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Master
Expert
Associate
Microsoft Certified Solutions
Master (MCSM)
Microsoft Certified
Solutions Expert
(MCSE)
Microsoft Certified
Solutions Associate
(MCSA)
EXAM
Windows 7
689
Upgrading Your Skills to
MCSA: Windows 8
Configuring Windows 8
EXAM
EXAM
687
688
Managing and
Maintaining Windows 8
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Open jar and deploy the peanut
butter on the bread.
Close the jar and transfer it to the
trash can.
Throw the bread at a stranger.
Remove 2 slices of bread and place
it on the counter.
Merge the slices of bread together
and serve.
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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 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%)
Architecture
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
Optical drive
DVD drive (only to install from DVD/CD Media)
20 GB of available
disk space
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%)
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b. A x64 CPU with hardware virtualization
c. Support for Second Level Address Translation
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 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%)
b. System Configuration
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 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 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%)