MCSA

The go-to MCSA prep guide, updated for Windows 10 and the new exams

MCSA Windows 10 Complete Study Guide is your comprehensive resource for taking both Exams 70-698 and 70-697. Covering 100% of all exam objectives, this study guide goes beyond mere review to delve deeper into the complex topics and technologies to help you strengthen your understanding and sharpen your skills. Written by a veteran Microsoft MVP, this guide walks you through MCSA skills in context to show you how concepts are applied in real-world situations. Hands-on exercises speed the learning process and facilitate internalization, while review questions challenge and test the depth of your understanding. You also get access to the Sybex interactive online learning environment, featuring flashcards, videos, an assessment test, and bonus practice exams to face exam day with confidence.

The MCSA certification process has changed; Exam 70-698 tests your skills in installing and configuring Windows 10, and then Exam 70-697 gauges your abilities in configuring Windows devices. This book is your ideal companion to study for both exams.

• Study 100 percent of the objectives for Exams 70-698 and 70-697
• Apply your knowledge with hands-on exercises
• Test your skills with challenging review questions
• Access videos, electronic flashcards, a searchable glossary, and bonus practice exams

The demand for qualified Windows 10 professionals will be high, as more than half of the corporate user base that skipped Windows 8/8.1 is expected to adopt Windows 10. If you want the skills that are in demand, you need to get certified; if you’re ready to get serious about the exam, MCSA: Windows 10 Complete Study Guide is the resource you shouldn’t be without.

Table of Contents

Part I Exam 70-698, Installing and Configuring

Windows 10

Chapter 1 Windows 10 Installation

Chapter 2 Installing in an Enterprise Environment

Chapter 3 Configuring Devices and Drivers

Chapter 4 Configuring Storage

Chapter 5 Configuring the Windows 10 Environment

Chapter 6 Configuring Data Security

Chapter 7 Windows 10 Networking

Chapter 8 Installing Applications

Chapter 9 Managing Authorization and Authentication

Chapter 10 Configuring Monitoring and Recovery

Part II Exam 70-697, Configuring Windows Devices

Chapter 11 Installing Windows 10

Chapter 12 Automated Windows 10 Deployments

Chapter 13 Configuring Storage and Security

Chapter 14 Managing Data Access

Chapter 15 Managing the Windows 10 Environment

Chapter 16 Planning and Managing Microsoft Intune

Chapter 17 Configuring Applications

Chapter 18 Managing Identity and Authorization

Chapter 19 Configuring Network Connectivity

Chapter 20 Configuring Recovery

Appendixes

Appendix A Answers to Review Questions

Appendix B Windows 10 PowerShell Commands

About the Author

William Panek, MCP, MCSE, MCSA, MCTS, MCITP, CCNA, is a four-time Microsoft MVP winner. He has taught at Boston University, Clark University, and the University of Maryland, and presently conducts live online classes for StormWind Studios (www.stormwind.com). Will has been a consultant and trainer for the United States Secret Service, Cisco, the United States Air Force, and the United States Army. He also creates training videos to help students prepare for various Microsoft exams.