MCTS 70-680 Cert Guide: Microsoft Windows 7, Configuring, Rough Cuts

Description

This is the Rough Cut version of the printed book.

Start-to-finish MCTS 70-680 preparation from top Microsoft technology consultant, trainer, and author Don Poulton!

• Windows 7 installation, upgrades, and deployment
• User and application migration
• Windows 7 deployment
• Physical and virtual hard disk configuration and management
• Windows Update
• Device and application configuration
• Internet Explorer configuration
• Networking, including TCP/IP configuration
• Firewall settings
• Mobile and remote computing
• Secure access control for local and shared resources
• System performance management and monitoring
• Backups, system recovery, and file recovery

Test your knowledge, build your confidence, and succeed!

• Packed with visuals to help you learn fast
• Dozens of troubleshooting scenarios
• Real-world MCTS 70-680 prep advice from experts
• Easy-to-use exam preparation task lists

From Don Poulton, professional Microsoft technology consultant, IT training expert, and best-selling exam guide author

CD Includes Complete Sample Exam

• Detailed explanations of correct and incorrect answers
• Multiple test modes
• Random questions and order of answers 

Sample Content

Table of Contents

    Introduction 3

Chapter 1 Introducing Windows 7 17

    Leading Up to Windows 7 17

    Windows 7 Editions 20

    Features of Windows 7 23

        Productivity Improvements 23

        Security Improvements 27

    A Quick Tour of Windows 7 29

        Start Menu and Taskbar 30

        Configuring Windows 7 Start Menu and Taskbar 32

        Start Menu Properties 32

        Taskbar Properties 33

        Toolbars 34

        Libraries 34

        Control Panel 35

        System and Security 36

        Network and Internet 38

        Hardware and Sound 39

        Programs 40

        User Accounts and Family Safety 41

        Appearance and Personalization 42

        Clock, Language, and Region 43

        Ease of Access 43

    Patches, Hotfixes, and Service Packs 43

    Summary 44

Chapter 2 Installing Windows 7 47

    “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 47

    Identifying Hardware Requirements 51

        Hardware Compatibility 52

        Software Compatibility 53

        Network Requirements 55

        File System Considerations 56

        Product Activation 57

    Performing a Clean Installation of Windows 7 as the Sole Operating System 59

        Performing an Attended Installation 59

    Dual-Booting Windows 7 65

        Boot Management Programs Used by Windows 7 65

        Setting Up a Dual-Boot System 66

    Other Windows 7 Installation Methods 66

        USB 67

        CD 67

        Network Share 67

        WDS 68

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