Exam 70-680: TS: Windows 7, Configuring Curriculum Outline
Mentoring 70-680 TS: Windows 7, Configuring
Overview/DescriptionSkillSoft Mentors are available to help students with their studies for exam 70-680 TS: Windows 7, Configuring. You can reach them by entering a Mentored Chat Room or by using the E-mail My Mentor service.
Target AudienceIndividuals who are studying the associated SkillSoft content in preparation for, or to become familiar with, the skills and competencies being measured by the actual certification exam.
PrerequisitesFamiliarity with the exam objectives listed below and skills and competencies being measured in the associated certification exam.
Expected Duration (hours)0.0
Lesson Objectives Mentoring 70-680 TS: Windows 7, Configuring
Installing, Upgrading, and Migrating to Windows 7 Deploying Windows 7 Configuring Hardware and Applications Configuring Network Connectivity Configuring Access to Resources Configuring Mobile Computing Monitoring and Maintaining Systems that Run Windows 7 Configuring Backup and Recovery Options Course Number:
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TestPrep 70-680 TS: Windows 7, Configuring
Overview/Description
To test your knowledge on the skills and competencies being measured by the vendor certification exam. TestPrep can be taken in either Study or Certification mode. Study mode is designed to maximize learning by not only testing your knowledge of the material, but also by providing additional information on the topics presented. Certification mode is designed to test your knowledge of the material within a structured testing environment, providing valuable feedback at the end of the test.
Target Audience
Individuals seeking practice in a structured testing environment, covering the skills and competencies being measured by the vendor certification exam.
Expected Duration (hours)
2.0
Lesson Objectives TestPrep 70-680 TS: Windows 7, Configuring
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Installing, Upgrading, and Migrating to Windows 7
Overview/Description
Windows 7 is a new desktop operating system from Microsoft. The majority of computer users interact with desktop operating systems more than any other type of computer operating system today. This course will show you how to install Windows 7 in a single and multiboot environment, along with showing the process involved in migrating or upgrading from previous Microsoft operating systems. This course maps to exam 70-680: TS: Windows 7 Configuring. This exam is required for the certification MCTS: Windows 7, Configuration.
Target Audience
Individuals taking the first of the Windows 7 exams – 70-680: TS: Windows 7 Configuring, which is required for the certification MCTS: Windows 7, Configuration.
Prerequisites
At least one year of experience in the IT field, as well as experience implementing and administering any Windows client operating system in a networked environment
Expected Duration (hours)
1.5
Lesson Objectives Installing, Upgrading, and Migrating to Windows 7
Recognize how to install Windows 7 to dual boot with Windows Vista Identify the hardware requirements of Windows 7 Recognize how to prepare various installation sources for Windows 7 Prepare a USB disk as an installation source for Windows 7 Install Windows 7 to dual boot with Windows Vista Recognize how to use the Easy Transfer tool to migrate from Windows Vista to Windows 7 Recognize how to use an in-place upgrade to upgrade from Windows Vista to Windows 7 Use USMT to create an encrypted store Recognize the best practices for migration with USMT Use USMT to decrypt a store and migrate files and settings Upgrade and migrate from Windows XP and Windows Vista to Windows 7 Course Number:
mw_mwcg_a01_it_enus Back to ListDeploying Windows 7
Overview/DescriptionDeploying system images and configuring VHDs are skillsets that system administrators working with Windows 7 must become familiar with. This course examines the methods used to capture, prepare, and deploy system images along with configuring VHDs. This course maps to exam 70-680: TS: Windows 7 Configuring. This exam is required for the certification MCTS: Windows 7, Configuration.
Target AudienceIndividuals taking the first of the Windows 7 exams – 70-680: TS: Windows 7 Configuring, which is required for the certification MCTS: Windows 7, Configuration
PrerequisitesAt least one year of experience in the IT field, as well as experience implementing and administering any Windows client operating system in a networked environment
Expected Duration (hours)1.5
Lesson Objectives Deploying Windows 7
Recognize how to use ImageX to capture an image of Windows 7 Recognize the steps for Windows 7 image deployment Recognize how to prepare a Windows 7 image for deployment Capture a Windows 7 image and prepare it for deployment Recognize how to deploy Windows 7 using a configuration set from a network share Identify the functions of WSIM Recognize how to deploy a Windows 7 VHD for native boot Recognize how to prepare a Windows 7 VHD for deployment as native boot Create and deploy a Windows 7 VHD for native boot Course Number:
mw_mwcg_a02_it_enus Back to ListConfiguring Hardware and Applications in Windows 7
Overview/DescriptionConfiguring device and application support, restrictions, and compatibility is one of the main jobs of desktop administrators. Windows 7 has many features built into it to allow you to perform these actions. This course will examine how to install, configure, and troubleshoot devices drivers ; Applocker will be examined; application compatibility tools will be configured, and IE 8 will be examined to show how administrators can configure it for end user support. This course maps to exam 70-680: TS: Windows 7 Configuring. This exam is required for the certification MCTS: Windows 7, Configuration.
Target AudienceIndividuals taking the first of the Windows 7 exams – 70-680: TS: Windows 7 Configuring, which is required for the certification MCTS: Windows 7, Configuration.
PrerequisitesAt least one year of experience in the IT field, as well as experience implementing and administering any Windows client operating system in a networked environment
Expected Duration (hours)1.5
Lesson Objectives Configuring Hardware and Applications in Windows 7
Recognize the requirements for driver signing in Windows 7 Troubleshoot device drivers Automatically generate executable rules Use auditing to track which applications are used Troubleshoot device drivers and configure AppLocker Configure ACT Identify the functions of the ACT components Identify the ways in which Windows technologies may cause compatibility issues Identify the features of IE 8 Course Number:
mw_mwcg_a03_it_enus Back to ListConfiguring Network Connectivity in Windows 7
Overview/DescriptionThe ability to have two computers, or 2 million computers interoperating and communicating with each other is the foundation of the Internet and of networking environments in general. This course examines the protocols and settings used to accomplish this, along with the technologies and configurations that are used to protect and control computers that exist in these networked environments. This course will examine IP configurations, network settings, firewall configurations, and remote management and control using various tools such as Remote Assistance, group policies, and PowerShell scripts. This course maps to exam 70-680: TS: Windows 7 Configuring. This exam is required for the certification MCTS: Windows 7, Configuration.
Target AudienceIndividuals taking the first of the Windows 7 exams – 70-680: TS: Windows 7 Configuring, which is required for the certification MCTS: Windows 7, Configuration.
PrerequisitesAt least one year of experience in the IT field, as well as experience implementing and administering any Windows client operating system in a networked environment
Expected Duration (hours)2.0
Lesson Objectives Configuring Network Connectivity in Windows 7
Configure APIPA for IPv4 in Windows 7 Set up a network connection in Windows 7 Manage devices and printers Identify the functions of Windows 7 network technologies Configure IPv4 and network settings in Windows 7 Configure firewall notifications Rank firewall rules in the order of priority Create an authenticated exception Configure the profile and settings of Windows 7 Firewall Set up a Remote Assistance session to help a user Recognize the ways in which solicited and unsolicited Remote Assistance works Identify the features of PowerShell 2.0 Recognize the functions of remote shell and remote management policies Recognize the benefits of Problem Steps Recorder Course Number:
mw_mwcg_a04_it_enus Back to ListConfiguring Access to Resources in Windows 7
Overview/DescriptionComputer and network access configuration is a major part of a computer administrators job role. They make sure authentication and authorization schemes, user control, and file access are properly configured on computers in their networks. This course examines authentication and authorization, User Account Control, file access and shared resource management, and HomeGroup and BranchCache configurations. This course maps to exam 70-680: TS: Windows 7 Configuring. This exam is required for the certification MCTS: Windows 7, Configuration.
Target AudienceIndividuals taking the first of the Windows 7 exams – 70-680: TS: Windows 7 Configuring, which is required for the certification MCTS: Windows 7, Configuration.
PrerequisitesAt least one year of experience in the IT field, as well as experience implementing and administering any Windows client operating system in a networked environment
Expected Duration (hours)2.0
Lesson Objectives Configuring Access to Resources in Windows 7
Recognize the features of various authentication types Recognize the features of credential roaming and certificate path validation in Windows 7 Autoenroll for a certificate and renew a certificate Recognize how the UAC architecture works Recognize the differences and similarities between logging on as an administrator and as a standard user Use Group Policy to configure UAC behavior Share a printer between Windows 7 and Windows XP machines Back up an EFS certificate Configure NTFS permissions for a file or folder Configure UAC behavior Configure file, folder, and shared resources Recognize ways in which you can configure HomeGroup Use the netsh command to configure a BranchCache client Configure a computer to be a Hosted Cache server Configure BranchCache Course Number:
mw_mwcg_a05_it_enus Back to ListConfiguring Mobile Computing in Windows 7
Overview/DescriptionRemote access and remote security are fundamental aspects of IT environments. From small remote telecommuter offices, to enterprise networks, remote access and the security to make them viable are everyday concerns in modern networks. This course examines BitLocker, offline file support, caching servers, DirectAccess, VPNs, and Network Access Protection. This course maps to exam 70-680: TS: Windows 7 Configuring. This exam is required for the certification MCTS: Windows 7, Configuration.
Target AudienceIndividuals taking the first of the Windows 7 exams – 70-680: TS: Windows 7 Configuring, which is required for the certification MCTS: Windows 7, Configuration
PrerequisitesAt least one year of experience in the IT field, as well as experience implementing and administering any Windows client operating system in a networked environment
Expected Duration (hours)1.5
Lesson Objectives Configuring Mobile Computing in Windows 7
Encrypt a drive with BitLocker and use data recovery agents Recognize the purposes of the various types of keys used by BitLocker Use PowerCfg to work with power plans Use BitLocker to encrypt a drive and configure it to use data recovery agents Identify appropriate ways to implement DirectAccess Identify the features of DirectAccess Create a remote connection with VPN Reconnect Recognize the security auditing features of Windows 7 Create, configure, and test a remote connection with VPN Reconnect Course Number:
mw_mwcg_a06_it_enus Back to ListMonitoring, Backing Up, and Restoring Windows 7 Systems
Overview/DescriptionSystem management and configuration are major tasks in the IT world. Making sure that computers are up to date, running smoothly, and configured properly are daily activities of IT staff members. This course examines how updates, performance settings, power and processor options, disks, and backup and recovery are configured, managed, and monitored in Windows 7. This exam is required for the certification MCTS: Windows 7, Configuration.
Target AudienceIndividuals taking the first of the Windows 7 exams – 70-680: TS: Windows 7 Configuring, which is required for the certification MCTS: Windows 7, Configuration
PrerequisitesAt least one year of experience in the IT field, as well as experience implementing and administering any Windows client operating system in a networked environment
Expected Duration (hours)2.5
Lesson Objectives Monitoring, Backing Up, and Restoring Windows 7 Systems
Specify the WSUS server a Windows 7 client computer should use Use Group Policy in Windows 7 to configure the behavior of automatic reboots in relation to Windows Update Configure a Windows 7 client to use WSUS Configure the performance of a Windows 7 computer Customize an existing power plan in Windows 7 Identify power settings you can configure in Windows 7 Create a striped volume Configure policies for removable storage devices Configure disk volumes Configure Group Policy for removable storage devices Configure advanced event subscription settings Identify the vulnerabilities of certain event log policies Create a system repair disc Create a backup in Windows 7 Enable System Protection for a drive in Windows 7 Perform a full system restoration in Windows 7 Restore a shadow copy of a file or folder in Windows 7 Configure a Windows 7 backup and restore point Course Number:
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