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MCTS Windows® 7 Configuration Study Guide: Exam 70-680

Name: MCTS Windows® 7 Configuration Study Guide: Exam 70-680
Author: William Panek
ISBN: 9780470568750

by William Panek

April 2010

Intermediate to advanced

624 pages

14h 19m

English

Sybex

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Dear Reader,
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Introduction
The Microsoft Certified Professional ProgramHow Do You Become Certified on Windows 7?MCTS Exam RequirementsThe Microsoft Windows 7 Client Configuration ExamTypes of Exam QuestionsMultiple-Choice QuestionsSelect-and-Place QuestionsSimulationsCase Study-Based QuestionsTips for Taking the Windows 7 Client Configuration ExamExam RegistrationIs This Book for You?What's in the Book?What's on the CD?Hardware and Software RequirementsContacts and ResourcesMicrosoft Learning Home PageMicrosoft TechNet Technical Information NetworkPrometricMCP Magazine OnlineStellacon Training CenterAssessment TestAnswers to Assessment Test
1. Installing Windows 7
1.1. Introducing Windows 71.1.1. Overview of Windows XP1.1.2. Windows XP Service Pack 31.1.3. Overview of Windows Vista1.1.4. New Features in Windows 71.2. Windows 7 Architecture1.2.1. 32-bit versus 64-bit1.3. Preparing to Install Windows 71.3.1. Different Versions of Windows 71.3.1.1. Windows 7 Starter1.3.1.2. Windows 7 Home Basic1.3.1.3. Windows 7 Home Premium1.3.1.4. Windows 7 Professional1.3.1.5. Windows 7 Enterprise and Ultimate1.3.2. Hardware Requirements1.3.3. The Hardware Compatibility List (HCL)1.3.4. BIOS Compatibility1.3.5. Driver Requirements1.3.6. New Install or Upgrade1.3.6.1. Upgrade Considerations1.3.6.2. Hardware Compatibility Issues1.3.6.3. Application Compatibility Issues1.3.6.4. Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor1.3.6.5. An Upgrade Checklist1.3.7. Disk Space Partitioning1.3.8. Language and Locale1.4. Installing Windows 71.4.1. Performing a Clean Install of Windows 71.4.2. Performing an Upgrade to Windows 71.4.3. Troubleshooting Installation Problems1.4.3.1. Identifying Common Installation Problems1.4.3.2. Troubleshooting with Installation Log Files1.4.4. Migrating Files and Settings1.4.4.1. User State Migration Tool1.4.4.2. Using the USMT1.4.4.3. Windows Easy Transfer1.4.5. Upgrading from Windows XP to Windows 71.4.6. Supporting Multiple-Boot Options1.4.7. Using Windows Activation1.4.8. Using Windows Update1.4.8.1. Check for Updates1.4.8.2. Change Settings1.4.8.3. View Update History1.4.8.4. Restore Hidden Updates1.4.8.5. Installed Updates1.4.9. Installing Windows Service Packs1.5. Summary1.6. Exam Essentials1.7. Review Questions1.8. Answers to Review Questions
2. Automating the Windows 7 Installation
2.1. Choosing Automated Deployment Options2.1.1. An Overview of the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 20102.1.2. An Overview of Unattended Installation2.1.2.1. Advantages of Unattended Installation2.1.2.2. Disadvantages of Unattended Installation2.1.3. An Overview of Windows Deployment Services2.1.3.1. Advantages of WDS2.1.3.2. Disadvantages of WDS2.1.4. An Overview of the System Preparation Tool and Disk Imaging2.1.4.1. Advantages of the System Preparation Tool2.1.4.2. Disadvantages of the System Preparation Tool2.1.5. Summary of Windows 7 Deployment Options2.2. Deploying Unattended Installations2.2.1. Using the System Preparation Tool to Prepare an Installation for Imaging2.2.1.1. Preparing a Windows 7 Installation2.2.2. Using ImageX to Create a Disk Image2.2.2.1. Creating a Disk Image2.2.3. Installing from a Disk Image2.2.4. Using Windows System Image Manager to Create Answer Files2.2.4.1. Configuring Components Through Windows System Image Manager (SIM)2.2.4.2. Creating Answer Files with Windows System Image Manager2.2.5. Using Windows Deployment Services (WDS)2.2.6. Preparing the WDS Server2.2.7. WDS Server Requirements2.2.8. Network Services2.2.9. Installing the WDS Server Components2.2.9.1. Configuring the WDS Server to Respond to Client Requests2.2.9.2. Preparing the WDS Client2.2.10. Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) Toolkit2.2.10.1. MAP System Requirements2.3. Summary2.4. Exam Essentials2.5. Review Questions2.6. Answers to Review Questions
3. Managing Disks
3.1. Configuring File Systems3.1.1. File System Selection3.1.1.1. FAT323.1.1.2. NTFS3.1.2. File System Conversion3.2. Configuring Disk Storage3.2.1. Basic Storage3.2.2. Dynamic Storage3.2.2.1. Simple Volumes3.2.2.2. Spanned Volumes3.2.2.3. Striped Volumes3.2.3. GUID Partition Table (GPT)3.3. Using the Disk Management Utility3.3.1. Using the Microsoft Management Console3.3.1.1. Configuring MMC Modes3.3.1.2. Adding Snap-Ins3.3.2. Understanding the Disk Management Utility3.3.2.1. Managing Administrative Hard Disk Tasks3.3.2.1.1. Viewing Disk Properties3.3.2.1.2. Viewing Volume and Local Disk Properties3.3.2.1.3. Adding a New Disk3.3.2.1.4. Creating a Volume or a Partition3.3.2.1.5. Upgrading a Basic Disk to a Dynamic or GPT Disk3.3.2.1.6. Changing the Drive Letter and Path3.3.2.1.7. Deleting Partitions and Volumes3.4. Managing Storage3.4.1. Managing Dynamic Storage3.4.1.1. Creating Simple, Spanned, and Striped Volumes3.4.1.2. Creating Extended Volumes3.5. Troubleshooting Disk Management3.5.1. Using Disk Management Status Codes3.5.2. Troubleshooting Disks That Fail to Initialize3.6. Managing Data Compression3.6.1. Using the Compact Command-Line Utility3.6.2. Using Compressed (Zipped) Folders3.7. Managing Data Encryption with EFS3.7.1. Encrypting and Decrypting Folders and Files3.7.2. Managing EFS File Sharing3.7.3. Using the DRA to Recover Encrypted Data3.7.3.1. Creating a DRA on a Stand-Alone Windows 7 Computer3.7.4. Recovering Encrypted Files3.7.4.1.3.7.4.1.1. Using the Cipher Utility3.8. Understanding RAID3.8.1. RAID Models3.9. Using Disk Maintenance Tools3.9.1. Using the Disk Defragmenter Utility3.9.2. Using the Disk Cleanup Utility3.9.3. Using the Check Disk Utility3.10. Summary3.11. Exam Essentials3.12. Review Questions3.13. Answers to Review Questions
4. Managing the Windows 7 Environment
4.1. Configuring the Windows 7 Operating System4.1.1. Configuring the Desktop Environment4.1.2. Configuring Windows Aero4.1.3. Using Control Panel4.1.4. Understanding the System Icon4.1.5. Using the Registry Editor4.2. Configuring Remote Connections4.2.1. Remote Assistance4.2.1.1. Easy Connect4.2.2. Remote Desktop4.2.2.1. New/Updated Features4.2.2.2. Remote Desktop Connection Options4.2.3. Configuring a VPN Connection4.3. Configuring Mobile Computing4.3.1. Recognizing the Improvements to Power Management4.3.2. Managing Power States4.3.3. Managing Power Options4.3.3.1. Configuring Power Plans4.3.4. Configuring the Power Button4.4. Configuring Advanced Power Settings4.4.1. Configuring Hibernation4.4.2. Managing Power Consumption Using the Battery Meter4.4.3. Using Windows ReadyBoost and Windows 74.4.4. Using ReadyDrive and Windows 74.5. Managing Windows 7 Services4.6. Summary4.7. Exam Essentials4.8. Review Questions4.9. Answers to Review Questions
5. Configuring Hardware and Applications
5.1. Configuring Hardware5.1.1. New/Updated Features—Device Stage5.1.2. Using Device Manager5.1.2.1. Device Properties Available within Device Manager5.1.3. Installing and Updating Device Drivers5.1.4. Driver Signing5.2. Managing I/O Devices5.2.1. Configuring Removable Storage Devices5.3. Managing Printers5.3.1. Installing Printers5.4. Managing Applications5.4.1. Configuring Applications5.4.1.1. Windows 7 XP Mode5.4.1.2. Understanding Shims5.4.1.3. Windows 7 Compatibility Mode5.4.1.4. File Extension Association5.5. Overview of Internet Explorer 85.5.1. Using New User Features of IE85.5.2. Defining IE8 Accelerators5.5.2.1. Managing IE8 Accelerators5.5.2.2. Using Accelerators in IE85.5.3. Defining IE8 Web Slices5.5.3.1. Adding a Stock Quote Web Slice to IE85.5.4. Using IE8 Compatibility View5.5.5. Using New Security and Safety Features of IE85.5.5.1. Using Domain Highlighting5.5.5.2. Defending Against Cross-Site Scripting and Click-Jacking5.5.6. Working with SmartScreen Filters5.5.6.1. Using InPrivate Browsing and InPrivate Filtering5.5.7. Installing Add-Ons to IE85.5.8. Using Protected Mode for IE85.5.9. Configuring Windows Internet Explorer 8 Options5.5.9.1. General Parameters within Internet Options5.5.9.2. Security Parameters within Internet Options5.5.9.3. Privacy Configurations within Internet Options5.5.9.4. Content Control within Internet Properties5.5.9.5. Connection Settings within Internet Options5.5.9.6. Program Options within Internet Options5.5.9.7. Advanced Options within Internet Options5.6. Summary5.7. Exam Essentials5.8. Review Questions5.9. Answers to Review Questions

6. Managing Users, Groups, and Security
6.1. Overview of Windows 7 User Accounts6.1.1. Account Types6.1.2. Built-in Accounts6.1.3. Local and Domain User Accounts6.2. Logging On and Logging Off6.2.1. Using Local User Logon Authentication6.2.2. Logging Off Windows 76.3. Working with User Accounts6.3.1. Using the Local Users And Groups Utility6.3.2. Using the User Accounts Option in Control Panel6.3.3. Creating New Users6.3.3.1. Username Rules and Conventions6.3.4. Usernames and Security Identifiers6.3.5. Disabling User Accounts6.3.6. Deleting User Accounts6.3.7. Renaming User Accounts6.3.8. Changing a User's Password6.4. Managing User Properties6.4.1. Managing User Group Membership6.4.2. Setting Up User Profiles, Logon Scripts, and Home Folders6.4.2.1. Setting a Profile Path6.4.2.2. Using Roaming Profiles6.4.2.3. Using Mandatory Profiles6.4.2.4. Using Super Mandatory Profiles6.4.2.5. Using Logon Scripts6.4.2.6. Setting Up Home Folders6.5. Troubleshooting User Account Authentication6.5.1. Troubleshooting Local User Account Authentication6.6. Creating and Managing Groups6.6.1. Using Built-in Groups6.6.1.1. Using Default Local Groups6.6.2. Using Special Groups6.6.2.1. Creating Groups6.6.2.2. Managing Group Membership6.6.2.3. Deleting Groups6.7. Managing Security6.7.1. Managing Security Configurations6.7.2. Using the Group Policy Result Tool6.8. Managing and Applying LGPOs6.8.1. Configuring Local Security Policies6.8.2. Using Account Policies6.8.2.1. Setting Password Policies6.8.2.2. Setting Account Lockout Policies6.8.3. Using Local Policies6.8.3.1. Setting Audit Policies6.8.3.2. Assigning User Rights6.9. Configuring User Account Control6.9.1. Managing Privilege Elevation6.9.1.1. Elevated Privileges for Users6.9.1.2. Elevated Privileges for Executables6.9.2. Registry and File Virtualization6.10. Using Advanced Security Options6.10.1. Configuring the Action Center6.10.1.1. Using Windows Defender6.10.2. Performing a Manual Scan6.10.3. Configuring Windows Defender6.10.3.1. Options6.10.3.2. Microsoft SpyNet6.10.3.3. Quarantined Items6.10.3.4. Allowed Items6.10.3.5. Windows Defender Website6.10.3.6. Microsoft Malware Protection Center6.10.3.7. History Menu Option6.11. Using BitLocker Drive Encryption6.12. Managing File and Folder Security6.12.1. Folder Options6.12.1.1. Folder General Options6.12.1.2. Folder View Options6.12.1.3. Search Options6.12.2. Securing Access to Files and Folders6.12.3. Design Goals for Access Control6.12.3.1. Applying NTFS Permissions6.12.3.2. Controlling Permission Inheritance6.12.3.3. Understanding Ownership and Security Descriptors6.12.4. Determining Effective Permissions6.12.5. Viewing Effective Permissions6.12.6. Determining NTFS Permissions for Copied or Moved Files6.13. Managing Network Access6.13.1. Creating Shared Folders6.13.2. Configuring Share Permissions6.14. Summary6.15. Exam Essentials6.16. Review Questions6.17. Answers to Review Questions
7. Configuring Network Connectivity
7.1. Understanding Networking7.1.1. Windows Peer-to-Peer Network7.1.2. Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Network7.1.3. Microsoft Networking Terms and Roles7.2. Configuring Windows 7 NIC Devices7.2.1. Configuring a Network Adapter7.2.2. Troubleshooting a Network Adapter7.2.3. Configuring Wireless NIC Devices7.2.3.1. Configuring Wireless Network Settings7.2.3.2. Viewing the Wireless Network Connection Status7.2.3.3. Viewing Wireless Network Connection Details7.2.3.4. Configuring Wireless Network Security7.2.3.5. Troubleshooting Wireless Connectivity7.3. Understanding TCP/IP7.3.1. Benefits of Using TCP/IP7.3.2. Features of TCP/IP7.3.3. Basics of IP Addressing and Configuration7.3.3.1. IPv4 Address Types7.3.3.2. IPv4 Address Classes7.3.3.3. IPv4 Subnet Mask7.3.3.4. Using IPv6 Addresses7.3.4. Configuring TCP/IP on Windows 77.3.4.1. Assigning Static TCP/IP Numbers7.3.5. Configuring a Windows 7 Machine to use DHCP7.3.5.1. Understanding APIPA7.3.6. Testing IP Configuration7.3.6.1. Using the ipconfig command7.3.7. TCP/IP Troubleshooting7.4. Configuring Windows 7 on a Network7.4.1. Adding Windows 7 to the Domain7.4.2. Joining and Sharing HomeGroups in Windows 77.5. Configuring Windows Firewall7.5.1. Windows Firewall with Advanced Security7.5.1.1. Inbound and Outbound Rules7.5.1.2. Connection Security Rules7.5.1.3. Monitoring7.6. Configuring Remote Management7.6.1. Windows Remote Management7.6.2. Windows PowerShell7.7. Understanding BranchCache7.7.1. Distributed Cache Mode Requirements7.7.2. Hosted Mode Requirements7.8. Configuring DirectAccess7.8.1. DirectAccess vs. VPNs7.8.2. Understanding How DirectAccess Works7.8.3. Knowing the DirectAccess Infrastructure Requirements7.9. Understanding Virtualization7.9.1. Understanding Microsoft Hyper-V7.9.2. Creating a Hyper-V Windows 7 Virtual Machine7.9.3. Understanding Windows Virtual PC7.10. Summary7.11. Exam Essentials7.12. Review Questions7.13. Answers to Review Questions
8. Monitoring and Maintaining Windows 7
8.1. Understanding Windows 7 Performance Optimization8.1.1. Creating Baselines8.1.1.1. Identifying System Bottlenecks8.1.1.2. Determining Trends8.1.2. Testing Configuration Changes or Tuning Efforts8.1.3. Using Alerts for Problem Notification8.2. Optimizing Windows 7 with Performance Monitor8.2.1. Using Resource Monitor8.2.2. Utilizing Customized Counters in Performance Monitor8.2.2.1. Selecting the Appropriate View8.2.3. Managing Performance Monitor Properties8.2.4. Managing Performance Monitor Data with Collector Sets8.2.4.1. Creating an Alert8.2.5. Managing System Performance8.2.5.1. Monitoring and Optimizing Memory8.2.5.2. Key Counters to Track for Memory Management8.2.5.3. Managing Processor Performance8.2.5.4. Key Counters to Track for the Processor8.2.5.5. Tuning and Upgrading the Processor8.2.6. Managing the Disk Subsystem8.2.6.1. Key Counters to Track for the Disk Subsystem8.2.6.2. Tuning and Upgrading the Disk Subsystem8.2.7. Optimizing the Network Subsystem8.2.7.1. Key Counters to Track for the Network Subsystem8.2.7.2. Tuning and Upgrading the Network Subsystem8.3. Using Reliability Monitor8.4. Using Windows 7 Tools to Discover System Information8.4.1. System Information8.4.2. Task Manager8.4.2.1. Managing Application Tasks in Task Manager8.4.2.2. Managing Process Tasks in Task Manager8.4.2.3. Managing Services in Task Manager8.4.2.4. Managing Performance Tasks in Task Manager8.4.2.5. Managing Networking Tasks in Task Manager8.4.2.6. Managing Users in Task Manager8.4.3. Performance Information and Tools8.5. Using System Configuration8.6. Setting Up Task Scheduler8.6.1. Creating a Scheduled Task8.6.2. Managing Scheduled Task Properties8.6.3. Troubleshooting Scheduled Tasks8.7. Using Event Viewer8.8. Summary8.9. Exam Essentials8.10. Review Questions8.11. Answers to Review Questions
9. Configuring Backups and Recovery
9.1. Safeguarding Your Computer and Recovering from Disaster9.2. Using Advanced Boot Options9.2.1. Starting in Safe Mode9.2.2. Enabling Boot Logging9.2.3. Using Other Advanced Boot Options Menu Modes9.3. Using the Startup Repair Tool9.4. Maintaining Windows 7 with Backup and Restore9.4.1. Creating a Backup9.4.2. Restoring Files from a Backup9.4.3. Using Advanced Backup Options9.4.3.1. Creating a System Image9.4.3.2. Restoring an Image9.4.4. Using System Protection9.4.4.1. Creating Restore Points9.4.4.2. Restoring Restore Points9.4.5. Troubleshooting System Restore9.5. Summary9.6. Exam Essentials9.7. Review Questions9.8. Answers to Review Questions
A. About the Companion CD
A.1. What You'll Find on the CDA.1.1. Sybex Test EngineA.1.2. PDF of Glossary of TermsA.1.3. Adobe ReaderA.1.4. Electronic FlashcardsA.2. System RequirementsA.3. Using the CDA.4. TroubleshootingA.4.1. Customer Care
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Prepare for certification in Windows 7 configuration with this all-new study guide

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Prepares you for the new exam 70-680, the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist certification for Windows 7; Windows 7 is Microsoft's new operating system releasing in late 2009
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