MCSA 70-697 and 70-698 Cert Guide: Configuring Windows Devices; Installing and Configuring Windows 10(Certification Guide)

  Learn, prepare, and practice for MCSA 70-697 and 70-698 exam success with this Cert Guide from Pearson IT Certification, a leader in IT certification.   Master MCSA 70-697 and 70-698 exam topics Assess your knowledge with chapter-ending quizzes Review key concepts with exam preparation tasks Practice with realistic exam questions   MCSA 70-697 and 70-698 Cert Guide is a best-of-breed exam study guide. Technical consultants Don Poulton, Harry Holt, and Randy Bellet share preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills. Material is presented in a concise manner, focusing on increasing your understanding and retention of exam topics.   The book presents you with an organized test preparation routine through the use of proven series elements and techniques. Exam topic lists make referencing easy. Chapter-ending Exam Preparation Tasks help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly. Review questions help you assess your knowledge, and a final preparation chapter guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your final study plan.   The companion website contains the powerful Pearson Test Prep practice test software, complete with hundreds of exam-realistic questions. The assessment engine offers you a wealth of customization options and reporting features, laying out a complete assessment of your knowledge to help you focus your study where it is needed most.   Well regarded for its level of detail, assessment features, and challenging review questions and exercises, this study guide helps you master the concepts and techniques that will enable you to succeed on the exam the first time.   The study guide helps you master all the topics on the MCSA 70-697 exam Configuring Windows Devices and the MCSA 70-698 exam Installing and Configuring Windows 10: all the knowledge you need to earn MCSA: Windows 10 certification. Topics include   Exam 70-697: ·         Managing identity ·         Planning desktop and device deployment ·         Planning and implementing a Microsoft Intune device management solution ·         Configuring networking and storage ·         Managing data access and protection ·         Managing remote access, apps, updates, and recovery   Exam 70-698: ·         Implementing Windows ·         Configuring and supporting core services ·         Managing and maintaining Windows

Table of Contents:
Introduction xxvi Chapter 1 Introducing Windows 10 3 “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 4 Foundation Topics 8 A Brief History of Windows 8     Windows 10 9     Windows 10 Editions 10 Features Tour of Windows 10 13     Improvements Provided in Versions 1507 and 1511 13     Improvements Provided in Version 1607 15 A Quick Tour of Windows 10 17     Cortana and the Windows 10 Search 20     The Get Started App 21     Configuring the Windows 10 Taskbar 23         Toolbars 24     Windows 10 Apps 24     Libraries 24     Windows Settings 25         System 26         Devices 28         Network & Internet 30         Personalization 31         Accounts 34         Time and Language 37         Ease of Access 38         Privacy 39         Update and Security 41     Control Panel 43         System and Security 44         Network and Internet 45         Hardware and Sound 47         Programs 48         User Accounts 49         Appearance and Personalization 50         Clock, Language, and Region 51         Ease of Access 51     The Computer Management Snap-in 51 Configuring Windows Updates 53     Configuring Windows Update Settings 54     Using a WSUS Server with Windows 10 58     Configuring Windows Update Policies 58     Managing Update History and Rolling Back Updates 64     Updating Windows Store Applications 65 Configure Updates in the Enterprise 67     Implement Insider Preview 68     Current Branch (CB) 69     Current Branch for Business (CBB) 70     Long Term Servicing Branch (LTSB) Scenarios 71 Exam Preparation Tasks 71 Chapter 2 Implementing Windows 75 “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 75 Foundation Topics 82 Preparing for Installation Requirements 82     Evaluating Hardware Readiness and Compatibility 82         Windows 10 Hardware Requirements (Including Screen Resolution) 82         Hardware Compatibility 83         Using 32-Bit or 64-Bit Windows 84         Software Compatibility 86     Determining Appropriate Editions According to Device Type 88         Mobile Devices 88         Other Devices 88     Determining Requirements for Windows Features 89 Performing a Clean Installation 90     Performing an Attended Installation 90     Performing an Unattended Installation of Windows 10 97         Understanding Answer Files 97         Understanding Configuration Passes 98         Creating an Answer File 98         Using the Answer Files to Perform an Unattended Installation 105     Dual-Booting Windows 10 105         Boot Management Programs Used by Windows 10 106         Setting Up a Dual-Boot System 106     Refreshing Windows 10 107     Troubleshooting Failed Installations 108         Stop Errors or Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) 108         Stopped Installation 110 Upgrading to Windows 10 110     Choosing Between an Upgrade and a Clean Installation 112     Preparing a Computer to Meet Upgrade Requirements 112     Upgrading the Computer to Windows 10 113     Upgrading from One Edition of Windows 10 to Another 115 Using Alternate Installation Media 117     Installing to a Virtual Hard Disk (VHD) 117         Understanding VHDs 117         Types of Virtual Hard Disks 118         Tools Used with Virtual Hard Disks 119         Using Disk Management 120         Installing Windows 10 to a VHD 122 Installing Additional Windows Features 124     Configuring Windows for Additional Regional and Language Support 127 Configuring Native Boot Scenarios 129     Best Practices for Using Native-Boot VHDs 130     Booting VHDs 131 Exam Preparation Tasks 133 Chapter 3 Post-Installation Configuration 137 “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 138 Foundation Topics 143 Configuring and Customizing the User Interface, According to Device Type 143     Configuring the Start Menu and Taskbar 143         Group Policies for Start Menu and Taskbar 148     Configuring the Desktop 150     Configuring Notification Settings 151 Configuring Windows 10 Options 152     Configuring Accessibility Options 153     Cortana and the Windows 10 Search 154         Cortana Group Policy Settings 156     Configuring Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer 156         Microsoft Edge 157         Internet Explorer 158         Compatibility View 159         SmartScreen Filter 160         Internet Explorer Group Policies 161         Internet Explorer Compared to Edge 163     Configuring Hyper-V 164     Configuring Power Settings 165 Configuring Devices and Device Drivers 165     Device Setup 166     Devices and Printers 167     Updating Drivers 169     Using Device Manager 169         Using Device Manager to Uninstall Drivers 173         Using Device Manager to Disable Drivers 173     Maintaining Device Drivers 173         Managing and Troubleshooting Drivers and Driver Signing 173         Driver Signing Requirements in Windows 10 174         Checking Drivers for Digital Signatures 175         Driver Installation Permissions in Windows 10 176     Managing Driver Packages 177     Resolving Driver Issues 178         Using Device Manager to Resolve Driver Conflicts 178         Using Windows 10 Rollback to Resolve a Problem Driver 182     Configuring Driver Settings 183         Driver Verifier 184         Advanced Driver Settings 185     Using Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) to Add Driver Packages 187 Exam Preparation Tasks 190 Chapter 4 Managing Windows in an Enterprise 193 “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 193 Foundation Topics 196 Active Directory 196     The Building Blocks of Active Directory 196     Joining a Domain 198     Remote Server Administration Tools 201         Installing RSAT on Client Workstations 201         Active Directory Users and Computers 203     Group Policies 206         Creating and Applying GPOs 207     UAC 211 Windows in an Enterprise Environment 211     The Windows Imaging and Configuration Designer (ICD) 212     Activation of Windows Computers in the Enterprise 216         Implement Volume Activation Using a KMS 217         Implement Active Directory-Based Activation 219         Query and Configure Activation States 220 Exam Preparation Tasks 222 Chapter 5 Installing and Managing Software 225 “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 225 Foundation Topics 228 Microsoft Account 228     Sign In Using a Microsoft Account 228         Domain Accounts 231     Managing the Use of Microsoft Accounts 231     Integrating Microsoft Accounts Including Personalization Settings 232 Windows Store and Cloud Apps 233     Introduction to Windows Store Apps 234     Installing and Managing Software by Using Microsoft Office 365 and Windows Store Apps 235         Configuring and Managing Office 365 235         Managing Software Using Office 365 237     Updating Windows Store Apps 238         Controlling Windows Store Access 239     Sideloading Apps 240         Sideloading into Online and Offline Images 243         Sideloading Apps Using Microsoft Intune 244         Deep Link Apps by Using Microsoft Intune 248 Exam Preparation Tasks 249 Chapter 6 Windows 10 Networking 253 “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 253 Foundation Topics 258 Configuring TCP/IP Settings 258     Configuring and Supporting TCP/IP Version 4 Settings 261         Static IPv4 Addressing 262         Classless Interdomain Routing 264         Private IPv4 Networks 265     Configuring and Supporting TCP/IP Version 6 Settings 265         IPv6 Address Syntax 265         IPv6 Prefixes 266         Types of IPv6 Addresses 266         Compatibility Between IPv4 and IPv6 Addresses 268 Configuring IP Settings 269     Configuring Name Resolution 270         Configuring TCP/IPv6 Name Resolution 273     Disabling IPv6 274     Connecting to a Wired Network 275         The Network and Sharing Center 276         Using the Network and Sharing Center to Set Up a TCP/IPv4 Connection 277         Implementing APIPA 280         Connecting to a TCP/IP Version 6 Network 281     Configuring Network Locations 283         Setting Up New Network Connections 284         Connecting to Existing Networks 285     Setting Up Network Sharing and Discovery 286         Using Internet Connection Sharing to Share Your Internet Connection 288 Configuring Network Settings 292     Connecting to Wireless Networks 292         Wireless Networking Protocols 293         Setting Up a Wireless Network Connection 294         Managing Wireless Network Connections 297     Managing Preferred Wireless Networks 299         Wireless Network Profiles 300     Configuring Network Adapters 303     Troubleshooting Network Issues 305 Exam Preparation Tasks 307 Chapter 7 Windows 10 Security 311 “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 311 Foundation Topics 319 Configuring Authentication and Authorization 319     Authentication 319         Microsoft Passport 320         Picture Password and Biometrics 323         Configuring Local Accounts 325         Configuring Microsoft Accounts 330         Configuring Windows Hello 332     Authorization 336         Workgroups 336         Domain Account Settings 337         HomeGroup 338         Joining a HomeGroup 340         Modifying HomeGroup Settings 341         Configuring Device Registration 344         Configuring Device Guard 348         Configuring Credential Guard 354         Configuring Device Health Attestation 355         Configuring UAC Behavior 356         Features of User Account Control 357         Application Prompts 360         Running Programs with Elevated Privileges 361         Configuring User Account Control 362         User Account Control Policies 363 Supporting Authentication and Authorization 366     Windows 10 Lock Screen and Logon Prompts 366     Picture Password 368     Managing Credentials 369         Adding, Editing, and Removing Credentials in Credential Manager 369         Windows Credentials Backup and Restore 371         Web Credentials 372     Managing Multifactor Authentication 372         Requesting Certificates 374     Configuring Computer and User Authentication 375         Secure Channel 375         Account Policies 376 Configuring NTFS Permissions 378     NTFS File and Folder Permissions 378         Applying NTFS Permissions 379         Specifying Advanced Permissions 381         NTFS Permissions Inheritance 384         Taking Ownership of Files and Folders 385 Exam Preparation Tasks 386 Chapter 8 Windows 10 Data Security 389 “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 389 Foundation Topics 393 Support Data Security 393     Issues Related to Shared Folder and NTFS Permissions 394         Viewing a User’s Effective Permissions 394         Copying and Moving Files and Folders 395         Copying Files and Folders with NTFS Permissions 396         Moving Files and Folders with NTFS Permissions 396         Using the Mouse to Copy or Move Objects from One Location to Another 397     Dynamic Access Control 398     Access to Removable Media 400 Encrypting File System 402     Encrypting File System Basics 403     Preparing a Disk for EFS 405     Encrypting Files 406     Backing Up EFS Keys 407     Decrypting Files 408     EFS Recovery Agents 409 Configuring Local Security Policy 410     Configuring Local Policies 412         Audit Policies 412         Security Options 415 Security for Mobile Devices 416     Configuring BitLocker and BitLocker To Go 417         BitLocker Drive Encryption 417         BitLocker To Go 424         BitLocker Policies 426         Operating System Drives 426         Fixed Data Drive Policies 428         Use of Data Recovery Agents 430         Microsoft BitLocker Administration and Monitoring (MBAM) 433     Configuring Startup Key Storage 434         Preparing a Computer Without a TPM to Use BitLocker 434         Syskey Startup Keys 438 Exam Preparation Tasks 439 Chapter 9 Managing User Data 443 “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 443 Foundation Topics 450 Configuring Data Storage 450     Configuring Storage Using Disk Management and Windows PowerShell 451     Basic and Dynamic Disks 452         Working with Basic Disks 454         Converting Basic Disks to Dynamic 459         Working with Dynamic Disks 460     RAID Volumes 461         Creating a RAID-0 Volume 462         Creating a Spanned Volume 464         Creating a Mirrored Volume 465         Creating a RAID-5 Volume 465         Using DiskPart to Create Striped, Mirrored, and RAID-5 Volumes 466         Managing and Troubleshooting RAID Volumes 467     Creating and Configuring VHDs 467     Removable Devices 468     Storage Spaces 469         Creating a Storage Space 469     Troubleshooting Storage and Device Issues 472     Managing File System Fragmentation 474         Optimizing Drives 474         The Defrag.exe Command-Line Tool 477         Error Checking 477 Supporting Data Storage 478     DFS Client Configuration Including Caching Settings 478     Managing Storage Spaces 480         Configuring Fault Tolerance of Storage Spaces 482         Managing Storage Spaces with PowerShell 483     Configuring OneDrive 484         OneDrive App 484         OneDrive Desktop 485         OneDrive Settings 486 User Data Migration and Configuration 488     Migrating User Profiles 488         User State Migration Tool 488     Configuring Folder Location 494         Benefits of Folder Redirection 495         Redirecting Library Folders 495     Implementing Domain-Based Folder Redirection 498 Configuring Local, Roaming, and Mandatory Profiles 501     Implementing Roaming Profiles 504     Establishing Mandatory Profiles 506     User Profiles and Operating System Versions 507 Exam Preparation Tasks 508 Chapter 10 Windows Hyper-V 511 “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 512 Foundation Topics 515 Introduction to Virtualization 515     Creating and Configuring VHDs 516         Using DiskPart to Create a VHD 517     Mounting VHDs 519 Creating and Configuring Virtual Machines 521     Enabling Client Hyper-V in Windows 10 521     Creating a Hyper-V Virtual Machine 523         Using the Hyper-V Manager 524         Creating Virtual Machines 525         Configuring Virtual Machines 529     Deploying Virtual Machines 535         Integration Services 536         Converting a Physical Machine 538 Creating and Managing Virtual Machine Checkpoints 539     Using Virtual Machine Checkpoints 539 Creating and Configuring Virtual Switches 543     Using an External Virtual Switch 545     Using Internal Virtual Switches 546     Using Private Virtual Switches 547     Connecting Virtual Machines 547 Exam Preparation Tasks 549 Chapter 11 Configuring and Securing Mobile Devices 553 “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 553 Foundation Topics 557 Configuring Offline Files and Sync Center 557     Client Computer Configuration 558     Sync Center 560     Server Configuration 562     Offline File Policies 564     Using the Always Offline Mode 565     Configuring Transparent Caching of Offline Files 567 Configuring Power Policies 568     Configuring Power Options 569         Power Plans 570         Additional Power Plan Options 571         Advanced Power Settings 573     Battery Meter 575     Power Management and Group Policy 579 Configuring Windows To Go 581     Preparing USB Drives for Windows To Go 582         Provisioning a Windows To Go Workspace 582     Using Windows To Go on a Host Computer 584 Configuring Wi-Fi Direct 586 Exam Preparation Tasks 588 Chapter 12 Managing Mobile Devices 591 “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 591 Foundation Topics 594 Mobile Device Policies 594     Security Policies 594     Configuring Account Policies 596         Password Policies 596         Account Lockout 598         Unlocking an Account 599     Configuring Local Policies 600         Audit Policies 600         Security Options 602     Configuring Remote Wipe 604 Managing Data Synchronization 605     Work Folders 606 Managing Broadband Connectivity 609     Metered Networks 610     Broadband Tethering 610 Exam Preparation Tasks 613 Chapter 13 Microsoft Intune 615 “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 616 Foundation Topics 619 Microsoft Intune Administration 619     User Accounts, Device Enrollment, and Device Management 619         User Accounts 620         Enrolling Devices 625         Viewing and Managing Devices 630     The Microsoft Intune Connector Site System Role 634     Manage User and Computer Groups 636     Manage Remote Computers 638 Microsoft Intune Monitoring 639     Configure Monitoring and Alerts 639     Managing Policies 642 Deploying Software Updates 645     Third-Party Updates 648     Reports and In-console Monitoring 649 Exam Preparation Tasks 650 Chapter 14 Configuring File and Folder Access 653 “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 654 Foundation Topics 658 Configuring Data Encryption Using Encrypting File System (EFS) 658     Encrypting File System Basics 659     Preparing a Disk for EFS 660     Encrypting Files 661     Backing Up EFS Keys 663     Decrypting Files 664     EFS Recovery Agents 664 Configuring Disk Quotas 666     Some Guidelines for Using Quotas 668 Configuring Object Access Auditing 669     Enabling Object Access Auditing 670     Specifying Objects to Be Audited 671 Configuring Shared Resources 674     Using the Network and Sharing Center to Configure File Sharing 674     Sharing Files, Folders, and Printers 676     Configuring Shared Folder Permissions 678         Use of the Public Folder for Sharing Files 682         Mapping a Drive 682         Command-Line Administration of Shared Folders 683         Media Streaming 684     Configuring File Libraries 685     HomeGroup 687         Creating a Homegroup 687         Joining a Homegroup 689     OneDrive 692     Troubleshooting Data Access and Usage 693         Effective Permissions 693         Practical Guidelines on Sharing and Securing Folders 694     Configuring Shared Printers 695     Configuring Location Aware Printing 698 Exam Preparation Tasks 700 Chapter 15 Configuring Remote Access 703 “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 703 Foundation Topics 707 Configuring Remote Authentication 707     Remote Authentication Planning 708         Remote Access Authentication Protocols 709     NTLM and Kerberos Authentication 711     Remote Authentication Group Policies 712 Configuring Remote Desktop Settings 713     Establishing a Remote Desktop Connection with Another Computer 714     Configuring the Server Side of Remote Desktop 717     Selecting a Nondefault Port 718 Configuring VPN Authentication and Settings 719     Understanding Remote Access 720     Establishing VPN Connections and Authentication 721     VPN Connection Security 725     Enabling VPN Reconnect 726     App-Triggered VPN, Traffic Filters, and Lockdown VPN 727         App-Triggered VPN 728         Traffic Filters 730         LockDown VPN 731     Configuring DirectAccess 732         Remote Desktop Services (RDS) 732         DirectAccess 732 Configuring Remote Management 735     Choosing the Right Tools 735     Windows Remote Management (WinRM) 737     Using Windows Remote Shell 739     Using Windows PowerShell and MMCs for Remote Management 739         PowerShell and PowerShell ISE 740         PowerShell Remoting 743         Using MMC Snap-ins for Remote Management 745     Remote Assistance 747     Configuring and Using Easy Connect 753 Exam Preparation Tasks 753 Chapter 16 Configuring and Maintaining Network Security 757 “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 757 Foundation Topics 761 Configuring Windows Firewall 761     Basic Windows Firewall Configuration 762     Configuring Windows Firewall with Advanced Security 768         Configuring Multiple Firewall Profiles 770         Configuring New Firewall Rules 772 Configuring IPsec Security Rules 776     Configuring New Connection Security Rules (IPsec) 777     Modifying Rule Properties 778     Configuring Notifications 780     Group Policy and Windows Firewall 781     Configuring Authenticated Exceptions 783 Configuring Network Discovery 784     Managing Wireless Security 787 Exam Preparation Tasks 789 Chapter 17 Managing Mobile Apps 793 “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 793 Foundation Topics 796 Remote Desktop Services and RemoteApp 796     Configuring RemoteApp 796     Configuring Group Policy Objects (GPOs) for Signed Packages 801     Configuring Remote Desktop Web Access for Azure RemoteApp Distribution 805     Subscribing to Azure RemoteApp and Desktop Connection Feeds 807 Microsoft Azure RemoteApp 810     Configuring RemoteApp and Desktop Connection Settings 811         Azure RemoteApp Collections 811         Publishing RemoteApp Applications 812     Support for iOS and Android 813 Exam Preparation Tasks 816 Chapter 18 Managing Desktop Applications 819 “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 820 Foundation Topics 824 Implementing Apps 824     Startup Options and Windows Features 824     Windows Store for Business 826         Signup and User Configuration 827         Working with Store for Business Apps 831         Client Configuration 833     Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK) 836 Desktop Application Compatibility 837     Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) and Compatibility Database 838         Using the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) 838     Using Windows Installer 842         Understanding MSI Features and Support 846     Implementing Shims 847     Configuring File Associations and Default Program Settings 849         Modifying Default Program Settings 849         Associating File Extensions with Specific Programs 851     Configuring Application Compatibility Mode 853     Desktop Application Coexistence 856     Managing App-V Applications 857         Overview of App-V 857         The App-V Management Console 858         App-V Command-Line Utilities 860 User Experience Virtualization 861     Getting Started with UE-V 862     Custom Settings Location Templates 864 Using Microsoft Intune for Desktop Apps 866 Exam Preparation Tasks 870 Chapter 19 Monitoring and Managing Windows 873 “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 873 Foundation Topics 877 Monitoring Windows 10 877     Event Viewer 877         Viewing Logs in Event Viewer 878         Customizing Event Viewer 880         Creating Tasks from Events 881         Using Event Log Subscriptions 882     Monitoring Computer Performance 886         Task Manager 886         Resource Monitor 890         Performance Monitor 893         Data Collector Sets 897         Optimizing and Troubleshooting Memory Performance 902         Optimizing and Troubleshooting Processor Utilization 904         Optimizing and Troubleshooting Disk Performance 905     Monitoring System Resources 907     Monitoring and Managing Printers 908     Reliability Monitor 911 Configuring Advanced Management Tools 914     Microsoft Management Console (MMC) 914         MMC Options for Delegation 914     Windows Services 916     System Configuration Utility 918         General Tab 918         Boot Tab 919         Services Tab 919         Startup Tab 920         Tools Tab 920     Configuring Indexing Options 921     Task Scheduler 924         Scheduling a Task with Task Scheduler 926     Windows PowerShell 928 Exam Preparation Tasks 931 Chapter 20 Configuring System Recovery Options 935 “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 935 Foundation Topics 939 Configuring a USB Recovery Drive 939     Performing Recovery Operations Using Windows Recovery 942 System Restore and Restore Points 945     Configuring System Restore 945     Performing a Refresh or Recycle 948         Refreshing Your Computer 949         Resetting Your Computer to Original Installation Condition 952         Advanced Startup Options 954         Performing a System Image Recovery 957     Configuring Restore Points 960 Resolving Hardware and Device Issues 962     Using Device Manager to Resolve Driver Conflicts 962         Use of Security and Maintenance to View Device-Related Problems 965         Use of System Information to View Device-Related Problems 966 Rolling Back Drivers 967 Exam Preparation Tasks 969 Chapter 21 Configuring File Recovery 971 “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 971 Foundation Topics 975 Restoring Previous Versions of Files and Folders 975     How to Restore Damaged or Deleted Files 975     Using Windows Backup to Protect Your Data 976         Configuring Windows Backup for the First Time 976         Managing and Troubleshooting Your Backups 981         Scheduling Your Backups 984     Recovering Files with Backup and Restore (Windows 7) 985     Using Wbadmin to Recover Data 988 Configuring File History 989     Setting Up File History 990     Adding Additional Folders to File History 996     Restoring Files Using File History 997     Creating a System Image 999 Recovering Files from OneDrive 1001     OneDrive and the Recycle Bin 1001     OneDrive Version History 1002 Exam Preparation Tasks 1004 Chapter 22 Final Preparation 1007 Tools for Final Preparation 1007     Pearson Test Prep Practice Test Software and Questions on the Website 1007         Accessing the Pearson Test Prep Software Online 1008         Accessing the Pearson Test Prep Software Offline 1008     Customizing Your Exams 1009     Updating Your Exams 1010         Premium Edition 1011     Memory Tables 1011     Chapter-Ending Review Tools 1011 Suggested Plan for Final Review/Study 1012 Summary 1012 Appendix A Answers to the “Do I Know This Already?” Quizzes 1015 Glossary of Key Terms 1057   Elements Available On the Book’s Website Appendix B Memory Tables APPENDIX C Memory Tables Answer Key APPENDIX D Study Planner Glossary of Key Terms     9780789758804    TOC    6/26/2017

About the Author :
Don Poulton (A+, Network+, Security+, MCSA, MCSE) is an independent consultant who has been involved with computers since the days of 80-column punch cards. After a career of more than 20 years in environmental science, Don switched careers and trained as a Windows NT 4.0 MCSE. He has been involved in consulting with a couple of small training providers as a technical writer, during which time he wrote training and exam prep materials for Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and Windows XP. Don has written or contributed to several titles, including Security+ Lab Manual (Que, 2004); MCSA/MCSE 70-299 Exam Cram 2: Implementing and Administering Security in a Windows 2003 Network (Exam Cram 2) (Que, 2004); MCSE 70-294 Exam Prep: Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure (Que, 2006); MCTS 70-620 Exam Prep: Microsoft Windows Vista, Configuring (Que, 2008); MCTS 70-680 Cert Guide: Microsoft Windows 7, Configuring (Que, 2011); MCTS 70-640 Cert Guide: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring (Que, 2011); MCTS 70-642 Cert Guide: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring (Que, 2012); and MCSA 70-687 Cert Guide Configuring Microsoft Windows 8.1 (Que, 2015). In addition, he has worked on programming projects, both in his days as an environmental scientist and more recently with Visual Basic to update an older statistical package used for multivariate analysis of sediment contaminants. When not working on computers, Don is an avid amateur photographer who has had his photos displayed in international competitions and published in magazines such as Michigan Natural Resources Magazine and National Geographic Traveler. Don also enjoys traveling and keeping fit. Don lives in Burlington, Ontario, with his wife, Terry. Harry Holt started his technology career in the early 1980s while working in trust accounting, where he discovered the advantages of Lotus 1-2-3 over paper spreadsheets, and how much better D:Base was at tracking transactions than a cabinet full of 3×5 index cards. That prompted a career change, and Harry took advantage of the burgeoning IT program at Virginia Commonwealth University’s prestigious School of Business to hone his knowledge. Harry gained experience over the years in most technical roles in the industry–from computer operator, programmer, and LAN administrator, to network engineer, DBA, and project manager, among others. He has used his skills to improve efficiencies in a range of organizations, including Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, government agencies, and even small partnerships and sole proprietorships. Exploring aspects of the computer industry and evolution of technology both professionally, as a hobby, and as a volunteer for various nonprofit organizations, Harry gained a working knowledge of many types of systems from large IBM z/OS mainframes, VAX systems, and UNIX platforms, to Windows, Macintosh, and Linux systems. He can program in a variety of development languages and platforms and enjoys collaborating in open source projects. Harry has a bachelor’s degree in IT and PMP certification and is currently working as a cyber applications manager in Richmond, Virginia. He lives with his wife, Donna, and enjoys going for meals prepared by his son and Master Chef, Alex, at fine dining restaurants in Richmond, Virginia. Randy Bellet: After establishing himself as a retailer in Richmond, Virginia, curiosity about the fledgling small computer industry brought Randy Bellet into the IT field in 1981. Beginning with the TRS-DOS operating system on a Radio Shack Model III and “sneaker-net,” he automated his own and other businesses, initially programming spreadsheets using one of the original versions of VisiCalc. Hardware consisted of 32 K of RAM, monochrome monitors, and no hard drives. Data was stored on floppy disks that really flopped. After the PC-XT and its clones arrived, he followed the market and extended his skills into the networking of PCs and XENIX servers and wrote applications for the retail and pager industries. As PCs became commonplace and their connectivity a necessity, Randy configured Windows client/server networks for small- and medium-sized businesses, and wrote n-tier applications on various Windows platforms ranging from Windows 3.1 through Windows Server 2008 for the medical, insurance, food, and leisure industries. As organizations expanded and scaled their uses of PCs, extracting data from mainframes for use in Windows applications became a specialty. Since 1999, Mr. Bellet has been on the faculty of ECPI University, delivering and developing curriculum in Network Security and Software Development and writing ancillary instructor materials. Certifications include CompTIA Network +, MCSE, MCSD, and MCDBA. He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and marketing from New York University and a master’s degree in IT from Virginia Tech.