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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

Common configurations and customizations


The most enjoyable thing in Windows 10 is undoubtedly the return of the Start menu. But not just that because, this time, Microsoft with Windows 10 brings you a Start menu that can fit your personal style. In addition, Windows 10 comes with handy tools to personalize the Windows desktop, Windows Taskbar, and the Notification Area. These and many others present the true potential of Windows 10 in providing plenty of tools, settings, and ways to configure and customize the working area on your Windows 10 computer.

Configuring and customizing the Start menu

Ever since the introduction of the Start menu in Windows 95 (with the exception of Windows 8/8.1) until now in Windows 10, there have only been minor changes here and there. The Start menu remains the unique element that embodies the Windows operating system. Having said that, the Start menu in Windows 10 represents a combination of the Windows Start menu (Windows 95 to Windows 7) and the Windows Start...