1. Lesson 1: Evaluating Hardware Readiness and Capability MOAC 70-687: Configuring Windows 8.1

2. Overview Exam Objective 1.1: Evaluate hardware readiness and compatibility o Choose between an upgrade and a clean installation o Determine which SKU to use, including Windows RT o Determine requirements for particular features, including Hyper-V, Miracast display, pervasive device encryption, virtual smart cards, and Secure Boot © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2

3. Introducing Windows 8.1 Lesson 1: Evaluating Hardware Readiness and Capability © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.3

4. Windows 8.1 Windows 8/8.1 is a major release that represents a fundamental departure in Windows operating system design. Many of the familiar Windows components are gone or substantially changed, and there are new ways of doing almost everything. For IT specialists responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining Windows 8/8.1 computers, many of the familiar configuration tools are still there, such as Control Panel and Administrative Tools; you just have to become accustomed to accessing them in different ways. © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 4

5. Using the Start Screen Designed to support both touch-based screens and the traditional mouse Contains a series of tiles that provide access to the various operating system elements Tiles are larger than icons found on Windows desktop Live tiles can contain dynamic content © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 5

6. Using the Start Screen The Windows 8.1 Start screen © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.6

7. Accessing Start Screen Controls Navigation by touch screen or mouse When you swipe a finger from the right edge of a touch screen towards the center, a fly- out panel with icons on it called the edge UI appears. The mouse equivalent to this gesture is to place your cursor in the right-side top or bottom corner of the screen. © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 7

8. Charms The edge UI contains a series of buttons called charms, which provide access to common operating system functions, including the following: o Search o Share o Start o Devices o Settings © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 8

9. Accessing Start Screen Controls The Windows 8.1 charm bar © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.9

10. Accessing Start Screen Controls The Windows 8.1 search bar © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.10

11. Accessing Start Screen Controls The Windows 8.1 settings bar © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.11

12. Accessing Start Screen Controls The Windows 8.1 thumbnail bar © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.12

13. Accessing Start Screen Controls The Windows 8.1 Apps screen © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.13

14. Running Start Screen Apps Apps are programs that launch from the Start screen and run exclusively in the WinRT environment. WinRT is a runtime environment that is designed to run apps. Most of the tiles that appear on the default Windows 8.1 Start screen launch apps, and many others are available for purchase (or for free) through the Windows Store. © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 14

15. Closing Start Screen Apps To close an application: o On the thumbnail bar, drag a thumbnail to the bottom of the screen or right-click a thumbnail and select Close from the context menu, o On a full screen app, tap or mouse over the top of the screen and, when the cursor changes to a hand, drag it down to the bottom of the screen. o Press Alt+F4 on the keyboard. © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 15

16. Using the Windows Desktop To access the Desktop from the Start screen, tap or click the bottom left tile (photograph of daisies, by default). To return to the Start screen from the Desktop, mouse over the lower left corner of the screen, select the Start charm on the charm bar, or tap the Win key. © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 16

17. Accessing Configuration Settings For the IT professional working with Windows 8.1 for the first time, accessing the operating system’s configuration settings will be a top priority. Many of the familiar Windows configuration tools are in Windows 8.1; it’s just a matter of finding them. © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 17

18. Using the Settings Bars Clicking or tapping the Settings charm displays a Settings bar, the contents of which differ slightly, depending on whether you are accessing it from the Start screen or the Desktop. The Start screen version enables you to modify the behavior of the screen tiles, while the Desktop version provides access to the main Windows Control Panel and the Personalization and System control panels. © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 18

19. Using the Settings Bars The PC Settings screen © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.19

20. Using the Windows Tools Menu When you mouse over the lower left corner of the screen and right-click the resulting thumbnail, or press the Win+X key combination, a Windows tools context menu appears that provides access to most of the tools an administrator is likely to need, including the following: © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 20 Programs and Features Event Viewer System control panel Device Manager Disk Management Network Connections Computer Management Command Prompt Command Prompt (Admin) Task Manager Control Panel File Explorer Search Run Shutdown or Sign out Desktop

21. Using Keyboard Shortcuts Some of the most useful Win key combinations: Win+X – Displays the Windows tools menu, which contains links to the Event Viewer, Control Panel, Command Prompt, Task Manager, Device Manager, Computer Management, and File Explorer windows Win+Tab – Displays the task switcher Win – Displays the Start screen Win+D – Displays the Windows Desktop Win+C – Displays the charms bar Win+Q – Displays the everywhere search bar © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 21

22. More Keyboard Shortcuts Win+F – Displays the files search bar Win+H – Displays the Share menu for the currently running app Win+W – Displays the settings search bar Win+I – Displays the Settings bar for the currently running app Win+E – Displays a File Explorer window Win+R – Displays the Run dialog box © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 22

23. Introducing Windows 8.1 Editions Lesson 1: Evaluating Hardware Readiness and Capability © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.23

24. Windows 8.1 Editions The four Windows 8.1 editions are: o Windows RT o Windows 8.1 o Windows 8.1 Pro o Windows 8.1 Enterprise © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 24

25. Feature Support in Windows 8 Editions © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 25 Windows 8.1 RT Windows 8.1Windows 8.1 Pro Windows 8.1 Enterprise PlatformARMX86/x64 Max Number of Processors 2122 LicensingOEM onlyRetail / OEM Volume only AD DS Domain Support No Yes AppLockerNo Yes Boot from VHD NoYes BitLocker / BitLocker To Go No Yes

26. Feature Support (cont.) © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 26 Windows 8.1 RT Windows 8.1Windows 8.1 Pro Windows 8.1 Enterprise Branch Cache No Yes Direct Access No Yes Encrypting File System (EFS) No Yes Group Policy No Yes Hyper-V Client No Yes Install x86/x64 desktop apps NoYes

27. Feature Support (cont.) © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 27 Windows 8.1 RT Windows 8.1Windows 8.1 Pro Windows 8.1 Enterprise Microsoft Office YesNo Remote Desktop Client only Client and host Storage Spaces NoYes Windows Media Player NoYes Windows To Go No Yes

28. Differences Between Windows 8.1 32-bit and 64-bit Platforms © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 28 32-bit64-bit Maximum addressable memory 4 GB192 GB Hyper-V support NoYes

29. Understanding Windows 8.1 System Requirements Lesson 1: Evaluating Hardware Readiness and Capability © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.29

30. Minimum System Requirements for Windows 8.1 © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 30 32-bit (x86)64-bit (x64) Processor speed1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 1 GHz or faster System memory1 gigabyte (GB)2 GB Available hard disk space 16 GB20 GB Graphics adapterDirectX 9 graphics adapter with WDDM driver

31. Selecting Installation Options Lesson 1: Evaluating Hardware Readiness and Capability © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.31

32. Will the Hardware Support the New Operating System? If the computer does not meet the Windows 8.1 hardware specifications, you should consider a hardware upgrade. For the home user, a hardware upgrade might mean purchasing and installing a new memory module or two, or perhaps a graphics adapter. © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 32

33. Will the New Operating System Support the Existing Applications? In enterprise environments, application testing is as important as hardware testing. Even if an updated version of an application is available, you must test it carefully with the new operating system to ensure that it functions properly. The alternative could be the failure of a mission-critical application across the entire enterprise, resulting in extended down time and lost productivity. © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 33

34. Which Windows 8.1 Edition Should I Install? You should select a Windows 8.1 edition based on several factors, including: o The tasks the user will be performing o Your budget If you are running an AD DS domain, you must have Professional installed on your computers to join that domain. © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 34

35. Which Windows 8.1 Edition Should I Install? (cont.) Most enterprise installations require their workstations to log on to an Active Directory Domain Services domain, eliminating the base Windows 8.1 edition as a possible choice because it lacks domain support. Windows 8.1 Pro is a retail product, available in stores everywhere, while Enterprise is only available directly from Microsoft as part of a volume license agreement. © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 35

36. Should I Perform an Upgrade or a Clean Installation? New computers, or computers with new hard disk drives, require a clean installation. With a clean installation, you boot from the Windows 8.1 setup disk and create or select a blank partition where the operating system will reside. The primary advantage of performing a clean installation is that Windows 8.1 will achieve its best possible performance. © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 36

37. Upgrade or a Clean Installation? (cont.) Performing an in-place upgrade to Windows 8.1 means that whatever disk and registry clutter is present under the previous operating system will remain in place. The advantage to performing an in-place upgrade is that all of the user’s applications, data files, and configuration settings remain intact, but even this could be a problem. © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 37

38. Do I Have to Install Multiple Languages? The main problems for multilingual users in the past have been the availability of the languages they need and the complex procedure for implementing multiple languages on a single computer. Windows 8 contains a multilingual user interface (MUI) architecture that makes it easier to install multilingual support on a computer. © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 38

39. Running Windows 8.1 Upgrade Assistant Lesson 1: Evaluating Hardware Readiness and Capability © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.39

40. Upgrade Assistant Upgrade Assistant is a Windows application that scans an individual computer’s hardware and software to determine whether it is capable of running Windows 8.1 at peak efficiency. © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 40

41. Run Upgrade Assistant The Buy Windows 8.1 page © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.41

42. Run Upgrade Assistant The Here’s what we found page in the Windows 8.1 Upgrade Assistant © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.42

43. Run Upgrade Assistant The Choose what to keep page in the Windows 8.1 Upgrade Assistant © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.43

44. Identifying Upgrade Paths Lesson 1: Evaluating Hardware Readiness and Capability © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.44

45. Upgrading Windows 8.1 Editions In Windows 8.1, the Anytime Upgrade feature from Windows 8, Windows 7 and Windows Vista is replaced by an Add Features to Windows 8.1 control panel, which enables retail users to purchase and install upgrades. © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 45

46. Upgrading from Windows 7 To perform an in-place upgrade from Windows 7 or Windows 8 to Windows 8.1, you run the Windows 8.1 Setup.exe program from within Windows 7 or Windows 8 and select the Upgrade option. Users can purchase a Windows 8.1 upgrade disk or download the operating system after purchasing it at an upgrade price. © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 46

47. In-place Upgrade Paths from Windows 8 to Windows 8.1 © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 47 To Windows 8.1To Windows 8.1 Professional To Windows 8.1 Enterprise From Windows 8Yes From Windows 8 Pro NoYes From Windows 8 Enterprise No Yes From Windows 8.1 Pro No Yes

48. Upgrading from Earlier Windows Versions Users running Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 installed can upgrade to Windows 8.1, but they cannot perform a full, in-place upgrade, as Windows 7/8 users can. © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 48

49. Lesson Summary Windows 8.1 is a major release that represents a fundamental departure in Windows operating system design. The intention behind Windows 8.1 was to create a single operating system that can run on a variety of devices, including tablets and smartphones, as well as PCs. The first new element in Windows 8.1 faced by users and support staff alike is the Start screen, which replaces the familiar Start menu from previous versions of Windows. Apps are programs that launch from the Start screen and run exclusively in the WinRT environment. Most of the tiles that appear on the default Windows 8.1 Start screen launch apps, and many others are available for purchase (or for free) through the Windows Store. © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 49

50. Lesson Summary There are no less than six editions of Windows 7, but Microsoft has reduced that number down to four for Windows 8/8.1, one of which is a specialized version for tablets and other portable devices. In some cases, the most convenient way to deploy Windows 8.1 on existing computers is to perform an upgrade from another operating system. However, there are many Windows versions, and not all of them support upgrades to Windows 8.1. © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 50

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