Download Windows 8.1 Guides for Education

Microsoft has released a set of Windows 8.1 guides for education. These guides are designed for IT pros, school administrators, and other faculty members and discusses the benefits, limitations, and processes involved when using Windows 8.1 in an educational institutions.

Windows 8.1 Guides for Educations

Windows 8.1 Deployment Planning Guide:
This guide covers the key considerations and questions that should be answered as a part of a typical Windows 8.1 deployment in educational institutions. Go to Microsoft's page for Download Windows 8.1 Deployment Planning Guide, then lick on the "Download" button to start the download.

Deploying Windows RT 8.1:
This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to configure and deploy Windows RT devices (like Surface and other tablets) in educational environments. Go to Microsoft's page for Download Deploying Windows RT 8.1, then lick on the "Download" button to start the download.

Windows 8.1 Deployment to PCs:
This guide provides an overview of Windows 8.1 deployment to PCs in an educational environment. Go to Microsoft's page for Download Windows 8.1 Deployment to PCs, then lick on the "Download" button to start the download.

Windows Store Apps Deployment Guide:
Explore Windows Store app deployment strategies and considerations for educational institutions. Go to Microsoft's page for Download Windows Store Apps Deployment Guide, then lick on the "Download" button to start the download.

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Deployment Guide:
Learn how you can address the challenges related to bring your own device (BYOD) scenarios in an educational institution by using Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) powered by the Windows Server 2012 or Windows MultiPoint Server 2012 operating system. Go to Microsoft's page for Download Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Deployment Guide, then lick on the "Download" button to start the download.

BYOD Devices Deployment Guide:
This guide provides information about Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) considerations for education, including device types, deployment models, and infrastructure-related considerations for BYOD deployments. Go to Microsoft's page for Download BYOD Devices Deployment Guide, then lick on the "Download" button to start the download.

System requirements
Supported operating systems: Windows 8.1

Note: This guide is available in PDF format. On Windows 8/8.1, you can open and view these guides in the Windows 8/8.1 Reader app without any additional steps. On older versions of Windows, you’ll need to install the free Adobe Reader, or a compatible PDF reader before you can open and view these guides.

Source:
Microsoft Download Center