1. Preparing for the Windows 8.1 MCSA
Module 1: Overview of Preparing for Windows 8.1 MCSA

2. Course Outline Module 1: Overview of Preparing for Windows 8.1 MCSA
Module 2: Installing & Upgrading to Windows 8.1
Module 3: Configuring & Managing Windows 8.1
Module 4: Implementing an Application Strategy for Windows 8.1
Module 5: Managing Devices & Resource Access
Module 6: Securing Windows 8.1 Devices

3. Objectives: Preparing for Windows 8.1 MCSA
Audience:
IT professionals studying for exams and
Individuals currently certified on Windows 7, who configure or support Windows 8.1 computers, devices, users, and associated network and security resources (exam )
Profile:
Experience working with networks configured as domain-based (AD Domain Services) or peer-to-peer environments with access to the Internet and cloud services
Prefer self-directed learning (video-based, books, blogs) to augment practical, real-world experience

4. MCSA: Windows 8.1 + Exam 70-687 Configuring Windows 8.1 Exam 70-688
Supporting Windows 8.1
Exam
Windows 8.1 Desktop MCSA:
Windows 8.1 MCSA FAQ:

5. Pathway to Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA Windows 8.1
Certification candidates who want to upgrade current credentials to the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate for Windows 8.1, from:
An existing Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) for Windows 7
Similarly, an existing Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) for Windows 7
An existing Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) for Windows 8
Exam
Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA Windows 8.1
Windows 8.1 Desktop MCSA:
Windows 8.1 MCSA FAQ:

6. Windows 8.1 MCSA Exams
Configuring Windows 8.1 (70-687) Supporting Windows 8.1 (70-688) Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA Windows 8.1 (70-689)
Microsoft Learning:

7. Microsoft Press Store
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8. Microsoft Official Courses (MOC)
Configuring Windows 8.1 (20687) Supporting Windows 8.1 (20688) Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA Windows 8.1 (20689)
Microsoft Learning Partners

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10. Course Outline Module 1: Overview of Preparing for Windows 8.1 MCSA
Module 2: Installing & Upgrading to Windows 8.1
Module 3: Configuring & Managing Windows 8.1
Module 4: Implementing an Application Strategy for Windows 8.1
Module 5: Managing Devices & Resource Access
Module 6: Securing Windows 8.1 Devices