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Installing and Configuring Windows 10: 70-698 Exam Guide

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Installing and Configuring Windows 10: 70-698 Exam Guide

Overview of this book

The Installing and Configuring Windows 10: 70-698 Exam Guide is designed to confirm what you already know, while also updating your knowledge of Windows 10. With its easy-to-follow guidance, you will quickly learn the user interface and discover steps to work efficiently in Windows 10 to rule out delays and obstacles. This book begins by covering various ways of installing Windows 10, followed by instructions on post-installation tasks. You will learn about the deployment of Windows 10 in Enterprise and also see how to configure networking in Windows 10. You’ll understand how to leverage Disk Management and Windows PowerShell to configure disks, volumes, and file system options. As you progress through the chapters, you will be able to set up remote management in Windows 10 and learn more about Windows update usage, behavior, and settings. You will also gain insights that will help you monitor and manage data recovery and explore how to configure authentication, authorization, and advanced management tools in Windows 10. By the end of this book, you will be equipped with enough knowledge to take the 70-698 exam and explore different study methods to improve your chances of passing the exam with ease.
Table of Contents (25 chapters)
Title Page
Copyright and Credits
Dedication
About Packt
Contributors
Preface
Index

Current Branch, Current Branch for Business, and Long-Term Servicing Branch scenarios


From what has been discussed so far, Windows 10 has incorporated new stuff in almost every aspect. From Windows Update to the Windows Insider Program, these are just a few of the new things introduced with Windows 10. Similarly, the three servicing channel options, such as CBCBB, and LTSB, represent a new approach in terms of how updates are managed in Windows 10.

Current Branch servicing branch

CB is now known as Semi-Annual Channel (Targeted) and presents the latest version of Windows 10. Semi-Annual Channel (Targeted) means the updates are ready for download for most home users. This servicing channel enables your Windows 10 device to receive all of the updates and the latest upgrade from the Microsoft Windows Update server within a few days of their release. 

Verifying the Semi-Annual Channel (Targeted) servicing channel

To verify the Semi-Annual Channel (Targeted) servicing channel in your Windows 10...