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Master Windows 10 installation and configuration, including new technologies
The MCSA Windows 10 Study Guide is the only comprehensive resource you´ll need to prepare for Exam 70-698. You´ll find expert coverage of 100% of all exam objectives led by expert Microsoft MVP, William Panek. Quickly master the concepts and processes involved in Windows 10 installation and configuration. The Sybex superior study tools and online learning environment include: system requirements, devices, core services, networking, storage, data access and usage, maintenance, updates, data recovery, and more. Real-world scenarios bring on the job experience while hands-on exercises provide practical instruction on critical techniques, and the Sybex online learning environment gives you access to electronic flashcards for last minute review, an assessment test, and bonus practice exams so you can be confident on exam day.

Exam 70-698 is the first of two exams for the MCSA certification. Addressing local and desktop deployments, these topics form the foundation of what´s to come. This Sybex Study Guide gives you the tools you need along with expert content so you can build the essential knowledge base and master the ley concepts.

Clarify processes with hands-on exercises
Identify knowledge gaps through chapter review questions
Test your understanding with online bonus practice exams and more
With a 90-percent market share, Windows is the world´s number-one desktop OS. While it may look similar to Windows 8, Windows 10 includes a number of enhanced features that specialists need to know, and MCSA candidates must be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of how to work with these new technologies. MCSA Windows 10 Study Guide: Exam 70-698 is your complete guide to Windows 10 installation and configuration, with expert instruction and practical exam preparation.



Table of Contents

Introduction xxv
Assessment Test xxxvi

Chapter 1 Windows 10 Installation 1

Understanding the Basics 2

Windows 10 Features 6

Windows Feature Deprecation 8

Windows 10 Architecture 8

Preparing to Install Windows 10 9

Windows 10 Home 10

Windows 10 Professional 10

Windows 10 Enterprise 11

New Install or Upgrade? 15

Disk Partitioning 18

Language and Locale 19

Installing Windows 10 20

Performing a Clean Install of Windows 10 20

Performing an Upgrade to Windows 10 28

Troubleshooting Installation Problems 33

Supporting Multiple-Boot Options 35

Using Windows Activation 36

Windows Update 37

The Update Process 37

Using Windows Update 39

Installing Windows Service Packs 40

Installing Windows Store Updates 41

Summary 42

Video Resources 42

Exam Essentials 42

Review Questions 44

Chapter 2 Installing in an Enterprise Environment 47

Understanding Imaging 48

An Overview of the System Preparation Tool and Disk Imaging 48

Overview of the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit 53

Using the Deployment Image Servicing and Management Tool 56

Understanding Hyper-V 58

What Is Virtualization? 58

Installing the Hyper-V Role 59

Configuring Virtual Machines 64

Activating Machines in the Enterprise 73

Networking Basics 74

Active Directory-Based Activation 74

Summary 75

Video Resources 76

Exam Essentials 76

Review Questions 77

Chapter 3 Configuring Devices and Drivers 79

Configuring Hardware 80

Understanding Device Stage 80

Using Device Manager 82

Installing and Updating Device Drivers 86

Driver Signing 95

Managing I/O Devices 96

Configuring Removable Storage Devices 96

Managing Printers 99

Summary 112

Video Resources 113

Exam Essentials 113

Review Questions 114

Chapter 4 Configuring Storage 117

Understanding File Systems 118

File System Selection 119

File System Conversion 121

Configuring NTFS 122

Configuring Disk Storage 125

Basic Storage 125

Dynamic Storage 126

GUID Partition Table 128

Cloud-Based Storage 129

Using the Disk Management Utility 133

Using the Microsoft Management Console 134

Understanding the Disk Management Utility 138

Managing Storage 153

Managing Dynamic Storage 153

Troubleshooting Disk Management 156

Understanding Disk Management Status Codes 156

Troubleshooting Disks That Fail to Initialize 157

Managing Data Compression 157

Using the Compact Command-Line Utility 159

Using Compressed (Zipped) Folders 159

Understanding RAID 160

RAID Levels 160

Storage Spaces 161

Using Disk-Maintenance Tools 163

Using the Disk Optimization Utility 164

Using the Disk Cleanup Utility 164

Using the Check Disk Utility 166

PowerShell Disk Commands 167

Summary 169

Video Resources 169

Exam Essentials 170

Review Questions 171

Chapter 5 Configuring the Windows 10 Environment 173

Managing Windows 174

Manipulating the Desktop Environment 175

Configuring Personalization 184

Using Control Panel 189

Using the Microsoft Management Console 200

Using the System Icon 201

Understanding the Settings Window 204

Using PowerShell 205

Configuring Mobility Options 207

Configuring Offline Files and Synchronization 207

Configuring Power Policies 209

Configuring Windows To Go 215

Managing Windows 10 Services 217

Configuring Internet Browsers 220

Cortana 220

Browser Controls 221

Pinning Sites to the Taskbar 221

Searchable Address Bar 222

Security and Privacy Enhancements 222

Using the Browser's Compatibility View 223

Using Protected Mode for IE11 224

Using InPrivate Browsing and InPrivate Filtering 225

Configuring Windows Internet Explorer 11 Options 226

Summary 230

Video Resources 230

Exam Essentials 231

Review Questions 232

Chapter 6 Configuring Data Security 235

Configuring Network Resources 236

Configuring HomeGroups in Windows 10 237

Configuring Folders 242

Understanding Dynamic Access Control 247

Securing Access to Files and Folders 247

Determining and Viewing Effective Permissions for NTFS 252

Determining NTFS Permissions for Copied or Moved Files 254

Managing Network Access 254

Creating and Managing Shared Folders 255

Configuring Share Permissions 256

NTFS vs. Share Permissions 258

Configuring OneDrive 258

Summary 263

Video Resources 263

Exam Essentials 263

Review Questions 264

Chapter 7 Windows 10 Networking 269

Understanding the Basics 270

Peer-to-Peer Networks 270

Onsite Active Directory Networks 272

Cloud-Based Azure Active Directory 274

Other Microsoft Networking Terms and Roles 275

Configuring NIC Devices 277

Configuring a Network Adapter 278

Troubleshooting a Network Adapter 284

Configuring Wireless NIC Devices 285

Configuring Wi-Fi Direct 293

Understanding TCP/IP 295

Benefits and Features of TCP/IP 296

Basics of IP Addressing and Configuration 298

Using IPv6 Addresses 302

Configuring TCP/IP on Windows