Introducing Windows 8.1 For IT Professionals

NOTE: This title is also available as a free eBook. It is offered for sale in print format as a convenience.

Get a head start evaluating Windows 8.1 – with early technical insights from award-winning journalist and Windows expert Ed Bott. Based on the Windows 8.1 Preview release, this guide introduces new features and capabilities, with scenario-based advice on how Windows 8.1 can meet the needs of your business. Get the high-level overview you need to begin preparing your deployment now.

Preview new features and enhancements, including:

• How features compare to Windows 7 and Windows XP
• The Windows 8.1 user experience
• Deployment
• Security features
• Internet Explorer 11
• Delivering Windows apps
• Recovery options
• Networking and remote access
• Managing mobile devices
• Virtualization
• Windows RT 8.1

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: An Overview Of Windows 8.1
Chapter 2: The Windows 8.1 User Experience
Chapter 3: Deploying Windows 8.1
Chapter 4: Security In Windows 8.1
Chapter 5: Internet Explorer 11
Chapter 6: Delivering Windows Store Apps
Chapter 7: Recovery Options In Windows 8.1
Chapter 8: Windows 8.1 And Networks
Chapter 9: Virtualization In Windows 8.1
Chapter 10: Windows Rt 8.1
Chapter 11: Managing Mobile Devices