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MCSA - Windows 7, Configuring (Course & Lab)
(70-680-complete)/ISBN:978-1-61691-500-1
Gain hands-on expertise in Microsoft 70-680 certification exam by 70-680 - Microsoft Windows 7, Configuring course and performance-based labs. Performance based labs simulate real-world, hardware, software & command line interface environments and can be mapped to any text-book, course & training. 70-680 - Microsoft Windows 7, Configuring certification program validates the skills and expertise of a candidate required for installing, upgrading, and migrating to Windows 7; and configuring network connectivity issues, backup and recovery option.
Here's what you will get
The 70-680 exam is a part of Microsoft's MCSA: Windows 7 certification. This certification is targeted at professionals involved with computing environment which uses Microsoft Windows 7 as a desktop operating system in an enterprise environment. The 70-680 exam covers areas such as deploying windows, configuring mobile computing, configuring back up and recovering options, etc.
Lessons
10+ Lessons | 311+ Exercises | 316+ Quizzes | 72+ Flashcards | 72+ Glossary of terms
TestPrep
55+ Pre Assessment Questions | 5+ Full Length Tests | 55+ Post Assessment Questions | 275+ Practice Test Questions
Hands-On Labs
73+ LiveLab | 73+ Video tutorials | 53+ Minutes
Video Lessons
37+ Videos | 38+ Minutes
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Here's what you will learn
Download Course OutlineLessons 1: Installing Windows 7
- Introducing Windows 7
- Windows 7 Architecture
- Preparing to Install Windows 7
- Installing Windows 7
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Review questions
Lessons 2: Automating the Windows 7 Installation
- Understanding Automated Deployment Options
- Deploying Unattended Installations
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Review questions
Lessons 3: Managing Disks
- Configuring File Systems
- Configuring Disk Storage
- Using the Disk Management Utility
- Managing Storage
- Troubleshooting Disk Management
- Managing Data Compression
- Managing Data Encryption with EFS
- Understanding RAID
- Using Disk-Maintenance Tools
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Review questions
Lessons 4: Managing the Windows 7 Environment
- Configuring the Windows 7 Operating System
- Configuring Remote Connections
- Configuring Mobile Computing
- Configuring Advanced Power Settings
- Managing Windows 7 Services
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Review questions
Lessons 5: Configuring Hardware and Applications
- Configuring Hardware
- Managing I/O Devices
- Managing Applications
- Understanding Internet Explorer
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Review questions
Lessons 6: Managing Users, Groups, and Security
- Overview of Windows 7 User Accounts
- Working with User Accounts
- Managing User Properties
- Troubleshooting User Account Authentication
- Managing and Creating Groups
- Managing Security Using GPOs and LGPOs
- Configuring User Account Control
- Using Advanced Security Options
- Understanding BitLocker Drive Encryption
- Understanding AppLocker
- Understanding Smart Cards
- Managing File and Folder Security
- Managing Network Access
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Review questions
Lessons 7: Configuring Network Connectivity
- Understanding Networking
- Configuring Windows 7 NIC Devices
- Understanding TCP/IP
- Configuring Windows 7 on a Network
- Configuring Windows Firewall
- Configuring Remote Management
- Understanding BranchCache
- Using DirectAccess
- Understanding Virtualization
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Review questions
Lessons 8: Monitoring and Maintaining Windows 7
- Optimizing Windows 7 with Performance Monitor
- Using Reliability Monitor
- Using Other Windows 7 Tools to Discover System Information
- Using System Configuration
- Setting Up Task Scheduler
- Using Event Viewer
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Review questions
Lessons 9: Configuring Backups and Recovery
- Safeguarding and Recovery Basics
- Using Advanced Boot Options
- Using the Startup Repair Tool
- Maintaining Windows 7 with Backup and Restore
- Using System Protection
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Review questions
Appendix A
- Certification Objectives Map
Hands-on LAB Activities (Performance Labs)
Installing Windows 7
- Troubleshooting failed installations with setup logs
- Configuring automatic updates
- Using the Windows 7 upgrade advisor
Automating the Windows 7 Installation
- Installing MDT 2013
Managing Disks
- Creating an extended volume
- Converting a basic disk to a dynamic disk
- Adding an MMC snap-in
- Creating a new volume
- Editing a drive letter
- Deleting a partition
- Compressing and uncompressing folders
- Encrypting a folder
- Specifying DRA through the Local Security Policy
- Using the local security policy
- Using the cipher utility
- Defragmenting a drive
- Running the disk cleanup utility
- Using the check disk utility
Managing the Windows 7 Environment
- Configuring Windows 7 theme options
- Changing a computer name
- Installing features
- Changing an account picture
- Setting the system's virtual memory
- Setting up a VPN connection
- Enabling remote desktop
- Enabling the hibernate feature
- Configuring a power plan
- Configuring the power button
- Configuring services
Configuring Hardware and Applications
- Updating a driver
- Viewing available options of a printer
- Rolling Back a Driver
- Configuring advanced network adapter properties
- Viewing driver details
- Verifying signed drivers
- Installing a shared network print device
- Managing documents in the Local Queue
- Removing a printer
- Adding a local printer
- Printing a test page
- Viewing the print queue
- Installing a printer
- Configuring an input/output device
- Stopping the print spooler service
Managing Users, Groups, and Security
- Changing a user's password
- Renaming a user account
- Limiting user access via Local Users and Groups
- Deleting a user account
- Disabling user accounts
- Creating a new user account
- Adding a user to an existing group
- Configuring a user profile
- Adding accounts to groups
- Creating a local group
- Adding the Local Computer Policy snap-in
- Accessing an LGPO
- Configuring account-lockout policies
- Configuring the password policies
- Checking how UAC affects accounts
Configuring Network Connectivity
- Accessing the Windows wireless properties
- Viewing wireless network connection properties
- Viewing the network connection details
- Configuring a static TCP/IP Address
Monitoring and Maintaining Windows 7
- Optimizing laptop's performance
- Setting processes
- Setting log properties
- Scheduling a task
Configuring Backups and Recovery
- Creating a system image
- Saving the backup settings
- Creating a restore point
- Accessing a restore point
- Restoring files
- Mounting a system image VHD file
Exam FAQs
There are no prerequisites for the 70-680 exam.
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The types of questions may vary, but all Microsoft exams will include one or more of the following types of questions:* Multiple-choice single answer* Multiple-choice multiple answer* Best answer* Extended matching* Hot-area* Active-screen* Drag-and-drop* Build-list and reorder* Simulations* Short answer
The exam contains 40-60 questions.
120 to 180 minutes
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