Exam 70-698 – Windows 10 – Section 3 of 3

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Windows 10 MCSA

It is time for us to scrutinize section 3 of Exam 70-698 in great detail.  Section three is detailed as follows. It will make up 30 to 35% of your questions.

Manage and Maintain Windows

  • Configure Updates
    • Configure Windows Update options
    • Implement Insider Preview, Current Branch (CB), Current Branch for Business (CBB), and Long Term Servicing Branch (LTSB) scenarios
    • Manage update history
    • Roll back updates
    • Update Windows Store apps
  • Monitor Windows
    • Configure and analyze Event Viewer logs
    • Configure event subscriptions
    • Monitor performance using Task Manager
    • Monitor performance using Resource Monitor
    • Monitor performance using Performance Monitor and Data Collector Sets
    • Monitor system resources
    • Monitor and manage printers
    • Configure indexing options
    • Manage client security by using Windows Defender
    • Evaluate system stability using Reliability Monitor
    • Troubleshoot performance issues
  • Configure System and Data Recovery
    • Configure a recovery drive
    • Configure a system restore
    • Perform a refresh or recycle
    • Perform a driver rollback
    • Configure restore points
    • Resolve hardware and device issues
    • Interpret data from Device Manager
    • Restore previous versions of files and folders
    • Configure File History
    • Recover files from OneDrive
    • Use Windows Backup and Restore
      Perform a backup and restore with WBAdmin
    • Perform recovery operations using Windows Recovery
  • Configure Authorization and Authentication 
    • Configure Microsoft Passport
    • Configure picture passwords and biometrics
    • Configure workgroups
    • Configure domain settings
    • Configure HomeGroup settings
    • Configure Credential Manager
    • Configure local accounts
    • Configure Microsoft accounts
    • Configure Device Registration
    • Configure Windows Hello
    • Configure Device Guard
    • Configure Credential Guard
    • Configure Device Health Attestation
    • Configure UAC behavior
  • Configure Advanced Management Tools 
    • Configure services
    • Configure Device Manager
    • Configure and use the MMC
    • Configure Task Scheduler
    • Configure automation of management tasks using Windows PowerShell

Let’s make sure to copy and paste this information into our exam/study trackers so we can begin preparation before the exam even goes live this month (June 2016). Of course I will follow up with posts here detailing some of the more interesting areas of this blueprint.

What do you think about this section, let me know in the comments below!

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Exam 70-698 – Windows 10 – Section 2 of 3

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MCSA Windows 10

Here is your nicely organized section 2 for the Installing and Configuring Windows 10 exam blueprint. Remember, build that tracker as you study these subjects in order to crush this upcoming exam. 30 to 35% of your questions will come from this second section.

Configure and Support Core Services

  • Configure Networking
    • Configure and support IPv4 and IPv6 network settings
    • Configure name resolution
    • Connect to a network
    • Configure network locations
    • Configure Windows Firewall
    • Configure Windows Firewall with Advanced Security
    • Configure network discovery
    • Configure Wi-Fi settings
    • Configure Wi-Fi Direct
    • Troubleshoot network issues
    • Configure VPN, such as app-triggered VPN, traffic filters, and lockdown VPN
    • Configure IPsec
    • Configure Direct Access
  • Configure Storage
    • Configure disks, volumes, and file system options using Disk Management and Windows PowerShell
    • Create and configure VHDs
    • Configure removable devices
    • Create and configure storage spaces
    • Troubleshoot storage and removable devices issues
  • Configure Data Access and Usage
    • Configure file and printer sharing and HomeGroup connections
    • Configure folder shares, public folders, and OneDrive
    • Configure file system permissions
    • Configure OneDrive usage
    • Troubleshoot data access and usage
  • Implement Apps
    • Configure desktop apps
    • Configure startup options
    • Configure Windows features
    • Configure Windows Store
    • Implement Windows Store apps
    • Implement Windows Store for Business
    • Provision packages, create packages, use deployment tools
    • Use the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK)
  • Configure Remote Management
    • Choose the appropriate remote management tools
    • Configure remote management settings
    • Modify settings remotely by using the Microsoft Management Console (MMC) or Windows PowerShell
    • Configure Remote Assistance, including Easy Connect
    • Configure Remote Desktop
    • Configure remote PowerShell

If you know my background, you know this is going to be my favorite section to teach! What do you think about this exam section? Be sure to let me know in the comments area below!

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