Free ebook: Introducing Windows 8: An Overview for IT Professionals (Final Edition) (70-687)

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We’re happy to announce that we have released the final version of this free ebook.

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If you prefer a hard copy of the final book, you can order it here for $14.99 from our official distributor, O’Reilly Media.

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Is this book for you?

Get a head start evaluating Window 8—guided by a Windows expert who’s worked extensively with the software since the preview releases. Based on final, release-to-manufacturing (RTM) software, this book introduces new features and capabilities, with scenario-based insights demonstrating how to plan for, implement, and maintain Windows 8 in an enterprise environment. Get the high-level information you need to begin preparing your deployment now.

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Topics include:

• Performance, reliability, and security features

• Deployment options

• Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit

• Windows PowerShell 3.0 and Group Policy

• Managing and side loading apps

• Internet Explorer 10

• Virtualization, Client Hyper-V, and Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack

• Recovery features