MCTS 70-680 cert guide : Microsoft Windows 7, configuring

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Poulton, Don, Author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Microsoft Windows (Computer file)--Examinations--Study guides.

Microsoft Windows (Computer file).

Electronic data processing personnel--Certification--Study guides.

Electronic data processing personnel.

Microsoft software--Examinations.

Microsoft software.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xxiv, 854 p.) : ill.

Edition:

1st edition

Other Title:

Microsoft Windows 7, configuring

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] Pearson Certification 2011

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

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

Contents:

Cover

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1 Introducing Windows 7

Leading Up to Windows 7

Windows 7 Editions

Features of Windows 7

Productivity Improvements

Security Improvements

A Quick Tour of Windows 7

Start Menu and Taskbar

Configuring Windows 7 Start Menu and Taskbar

Start Menu Properties

Taskbar Properties

Toolbars

Libraries

Control Panel

System and Security

Network and Internet

Hardware and Sound

Programs

User Accounts and Family Safety

Appearance and Personalization

Clock, Language, and Region

Ease of Access

Patches, Hotfixes, and Service Packs

Summary

Chapter 2 Installing Windows 7

"Do I Know This Already?" Quiz

Identifying Hardware Requirements

Hardware Compatibility

Software Compatibility

Network Requirements

File System Considerations

Product Activation

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

Performing an Attended Installation

Dual-Booting Windows

Boot Management Programs Used by Windows 7

Setting Up a Dual-Boot System

Other Windows 7 Installation Methods

USB

CD

Network Share

WDS

Understanding WDS

Requirements to Use WDS

Troubleshooting Windows 7 Installation Issues

Troubleshooting Process

Identifying the Point of Failure

Discovering the Cause of the Failure

Defining a Solution

Testing and Implementing the Solution

Documenting the Results

Troubleshooting an Attended Installation

Media Problems

Insufficient Hard Drive Space

Unrecognizable DVD-ROM Drive

Unavailable Network

Advanced Startup

Refer to Compatibility

Troubleshooting Failed Installations

Stop Errors or Blue Screen of Death

Stopped Installation

Review All the Key Topics

Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory

Definitions of Key Terms.

Chapter 3 Upgrading to Windows 7

Upgrading to Windows 7 from a Previous Version of Windows

Preparing a Computer to Meet Upgrade Requirements

Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor

Additional Preparatory Tasks

Upgrading the Computer to Windows 7

Migrating from Windows XP

The Windows.old Folder

Removing the Windows.old Folder

Upgrading from One Edition of Windows 7 to Another

Windows Anytime Upgrade

Upgrading Windows 7

Uninstalling Windows 7

Definitions of Key Terms

Chapter 4 Migrating Users and Applications to Windows 7

Migrating Users from One Computer to Another

User State Migration Tool

Preparing the Server to Run USMT

Collecting Files from the Source Computer

Loading Collected Files on the Destination Computer

Windows Easy Transfer

Using Windows Easy Transfer to Collect Files at the Source Computer

Using Windows Easy Transfer to Save Files at the Destination Computer

Migrating Users from Previous Windows Versions

Using the User State Migration Tool

Using Windows Easy Transfer

Side by Side Versus Wipe and Load

Side by Side Migration

Wipe and Load Migration

Chapter 5 Deploying Windows 7

Planning a Windows Deployment

Understanding Windows Images

Understanding Windows PE

Understanding Answer Files

Understanding Configuration Passes

Creating an Answer File

Using the Answer Files to Perform an Unattended Installation

Capturing a System Image

Understanding the System Preparation Tool

Using Sysprep to Prepare a System for Capture

Creating a WIM File

Automated Image Capture

Manual Image Capture.

Preparing System Images for Deployment

Understanding the Deployment Image Servicing and Management Utility

Working with DISM

Inserting Applications into System Images

Inserting Drivers into System Images

Inserting Updates into System Images

Configuring Tasks to Run After Deployment

Deploying Windows System Images

Suggested Deployment Strategies

High-Touch with Retail Media

High-Touch with Standard Image

Lite-Touch, High-Volume Deployment

Zero-Touch, High-Volume Deployment

Using Microsoft Deployment Toolkit to Deploy Windows 7

What's New with MDT

Downloading and Installing MDT

Using MDT Deployment Workbench to Create a Deployment Share

Adding Windows Images to the Deployment Share

Adding Additional Features to Windows Images

Using Task Sequences in MDT

Using Deployment Points

Using MDT to Distribute Images to Multiple Computers

Automated Deployment of Windows by Using Windows 7 Deployment Services

Setting Up WDS

Using WDS to Perform an Automated Deployment of Windows

Enabling Automatic Network Boot

Automating the Setup Process

Manually Deploying a Customized Image

Troubleshooting an Unattended Installation

Problems with Answer Files

Boot Disks

Switches

Answer File Specifications

Problems with Sysprep Installations

Chapter 6 Configuring Virtual Hard Disks

Understanding VHDs

What's New in Virtual Hard Disks?

Types of Virtual Hard Disks

Tools Used with Virtual Hard Disks

Creating and Configuring VHDs

Creating VHDs

Using Disk Management

Using DiskPart to Create a VHD

Mounting VHDs

Deploying VHDs

Preparing a Custom Windows Image.

Best Practices for Using Native-Boot VHDs

Creating a Native-Boot VHD

Booting VHDs

Adding a Native-Boot VHD to an Older Computer

Offline Servicing and Updating VHDs

Upgrading a Windows Image to a Higher Edition

Using an Answer File to Service an Offline VHD

Chapter 7 Configuring Devices and Updates

Installing and Configuring Device Drivers

Installing Devices and Drivers

Device Stage

Updating Drivers

Using Device Manager

Using Device Manager to Uninstall Drivers

Using Device Manager to Disable Drivers

Maintaining Device Drivers

Managing and Troubleshooting Drivers and Driver Signing

What's New with Driver Signing in Windows 7

Checking Drivers for Digital Signatures

Driver Installation Permissions in Windows 7

Configuring Driver Settings

Troubleshooting Device Drivers

Resolving Driver Conflicts

Use of the Action Center to View Device-Related Problems

Use of System Information to View Device-Related Problems

Using Windows 7 Rollback to Resolve a Problem Driver

Configuring Updates to Windows 7

Configuring Windows Update Settings

Using a WSUS Server with Windows 7

Configuring Windows Update Policies

Reviewing Update History and Rolling Back Updates

Checking for New Updates

Chapter 8 Configuring Applications and Internet Explorer

Configuring Application Compatibility

Configuring Application Compatibility Mode

Implementing Shims

Using the Application Compatibility Toolkit

Windows XP Mode

Internet Explorer Compatibility Issues

Configuring Application Restrictions.

Setting Software Restriction Policies

Application Control Policies

Capabilities of AppLocker

Basic Configuration of AppLocker Policies

Creating Additional AppLocker Rules

Configuring Internet Explorer

Configuring Compatibility View

Configuring Security Settings

Configuring Internet Explorer Security Zones

Configuring Protected Mode in Internet Explorer

Configuring the SmartScreen Filter

Privacy Tab Settings

Handling Cookies

Blocking Pop-ups

Content Tab Settings

Advanced Tab Settings

Configuring Providers

Managing Add-ons

Using Accelerators

Using InPrivate Browsing Mode

InPrivate Browsing Group Policies

Certificates for Secure Websites

Chapter 9 Configuring TCP/IP

Understanding the TCP/IP Protocol

Configuring TCP/IP Version

Static IPv4 Addressing

Classless Inter-Domain Routing

Private IPv4 Networks

Dynamic IP Addressing

Connecting to a Network

Using the Network and Sharing Center to Set Up a TCP/IP v4 Connection

Configuring IPv4 Name Resolution

Implementing APIPA

IPv6 Address Syntax

IPv6 Prefixes

Types of IPv6 Addresses

Compatibility Between IPv4 and IPv6 Addresses

Connecting to a TCP/IP Version Network

Configuring TCP/IPv6 Name Resolution

Disabling IPv6

Link-Local Multicast Name Resolution

Resolving IPv4 and IPv6 Network Connectivity Issues

Windows 7 Network Diagnostics Tools

Using TCP/IP Utilities to Troubleshoot TCP/IP

ARP

FTP and TFTP

Ipconfig

Nbtstat

Netstat

Nslookup

ping

tracert

pathping

Troubleshooting IPv4 and IPv6 Problems

A Suggested Response to a Connectivity Problem

Network Discovery.

Incorrect IPv4 Address or Subnet Mask.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

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ISBN:

9786612872846

9781282872844

1282872842

9780131390171

0131390171

OCLC:

1027199556