First Look Clinic: Windows® 8.1 for IT Professionals

This module describes new features in the Windows 8.1 operating system that can help users work more efficiently, including new Windows Store apps, new Windows 8.1 storage features, new and improved mobility features, and management improvements.

Windows Store Apps

Windows 8.1 Storage

Mobility Improvements in Windows 8.1

Management Improvements

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe Windows Store apps and desktop apps in the Windows 8.1 operating system.

Explain the new storage features of Windows 8.1.

Describe the new mobility improvements in Windows 8.1.

Describe the management improvements in Windows 8.1.

This module explores both application virtualization and user experience virtualization technologies that are available in the Windows 8.1 operating system.

Overview of Microsoft Desktop Virtualization

Server-Side Virtualization

Client-Side Virtualization

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe virtualization in the Windows 8.1 operating system.

Describe application and user experience virtualization options for Windows 8.1.

Describe Client Hyper-V in Windows 8.1.