Microsoft Specialist Guide to Microsoft Windows 10 (Exam 70-697, Configuring Windows Devices),
1st Edition

Byron Wright, Leon Plesniarski

ISBN-13: 9781285868578
Copyright 2017 | Published
736 pages | List Price: USD $193.95

Prepare for a career in network administration using Microsoft Windows 10 with the real-world examples and hands-on activities that reinforce key concepts in MICROSOFT® SPECIALIST GUIDE TO MICROSOFT® WINDOWS 10. This book also features troubleshooting tips for solutions to common problems that you will encounter in Windows 10 administration. This book’s in-depth study focuses on all of the functions and features of installing, configuring, and maintaining Windows 10 as a client operating system. Activities let you experience first-hand the processes involved in Windows 10 configuration and management. Review Questions reinforce concepts and help you prepare for the Microsoft® certification exam. Case Projects offer a real-world perspective on the concepts introduced in each chapter, helping you prepare for even the most challenging situations that must be managed in a live networking environment.

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Introduction to Windows 10.
Installing Windows 10.
Using System Utilities.
Managing Disks and File Systems.
User Management.
Windows 10 Security Features.
Networking.
User Productivity Tools.
Application Support.
Disaster Recovery and Troubleshooting.
Windows Intune.
Hyper-V.
Enterprise Computing.
Remote Access.
Appendix: Exam 70-697
Appendix: Objectives Mapping Grid
Appendix: Cloud Computing.

  • Byron Wright

    Byron Wright (@ByronWrightGeek) is a consultant, author and instructor with a focus on Microsoft technologies. He has a broad range of knowledge about Microsoft® operating systems, Active Directory, Office 365, Azure AD, Windows PowerShell, networking and security. In recognition of his community contributions, he received the Microsoft MVP award for Exchange Server from 2012-2015. His longtime experience as a Microsoft® Certified Trainer (MCT) and consultant enables Mr. Wright to provide practical advice and relevant content to a wide variety of organizations. Most of his current projects are implementations of Microsoft cloud services that include identity management and email migration. In addition he occasionally teaches management information systems courses for the Asper School of Business at the University of Manitoba.

  • Leon Plesniarski

    Leon Plesniarski is an information technology architect who has been building with Microsoft® products for many decades. While his formal training was in computer and electrical engineering, he has since applied his skills primarily to aligning Microsoft-based technology with business needs. Through his work as a technical instructor, Mr. Plesniarski has extensive experience equipping IT leaders, professionals and end-users with the skills needed to move to newer or unfamiliar technology. He currently works as a consultant for Broadview Networks to analyze client requirements, coach customers on adoption strategies and implement practical solutions for their needs. In recent years he has focused on Microsoft® cloud services, such as Windows Azure, Office 365 and Microsoft® 365. Mr. Plesniarski effectively leverages his teaching skills and experience as a Microsoft® Certified Trainer (MCT) to create learning materials that are technically accurate and easy to understand. His other leading Cengage books detail both Windows Vista and Windows.

  • NEW CONTENT HIGHLIGHTS RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN TODAY’S CLOUD SERVICES. Students take an in-depth look at cloud services, such as Microsoft® accounts and OneDrive. The book also provides a full chapter on Microsoft® InTune.

  • NEW CHAPTER FEATURES CLIENT HYPER-V. Detailed coverage helps students set up their own virtual machines for hands-on practice.

  • UPDATED APPLICATION SUPPORT CONTENT MATCHES NEW EXAM OBJECTIVES. The book offers greater emphasis on technologies, such as Application Virtualization (App-V) and RemoteApp to equip students with the skills need on the job and on the Microsoft® certification exam.

  • IN-DEPTH COVERAGE ADDRESSES ALL OF THE CRITICAL INFORMATION FOR A CAREER IN TODAY’S IT. Students leave your course equipped with the knowledge they need to move successfully into a role as an IT professional and with the skills to support Windows 10 in today’s business environment.

  • FULL-COLOR CONTENT PREPARES STUDENTS FOR THE MICROSOFT® CERTIFICATION EXAM. All content in this edition maps completely to the objectives of the new Microsoft® certification exam #70-697 in order to fully prepare your students for exam success.

  • PRACTICAL CASE PROJECTS INCORPORATE REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCES. The book presents intriguing, actual challenges and situations from contemporary IT professionals to ensure the book’s coverage is realistic, meaningful and applicable beyond the technical features.

  • REVIEW QUESTIONS TEST READERS’ UNDERSTANDING OF CRITICAL INFORMATION. Learning features help ensure your students have mastered the concepts and skills they need for success in IT today.

  • COMPLEX CONCEPTS ARE EXPLAINED IN STRAIGHTFORWARD TERMS. The book offers an uncomplicated, reader-friendly approach to concepts to ensure a smooth transition to Windows 10.

  • FLEXIBLE LABS CAN BE COMPLETED ON A PHYSICAL OR VIRTUAL MACHINES. The labs in this book were designed to minimize hardware requirements while still emphasizing the necessary concepts. The labs can be completed using physical or virtual machines. Students can even use their own Windows 10 computer with sufficient memory to run virtual machines and perform the labs.

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