Trainer Preparation Guide for Course 20687A: Configuring Windows® 81 Trainer Preparation Guide for Course 20687A: Configuring Windows® 8 Important: First Release (‘A’) MOC on Prerelease Software This first release (‘A’) MOC version of course 20687A has been developed on prerelease software (Release Preview (RP)). Microsoft Learning will release a ‘B’ version of this course after the RTM version of the software is available. Important This version of the course differs considerably from the ‘B’ version of the course and so your experience in preparing and delivering this course will be different from that of a standard MOC course. Microsoft Learning recommends that this version of the course be delivered by Microsoft Certified Trainers who have experience teaching related MOC courses or 3rd party training content, and who have experience working with the prerelease software covered in this course. What You Need to Know As an experienced trainer who has hands-on experience using the prerelease software covered in this course, you will notice the following differences between this version of the course and the ‘B’ version: • The course content on features that are not included or complete in the prerelease software may be missing or incomplete. • Where possible, course content related to incomplete software features will be included. Where reliable information about incomplete features is not available, the content may contain placeholder topics. Prior to release of the ‘B’ version, trainers are encouraged to supplement the content with additional information as necessary, as additional software updates are available. • • • • The PowerPoint slides may have fewer graphics or animations that visually aid in illustrating the key learning points. The course may contain typographical errors and other minor editorial issues. These types of issues are addressed for the ‘B’ version of the course. Companion content will not be available on the Microsoft Learning web site for this version of course. This content will be available when the B version is released. Students who attend the current class can download the Companion Content when the ‘B’ version is released. The course may contain reduced instructor notes and trainer guidance. The course timing information presented in this document is a based on the estimates made by the courseware development team during course development and not on an actual classroom delivery. • • Trainer Preparation Guide for Course 20687A: Configuring Windows® 8 2 • Any issues or feedback about the course can be reported to the Microsoft Learning courseware team via the MCT forums on the Born to Learn web site at http://borntolearn.mslearn.net/mct/amoc /w/wiki/default.aspx. Feedback shared on these forums will be available to the Microsoft Learning courseware team and to the MCT community. When possible, issues reported prior to the release of the final course will be researched and triaged by the courseware team. Microsoft Learning cannot guarantee that all reported issues will be resolved prior to release, but every effort will be made to resolve errors reported by MCTs. Alternatively, you can provide your comments or feedback on the course by sending an e-mail to
[email protected] with the subject line in the format, ‘MOC – Course 20687A- Feedback’. What Your Students Need to Know As a Microsoft Certified Trainer using this courseware, it is your responsibility to ensure that your students understand the differences listed above, and how they will affect the students’ classroom and post-class experience. The course introduction “Module 0” PowerPoint slide deck for this course includes an overview of how this version of courseware differs from the B version. Please be prepared to answer student questions should they arise during the class. Trainer Preparation Guide for Course 20687A: Configuring Windows® 8 3 Design of the Course The course design is based on the sequence in which IT professionals perform common management tasks on Windows® 8 computers, devices, users, and associated network and security resources. Some of these tasks include installing and configuring devices, configuring networking, securing and sharing resources, and maintaining, updating, and troubleshooting the operating system. The configuration process starts by installing Windows 8 on a new computer (Module 1). Then, the students would install Windows 8 on a computer that is running on an existing operating system, and learn about the different processes such as in-place upgrades and side-by-side migration to Windows 8 (Module 2). After the installation is complete, students would proceed to the configuration and management of disks, partitions, volumes, and device drivers in the Windows 8 system (Module 3). Students would then go on to configure network connections and troubleshoot problems with network connectivity (Module 4). Wireless connectivity is an important requirement in most scenarios, and the next step for students would be to implement, configure, and troubleshoot wireless networks (Module 5). Network security is crucial to any organization, and the next step would be for students to proceed to securing network connections. They would do this by identifying and mitigating network threats, and by configuring firewall rules connection security rules, Windows Defender, and host-based virus and malware protection (Module 6). After network security is established, students would share files and printers, manage shared folders, configure file access, and enable Windows Live SkyDrive®, a new, cloud-enabled file-sharing feature in Windows 8 (Module 7). The next step would be to secure Windows 8 desktops, by implementing local Group Policy Objects, using appropriate file encryption methods, and configuring User Account Control (Module 8). Students would then proceed to tasks such as installing and configuring applications, managing applications from the new Windows Store feature, and configuring application restrictions with the AppLocker® feature (Module 9). Next, students would optimize and maintain Windows 8 client computers by using performance monitoring tools and diagnostic tools, and by configuring and maintaining Windows updates (Module 10). Students would then configure mobile computer settings, enable remote access, configure Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance, and configure DirectAccess to address the requirements of remote users (Module 11). Next, the students would implement Hyper-V®, an important new feature in Windows 8 (Module 12). This module has no labs due to the constraint of running virtual machines within a virtual machine. However, it has not been placed last in the running order because often, any module without a lab that runs last in the course is prone to be overlooked with students keen to finish up. Consequently, the design team felt this important and new Windows 8 feature needed a higher priority. Next, students will troubleshoot and recover Windows 8 from failures, by using tools such as System Restore (Module 13). Students can then use Windows PowerShell® 3.0 to run remote commands to manage Windows 8 (Appendix). The appendix is optional, because although Windows PowerShell is an important management interface, it is not necessarily something in which all students will have an interest. Required Materials to Teach This To teach this course, you need the following materials: • • • • Course Handbook Course Companion Content on the http://www.microsoft.com/learning/companionmoc/ site Microsoft® PowerPoint® files. Microsoft® Virtual Server Classroom Setup Guide. Trainer Preparation Guide for Course 20687A: Configuring Windows® 8 4 • • Course virtual machines. List any other additional materials required. Important It is recommended that you use PowerPoint 2007 or later to display the slides for this course. If you use PowerPoint Viewer or an earlier version of PowerPoint, all the features of the slides might not be displayed correctly. Prerequisite Knowledge to Teach This Course In this section, list the knowledge and skills that are required of the instructor to effectively present this course. Include all knowledge and skills that ensure a solid understanding of the subject of the course. To present this course, you must have: • • • Experience deploying and configuring Windows 7 and Windows 8. Experience deploying and configuring Windows Server® 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2 Active Directory® Domain Services (AD DS). Experience deploying and configuring network services like Domain Network Service (DNS) in Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2. Preparation Tasks Complete the following tasks to prepare for this course. Courses or Workshops It is highly recommended that you audit the following courses or workshops: • Course 20687A: Configuring Windows® 8 Exams To identify your technical proficiency with the content of this course, it is highly recommended that you pass the following exams: • Exam 70-687: Windows® 8, Configuring Technical Preparation Activities It is highly recommended that you complete the following technical preparation activities: In the following list, change any generic references to be specific to this learning product. Add any activities that you feel are essential. Remove any items that are not applicable. • • • • Read the additional readings and references included in the Course Companion Content on the http://www.microsoft.com/learning/companionmoc site. Practice setting up the classroom by following the instructions in the Microsoft® Hyper-V® Classroom Setup Guide. Review the learning product error log, which is available on the MCT Download Center. Practice using the Microsoft product(s) and tools associated with this learning product. Trainer Preparation Guide for Course 20687A: Configuring Windows® 8 5 • • Review the Windows 8 Web site at http://windows.microsoft.com/en-CA/windows-8/release-preview for updated information on Windows 8. Review the Microsoft product error log, which is available in the Microsoft Download Center. Instructional Preparation Activities It is highly recommended that you complete the following instructional preparation activities: In the list below, change any generic references to be specific to this product. Add any activities that you feel are essential. Remove any items that are not applicable. • Read the Portfolio Design Guide for the broader context of the portfolio of which this course is a part. The Portfolio Design Guide is located on the MCT Member Site (https://mcp.microsoft.com/mct/resources/ResourceCenter.mspx). Read the About This Course at the beginning of the Course handbook for the learning product. Walk through the Introduction slide deck for the learning product. Walk through each module presentation slide deck and read the corresponding Instructor Notes (located in the notes view of the presentation slide deck) for the module. Note that additional hidden slides are used in each slide deck to accommodate the amount of Instructor Notes information for a given topic. Familiarize yourself with the Course Handbook and the Course Companion Content on the http://www.microsoft.com/learning/companionmoc site. Make note of when to direct students' attention to the Course Companion Content for further learning support. More information pertaining to the course components is present in the Introduction slide deck. Practice presenting each module: • • • • Identify the key points and must-know information for each topic. Perform each demonstration and hands-on lab. Anticipate the questions that students might have. Identify examples, analogies, impromptu demonstrations, and additional delivery tips that will help to clarify module content and provide a more meaningful learning experience for your specific audience. Note any problems that you might encounter during a demonstration or a lab exercise, and determine a course of action for how you will resolve the problems in the classroom. To access the lab answer keys, refer to the appendix in the Course Handbook. Work through the Module Review and Takeaways section at the end of each module and determine how you will use this section to reinforce student learning and promote knowledge transfer to on-the-job performance. Customize and enhance your instructor notes. • • • • • • • • • • Consult the MCT newsgroup for additional tips and strategies—posted by your fellow MCTs—for teaching the learning product. Review the updated information about the Microsoft Certification Program on the Microsoft Learning Certifications Web site. Trainer Preparation Guide for Course 20687A: Configuring Windows® 8 6 Instructor Computer Setup Course Timing Day 1 Start 9:00 9:30 10:30 10:45 11:15 11:55 12:15 1:15 2:00 2:45 3:00 End 9:30 10:30 10:45 11:15 11:55 12:15 1:15 2:00 2:45 3:00 4:40 Module Introduction Set up the instructor computer by following the setup instructions in the “Microsoft® Virtual Server Classroom Setup Guide” document. This document provides hardware requirements for the instructor computer in addition to detailed setup instructions. The following schedule is an estimate of the course timing. Your timing might vary. Every student might not finish every lab. Use your judgment to set a reasonable time to move on to the next module. Module 1: Installing Windows 8 Break Module 1: Installing Windows 8 (continued) Lab A: Installing Windows 8 Lab B: Performing an Unattended Installation of Windows 8 Lunch Module 2: Upgrading and Migrating to Windows 8 Lab: Migrating to Windows 8 Break Module 3: Managing Disks and Device Drivers Day 2 Start 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 10:45 12:05 1:05 1:35 2:20 2:35 End 9:30 10:00 10:30 10:45 12:05 1:05 1:35 2:20 2:35 3:20 Module Day 1 review Lab A: Managing Disks Lab B: Configuring Device Drivers Break Module 4: Configuring and Troubleshooting Network Connections Lunch Lab A: Configuring Network Connections Lab B: Troubleshooting Network Connectivity Break Module 5: Implementing Wireless Network Connections Trainer Preparation Guide for Course 20687A: Configuring Windows® 8 7 Start 3:20 3:50 End 3:50 4:40 Module Lab: Planning the Implementation of Wireless Network Connections Module 6: Implementing Network Security Day 3 Start 9:00 9:30 10:20 10:40 11:00 11:15 12:45 1:45 2:15 3:00 3:15 End 9:30 10:20 10:40 11:00 11:15 12:45 1:45 2:15 3:00 3:15 4:55 Module Day 2 review Module 6: Implementing Network Security (continued) Lab A: Configuring Inbound and Outbound Firewall Rules Lab B: Configuring Connection Security Rules Break Module 7: Configuring File Access and Printers on Windows 8 Clients Lunch Lab A: Configuring File Access Lab B: Configuring Printers Break Module 8: Securing Windows 8 Desktops Day 4 Start 9:00 9:30 9:50 10:10 10:25 10:40 12:00 12:15 1:15 1:35 3:05 End 9:30 9:50 10:10 10:25 10:40 12:00 12:15 1:15 1:35 3:05 3:20 Module Day 3 review Lab A: Implementing Local GPOs Lab B: Securing Data Lab C: Configuring UAC Break Module 9: Configuring Applications Lab A: Configuring Internet Explorer Settings Lunch Lab B: Configuring AppLocker Module 10: Optimizing and Maintaining Windows 8 Client Computers Break Trainer Preparation Guide for Course 20687A: Configuring Windows® 8 8 Start 3:20 3:45 4:05 End 3:45 4:05 5:00 Module Lab A: Optimizing Windows 8 Performance Lab B: Maintaining Windows Updates Module 11: Configuring Mobile Computing and Remote Access Day 5 Start 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:15 10:45 11:00 11:15 12:05 1:00 2:00 2:20 3:20 3:35 End 9:30 10:00 10:15 10:45 11:00 11:15 12:05 1:00 2:00 2:20 3:20 3:35 4:45 Module Day 4 review Module 11: Configuring Mobile Computing and Remote Access (continued) Lab A: Configuring a Power Plan Lab B: Implementing a VPN Lab C: Implementing Remote Desktop Break Module 12: Implementing Hyper-V Module 13: Troubleshooting and Recovering Windows 8 Lunch Module 13: Troubleshooting and Recovering Windows 8 (continued) Lab: Recovering Windows 8 Break Appendix (optional) and Course Review