Exam 70-680:
TS: Windows 7, Configuring
Published: June 01, 2009
Language(s): English
Audience(s): IT Professionals
Technology: Windows 7
Type:
Proctored Exam
About this Exam
Candidates for this exam operate in computing environments that use
Microsoft Windows 7 as a desktop operating system in an enterprise environment.
Candidates should have 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.
Audience Profile
Candidates for this exam operate in computing environments that use
Microsoft Windows 7 as a desktop operating system in an enterprise environment.
Candidates should have 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.
Candidates should be able to install, deploy, and upgrade to Windows 7,
including ensuring hardware and software compatibility. Additionally, candidates
should be able to configure pre-installation and post-installation system
settings, Windows security features, network connectivity applications included
with Windows 7, and mobile computing. Candidates should also be able to maintain
systems, including monitoring for and resolving performance and reliability
issues. Candidates should have a basic understanding of Windows PowerShell
syntax.
Credit Toward Certification
When you pass Exam 70-680: TS:
Windows 7, Configuring, you complete the requirements for the following
certification(s):
MCTS: Windows 7, Configuration
Exam 70-680: TS: Windows 7, Configuring: counts as credit toward the following
certification(s):
MCITP: Enterprise Administrator
MCITP: Enterprise Desktop Administrator 7
MCITP: Enterprise Desktop Support Technician 7
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Skills Being Measured
This exam measures your ability to accomplish the technical tasks listed
below.The percentages indicate the relative weight of each major topic area on
the exam.
Installing, Upgrading, and Migrating to Windows 7 (14 percent)
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* Perform a clean installation.
o This objective may include but is not limited to: identifying hardware
requirements; setting up as the sole operating system; setting up as dual boot;
installation methods; boot from the source of installation, preparing the
installation source: USB, CD, network share, WDS
* Upgrade to Windows 7 from previous versions of Windows.
o This objective may include but is not limited to: upgrading from Windows
Vista; migrating from Windows XP; upgrading from one edition of Windows 7 to
another edition of Windows 7
* Migrate user profiles.
o This objective may include but is not limited to: migrating from one machine
to another; migrating from previous versions of Windows; side-by-side vs. wipe
and load
Deploying Windows 7 (13 percent)
* Capture a system image.
o This objective may include but is not limited to: preparing system for
capture; creating a WIM file; automated capture; manual capture
* Prepare a system image for deployment.
o This objective may include but is not limited to: inserting an application
into a system image; inserting a driver into a system image; inserting an update
into a system image; configuring tasks to run after deployment
* Deploy a system image.
o This objective may include but is not limited to: automated deployment
methods; manually deploying a customized image
* Configure a VHD.
o This objective may include but is not limited to: creating, deploying,
booting, mounting, and updating VHDs; offline updates; offline servicing
Configuring Hardware and Applications (14 percent)
* Configure devices.
o This objective may include but is not limited to: updating, disabling, and
uninstalling drivers; signed drivers; conflicts between drivers; configuring
driver settings; resolving problem device driver
* Configure application compatibility.
o This objective may include but is not limited to: setting compatibility mode;
implementing shims; compatibility issues with Internet Explorer
* Configure application restrictions.
o This objective may include but is not limited to: setting software restriction
policies; setting application control policies; setting through group policy or
local security policy
* Configure Internet Explorer.
o This objective may include but is not limited to: configuring compatibility
view; configuring security settings; configuring providers; managing add-ons;
controlling InPrivate mode; certificates for secure Web sites
Configuring Network Connectivity (14 percent)
* Configure IPv4 network settings.
o This objective may include but is not limited to: connecting to a network;
configuring name resolution; setting up a connection for a network; network
locations; resolving connectivity issues; APIPA
* Configure IPv6 network settings.
o This objective may include but is not limited to: configuring name resolution;
connecting to a network; setting up a connection for a network; network
locations; resolving connectivity issues; link local multicast name resolution
* Configure networking settings.
o This objective may include but is not limited to: adding a physically
connected (wired) or wireless device; connecting to a wireless network;
configuring security settings on the client; set preferred wireless networks;
configuring network adapters; configuring location-aware printing
* Configure Windows Firewall.
o This objective may include but is not limited to: configuring rules for
multiple profiles; allowing or denying an application; network-profile-specific
rules; configuring notifications; configuring authenticated exceptions
* Configure remote management.
o This objective may include but is not limited to: remote management methods;
configuring remote management tools; executing PowerShell commands
Configuring Access to Resources (13 percent)
* Configure shared resources.
o This objective may include but is not limited to: folder virtualization;
shared folder permissions; printers and queues; configuring HomeGroup settings
* Configure file and folder access.
o This objective may include but is not limited to: encrypting files and folders
by using EFS; configuring NTFS permissions; resolving effective permissions
issues; copying files vs. moving files
* Configure user account control (UAC).
o This objective may include but is not limited to: configuring local security
policy; configuring admin vs. standard UAC prompt behaviors; configuring Secure
Desktop
* Configure authentication and authorization.
o This objective may include but is not limited to: resolving authentication
issues; configuring rights; managing credentials; managing certificates; smart
cards with PIV; elevating user privileges; multifactor authentication
* Configure BranchCache.
o This objective may include but is not limited to: distributed cache mode vs.
hosted mode; network infrastructure requirements; configuring settings;
certificate management
Configuring Mobile Computing (10 percent)
* Configure BitLocker and BitLocker To Go.
o This objective may include but is not limited to: configuring BitLocker and
BitLocker To Go policies; managing Trusted Platform Module (TPM) PINs;
configuring startup key storage; data recovery agent support
* Configure DirectAccess.
o This objective may include but is not limited to: configuring client side;
configuring authentication; network infrastructure requirements
* Configure mobility options.
o This objective may include but is not limited to: configuring offline file
policies; transparent caching; creating and migrating power policy
* Configure remote connections.
o This objective may include but is not limited to: establishing VPN connections
and authentication; enabling a VPN reconnect; advanced security auditing; NAP
quarantine remediation; dial-up connections; remote desktop; published apps
Monitoring and Maintaining Systems that Run Windows 7 (11 percent)
* Configure updates to Windows 7.
o This objective may include but is not limited to: configuring update settings;
determining source of updates; configuring Windows Update policies; reviewing
update history; checking for new updates; rolling back updates
* Manage disks.
o This objective may include but is not limited to: managing disk volumes;
managing file system fragmentation; RAID; removable device policies
* Monitor systems.
o This objective may include but is not limited to: configuring event logging;
filtering event logs; event subscriptions; data collector sets; generating a
system diagnostics report
* Configure performance settings.
o This objective may include but is not limited to: configuring page files;
configuring hard drive cache; updated drivers; configuring networking
performance; configuring power plans; configuring processor scheduling;
configuring desktop environment; configuring services and programs to resolve
performance issues; mobile computing performance issues; configuring power
Configuring Backup and Recovery Options (11 percent)
* Configure backup.
o This objective may include but is not limited to: creating a system recovery
disk; backing up files, folders, or full system; scheduling backups
* Configure system recovery options.
o This objective may include but is not limited to: configuring system restore
points; restoring system settings; last known good configuration; complete
restore; driver rollback
* Configure file recovery options.
o This objective may include but is not limited to: configuring file restore
points; restoring previous versions of files and folders; restoring damaged or
deleted files by using shadow copies; restore user profiles
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