Microsoft Press, 2012. - 147 p. ISBN: 978-0-7356-7050-1
Книга предназначена в первую очередь для системных (сетевых) администраторов. Дается краткий обзор новых функций и приложений, входящих в состав Windows 8: удаленное управление, групповые политики, безопасность, работа под Windows Server 2012.
IntroductionOverview Why Windows 8?
Experiences and devices
Enterprise-grade solutions
What's new for Windows 8?
End-to-end security
Manageability and virtualization
Hardware recommendations
Hardware innovation
Touch
Long battery life
Thinner, lighter, faster
Sensors and security
New form factors
Windows 8 editions
Getting started with Windows 8
Summary
Experiencing Windows 8 Like Windows 7 Ч Only better
Exploring the Weather app
Returning to the Start screen
Organizing Tiles into groups
Pinning Tiles to the Start screen
Showing administrative tools
Finding and launching apps quickly
Searching for files and settings
Switching between open apps
Using the App Switcher
Snapping apps to the screen edges
Closing an open app
Improvements to tools
File Explorer
Task Manager
Summary
Windows 8 for IT pros Reimagined system applications
Windows Task Manager
Windows Explorer
File history
Customizing and configuring Windows 8
Profile customization
Tile configuration
PC Settings
Client Hyper-V
Redesigned NTFS health model and chkdsk
Key design changes
New NTFS health model
Windows PowerShell 3.0
New features
Integrated Scripting Environment (ISE)
Networking enhancements
BranchCache
DirectAccess
Mobile broadband support
IPv6 Internet support
Remote Server Administration Tools
Windows Server 2012
Virtualization
ReFS
Summary
Preparing for deployment Windows 8 SKUs
Application compatibility
ACT 6.0 improvements
Common compatibility problems
User state migration
Deployment strategies
New deployment scenarios
Windows To Go
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
Client Hyper-V
Summary
Deploying Windows 8 Windows Assessment an Deployment Kit
Deployment and Imaging
Windows Preinstallation Environment
User State Migration Tool
Volume Activation Management Tool
Windows Performance Toolkit
Windows Assessment Toolkit
Windows Assessment Services
Deployment Options
Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2012 Update 1
System Center 2012 Configuration Manager with SP1
Desktop Virtualization
Windows To Go
Preparation and Requirements
Management and Security
Windows To Go Workspace Creation
Summary
Delivering Windows apps A look at Windows apps
Windows app lifecycle
Building a Windows app
Using Visual Studio to build a Windows app
Distributing in the Windows Store
The certification process
The app purchase experience
Distributing within an Enterprise
Sideloading an app
Managing Windows apps
Summary
Windows 8 recovery The Windows Recovery Environment
Advanced options
Refresh and reset
Refresh your PC
Reset your PC
Customizing the Windows Recovery Environment
Building a customized Windows RE
Enhanced recovery with DaRT
Summary
Windows 8 management Windows PowerShell
Group Policy improvements
PowerShell GPO management
New functionality
AppLocker
System Center 2012 Configuration Manager
Redesigned management console
Infrastructure improvements
Expanded reporting options
Mobile device support
System Center 2012 Endpoint Protection
Windows Intune
Cloud management
Company portal
Summary
Windows 8 security Protecting the client against threats
Boot options for security
SmartScreen
Vulnerability mitigation and sandboxing
Protecting sensitive data
BitLocker
Advanced administration of BitLocker with MBAM
Secure access to resources
Virtual smart cards
Dynamic Access Control
Summary
Internet Explorer 10 Using Internet Explorer for the desktop
Using Internet Explorer
New interface and new usage patterns
New Features in Internet Explorer 10
Group Policy in Internet Explorer 10
New Group Policies
Changed Group Policies
Summary
Windows 8 virtualization Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
Choosing the right VDI deployment
Complete desktop virtualization
Application virtualization
User state virtualization
Client Hyper-V
Summary