | (2) |
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Managing Share Permissions |
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335 | (2) |
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Combining Share and NTFS Permissions |
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337 | (1) |
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337 | (3) |
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Configuring Near Field Communication (NFC) |
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340 | (1) |
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341 | (17) |
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Understanding the Windows Print Architecture |
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341 | (7) |
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348 | (2) |
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Configuring Printer Security |
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350 | (2) |
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Accessing a Shared Printer |
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352 | (1) |
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353 | (2) |
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355 | (3) |
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358 | (1) |
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358 | (4) |
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362 | (1) |
| Lesson 15 Configuring File and Folder Access |
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363 | (32) |
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364 | (16) |
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Understanding the Windows Permission Architecture |
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364 | (6) |
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Managing NTFS Permissions |
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370 | (10) |
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Using the Encrypting File System |
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380 | (3) |
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Encrypting a Folder with EFS |
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381 | (1) |
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Determining Whether a File or Folder is Encrypted |
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382 | (1) |
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383 | (1) |
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Configuring Object Access Auditing |
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384 | (6) |
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390 | (1) |
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390 | (4) |
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394 | (1) |
| Lessn 16 Configuring Local Security Settings |
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395 | (21) |
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Configuring Security for Windows 8 |
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395 | (16) |
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Configuring Local Security Policies |
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396 | (3) |
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Understanding User Account Control (UAC) |
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399 | (2) |
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Configuring User Account Control |
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401 | (5) |
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Configuring SmartScreen Filters |
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406 | (3) |
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409 | (2) |
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411 | (1) |
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412 | (3) |
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415 | (1) |
| Lesson 17 Configuring Authentication and Authorization |
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416 | (47) |
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Working with Users and Groups |
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417 | (8) |
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Understanding Local and Domain Users |
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418 | (4) |
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Understanding Local and Domain Groups |
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422 | (3) |
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Creating and Managing Local Users and Groups |
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425 | (16) |
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Using the User Accounts Control Settings |
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426 | (9) |
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Using the Local Users and Groups Snap-in |
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435 | (6) |
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Working with Domain Users and Groups |
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441 | (1) |
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Authenticating and Authorizing Users |
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441 | (17) |
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442 | (8) |
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Using PIN and Picture Passwords |
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450 | (2) |
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452 | (1) |
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453 | (2) |
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455 | (1) |
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455 | (1) |
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Troubleshooting Authentication Issues |
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456 | (1) |
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456 | (2) |
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458 | (1) |
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458 | (4) |
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462 | (1) |
| Lesson 18 Configuring Remote Connections |
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463 | (26) |
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464 | (6) |
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Understanding Network Infrastructure Requirements |
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464 | (1) |
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Understanding BranchCache Communications |
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465 | (1) |
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Understanding Content Information Versions |
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466 | (1) |
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Configuring BranchCache Settings |
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467 | (3) |
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Using Remote Network Connections |
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470 | (16) |
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Understanding Virtual Private Networking |
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471 | (2) |
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Authenticating Remote Users |
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473 | (1) |
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Creating a VPN Connection |
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474 | (4) |
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Creating a Broadband Connection |
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478 | (2) |
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480 | (1) |
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481 | (5) |
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486 | (1) |
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486 | (2) |
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488 | (1) |
| Lesson 19 Configuring Mobility Options |
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489 | (28) |
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Using Windows Mobility Controls |
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489 | (23) |
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Opening Windows Mobility Center |
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490 | (1) |
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Configuring Mobile Display Options |
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491 | (6) |
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Configuring Presentation Settings |
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497 | (1) |
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Configuring Power Options |
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498 | (6) |
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504 | (8) |
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Configuring Windows To Go |
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511 | (2) |
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513 | (1) |
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513 | (3) |
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516 | (1) |
| Lesson 20 Configuring Security for Mobile Devices |
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517 | (24) |
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Securing Your Mobile Devices |
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518 | (10) |
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518 | (1) |
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Understanding BitLocker Requirements |
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519 | (1) |
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Enabling BitLocker on Operating System Drives |
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520 | (5) |
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Configuring BitLocker To Go |
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525 | (3) |
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Using Data Recovery Agents |
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528 | (3) |
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531 | (2) |
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Using Windows Intune to Perform Remote Wipes |
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533 | (1) |
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Managing Location Settings |
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533 | (4) |
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Using Windows Location Provider (PLP) |
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533 | (2) |
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Using Personally Identifiable Information (PII) |
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535 | (2) |
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537 | (1) |
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537 | (3) |
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540 | (1) |
| Lesson 21 Configuring and Managing Updates |
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541 | (22) |
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Configuring Update Settings |
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542 | (5) |
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542 | (2) |
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544 | (2) |
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Hiding and Restoring Updates |
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546 | (1) |
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Configuring Windows Update Policies |
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547 | (8) |
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Configuring Local Computer Policies and Microsoft Domain Group Policies to Manage Updates |
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548 | (7) |
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555 | (1) |
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555 | (1) |
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556 | (1) |
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Updating Windows Store Applications |
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557 | (2) |
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559 | (1) |
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559 | (3) |
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562 | (1) |
| Lesson 22 Managing Local Storage |
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563 | (33) |
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564 | (27) |
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Understanding Partition Styles |
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564 | (2) |
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566 | (1) |
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Understanding Volume Types |
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567 | (1) |
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Understanding File Systems |
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568 | (1) |
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Using the Disk Management Snap-in |
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568 | (14) |
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582 | (5) |
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587 | (1) |
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587 | (4) |
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591 | (1) |
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591 | (4) |
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595 | (1) |
| Lesson 23 Monitoring System Performance |
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596 | (45) |
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Monitoring and Diagnosing Performance |
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597 | (22) |
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598 | (10) |
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The Comprehensive List of Performance Tools |
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608 | (1) |
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Using the Performance Monitor Console |
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609 | (8) |
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Using Reliability Monitor |
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617 | (2) |
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619 | (13) |
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619 | (1) |
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620 | (5) |
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625 | (3) |
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Viewing Advanced System Details in System Information |
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628 | (1) |
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Viewing System Configuration Details |
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628 | (1) |
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Adjusting Performance Settings |
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629 | (1) |
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Configuring Index Settings |
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630 | (2) |
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632 | (1) |
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Troubleshooting Windows 8 |
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632 | (3) |
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Using the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool |
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633 | (1) |
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Using the Windows Network Diagnostic Tool |
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633 | (1) |
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634 | (1) |
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635 | (1) |
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636 | (3) |
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639 | (2) |
| Lesson 24 Configuring Backup |
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641 | (20) |
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Configuring Data Protection |
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641 | (16) |
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Using Windows 7 File Recovery |
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642 | (13) |
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Creating a Windows 8 Recovery Drive |
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655 | (2) |
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657 | (1) |
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658 | (2) |
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660 | (1) |
| Lesson 25 Configuring System Recovery Options |
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661 | (22) |
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Performing System Recovery of Windows 8 |
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662 | (15) |
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Understanding the Windows 8 Startup Process |
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662 | (1) |
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Troubleshooting Startup Failures |
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663 | (2) |
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Configuring System Restore Points |
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665 | (2) |
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Using the Last Known Good Configuration |
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667 | (2) |
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Performing a Complete Restore |
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669 | (5) |
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Performing Driver Rollbacks |
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674 | (1) |
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Exploring PC Refresh and PC Reset |
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675 | (2) |
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677 | (1) |
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678 | (4) |
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682 | (1) |
| Lesson 26 Configuring File Recovery Options |
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683 | (12) |
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Overview of Windows 8 File Recovery Options |
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683 | (7) |
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684 | (4) |
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Restoring Files and Folders |
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688 | (2) |
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Configuring File Restore Points |
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690 | (2) |
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692 | (1) |
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693 | (1) |
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694 | (1) |
| Appendix A |
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