Exam Prep: 70-689 - Upgrading your skills to MCSA: Windows 8Zeshan SattarCurriculum ManagerVision Workforce Skills

Session Objective(s): Describe key 70-689 exam topicsUnderstand question stylesPrepare more effectively for the 70-689 exam using available study material Relate practical Windows 8 administration experience to exam topics

Key Takeaway 1Tips for approaching exam questions

Key Takeaway 2Identification of knowledge gaps

Session Objectives And Takeaways

Target Audience

Candidates for this exam are IT professionals already certified on Windows 7, and who configure or support Windows 8 computers, devices, users and associated network and security resources.

Microsoft Certifications

Master

Expert

Associate

Microsoft Certified Solutions Master (MCSM)

Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert

(MCSE)

Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate

(MCSA)

• Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA)

If you hold the following certifications, you have been automatically upgraded to MCSA: Windows 7:

• MCITP: Enterprise Desktop Administrator on Windows 7• MCITP: Enterprise Desktop Support Technician on Windows 7

Upgrade to MCSA: Windows Server 2012

Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA: Windows 8

EX

AM68

9+ =

Windows 7

Steps to obtain the MCSA: Windows 8• Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA)Two exams are required and should be taken in the following order:

=Configuring Windows 8

EX

AM687 Managing and

Maintaining Windows 8

EX

AM68

8+

Inside … the exam

• NDA!• Approximately 50 - 60 questions on the upgrade exam• 700 is passing

• Each question correct is 1 point• No partial credit

• Each exam has a cut score, which is the minimum correct for passing• Some questions are not graded• Beta questions

• Interactive and multiple choice• Interactive:• drag and drop• correct order• point and shoot

Inside … the exam

• Multiple Choice• one correct answer• multiple answers• two make answer• all correct

• Review!• Trust your first choice … unless!• Think Best Practice• This is a Microsoft exam on a Microsoft product

Inside … the exam

Exam Objectives• Available on the

Microsoft website• Should be used to

guide your learning• Identify knowledge

gaps• Provide structure to

your revision• Allows you to

maximise your study time

http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/exam.aspx?ID=70-689

Exam 70-689

Exam 70-689 Exam Objectives

Install and Upgrade to Windows 8 (25 - 30%)Configure Hardware and Applications (25- 30%)Configure Remote Access and Mobility (20- 25%)Configure Backup and Recovery Options (25 - 30%)Maintain Resource Access(25 - 30%)Maintain Windows Clients and Devices (25 - 30%)Manage Windows 8 Using Cloud Services and Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (20 -25%)

Exam 70-689 Exam Objectives

Install and Upgrade to Windows 8 (25 - 30%)Configure Hardware and Applications (25- 30%)Configure Remote Access and Mobility (20- 25%)Configure Backup and Recovery Options (25 - 30%)Maintain Resource Access(25 - 30%)Maintain Windows Clients and Devices (25 - 30%)Manage Windows 8 Using Cloud Services and Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (20 -25%)

Install and Upgrade to Windows 8

Hardware RequirementsArchitecture 32-bit 64-bit

Processor 1 GHz 32-bit processor 1 GHz 64-bit processor

Memory (RAM) 1 GB of RAM 2 GB of RAM

Graphics Card DirectX 9 graphics processor with WDDM driver model 1.0 (For Aero)

HDD free space 16 GB of available disk space

20 GB of available disk space

Optical drive DVD drive (only to install from DVD/CD Media)

Upgrading to Windows 8

Upgrading

Start upgrade installation from within current operating system to keep files, programs, settings

No upgrade from 32-bit to 64-bit

ToolsWindows Easy TransferUSMT

Windows Easy Transfer

Windows Easy Transfer

USMT ComponentsScanstate

Collects files and settings from source computer

LoadstateMigrates files and settings to target (new) computer

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc721992(WS.10).aspx

Exam 70-689 Exam Objectives

Install and Upgrade to Windows 8 (25 - 30%)Configure Hardware and Applications (25- 30%)Configure Remote Access and Mobility (20- 25%)Configure Backup and Recovery Options (25 - 30%)Maintain Resource Access(25 - 30%)Maintain Windows Clients and Devices (25 - 30%)Manage Windows 8 Using Cloud Services and Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (20 -25%)

Configure Hardware and Applications

Deploying Metro Style AppsWindows StoreSideloading

Windows StoreDownload Metro style apps

Create Microsoft accountAdd account to storeInstall app to maximum of 5 PCs

Disable Windows StoreConfigure the following policy:\User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Store\Turn off the Store application

SideloadingDistribute Metro style apps without Windows StoreRequires Enterprise version of Windows 8

Client Hyper-VSame technology as Server Hyper-VCan move VMs from client to serverVM sleep states follow host sleep statesRequires 64-bit host system with at least 4 GB RAMCPU must support Second Layer Address Translation (SLAT)Guest OS can be 32-bit or 64-bitClient Hyper-V Survival Guide

http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/7704.client-hyper-v-survival-guide.aspx

Hyper-V NetworkingVirtual Network Types

External– uses host NICInternal—communication with host and internal VMs, no outside accessPrivate—communication only with VMs on private network

QuestionWhat are two minimum hardware requirements to run Client Hyper-V on Windows 8 clients? Choose TWO.

a. Any x64 CPUb. A x64 CPU with hardware virtualizationc. Support for Second Level Address Translationd. 8GB of RAM

AnswerWhat are two minimum hardware requirements to run Client Hyper-V on Windows 8 clients? Choose TWO.

a. Any x64 CPUb. A x64 CPU with hardware virtualizationc. Support for Second Level Address Translationd. 8GB of RAM

Questions courtesy of MeasureUP

Exam 70-689 Exam Objectives

Install and Upgrade to Windows 8 (25 - 30%)Configure Hardware and Applications (25- 30%)Configure Remote Access and Mobility (20- 25%)Configure Backup and Recovery Options (25 - 30%)Maintain Resource Access(25 - 30%)Maintain Windows Clients and Devices (25 - 30%)Manage Windows 8 Using Cloud Services and Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (20 -25%)

Configure Remote Access and Mobility

Windows to GoWindows 8 installation on USB drive

Requires UEFIMust use Windows 8 Enterprise to create the Windows to Go USBTo use the Windows to Go USB the host computer needs to run Windows 7 or Windows 8

Points to NoteHibernation and sleep disabled by defaultInternal disks offlineTPM not usedWinRE not available

Exam 70-689 Exam Objectives

Install and Upgrade to Windows 8 (25 - 30%)Configure Hardware and Applications (25- 30%)Configure Remote Access and Mobility (20- 25%)Configure Backup and Recovery Options (25 - 30%)Maintain Resource Access(25 - 30%)Maintain Windows Clients and Devices (25 - 30%)Manage Windows 8 Using Cloud Services and Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (20 -25%)

Configure Backup and Recovery Options

File History

QuestionYou are managing a computer that runs Windows 8. You noticed that the computer startup time has significantly increased.You need to review the list of services that are starting automatically and disable services that are the cause of the problem. Which tool should you use?

a. System Informationb. System Configurationc. Task Managerd. Action Center

AnswerYou are managing a computer that runs Windows 8. You noticed that the computer startup time has significantly increased.You need to review the list of services that are starting automatically and disable services that are the cause of the problem. Which tool should you use?

a. System Informationb. System Configurationc. Task Managerd. Action CenterQuestions courtesy of MeasureUP

Exam 70-689 Exam Objectives

Install and Upgrade to Windows 8 (25 - 30%)Configure Hardware and Applications (25- 30%)Configure Remote Access and Mobility (20- 25%)Configure Backup and Recovery Options (25 - 30%)Maintain Resource Access(25 - 30%)Maintain Windows Clients and Devices (25 - 30%)Manage Windows 8 Using Cloud Services and Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (20 -25%)

Maintain Resource Access

Two Modes: Hosted Cache

Uses one or more servers on the branch office network to host the BranchCache cache

Distributed CacheCache is hosted across BranchCache clients and does not require locally deployed server

Configuring BranchCacheInstall BranchCache for Network Files role service on file serverBranchCache feature needs to be installed on the server to function as hosted cache mode serverEnable BranchCache on clientBranchCache mode needs to be configured on the client

BranchCache

Exam 70-689 Exam Objectives

Install and Upgrade to Windows 8 (25 - 30%)Configure Hardware and Applications (25- 30%)Configure Remote Access and Mobility (20- 25%)Configure Backup and Recovery Options (25 - 30%)Maintain Resource Access(25 - 30%)Maintain Windows Clients and Devices (25 - 30%)Manage Windows 8 Using Cloud Services and Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (20 -25%)

Maintain Windows Clients and Devices

PC boots into Windows Recovery Environment Windows RE erases and formats the hard drive partitions on which Windows and personal data reside.Windows RE installs a fresh copy of Windows.The PC restarts into the newly installed copy of Windows.Thorough option overwrites all sectors (single pass)

Quick option does not overwrite

Computer Reset

PC boots into Windows RE.Windows RE scans hard drive

Scans for data, settings, and appsPuts these aside (on the same drive).

Windows RE installs a fresh copy of Windows.Windows RE restores data, settings, and apps into newly installed copy of Windows.PC restarts into newly installed copy of Windows.

Computer Refresh

Preserved settings: Wireless network connectionsMobile broadband connectionsBitLocker and BitLocker To Go settingsDrive letter assignmentsPersonalization settings such as lock screen background and desktop wallpaper

Refresh

Not preservedFile type associationsDisplay settingsWindows Firewall settings

Refresh

Refresh and Reset from Start Screen

Exam 70-689 Exam Objectives

Install and Upgrade to Windows 8 (25 - 30%)Configure Hardware and Applications (25- 30%)Configure Remote Access and Mobility (20- 25%)Configure Backup and Recovery Options (25 - 30%)Maintain Resource Access(25 - 30%)Maintain Windows Clients and Devices (25 - 30%)Manage Windows 8 Using Cloud Services and Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (20 -25%)

Using Cloud Services and MDOP

MDOP suite• Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V)• Microsoft User Experience Virtualization (UE-V)• Microsoft Diagnostics and Recovery Toolset (DaRT)• Microsoft BitLocker Administration and Monitoring

(MBAM)

Resources

ResourcesPractice ExamsNone at this stage, but practice tests are available for 70-687

Microsoft Official CourseAvailable for 70-687 and 70-688

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