and file system options using Disk Management and Windows PowerShell. I will also discuss how to configure removable devices and how to create and configure storage spaces. I will finally show you how to troubleshoot storage and removable devices issues.
Chapter 5: Configuring the Windows 10 Environment This chapter takes you through the different ways to configure the Windows 10 environment, including remote connections, mobile computing, and power options.
Chapter 6: Configuring Data Security You will see how to manage and configure file and printer sharing and how to configure a HomeGroup connection. I will also teach you how to configure folder shares, public folders, and OneDrive. Finally, we will look at configuring file and folder permissions.
Chapter 7: Windows 10 Networking This chapter will show you how to implement and configure Windows networking, including Workgroups and Domains. I will also talk about HomeGroups and how to configure TCP/IP.
Chapter 8: Installing Applications This chapter shows you how to configure desktop applications, startup options, and how to configure Windows features. I will also show you how to configure the Windows Store and how to implement Windows Store applications.
Chapter 9: Managing Authorization and Authentication This chapter will show you how to configure authentication methods, including Microsoft Passport, picture passwords, and biometrics. I will show you how to configure Windows Hello, Device Guard, Credential Guard, Device Health Attestation, and UAC behavior.
Chapter 10: Configuring Monitoring and Recovery This chapter will explain to you how to implement and configure Windows backups and recovery points. I will show you how to use cloud-based backups and how to recover the Windows 10 system using advanced boot options.
What’s Included with the Book
There are many helpful items intended to prepare you for the MCSA: Windows 10 certification included in this book:
Assessment Test There is an Assessment Test at the conclusion of the introduction that can be used to quickly evaluate where you are with Windows 10. This test should be taken prior to beginning your work in this book and should help you identify areas in which you are either strong or weak. Note that these questions are purposely more simple than the types of questions you may see on the exams.
Opening List of Objectives Each chapter includes a list of the exam objectives that are covered in that chapter.
Helpful Exercises Throughout the book, I have included step-by-step exercises of some of the more important tasks you should be able to perform. Some of these exercises have corresponding videos that can be downloaded from the book’s website. Also, later in this introduction you’ll find a recommended home lab setup that will be helpful in completing these tasks.
Video Resources After each chapter summary, if the chapter includes exercises with corresponding videos, a list or description of the exercises with video resources will be provided. The videos can be accessed at http://www.wiley.com/go/Sybextestprep.
Exam Essentials The end of each chapter also includes a listing of exam essentials. These are essentially repeats of the objectives, but remember that any objective on the exam blueprint could show up on the exam.
Chapter Review Questions Each chapter includes review questions. These are used to assess your understanding of the chapter and are taken directly from the chapter. These questions are based on of the exam objectives and are similar in difficulty to items you might actually receive on the MCSA: Windows 10 exams.
Interactive Online Learning Environment and Test Bank
The interactive online learning environment that accompanies the MCSA Windows 10 Exam 70-698 study guide provides a test bank with study tools to help you prepare for the certification exams and increase your chances of passing them the first time! The test bank includes the following elements:
Sample Tests All of the questions in this book are provided, including the assessment test, which you’ll find at the end of this introduction, and the chapter tests that include the review questions at the end of each chapter. In addition, there are two practice exams. Use these questions to test your knowledge of the study guide material. The online test bank runs on multiple devices.
Electronic Flashcards The flashcards are included for quick reference and are great tools for learning quick facts. You can even consider these as additional simple practice questions, which is essentially what they are.
Videos Some of the exercises include corresponding videos. These videos show you how the author does the exercises. There is also a video that shows you how to set up virtualization so that you can complete the exercises within a virtualized environment. The author also has videos to help you on the Microsoft exams at www.youtube.com/c/williampanek.
PDF of Glossary of Terms There is a glossary included that covers the key terms used in this book.
Recommended Home Lab Setup
To get the most out of this book, you will want to make sure that you complete the exercises throughout the chapters. To complete the exercises, you will need one of two setups. First, you can set up a machine with Windows 10 and complete the labs using a regular Windows 10 machine.
The second way to set up Windows 10 is by using virtualization. I set up Windows 10 as a virtual hard disk (VHD) and I did all the labs this way. The advantages of using virtualization are that you can always just wipe out the system and start over without losing a real server. Plus, you can set up multiple virtual servers and create a full lab environment on one machine.
I created a video for this book showing you how to set up a virtual machine and how to install Windows 10 onto that virtual machine. This video can be seen at www.youtube.com/c/williampanek.
How to Contact Sybex or the Author
Sybex strives to keep you supplied with the latest tools and information you need for your work. Please check the website at http://www.wiley.com/go/Sybextestprep, where I’ll post additional content and updates that supplement this book should the need arise.
You can contact Will Panek by going to his website at www.willpanek.com. Will Panek also has videos and test prep information located at www.youtube.com/c/williampanek. Will also has a Windows 10 Facebook page and a twitter account @AuthorWillPanek.
MCSA Microsoft Windows 10: Exam 70-698 Objectives Map
The following table provides a breakdown of this book’s exam coverage, listing the chapter where each objective and its subobjectives are covered:
Implement Windows
Configure
