The skills measured include installing and upgrading to Windows 8; evaluating hardware readiness and compatibility; migrating and configuring user data; configuring hardware, applications, devices, and device drivers; installing and configuring desktop apps and Windows Store apps; controlling access to local hardware and applications; configuring Internet Explorer 11 and Internet Explorer for the desktop; configuring Hyper-V; configuring network connectivity, IP settings, network settings, and remote management; connecting to a wireless network; managing a preferred wireless network; configuring network adapters; configuring location-aware printing; configuring and maintaining network security; configuring access to resources, files, folder access, authentication, and authorization; configuring remote access and mobility; monitoring and maintaining Windows clients; configuring and managing updates and local storage; monitoring system performance; and configuring system and data recovery options.