MCTS Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Client Configuration: Study Guide

MCTS Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Client Configuration: Study Guide

by Michael Aldridge, Josh Evitt, Lisa Donald, James Chellis
Released April 2007
Publisher(s): Sybex
ISBN: 9780470108819

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Book description

Offering a full coverage of all exam objectives in a systematic approach, so you can be confident that you’re getting the instruction you need to take Microsoft’s new MCTS exam (70-620), this book is packed with practical guidance and hands-on exercises to reinforce critical skills. Exclusive WinSim Vista Simulator allows you to perform a number of the exercises in a simulated environment, real-world scenarios put what you’ve learned in the context of actual job roles, and challenging review questions in each chapter prepare you for exam day.

Table of contents

  1. Copyright
  2. To Our Valued Readers:
  3. Acknowledgments
  4. About the Authors
    1. Josh Evitt
      1. Josh Evitt
      2. James Chellis
  5. Introduction
    1. The Microsoft Certified Professional Program
      1. The Microsoft Certified Professional Program
        1. How Do You Become Certified on Windows Vista?
        2. MCTS Exam Requirements
        3. The Microsoft Windows Vista Client Configuration Exam
        4. Types of Exam Questions
        5. Multiple-Choice Questions
        6. Select-and-Place Questions
        7. Simulations
        8. Case Study–Based Questions
        9. Tips for Taking the Windows Vista Client Configuration Exam
        10. Exam Registration
    2. Is This Book for You?
        1. What's in the Book?
        2. What's on the CD?
        3. Hardware and Software Requirements
        4. Contacts and Resources
  6. Assessment Test
    1. Answers to Assessment Test
  7. 1. Getting Started with Windows Vista
    1. 1.1. Preparing to Install Windows Vista
      1. 1.1.1. Windows Vista Editions
      2. 1.1.2. Hardware Requirements
      3. 1.1.3. The Hardware Compatibility List (HCL)
      4. 1.1.4. BIOS Compatibility
      5. 1.1.5. Driver Requirements
      6. 1.1.6. Clean Install or Upgrade?
      7. 1.1.7. Upgrade Considerations
        1. 1.1.7.1. Hardware Compatibility Issues
        2. 1.1.7.2. Application Compatibility Issues
        3. 1.1.7.3. Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor
      8. 1.1.8. An Upgrade Checklist
      9. 1.1.9. Migrating Files and Settings
        1. 1.1.9.1. Windows Easy Transfer
        2. 1.1.9.2. User State Migration Tool
          1. 1.1.9.2.1. Overview of the USMT
          2. 1.1.9.2.2. Using the USMT
      10. 1.1.10. Installation Options
        1. 1.1.10.1. Disk Space Partitioning
          1. 1.1.10.1.1. Partition Size
          2. 1.1.10.1.2. The System and Boot Partitions
          3. 1.1.10.1.3. Special Disk Configurations
          4. 1.1.10.1.4. Disk Partition Configuration Utilities
        2. 1.1.10.2. Language and Locale
    2. 1.2. Installing Windows Vista
      1. 1.2.1. Performing a Clean Install of Windows Vista
        1. 1.2.1.1. Clean Install: Collecting Information
        2. 1.2.1.2. Clean Install: Installing Windows
        3. 1.2.1.3. Clean Install: Set Up Windows
      2. 1.2.2. Performing an Upgrade to Windows Vista
        1. 1.2.2.1. Upgrade: Collecting Information
        2. 1.2.2.2. Upgrade: Upgrading Windows
        3. 1.2.2.3. Upgrade: Set Up Windows
      3. 1.2.3. Using Windows Anytime Upgrade
    3. 1.3. Troubleshooting Installation Problems
      1. 1.3.1. Identifying Common Installation Problems
      2. 1.3.2. Installing Nonsupported Hard Drives
      3. 1.3.3. Dealing with Incompatible Software Applications
      4. 1.3.4. Troubleshooting with Installation Log Files
    4. 1.4. Supporting Multiple-Boot Options
    5. 1.5. Using Windows Activation
    6. 1.6. Using Windows Update
      1. 1.6.1.
        1. 1.6.1.1. Check for Updates
        2. 1.6.1.2. Change Settings
        3. 1.6.1.3. View Update History
        4. 1.6.1.4. Restore Hidden Updates
        5. 1.6.1.5. Update: Frequently Asked Questions
        6. 1.6.1.6. Learn About Windows Ultimate Extras
        7. 1.6.1.7. Security Center
        8. 1.6.1.8. Installed Updates
        9. 1.6.1.9. Get Updates for More Products
    7. 1.7. Installing Windows Service Packs
    8. 1.8. Summary
    9. 1.9. Exam Essentials
    10. 1.10. Review Questions
    11. 1.11. Answers to Review Questions
  8. 2. Automating the Windows Vista Installation
    1. 2.1. Choosing Automated Deployment Options
      1. 2.1.1. An Overview of Unattended Installation
        1. 2.1.1.1. Advantages of Unattended Installation
        2. 2.1.1.2. Disadvantages of Unattended Installation
      2. 2.1.2. An Overview of Windows Deployment Services
        1. 2.1.2.1. Advantages of WDS
        2. 2.1.2.2. Disadvantages of WDS
      3. 2.1.3. An Overview of the System Preparation Tool and Disk Imaging
        1. 2.1.3.1. Advantages of the System Preparation Tool
        2. 2.1.3.2. Disadvantages of the System Preparation Tool
      4. 2.1.4. Summary of Windows Vista Deployment Options
    2. 2.2. Accessing the Windows Vista Deployment Tools
    3. 2.3. Deploying Unattended Installations
    4. 2.4. Using Windows Deployment Services (WDS)
      1. 2.4.1. Preparing the WDS Server
        1. 2.4.1.1. Meeting the WDS Server Requirements
          1. 2.4.1.1.1. WDS Server Requirements
          2. 2.4.1.1.2. Network Services
        2. 2.4.1.2. Installing the WDS Server Components
        3. 2.4.1.3. Configuring WDS on the Server
        4. 2.4.1.4. Configuring the WDS Server to Respond to Client Requests
      2. 2.4.2. Preparing the WDS Client
      3. 2.4.3. Installing Windows Vista through WDS
    5. 2.5. Using the System Preparation Tool to Prepare an Installation for Imaging
      1. 2.5.1. Preparing a Windows Vista Installation
      2. 2.5.2. Using ImageX to Create a Disk Image
      3. 2.5.3. Creating a Disk Image
      4. 2.5.4. Installing from a Disk Image
    6. 2.6. Using Windows System Image Manager to Create Answer Files
      1. 2.6.1. Configuring Components through Windows System Image Manager
      2. 2.6.2. Creating Answer Files with Windows System Image Manager
    7. 2.7. Summary
    8. 2.8. Exam Essentials
    9. 2.9. Review Questions
    10. 2.10. Answers to Review Questions
  9. 3. Configuring the Windows Vista Environment
    1. 3.1. Using the Windows Vista Management Utilities
      1. 3.1.1. Using the Microsoft Management Console
        1. 3.1.1.1. Configuring MMC Modes
        2. 3.1.1.2. Adding Snap-Ins
      2. 3.1.2. Using the Registry Editor
      3. 3.1.3. Using Device Manager
    2. 3.2. Installing Hardware
      1. 3.2.1. Installing Plug and Play Devices
      2. 3.2.2. Installing Non–Plug and Play Devices
    3. 3.3. Managing and Updating Device Drivers
    4. 3.4. Managing Disk Devices
      1. 3.4.1. Managing DVD and CD-ROM Devices
      2. 3.4.2. Managing Removable Media
    5. 3.5. Managing Display Devices
      1. 3.5.1. Configuring Video Adapters
      2. 3.5.2. Using Multiple-Display Support
        1. 3.5.2.1. Setting Up Multiple-Display Support
        2. 3.5.2.2. Troubleshooting Multiple-Display Support
    6. 3.6. Power Management for Mobile Computer Hardware
      1. 3.6.1. Recognizing the Improvements to Power Management
      2. 3.6.2. Managing Power States
      3. 3.6.3. Managing Power Options
        1. 3.6.3.1. Configuring Power Plans
        2. 3.6.3.2. Configuring Advanced Power Settings
        3. 3.6.3.3. Configuring Hibernation
      4. 3.6.4. Managing Power Consumption Using the Battery Meter
      5. 3.6.5. Using Windows ReadyBoost and Windows Vista
      6. 3.6.6. Using ReadyDrive and Windows Vista
    7. 3.7. Managing I/O Devices
      1. 3.7.1. Configuring the Keyboard
      2. 3.7.2. Configuring the Mouse
      3. 3.7.3. Configuring Handwriting Recognition
      4. 3.7.4. Configuring Wireless Devices
      5. 3.7.5. Managing USB Devices
        1. 3.7.5.1. Configuring USB Devices
        2. 3.7.5.2. Troubleshooting USB
    8. 3.8. Managing Windows Vista Services
    9. 3.9. Summary
    10. 3.10. Exam Essentials
    11. 3.11. Review Questions
    12. 3.12. Answers to Review Questions
  10. 4. Configuring the Windows Vista Desktop
    1. 4.1. Configuring Desktop Settings
      1. 4.1.1. Configuring Windows Aero
      2. 4.1.2. Customizing the Taskbar and Start Menu
        1. 4.1.2.1. Configuring Taskbar Properties
        2. 4.1.2.2. Configuring Start Menu Properties
        3. 4.1.2.3. Configuring Notification Area Properties
        4. 4.1.2.4. Configuring Toolbar Options
      3. 4.1.3. Using Shortcuts
      4. 4.1.4. Setting Display Properties
    2. 4.2. Configuring Windows Sidebar
    3. 4.3. Managing Multiple Languages and Regional Settings
      1. 4.3.1. Using Multilingual Technology
      2. 4.3.2. Configuring Windows Vista Multilanguage Support
        1. 4.3.2.1. Using Localized Versions of Windows Vista
        2. 4.3.2.2. Using Windows Vista Language Packs
      3. 4.3.3. Enabling and Configuring Multilingual Support
        1. 4.3.3.1. Configuring Format Options
        2. 4.3.3.2. Configuring Location Options
        3. 4.3.3.3. Configuring Keyboard and Language Options
        4. 4.3.3.4. Configuring Administrative Options
    4. 4.4. Configuring Accessibility Features
      1. 4.4.1. Setting Accessibility Options
      2. 4.4.2. Using Accessibility Utilities
        1. 4.4.2.1. Using the Magnifier Utility
        2. 4.4.2.2. Using the Narrator Utility
        3. 4.4.2.3. Using the On-Screen Keyboard
    5. 4.5. Summary
    6. 4.6. Exam Essentials
    7. 4.7. Review Questions
    8. 4.8. Answers to Review Questions
  11. 5. Configuring Users and Groups
    1. 5.1. Overview of Windows Vista User Accounts
      1. 5.1.1. Account Types
      2. 5.1.2. Built-in Accounts
      3. 5.1.3. Local and Domain User Accounts
    2. 5.2. Logging On and Logging Off
      1. 5.2.1. Using Local User Logon Authentication
      2. 5.2.2. Logging Off Windows Vista
    3. 5.3. Working with User Accounts
      1. 5.3.1. Using the Local Users and Groups Utility
      2. 5.3.2. Using the User Accounts and Family Safety Control Panel Option
      3. 5.3.3. Creating New Users
        1. 5.3.3.1. Username Rules and Conventions
        2. 5.3.3.2. Usernames and Security Identifiers
      4. 5.3.4. Disabling User Accounts
      5. 5.3.5. Deleting User Accounts
      6. 5.3.6. Renaming User Accounts
      7. 5.3.7. Changing a User's Password
    4. 5.4. Managing User Properties
      1. 5.4.1. Managing User Group Membership
      2. 5.4.2. Setting Up User Profiles, Logon Scripts, and Home Folders
        1. 5.4.2.1. Setting a Profile Path
          1. 5.4.2.1.1. Roaming Profiles
          2. 5.4.2.1.2. Using Mandatory Profiles
          3. 5.4.2.1.3. Using Super Mandatory Profiles
        2. 5.4.2.2. Using Logon Scripts
        3. 5.4.2.3. Setting Up Home Folders
    5. 5.5. Troubleshooting User Accounts Authentication
      1. 5.5.1. Troubleshooting Local User Account Authentication
      2. 5.5.2. Troubleshooting Domain User Accounts Authentication
      3. 5.5.3. Caching Logon Credentials
    6. 5.6. Creating and Managing Groups
      1. 5.6.1. Using Built-in Groups
      2. 5.6.2. Using Default Local Groups
        1. 5.6.2.1. The Administrators Group
        2. 5.6.2.2. The Backup Operators Group
        3. 5.6.2.3. The Cryptographic Operators Group
        4. 5.6.2.4. The Distributed COM Users Group
        5. 5.6.2.5. The Event Log Readers Group
        6. 5.6.2.6. The Guests Group
        7. 5.6.2.7. The IIS_IUSRS Group
        8. 5.6.2.8. The Network Configuration Operators Group
        9. 5.6.2.9. The Performance Log Users Group
        10. 5.6.2.10. The Performance Monitor Users Group
        11. 5.6.2.11. The Power Users Group
        12. 5.6.2.12. The Remote Desktop Users Group
        13. 5.6.2.13. The Replicator Group
        14. 5.6.2.14. The Users Group
      3. 5.6.3. Using Special Groups
      4. 5.6.4. Working with Groups
        1. 5.6.4.1. Creating Groups
        2. 5.6.4.2. Managing Group Membership
      5. 5.6.5. Renaming Groups
      6. 5.6.6. Deleting Groups
    7. 5.7. Summary
    8. 5.8. Exam Essentials
    9. 5.9. Review Questions
    10. 5.10. Answers to Review Questions
  12. 6. Configuring Security
    1. 6.1. Options for Managing Security Configurations
    2. 6.2. Group Policy Objects and Active Directory
      1. 6.2.1. Active Directory Overview
      2. 6.2.2. GPO Inheritance
      3. 6.2.3. Using the Group Policy Result Tool
    3. 6.3. Applying LGPOs
      1. 6.3.1. Using Account Policies
        1. 6.3.1.1. Setting Password Policies
        2. 6.3.1.2. Setting Account Lockout Policies
      2. 6.3.2. Using Local Policies
        1. 6.3.2.1. Setting Audit Policies
        2. 6.3.2.2. Assigning User Rights
        3. 6.3.2.3. Defining Security Options
    4. 6.4. User Account Control
      1. 6.4.1. Privilege Elevation
        1. 6.4.1.1. Elevated Privileges for Users
        2. 6.4.1.2. Elevated Privileges for Executables
      2. 6.4.2. Registry and File Virtualization
    5. 6.5. Using Windows Security Center
    6. 6.6. Using Windows Firewall
      1. 6.6.1. Windows Firewall with Advanced Security
        1. 6.6.1.1. Inbound and Outbound Rules
        2. 6.6.1.2. Connection Security Rules
        3. 6.6.1.3. Monitoring
    7. 6.7. Using Windows Defender
      1. 6.7.1. Performing a Manual Scan
      2. 6.7.2. Configuring Windows Defender
        1. 6.7.2.1. Options
        2. 6.7.2.2. Microsoft SpyNet
        3. 6.7.2.3. Quarantined Items
        4. 6.7.2.4. Allowed Items
        5. 6.7.2.5. Software Explorer
        6. 6.7.2.6. Windows Defender Website
        7. 6.7.2.7. History
    8. 6.8. Using BitLocker Drive Encryption
    9. 6.9. Managing File and Folder Security
      1. 6.9.1. Folder Options
        1. 6.9.1.1. Folder General Options
        2. 6.9.1.2. Folder View Options
        3. 6.9.1.3. Search View Options
      2. 6.9.2. Securing Access to Files and Folders
        1. 6.9.2.1. Design Goals for Access Control
        2. 6.9.2.2. Applying NTFS Permissions
          1. 6.9.2.2.1. Adding and Removing User and Group NTFS Permissions
        3. 6.9.2.3. Controlling Permission Inheritance
        4. 6.9.2.4. Understanding Ownership and Security Descriptors
      3. 6.9.3. Determining Effective Permissions
      4. 6.9.4. Viewing Effective Permissions
      5. 6.9.5. Determining NTFS Permissions for Copied or Moved Files
    10. 6.10. Managing Network Access
      1. 6.10.1. Creating Shared Folders
      2. 6.10.2. Configuring Share Permissions
    11. 6.11. Summary
    12. 6.12. Exam Essentials
    13. 6.13. Review Questions
    14. 6.14. Answers to Review Questions
  13. 7. Configuring Disks
    1. 7.1. Configuring File Systems
      1. 7.1.1. File System Selection
        1. 7.1.1.1. FAT16
        2. 7.1.1.2. FAT32
        3. 7.1.1.3. NTFS
      2. 7.1.2. File System Conversion
    2. 7.2. Configuring Disk Storage
      1. 7.2.1. Basic Storage
      2. 7.2.2. Dynamic Storage
        1. 7.2.2.1. Simple Volumes
        2. 7.2.2.2. Spanned Volumes
        3. 7.2.2.3. Striped Volumes
    3. 7.3. Using the Disk Management Utility
      1. 7.3.1. Managing Basic Tasks
        1. 7.3.1.1. Viewing Disk Properties
        2. 7.3.1.2. Viewing Volume and Local Disk Properties
          1. 7.3.1.2.1. General
          2. 7.3.1.2.2. Tools
          3. 7.3.1.2.3. Hardware
          4. 7.3.1.2.4. Sharing
          5. 7.3.1.2.5. Security
          6. 7.3.1.2.6. Previous Versions
        3. 7.3.1.3. Adding a New Disk
        4. 7.3.1.4. Creating Partitions and Volumes
          1. 7.3.1.4.1. Creating a Volume or a Partition
        5. 7.3.1.5. Upgrading a Basic Disk to a Dynamic Disk
        6. 7.3.1.6. Changing the Drive Letter and Path
        7. 7.3.1.7. Deleting Partitions and Volumes
      2. 7.3.2. Managing Basic Storage
      3. 7.3.3. Managing Dynamic Storage
        1. 7.3.3.1. Creating Simple, Spanned, and Striped Volumes
        2. 7.3.3.2. Creating Extended Volumes
      4. 7.3.4. Troubleshooting Disk Management
        1. 7.3.4.1. Using Disk Management Status Codes
        2. 7.3.4.2. Troubleshooting Disks That Fail to Initialize
    4. 7.4. Managing Data Compression
    5. 7.5. Using the Compact Command-Line Utility
      1. 7.5.1. Using Compressed (Zipped) Folders
    6. 7.6. Managing Data Encryption with EFS
      1. 7.6.1. EFS Features in Windows Vista
      2. 7.6.2. Encrypting and Decrypting Folders and Files
      3. 7.6.3. Managing EFS File Sharing
      4. 7.6.4. Using the DRA to Recover Encrypted Files
        1. 7.6.4.1. Creating a DRA on a Stand-Alone Windows Vista Computer
        2. 7.6.4.2. Recovering Encrypted Files
      5. 7.6.5. Using the Cipher Utility
    7. 7.7. Using the Disk Defragmenter Utility
    8. 7.8. Using the Disk Cleanup Utility
    9. 7.9. Troubleshooting Disk Devices and Volumes
    10. 7.10. Summary
    11. 7.11. Exam Essentials
    12. 7.12. Review Questions
    13. 7.13. Answers to Review Questions
  14. 8. Configuring Network Connectivity
    1. 8.1. Installing and Configuring Network Adapters
      1. 8.1.1. Installing a Network Adapter
      2. 8.1.2. Configuring a Network Adapter
        1. 8.1.2.1. General Network Adapter Properties
        2. 8.1.2.2. Advanced Network Adapter Properties
        3. 8.1.2.3. Driver Properties
        4. 8.1.2.4. Details Properties
        5. 8.1.2.5. Resource Properties
        6. 8.1.2.6. Power Management Properties
      3. 8.1.3. Troubleshooting Network Adapters
    2. 8.2. Using the Network and Sharing Center
      1. 8.2.1. Graphical View
      2. 8.2.2. Network Information
        1. 8.2.2.1. Public and Private Network Locations
      3. 8.2.3. Sharing and Discovery
        1. 8.2.3.1. Network Discovery
        2. 8.2.3.2. File Sharing
        3. 8.2.3.3. Public Folder Sharing
        4. 8.2.3.4. Printer Sharing
        5. 8.2.3.5. Password Protected Sharing
        6. 8.2.3.6. Media Sharing
      4. 8.2.4. Tasks
        1. 8.2.4.1. View Computers and Devices
        2. 8.2.4.2. Connect to a Network
        3. 8.2.4.3. Manage Wireless Networks
        4. 8.2.4.4. Set Up a Connection or Network
        5. 8.2.4.5. Manage Network Connections
        6. 8.2.4.6. Diagnose and Repair
    3. 8.3. Introducing Remote Access
      1. 8.3.1. Tunneling Protocols
      2. 8.3.2. Authentication Methods
      3. 8.3.3. Encryption Options
      4. 8.3.4. Remote Access Troubleshooting
    4. 8.4. Connecting to Network Devices
      1. 8.4.1. Network Projectors
      2. 8.4.2. Network Printers
    5. 8.5. Supporting Wireless Network Connections
      1. 8.5.1. Configuring Wireless Network Settings
      2. 8.5.2. Configuring Security for a Small Wireless Network
      3. 8.5.3. Troubleshooting Wireless Connectivity
    6. 8.6. Overview of Network Protocols
      1. 8.6.1. Overview of TCP/IP
        1. 8.6.1.1. Benefits of Using TCP/IP
        2. 8.6.1.2. Features of TCP/IP
        3. 8.6.1.3. Basics of IP Addressing and Configuration
          1. 8.6.1.3.1. IPv4 Address
          2. 8.6.1.3.2. Subnet Mask
          3. 8.6.1.3.3. Default Gateway
          4. 8.6.1.3.4. DHCP
          5. 8.6.1.3.5. DNS Servers
          6. 8.6.1.3.6. WINS Servers
      2. 8.6.2. Options for Deploying TCP/IP Configurations
        1. 8.6.2.1. Using DHCP
        2. 8.6.2.2. Using APIPA
          1. 8.6.2.2.1. How APIPA Works
          2. 8.6.2.2.2. Determining if Your Computer Is Using APIPA
          3. 8.6.2.2.3. Disabling APIPA
        3. 8.6.2.3. Using Static IP Addressing
          1. 8.6.2.3.1. Advanced Configuration
        4. 8.6.2.4. Using Multiple IP Addresses
        5. 8.6.2.5. Using Alternate Configuration
        6. 8.6.2.6. Using IPv6 Addresses
      3. 8.6.3. Additional TCP/IP Features and Options
        1. 8.6.3.1. Understanding TCP/IP Name Resolution
        2. 8.6.3.2. Testing IP Configuration
          1. 8.6.3.2.1. The ipconfig Command
          2. 8.6.3.2.2. The ping Command
          3. 8.6.3.2.3. The nbtstat Command
      4. 8.6.4. TCP/IP Troubleshooting
    7. 8.7. Summary
    8. 8.8. Exam Essentials
    9. 8.9. Review Questions
    10. 8.10. Answers to Review Questions
  15. 9. Configuring Internet Explorer
    1. 9.1. Overview of Internet Explorer
      1. 9.1.1. Accessing Resources through Internet Explorer
        1. 9.1.1.1. Using HTTP
        2. 9.1.1.2. Using FTP
    2. 9.2. Usability Features of Internet Explorer 7
      1. 9.2.1. Configuring Instant Search
      2. 9.2.2. Configuring RSS
        1. 9.2.2.1. Configuring RSS Feed Properties
      3. 9.2.3. Configuring Add-ons
      4. 9.2.4. Configuring Pop-up Blocker
    3. 9.3. Security Features of Internet Explorer 7
      1. 9.3.1. Configuring Phishing Filter
      2. 9.3.2. Configuring Parental Controls
    4. 9.4. Configuring Protected Mode
    5. 9.5. Configuring Privacy
    6. 9.6. Configuring Internet Explorer Options
      1. 9.6.1. Configuring General Options
      2. 9.6.2. Configuring Security Options
      3. 9.6.3. Configuring Advanced Options
    7. 9.7. Summary
    8. 9.8. Exam Essentials
    9. 9.9. Review Questions
    10. 9.10. Answers to Review Questions
  16. 10. Configuring Windows Vista Applications
    1. 10.1. Applications Removed from Windows Vista
    2. 10.2. Using Welcome Center
      1. 10.2.1. Get Started with Windows
      2. 10.2.2. Offers from Microsoft
    3. 10.3. Using Windows Sidebar
    4. 10.4. Using Windows Mail
      1. 10.4.1. Configuring Windows Mail
        1. 10.4.1.1. Configuring E-mail Accounts
        2. 10.4.1.2. Creating Message Rules
        3. 10.4.1.3. Configuring Advanced Options
        4. 10.4.1.4. Importing and Exporting
      2. 10.4.2. Using the New Features in Windows Mail
        1. 10.4.2.1. Improved Search
        2. 10.4.2.2. Windows Mail Communities
        3. 10.4.2.3. Windows Mail Security Features
    5. 10.5. Using Windows Contacts
    6. 10.6. Using Windows Calendar
    7. 10.7. Using Windows Fax and Scan
      1. 10.7.1. Configuring Fax Support
        1. 10.7.1.1. Adding a Fax Account
        2. 10.7.1.2. Setting Fax Properties
        3. 10.7.1.3. Starting the Fax Service
        4. 10.7.1.4. Managing Imaging Devices
    8. 10.8. Using Windows Meeting Space
      1. 10.8.1. Troubleshooting Windows Meeting Space
    9. 10.9. Using Windows Media Player 11
    10. 10.10. Using Windows Media Center
      1. 10.10.1. Using Windows Media Center Extenders
    11. 10.11. Using Windows SideShow
    12. 10.12. Using Windows Sync Center
    13. 10.13. Using Windows CardSpace
      1. 10.13.1. Securing Your CardSpace Data
    14. 10.14. Summary
    15. 10.15. Exam Essentials
    16. 10.16. Review Questions
    17. 10.17. Answers to Review Questions
  17. 11. Maintaining and Optimizing Windows Vista
    1. 11.1. Overview of System Monitoring Tools
      1. 11.1.1. Creating Baselines
      2. 11.1.2. Identifying System Bottlenecks
      3. 11.1.3. Determining Trends
      4. 11.1.4. Testing Configuration Changes or Tuning Efforts
      5. 11.1.5. Using Alerts for Problem Notification
    2. 11.2. Using Reliability and Performance Monitor
      1. 11.2.1. Performance Monitor
        1. 11.2.1.1. Selecting the Appropriate View
        2. 11.2.1.2. Adding Counters
        3. 11.2.1.3. Managing Performance Monitor Properties
          1. 11.2.1.3.1. General Properties
          2. 11.2.1.3.2. Source Properties
          3. 11.2.1.3.3. Data Properties
          4. 11.2.1.3.4. Graph Properties
          5. 11.2.1.3.5. Appearance Properties
      2. 11.2.2. Using Reliability Monitor
      3. 11.2.3. Using Data Collector Sets
      4. 11.2.4. Creating a User-Defined Data Collector Set
        1. 11.2.4.1. Creating an Alert
    3. 11.3. Managing System Performance
      1. 11.3.1. Monitoring and Optimizing Memory
        1. 11.3.1.1. Key Counters to Track for Memory Management
        2. 11.3.1.2. Managing the Windows Vista Page File
        3. 11.3.1.3. Tuning and Upgrading Memory
      2. 11.3.2. Monitoring and Optimizing the Processor
        1. 11.3.2.1. Key Counters to Track for Processor
        2. 11.3.2.2. Tuning and Upgrading the Processor
      3. 11.3.3. Monitoring and Optimizing the Disk Subsystem
        1. 11.3.3.1. Key Counters to Track for the Disk Subsystem
        2. 11.3.3.2. Tuning and Upgrading the Disk Subsystem
      4. 11.3.4. Monitoring and Optimizing the Network Subsystem
        1. 11.3.4.1. Key Counters to Track for the Network Subsystem
        2. 11.3.4.2. Tuning and Upgrading the Network Subsystem
      5. 11.3.5. Creating Baseline Reports
    4. 11.4. Minimizing the Performance Effects of System Monitoring
    5. 11.5. Memory Diagnostics Tool
    6. 11.6. Problem Reports and Solutions
    7. 11.7. Using Tools to Discover System Information
      1. 11.7.1. System Information
      2. 11.7.2. Task Manager
        1. 11.7.2.1. Managing Application Tasks
        2. 11.7.2.2. Managing Process Tasks
          1. 11.7.2.2.1. Sbottomping Processes
          2. 11.7.2.2.2. Managing Process Priority
        3. 11.7.2.3. Managing Services
        4. 11.7.2.4. Managing Performance Tasks
        5. 11.7.2.5. Managing Networking Tasks
        6. 11.7.2.6. Managing Users
      3. 11.7.3. Performance Information and Tools
    8. 11.8. Using the System Tool in Control Panel
      1. 11.8.1. Advanced System Settings
        1. 11.8.1.1. Performance
        2. 11.8.1.2. User Profiles
        3. 11.8.1.3. Startup and Recovery
        4. 11.8.1.4. Environment Variables
    9. 11.9. Using System Configuration
    10. 11.10. Using Task Scheduler
      1. 11.10.1. Managing Scheduled Task Properties
        1. 11.10.1.1. General Properties
        2. 11.10.1.2. Triggers Properties
        3. 11.10.1.3. Actions Properties
        4. 11.10.1.4. Conditions Properties
        5. 11.10.1.5. Settings Properties
        6. 11.10.1.6. History Properties
      2. 11.10.2. Troubleshooting Scheduled Tasks
    11. 11.11. Using Event Viewer
    12. 11.12. Using Indexing Options
    13. 11.13. Using Remote Deskbottom and Remote Assistance
      1. 11.13.1. Using Remote Deskbottom
        1. 11.13.1.1. Remote Deskbottom Restrictions
        2. 11.13.1.2. Remote Deskbottom Requirements
        3. 11.13.1.3. Configuring a Computer for Remote Deskbottom
        4. 11.13.1.4. Installing the Remote Deskbottom Client Software
        5. 11.13.1.5. Starting a Remote Deskbottom Session
        6. 11.13.1.6. Customizing a Remote Deskbottom Connection
        7. 11.13.1.7. Ending a Remote Deskbottom Session
        8. 11.13.1.8. Connecting by Using Remote Deskbottom Web Connection
      2. 11.13.2. Using Remote Assistance
        1. 11.13.2.1. Differences between Remote Deskbottom and Remote Assistance
        2. 11.13.2.2. Options for Establishing Remote Assistance
        3. 11.13.2.3. Enabling Remote Assistance
        4. 11.13.2.4. Requesting Remote Assistance
        5. 11.13.2.5. Responding to Remote Assistance Requests
        6. 11.13.2.6. Initiating a Remote Assistance Session
        7. 11.13.2.7. Security and Remote Assistance
    14. 11.14. Safeguarding Your Computer and Recovering from Disaster
    15. 11.15. Using Advanced Boot Options
      1. 11.15.1. Starting in Safe Mode
      2. 11.15.2. Enabling Boot Logging
      3. 11.15.3. Using Other Advanced Boot Options Menu Modes
    16. 11.16. Using the Startup Repair Tool
    17. 11.17. Using Backup and Restore Center
      1. 11.17.1. Backing Up Files
      2. 11.17.2. Restoring Files
      3. 11.17.3. Changing Backup Settings
      4. 11.17.4. Creating an Image
      5. 11.17.5. Restoring an Image
      6. 11.17.6. Using System Restore
        1. 11.17.6.1. Creating Restore Points
        2. 11.17.6.2. Restoring Restore Points
        3. 11.17.6.3. Troubleshooting System Restore
    18. 11.18. Summary
    19. 11.19. Exam Essentials
    20. 11.20. Review Questions
    21. 11.21. Answers to Review Questions
  18. Glossary

Product information

  • Title: MCTS Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Client Configuration: Study Guide
  • Author(s): Michael Aldridge, Josh Evitt, Lisa Donald, James Chellis
  • Release date: April 2007
  • Publisher(s): Sybex
  • ISBN: 9780470108819