MCSA - Windows 7, Configuring (Course & Lab)
(70-680-complete)
/ ISBN: 9781616915001
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MCSA - Windows 7, Configuring (Course & Lab)
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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.
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
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10+ Lessons
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311+ Exercises
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316+ Quizzes
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72+ Flashcards
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72+ Glossary of terms
Test Preps
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55+ Pre Assessment Questions
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55+ Post Assessment Questions
Lab
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73+ Performance lab
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73+ Video tutorials
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53+ Minutes
Video Lessons
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37+ Videos
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38+ Minutes
- Introducing Windows 7
- Windows 7 Architecture
- Preparing to Install Windows 7
- Installing Windows 7
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Review questions
- Understanding Automated Deployment Options
- Deploying Unattended Installations
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Review questions
- 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
- 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
- Configuring Hardware
- Managing I/O Devices
- Managing Applications
- Understanding Internet Explorer
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Review questions
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Certification Objectives Map
Hands on Activities (Performance Labs)
- Troubleshooting failed installations with setup logs
- Configuring automatic updates
- Using the Windows 7 upgrade advisor
- Installing MDT 2013
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Accessing the Windows wireless properties
- Viewing wireless network connection properties
- Viewing the network connection details
- Configuring a static TCP/IP Address
- Optimizing laptop's performance
- Setting processes
- Setting log properties
- Scheduling a task
- Creating a system image
- Saving the backup settings
- Creating a restore point
- Accessing a restore point
- Restoring files
- Mounting a system image VHD file
| What are the prerequisites for this exam? | There are no prerequisites for the 70-680 exam. |
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| What is the exam registration fee? | USD 150 |
| Where do I take the exam? | The 70-680 exam is administered by Prometric and Pearson VUE at testing centers worldwide.* For Pearson VUE: Click here to find a testing center near you.* For Prometric: Click here to find a testing center near you. |
| What is the format of the exam? | 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 |
| How many questions are asked in the exam? | The exam contains 40-60 questions. |
| What is the duration of the exam? | 120 to 180 minutes |
| What is the passing score? | 700 |
| What is the exam's retake policy? | In the event that you fail in your first attempt at passing the 70-680 examination, Microsoft's retake policy is:* If a candidate does not achieve a passing score in the first attempt, he/she must wait at least 24 hours before retaking the exam.* If a candidate does not achieve a passing score in the second time, he/she must wait at least 14 days before retaking the exam.* A candidate must wait for 14 calander days for the fourth and fifth subsequent exam retakes. A candidate cannot give more than five exam retakes per year (12 months). This 12-month period starts the day of the fifth unsuccessful exam retake.* A candidate cannot take the exam again if he/she achieves a passing score on an exam |
| What is the validity of the certification? | The MCSA certification does not expire unless Microsoft changes its policy. Click here for more information. |
| Where can I find more information about this exam? | To know more about the 70-680, click here. |
| What are the career opportunities after passing this exam? | A MCSA: Windows 7, Configuring certified professional has several career opportunities open up to them, including:* Windows Client Administrator* Network Server Administrator* Windows System Administrator* Desktop Support Specialists |
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