In response to enterprise customers' interest in Windows 8, Skillsoft is now providing a "Configuring Microsoft Windows 8" Live Learning course. The course introduces IT professionals to important new capabilities that Windows 8 has to offer, providing the foundation needed to develop a strategy for migrating their organization to the new operating system. The course covers a broad spectrum of topics including installation, migration, Windows 8-style applications, user and group accounts, security, networking, client virtualization and advanced configuration. Introduced in October, Windows 8 features a new user interface, new applications and the Windows Store.
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Spanning consumer to enterprise needs, Windows 8 also introduces Windows RT, which runs on mobile devices using the ARM architecture, such as tablets. Through Skillsoft's "Configuring Microsoft Windows 8" Live Learning course, attendees will gain the insights and skills needed to help leading-edge organizations take advantage of the latest advances from Microsoft in touch interfaces, virtualization, mobile and cloud computing.
“As Microsoft considers Windows 8 to be a landmark achievement since the development of Windows, it is only fair that organizations in India recognize the importance of understanding how Windows 8 should be integrated into their technology roadmaps’ said Vinay Pradhan, Country Manager, India, Skillsoft Software Services India Pvt. Ltd. He further added, “We’re confident that our course will help Indian companies get the most out of Windows 8 by gaining expert tactical instruction and strategic guidance in its installation and usage.”
Upon completion of the course, professionals will be able to, Interact with Windows 8, Prepare to Install Windows 8, Install Windows 8 using Setup and Windows ADK, Upgrade & Migrate to Windows 8, Configure Windows To Go, Configure User Authentication & User Account Control, Configure User Data including Libraries, File History and Disk Quotas, Share, Secure & Encrypt User Data with NTFS, EFS and BitLocker, Configure Devices & Drivers etc.
