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1. CONTENTS<br/>2. About the Contributors iii<br/>3. Preface xvii<br/>4. Acknowledgments xxi<br/>5. Introduction xxiii<br/>6. 1 Introduction to the Windows Vista Client Exam <br/>7. What Is Configuring the Microsoft Windows Vista Client? <br/>8. What Is Windows Vista? <br/>9. Management Tools<br/>10. Overview of Exam 70-620<br/>11. Audience Profile <br/>12. Getting Ready <br/>13. Exploring the Exam Objectives <br/>14. What Is Covered in This Book<br/>15. Chapter 2: Install Windows Vista <br/>16. Chapter 3: Manage Post Installation Issues <br/>17. Chapter 4: Configure Windows Aero and Internet Explorer <br/>18. Chapter 5: Configure Windows Defender and Windows Firewall <br/>19. Chapter 6: Network with Windows Vista <br/>20. Chapter 7: Configure and Troubleshoot Media Applications<br/>21. Chapter 8: Configure Windows Mail and Windows Meeting Space <br/>22. Chapter 9: Configure Windows Calendar, Fax and Scan, and Windows Sidebar <br/>23. Chapter 10: Troubleshoot Performance and Reliability Issues <br/>24. vii <br/>25. FMindd 7 7/3/07 3:57:04 PM <br/>26. CertPrs8 / MCTS Windows Vista Client Configuration Study Guide / Simmons / 148999-1 / Front Matter<br/>27. viii MCTS Windows Vista Client Configuration Study Guide<br/>28. Chapter 11: Configure Windows Update, Data Protection, and Power Options 16<br/>29. Chapter 12: Configure and Troubleshoot Mobile Computing 17<br/>30. What You Should Already Know 17<br/>31. Windows 200x 17<br/>32. TCP/IP Networking 23<br/>33. Global Computing Knowledge 24 <br/>34. ? Two-Minute Drill 25 <br/>35. Q&A Self Test 27<br/>36. Self Test Answers 30<br/>37. 2 Install Windows Vista 33<br/>38. Identify Hardware Requirements 34<br/>39. Minimum Requirements 35<br/>40. Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor 35<br/>41. Perform a Clean Installation of Windows Vista 37<br/>42. Running a Clean Installation 38<br/>43. Exercise 2-1: Performing a Clean Installation of Windows Vista 38<br/>44. Windows PE 43<br/>45. Exercise 2-2: Creating an Image with Windows PE 43<br/>46. Upgrade a Previous Version of Windows to Windows Vista 44<br/>47. Getting Ready for an Upgrade 45<br/>48. Running the Upgrade 46<br/>49. Setting Up a Dual-Boot Configuration 46<br/>50. User State Migration Tool 48<br/>51. Exercise 2-3: Using USMT Tools 49<br/>52. Upgrade from One Version of Windows Vista to Another 49<br/>53. Windows Anytime Upgrade 50 <br/>54. ? Two-Minute Drill 53 <br/>55. Q&A Self Test 55<br/>56. Lab Question 59<br/>57. Self Test Answers 60<br/>58. Lab Answer 62<br/>59. 3 Manage Post-Installation Issues 63<br/>60. Configure and Troubleshoot User Account Control 64<br/>61. Using UAC 64 <br/>62. FMindd 8 7/3/07 3:57:04 PM <br/>63. Contents ix CertPrs8 / MCTS Windows Vista Client Configuration Study Guide / Simmons / 148999-1 / Front Matter <br/>64. Exercise 3-1: UAC Alerts for Admin Approval Mode 67<br/>65. Exercise 3-2: UAC Alerts for Standard Users 69<br/>66. Configure and Troubleshoot Parental Controls 71<br/>67. Setting Up Parental Controls 72<br/>68. Configure Web Restrictions 72<br/>69. Configure Other Restrictions 75<br/>70. Activity Reports 78<br/>71. Exercise 3-3: Configuring Parental Controls 79<br/>72. Install and Configure Windows Drivers 82<br/>73. Managing Drivers 82<br/>74. Exercise 3-4: Updating a Driver 84<br/>75. Exercise 3-5: Uninstalling and Redetecting a Hardware Device 86<br/>76. Exercise 3-6: Using the File Signature Verification Utility 88<br/>77. Troubleshoot Post-Installation Configuration Issues 91<br/>78. Windows Experience Index 91<br/>79. Problems with File access 91<br/>80. Issues with Temporary Files 92<br/>81. Exercise 3-7: Temporary Recorded Files 92<br/>82. Issues with Standard Users 93<br/>83. Problems with Older Applications 93 <br/>84. ? Two-Minute Drill 97 <br/>85. Q&A Self Test 99<br/>86. Lab Question 103<br/>87. Self Test Answers 104<br/>88. Lab Answer 106<br/>89. 4 Configure Windows Aero and Internet Explorer 107<br/>90. Configure Internet Explorer 108<br/>91. The Internet Explorer Interface 108<br/>92. Configuring Internet Options 116<br/>93. Exercise 4-1: Using Tabbed Browsing 124<br/>94. Configure Dynamic Security Settings in Internet Explorer 7 126<br/>95. Tools Menu Features 126<br/>96. Security Zones 129<br/>97. Customizing Privacy Settings 134 <br/>98. FMindd 9 7/3/07 3:57:05 PM x MCTS Windows Vista Client Configuration Study Guide CertPrs8 / MCTS Windows Vista Client Configuration Study Guide / Simmons / 148999-1 / Front Matter <br/>99. Configure and Troubleshoot Windows Aero 137<br/>100. Turning on Configuring Windows Aero 138<br/>101. Exercise 4-2: Troubleshooting Windows Aero 140<br/>102. Using Windows Flip 3D 142<br/>103. Certification Summary 145 <br/>104. ? Two-Minute Drill 146 <br/>105. Q&A Self Test 148<br/>106. Lab Question 152<br/>107. Self Test Answers 153<br/>108. Lab Answer 155<br/>109. 5 Configure Windows Defender and Windows Firewall 157<br/>110. Configure Windows Defender 158<br/>111. Running a Scan 160<br/>112. Configuring Options 162<br/>113. Microsoft Spynet 166<br/>114. Working with Quarantined Items 167<br/>115. Software Explorer 167<br/>116. Allowed Items and Windows Defender Web Site 168<br/>117. Exercise 5-1: Configuring Windows Defender 168<br/>118. Configure Security Settings in Windows Firewall 170<br/>119. Configuring Windows Firewall Settings 172<br/>120. Configuring Windows Firewall Advanced Settings 176<br/>121. Exercise 5-2: Enabling the Ping Command in Windows Firewall 179 <br/>122. ? Two-Minute Drill 183 <br/>123. Q&A Self Test 185<br/>124. Lab Question 191<br/>125. Self Test Answers 192<br/>126. Lab Answer 195<br/>127. 6 Network with Windows Vista 199<br/>128. Conf igure Networking by Using the Network and Sharing Center 200<br/>129. Exploring the Network and Sharing Center 201<br/>130. Troubleshoot Connectivity Issues 214<br/>131. Vista¿s Diagnostic Tool 214 <br/>132. FMindd 10 7/3/07 3:57:05 PM Contents xi CertPrs8 / MCTS Windows Vista Client Configuration Study Guide / Simmons / 148999-1 / Front Matter <br/>133. Using the Network Map 215<br/>134. Troubleshooting TCP/IP Settings 216<br/>135. Exercise 6-1: Using APIPA or DHCP 217<br/>136. Configuring a Static IP Address 219<br/>137. Exercise 6-2: Manually Configuring TCP/IP 219<br/>138. Helpful TCP/IP Troubleshooting Tools 222<br/>139. Troubleshooting Virtual Private Network Access 225<br/>140. Exercise 6-3: Configuring VPN Connectivity 227<br/>141. Conf igure Remote Access 229<br/>142. Configuring Remote Assistance 229<br/>143. Exercise 6-4: Using Remote Assistance 231<br/>144. Configuring Remote Desktop 232<br/>145. Exercise 6-5: Creating a Remote Desktop Connection 233 <br/>146. ? Two-Minute Drill 238 <br/>147. Q&A Self Test 240<br/>148. Lab Question 245<br/>149. Self Test Answers 246<br/>150. Lab Answer 348<br/>151. 7 Configure and Troubleshoot Media Applications 251<br/>152. Configure and Troubleshoot Media Applications <br/>153. Windows Media Player <br/>154. Exercise 7-1: Creating a Playlist <br/>155. Windows Movie Maker and Windows DVD Maker <br/>156. Exercise 7-2: Configuring the DVD Menu <br/>157. Windows Photo Gallery <br/>158. Exercise 7-3: Configuring an MCE Device <br/>159. ? Two-Minute Drill <br/>160. Q&A Self Test <br/>161. Lab Question <br/>162. Self Test Answers <br/>163. Lab Answer <br/>164. 8 Configure Windows Mail and Windows Meeting Space <br/>165. Configure Windows Mail <br/>166. Setting Up a Windows Mail Account <br/>167. FMindd 11 7/3/07 3:57:06 PM xii MCTS Windows Vista Client Configuration Study Guide CertPrs8 / MCTS Windows Vista Client Configuration Study Guide / Simmons / 148999-1 / Front Matter <br/>168. Configuring Windows Mail Interface <br/>169. Sending and Receiving E-Mail <br/>170. Managing Mail <br/>171. Exercise 8-1: Creating a Message Rule<br/>172. Customizing Windows Mail <br/>173. Security Features in Windows Mail <br/>174. Message Maintenance <br/>175. Configure Windows Meeting Space <br/>176. Setting Up Windows Meeting Space <br/>177. Setting Up a New Meeting <br/>178. Troubleshooting Windows Meeting Space <br/>179. Exercise 8-2: Verifying Firewall Settings and Services <br/>180. ? Two-Minute Drill <br/>181. Q&A Self Test <br/>182. Lab Question <br/>183. Self Test Answers <br/>184. Lab Answer <br/>185. 9 Configure Windows Sidebar, Windows Calendar, and Windows Fax and Scan <br/>186. Configure Windows Sidebar <br/>187. Configuring the Sidebar <br/>188. Adding, Removing, and Detaching Gadgets <br/>189. Customizing Gadgets <br/>190. Exercise 9-1: Adding, Configuring, and Removing a Gadget <br/>191. Configure Windows Calendar <br/>192. Create Appointments and Tasks <br/>193. Using Multiple Calendars <br/>194. Configuring Calendar Options <br/>195. Sharing a Calendar <br/>196. Exercise 9-2: Creating and Configuring a Calendar <br/>197. Configure Windows Fax and Scan <br/>198. Fax Settings <br/>199. Fax and Scan Options <br/>200. Exercise 9-3: Creating a Fax Account and Sending a Fax <br/>201. FMindd 12 7/3/07 3:57:06 PM Contents xiii CertPrs8 / MCTS Windows Vista Client Configuration Study Guide / Simmons / 148999-1 / Front Matter <br/>202. ? Two-Minute Drill <br/>203. Q&A Self Test <br/>204. Lab Question <br/>205. Self Test Answers <br/>206. Lab Answer <br/>207. 10 Troubleshoot Reliability and Performance Issues <br/>208. Troubleshoot Performance Issues <br/>209. Troubleshoot with Performance Information and Tools <br/>210. Gather Performance Information with Task Manager <br/>211. Using Performance Tools to Improve Performance <br/>212. Using Performance Monitor <br/>213. Exercise 10-1: Creating a New Chart <br/>214. Exercise 10-2: Creating a Data Collector Set<br/>215. Troubleshoot Reliability Issues with Diagnostic Tools <br/>216. Resource Overview Tool <br/>217. Reliability Monitor <br/>218. Exercise 10-3: Enabling the RACAgent <br/>219. ? Two-Minute Drill <br/>220. Q&A Self Test <br/>221. Lab Question <br/>222. Self Test Answers <br/>223. Lab Answer <br/>224. 11 Configure Windows Update, Data Protection, and Power Options <br/>225. Configure Windows Update <br/>226. Removing an Installed Update <br/>227. Hiding an Update <br/>228. Troubleshooting Common Update Problems <br/>229. Exercise 11-1: Hiding and Resorting an Update <br/>230. Configure Windows Data Protection <br/>231. Backing Up and Restoring Data <br/>232. Exercise 11-2: Backing Up Data Using Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center <br/>233. Exercise 11-3: Restoring Items Using Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center <br/>234. FMindd 13 7/3/07 3:57:07 PM xiv MCTS Windows Vista Client Configuration Study Guide CertPrs8 / MCTS Windows Vista Client Configuration Study Guide / Simmons / 148999-1 / Front Matter <br/>235. Configuring BitLocker Drive Encryption <br/>236. Exercise 11-4: Configuring a GPO for USB Flash Drive Usage with BitLocker Drive Encryption <br/>237. Configure Power Options <br/>238. Configure the Power Button <br/>239. Exercise 11-5: Creating a Custom Power Plan <br/>240. ? Two-Minute Drill <br/>241. Q&A Self Test <br/>242. Lab Question <br/>243. Self Test Answers <br/>244. Lab Answer <br/>245. 12 Configuring and Troubleshooting Mobile Computing <br/>246. Conf igure Mobile Display Settings <br/>247. Configuring Video Adapters <br/>248. Using Multiple Monitors <br/>249. Exercise 12-1: Conf iguring Multiple Monitors <br/>250. Configure Mobile Devices <br/>251. Managing USB Devices <br/>252. Managing Wireless Devices <br/>253. Exercise 12-2: Setting Up a Bluetooth-Enabled Device <br/>254. Using the Sync Center <br/>255. Exercise 12-3: Creating a New Sync Partnership <br/>256. Using Windows SideShow <br/>257. Configure Tablet PC Software <br/>258. Configuring Tablet PC Settings <br/>259. Configuring Pen and Input Devices <br/>260. ? Two-Minute Drill <br/>261. Q&A Self Test <br/>262. Lab Question <br/>263. Self Test Answers <br/>264. Lab Answer <br/>265. A About the CD <br/>266. System Requirements <br/>267. LearnKey Online Training <br/>268. Installing and Running MasterExam and MasterSim <br/>269. MasterExam <br/>270. MasterSim <br/>271. Electronic Book <br/>272. CertCam <br/>273. Help <br/>274. Removing Installation(s) <br/>275. Technical Support <br/>276. LearnKey Technical Support <br/>277. Glossary <br/>278. Index <br/>279. FMindd 15 7/3/07 3:57:08 PM CertPrs8 / MCTS Windows Vista Client Configuration Study Guide / Simmons / 148999-1 / Front Matter Blind Folio xvi FMindd 16 7/3/07 3:57:08 PM CertPrs8 / MCTS Windows Vista Client Configuration Study Guide / Simmons / 148999-1 / Front Matter xvii <br/>280. PREFACE<br/>281. Windows Vista is the latest iteration of the Windows product, bringing a number of new features to the Windows operating system and to the Windows networking This book is designed to help you learn all about Windows Vista in preparation for Exam 70-620, Configuring Microsoft Windows Vista Client The Windows Vista MCTS exam tests your ability to support Microsoft Windows Vista by configuring various components of the operating system, including the new built-in applications and networking features This book, along with your real-world experience and hands-on practice, can help you prepare for and pass the exam<br/>282. The Windows Vista client exam can provide you with the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist certification In keeping with Microsoft¿s certification tradition, the Windows Vista exam is challenging You will need knowledge of Windows Vista both conceptually and in actual configurations As such, you will need hands-on experience in order to master the exam This book is designed to help you be successful Using the knowledge you gain from this book, the hands-on labs you perform, and the practice questions and exam, you will be ready to tackle Exam 70-620<br/>283. In This Book<br/>284. This book is organized in such a way as to serve as an in-depth review for the Windows Vista client exam for both experienced Windows Vista professionals and newcomers to Microsoft technologies Each chapter covers a major aspect of the exam, with an emphasis on the ¿why¿ as well as the ¿how to¿ of working with and supporting Windows Vista<br/>285. On the CD<br/>286. For more information on the CD-ROM, please see Appendix A <br/>287. FMindd 17 7/3/07 3:57:08 PM xviii MCTS Windows Vista Client Configuration Study Guide CertPrs8 / MCTS Windows Vista Client Configuration Study Guide / Simmons / 148999-1 / Front Matter <br/>288. Exam Readiness Checklist<br/>289. At the end of the Introduction you will find an Exam Readiness Checklist This table has been constructed to allow you to cross-reference the official exam objectives with the objectives as they are presented and covered in this book The checklist also allows you to gauge your level of expertise on each objective at the outset of your studies This should allow you to check your progress and make sure you spend the time you need on more difficult or unfamiliar sections References have been provided for the objective exactly as the vendor presents it, the section of the study guide that covers that objective, and a chapter and page reference<br/>290. In Every Chapter<br/>291. We¿ve created a set of chapter components that call your attention to important items, reinforce important points, and provide helpful exam-taking hints Take a look at what you¿ll find in every chapter:<br/>292. ? Every chapter begins with the Certification Objectives¿what you need to know in order to pass the section on the exam dealing with the chapter topic The Objective headings identify the objectives within the chapter, so you¿ll always know an objective when you see it!<br/>293. ? Exam Watch notes call attention to information about, and potential pitfalls in, the exam These helpful hints are written by authors who have taken the exams and received their certification?who better to tell you what to worry about? They know what you¿re about to go through!<br/>294. ? Practice Exercises are interspersed throughout the chapters These are step-by-step exercises that allow you to get the hands-on experience you need in order to pass the exams They help you master skills that are likely to be an area of focus on the exam Don¿t just read through the exercises; they are hands-on practice that you should be comfortable completing Learning by doing is an effective way to increase your competency with a product The practical exercises will be very helpful for any simulation exercises you may encounter on the Windows Vista exam<br/>295. If you want to connect to a computer from behind a firewall, a network administrator must allow communication over TCP port 3398 <br/><br/>296. FMindd 18 7/3/07 3:57:09 PM Preface xix CertPrs8 / MCTS Windows Vista Client Configuration Study Guide / Simmons / 148999-1 / Front Matter <br/>297. ? Inside the Exam sidebars highlight some of the most common and confusing problems that students encounter when taking a live exam Designed to anticipate what the exam will emphasize, they will help ensure you know what you need to know to pass the exam You can get a leg up on how to respond to those difficult-to-understand questions by focusing extra attention on these sidebars<br/>298. ? Scenario and Solutions sections lay out potential problems and solutions in a quick-to-read format<br/>299. ? The Certification Summary is a succinct review of the chapter and a restatement of salient points regarding the exam<br/>300. ? The Two-Minute Drill at the end of every chapter is a checklist of the main points of the chapter It can be used for last-minute review<br/>301. ? The Self Test offers questions similar to those found on the certification exams The answers to these questions, as well as explanations of the answers, can be found at the end of each chapter By taking the Self Test after completing each chapter, you¿ll reinforce what you¿ve learned from that chapter while becoming familiar with the structure of the exam questions<br/>302. ? The Lab Question at the end of the Self Test section offers a unique and challenging question format that requires the reader to understand multiple chapter concepts to answer correctly These questions are more complex and more comprehensive than the other questions, as they test your ability to take all the knowledge you have gained from reading the chapter and apply it to complicated, real-world situations These questions are aimed to be more difficult than what you will find on the exam If you can answer these questions, you have proven that you know the subject!<br/><br/>303. SCENARIO & SOLUTION<br/>304. Can Windows Vista Home basic use the Aero interface as long as the hardware requirements are met?<br/>305. No Aero is not available in Windows Vista Home edition<br/>306. I want to make sure a sound card is compatible with Windows Vista before I upgrade How can I check this?<br/>307. Run the Windows Upgrade Advisor You can also check the Hardware Compatibility List<br/>308. ?<br/>309. Q&A <br/>310. FMindd 19 7/3/07 3:57:09 PM xx MCTS Windows Vista Client Configuration Study Guide CertPrs8 / MCTS Windows Vista Client Configuration Study Guide / Simmons / 148999-1 / Front Matter <br/>311. Some Pointers<br/>312. Once you¿ve finished reading this book, set aside some time to do a thorough review You might want to return to the book several times and make use of all the methods it offers for reviewing the material: <br/>313. 1 Re-read all the Two-Minute Drills, or have someone quiz you You also can use the drills as a way to do a quick cram before the exam You might want to make some flash cards out of 3 � 5 index cards that have the Two-Minute Drill material on them <br/>314. 2 Re-read all the Exam Watch notes Remember that these notes are written by authors who have taken the exam and passed They know what you should expect¿and what you should be on the lookout for <br/>315. 3 Review all the S&S sections for quick problem solving <br/>316. 4 Re-take the Self Tests Taking the tests right after you¿ve read the chapter is a good idea, because the questions help reinforce what you¿ve just learned However, it¿s an even better idea to go back later and do all the questions in the book in one sitting Pretend that you¿re taking the live exam (When you go through the questions the first time, you should mark your answers on a separate piece of paper That way, you can run through the questions as many times as you need to until you feel comfortable with the material) <br/>317. 5 Complete the Exercises Did you do the exercises when you read through each chapter? If not, do them! These exercises are designed to cover exam topics, and there¿s no better way to get to know this material than by practicing Be sure you understand why you are performing each step in each exercise If there is something you are not clear on, re-read that section in the chapter<br/> |
