First Look Clinic: Windows 8 for IT Professionals

Module 1: Overview of Windows 8

This modules describes the benefits, new features and user interface of Windows 8. It also examines considerations for implementing Windows 8, including supported platforms and hardware requirements.Lessons

· Introducing Windows 8

· Planning to Implement Windows 8

After completing this module, students will be able to:

· Describe the new features of Windows 8.

· Describe considerations for implementing Windows 8.

Module 2: Working More Efficiently

This module describes Windows 8 features that can help you to work more efficiently including new Windows UI-style apps available from the Windows Store, new Windows storage features, Windows To Go, and management improvements.Lessons

· Windows 8 Apps

· Windows 8 Storage

· Windows To Go

· Management Improvements

After completing this module, students will be able to:

· Describe Windows 8 Apps.

· Explain the new storage features of Windows 8.

· Describe how to use Windows To Go.

· Describe the management improvements in Windows 8.

Module 3: Virtualization in Windows 8

This module explores both server-side and client-side virtualization technologies available in Windows 8, including client Hyper-V.

Lessons

· Server-Side Virtualization

· Client-Side Virtualization

After completing this module, you will be able to:

· Describe server-side virtualization options for Windows 8.
Describe client Hyper-V in Windows 8.