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TRAINSIGNAL TRAINING - How to Use BitLocker in Windows 8

The following is a list of new functionality in BitLocker for Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 as provided via What's New in BitLocker from Microsoft TechNet: BitLocker provisioning Windows 8 is now deployable to an encrypted state during installation prior to calling setup. Used Disk Space Only encryption BitLocker now offers two encryption methods, Used Disk Space Only and Full volume encryption. Used Disk Space Only allows for a much quicker encryption experience by only encrypting used blocks on the targeted volume. Standard User PIN and password change Allows a standard user to change the BitLocker PIN or password on operating system volumes and the BitLocker password on data volumes, reducing internal help desk call volume. Network Unlock Enables a BitLocker system on a wired network to automatically unlock the system volume during boot (on capable Windows Server 2012 networks), reducing internal help desk call volumes for lost PINs. Support for Encrypted Hard Dr