The document outlines a 15 module, 2 month course on configuring and managing Windows 8.1 in an enterprise environment. The course covers topics such as installation, deployment, profile management, tools, networking, security, applications, and recovery. It includes overviews, configurations, and labs for topics like imaging, group policy, firewalls, updates, and Hyper-V. The course will be taught in 2 hour classes twice a week plus 4 hours on Sundays and can accommodate 6 students per batch with the next session starting in November 2016 for a fee of 3000.

1. Windows 8.1 Course Outline
I. Module 1: Windows 8.1 in an Enterprise Network Environment
1. Managing Windows 8.1 in an Enterprise Environment
2. Overview of Windows 8.1
II. Module 2: Installing and Deploying Windows 8.1
1. Preparing to Install and Deploy Windows 8.1
2. Installing Windows 8.1
3. Customizing and Preparing an Image for Deployment
4. Volume Activation for Windows 8.1
5. Lab : Installing Windows 8.1
6. Lab : Customizing and Capturing a Windows 8.1 Image
7. Lab : Deploying a Windows 8.1 Image
III. Module 3: Managing Profiles and User State in Windows 8.1
1. Managing User Accounts and Profiles
2. Configuring User State Virtualization
3. Migrating User State and Settings
4. Lab : Configuring Profiles and User State Virtualization
5. Lab : Migrating User State by Using USMT
IV. Module 4: Tools Used for Configuring and Managing Windows 8.1
1. Tools Used to Perform Local and Remote Management of Windows 8.1
2. Using Windows PowerShell to Configure and Manage Windows 8.1
3. Using Group Policy for Management
4. Lab : Using Management Tools to Configure Windows 8.1 Settings
V. Module 5: Managing Disks and Device Drivers
1. Managing Disks, Partitions, and Volumes
2. Maintaining Disks, Partitions, and Volumes
3. Working with Virtual Hard Disks
4. Installing and Configuring Device Drivers
5. Lab : Managing Disks - Creating Volumes
6. Configuring Disk Quotas
7. Managing Virtual Hard Disks
8. Lab : Configuring Device Drivers
VI. Module 6: Configuring Network Connectivity
1. Configuring IPv4 Network Connectivity
2. Configuring IPv6 Network Connectivity
3. Implementing Automatic IP Address Allocation
4. Implementing Name Resolution
5. Implementing Wireless Network Connectivity
6. Lab : Configuring a Network Connection
7. Lab : Resolving Network Connectivity Issues
VII. Module 7: Configuring Resource Access for Domain-Joined and Non-Domain Joined
Devices
1. Configuring Domain Access for Windows 8.1 Devices
2. Managing Non-Domain Devices
3. Configuring Workplace Join

2. 4. Configuring Work Folders
5. Lab : Configuring Resource Access for Non-Domain Joined Devices
VIII. Module 8: Implementing Network Security
1. Overview of Threats to Network Security
2. Configuring Windows Firewall
3. Securing Network Traffic
4. Guarding Against Malware
5. Lab : Configuring Inbound and Outbound Firewall Rules
6. Lab : Configuring IPsec Rules
7. Lab : Configuring Malware Protection
IX. Module 9: Configuring File, Folder, and Printer Access
1. Managing File and Folder Access
2. Managing Shared Folder Access
3. Configuring File and Folder Compression
4. Overview of SkyDrive
5. Managing Printers
6. Lab : Configuring File Access
7. Lab : Configuring Printers
X. Module 10: Securing Windows 8.1 Devices
1. Authentication and Authorization in Windows 8.1
2. Implementing Local Policies
3. Securing Data with EFS and BitLocker
4. Configuring User Account Control
5. Lab : Implementing Local Group Policy Objects
6. Lab : Securing Data Using BitLocker
7. Lab : Configuring User Account Control
XI. Module 11: Configuring Applications for Windows 8.1
1. Application Deployment Options in Windows 8.1
2. Managing Windows Store Apps
3. Configuring Internet Explorer Settings
4. Configuring Application Restrictions in the Enterprise
5. Lab : Configuring Internet Explorer Security
6. Lab : Configuring AppLocker
XII. Module 12: Optimizing and Maintaining Windows 8.1 Computers
1. Optimizing the Performance of Windows 8.1
2. Managing the Reliability of Windows 8.1
3. Managing Software Updates in Windows 8.1
4. Lab : Optimizing Windows 8.1 Performance
5. Lab : Maintaining Windows Updates
XIII. Module 13: Configuring Mobile Computing and Remote Access
1. Configuring Mobile Computers and Device Settings
2. Overview of DirectAccess
3. Configuring VPN Access
4. Configuring Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance
5. Lab : Configuring a Power Plan
6. Lab : Implementing DirectAccess

3. 7. Lab : Implementing Remote Desktop
XIV. Module 14: Recovering Windows 8.1
1. Backing Up and Restoring Files in Windows 8.1
2. Recovery Options in Windows 8.1
3. Lab : Recovering Windows 8.1
XV. Module 15: Configuring Client Hyper-V
1. Overview of Client Hyper-V
2. Creating Virtual Machines
3. Managing Virtual Hard Disks
4. Managing Checkpoints
5. Lab : Configuring Client Hyper-V
Duration: 2 Months
Course Fees: 3000
Batches: 6 Members
Class Schedule: 2 Hours 2 Classes every week / 4 Hours Sunday
Next Batch: Nov’ 2016