Prepare for certification in Windows 7 configuration with this all-new study guide This comprehensive book guides readers through preparation for Microsoft's brand new MCTS: Windows 7, Configuring exam (70-680). You'll find 100% coverage of all exam objectives; practical, real-world scenarios; hands-on exercises, and challenging review questions, both in the book and on the CD included with the book.
- Prepares you for the new exam 70-680, the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist certification for Windows 7; Windows 7 is Microsoft's new operating system releasing in late 2009
- Shows you how to install, configure, and maintain Windows 7 for the exam
- Covers upgrading and migrating; deploying Windows 7; configuring hardware applications, network connectivity, access to resources, and mobile computing; monitoring and maintaining; handling backup and recovery, and more
This is the ideal guide to prepare you for Microsoft's new Windows 7 certification.
Table of Contents:
Introduction xxi
Assessment Test xxxi
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 7 1
Introducing Windows 7 2
Overview of Windows XP 2
Overview of Windows Vista 4
New Features in Windows 7 7
Windows 7 Architecture 10
32-bit versus 64-bit 11
Preparing to Install Windows 7 12
Different Versions of Windows 7 12
Hardware Requirements 17
The Hardware Compatibility List (HCL) 20
BIOS Compatibility 20
Driver Requirements 20
New Install or Upgrade 20
Disk Space Partitioning 27
Language and Locale 28
Installing Windows 7 28
Performing a Clean Install of Windows 7 29
Performing an Upgrade to Windows 7 33
Troubleshooting Installation Problems 35
Migrating Files and Settings 37
Upgrading from Windows XP to Windows 7 39
Supporting Multiple-Boot Options 42
Using Windows Activation 44
Using Windows Update 44
Installing Windows Service Packs 48
Summary 49
Exam Essentials 49
Review Questions 51
Answers to Review Questions 56
Chapter 2 Automating the Windows 7 Installation 59
Choosing Automated Deployment Options 60
An Overview of the Microsoft Deployment
Toolkit (MDT) 2010 61
An Overview of Unattended Installation 65
An Overview of Windows Deployment Services 67
An Overview of the System Preparation Tool and Disk Imaging 68
Overview of the Windows Automated
Installation Kit (Windows AIK) 72
Summary of Windows 7 Deployment Options 73
Deploying Unattended Installations 75
Using the System Preparation Tool to Prepare an Installation for Imaging 77
Using ImageX to Create a Disk Image 79
Installing from a Disk Image 80
Using Windows System Image Manager to Create Answer Files 81
Using Windows Deployment Services (WDS) 85
Preparing the WDS Server 86
WDS Server Requirements 87
Network Services 87
Installing the WDS Server Components 87
Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) Toolkit 91
Summary 96
Exam Essentials 97
Review Questions 98
Answers to Review Questions 103
Chapter 3 Managing Disks 105
Configuring File Systems 106
File System Selection 107
File System Conversion 109
Configuring Disk Storage 110
Basic Storage 110
Dynamic Storage 111
GUID Partition Table (GPT) 113
Using the Disk Management Utility 114
Using the Microsoft Management Console 114
Understanding the Disk Management Utility 117
Managing Storage 131
Managing Dynamic Storage 131
Troubleshooting Disk Management 134
Using Disk Management Status Codes 134
Troubleshooting Disks That Fail to Initialize 135
Managing Data Compression 136
Using the Compact Command-Line Utility 137
Using Compressed (Zipped) Folders 138
Managing Data Encryption with EFS 138
Encrypting and Decrypting Folders and Files 139
Managing EFS File Sharing 140
Using the DRA to Recover Encrypted Data 141
Recovering Encrypted Files 143
Understanding RAID 145
RAID Models 145
Using Disk Maintenance Tools 146
Using the Disk Defragmenter Utility 146
Using the Disk Cleanup Utility 148
Using the Check Disk Utility 149
Summary 150
Exam Essentials 151
Review Questions 152
Answers to Review Questions 157
Chapter 4 Managing the Windows 7 Environment 159
Configuring the Windows 7 Operating System 160
Configuring the Desktop Environment 160
Configuring Windows Aero 166
Using Control Panel 169
Understanding the System Icon 185
Using the Registry Editor 191
Configuring Remote Connections 193
Remote Assistance 193
Remote Desktop 197
Configuring a VPN Connection 202
Configuring Mobile Computing 205
Recognizing the Improvements to Power Management 205
Managing Power States 206
Managing Power Options 207
Configuring the Power Button 209
Configuring Advanced Power Settings 209
Configuring Hibernation 210
Managing Power Consumption Using the Battery Meter 211
Using Windows ReadyBoost and Windows 7 211
Using ReadyDrive and Windows 7 212
Managing Windows 7 Services 212
Summary 215
Exam Essentials 216
Review Questions 217
Answers to Review Questions 222
Chapter 5 Configuring Hardware and Applications 225
Configuring Hardware 227
New/Updated Features—Device Stage 227
Using Device Manager 229
Installing and Updating Device Drivers 234
Driver Signing 244
Managing I/O Devices 246
Configuring Removable Storage Devices 246
Managing Printers 248
Installing Printers 249
Managing Applications 259
Configuring Applications 259
Overview of Internet Explorer 8 263
Using New User Features of IE8 264
Defining IE8 Accelerators 264
Defining IE8 Web Slices 268
Using IE8 Compatibility View 271
Using New Security and Safety Features of IE8 272
Installing Add-Ons to IE8 279
Using Protected Mode for IE8 280
Configuring Windows Internet Explorer 8 Options 280
Summary 284
Exam Essentials 284
Review Questions 285
Answers to Review Questions 289
Chapter 6 Managing Users, Groups, and Security 291
Overview of Windows 7 User Accounts 292
Account Types 293
Built-in Accounts 294
Local and Domain User Accounts 295
Logging On and Logging Off 296
Using Local User Logon Authentication 296
Logging Off Windows 7 297
Working with User Accounts 297
Using the Local Users And Groups Utility 298
Using the User Accounts Option in Control Panel 300
Creating New Users 301
Disabling User Accounts 304
Deleting User Accounts 305
Renaming User Accounts 307
Changing a User’s Password 308
Managing User Properties 309
Managing User Group Membership 309
Setting Up User Profiles, Logon Scripts, and Home Folders 310
Troubleshooting User Account Authentication 315
Troubleshooting Local User Account Authentication 316
Creating and Managing Groups 316
Using Built-in Groups 317
Using Special Groups 320
Managing Security 325
Managing Security Configurations 325
Using the Group Policy Result Tool 326
Managing and Applying LGPOs 328
Configuring Local Security Policies 330
Using Account Policies 332
Using Local Policies 338
Configuring User Account Control 345
Managing Privilege Elevation 346
Registry and File Virtualization 348
Using Advanced Security Options 348
Configuring the Action Center 349
Performing a Manual Scan 351
Configuring Windows Defender 352
Using BitLocker Drive Encryption 356
Managing File and Folder Security 357
Folder Options 357
Securing Access to Files and Folders 362
Determining Effective Permissions 366
Viewing Effective Permissions 368
Determining NTFS Permissions for Copied or Moved Files 369
Managing Network Access 369
Creating Shared Folders 369
Configuring Share Permissions 371
Summary 372
Exam Essentials 372
Review Questions 374
Answers to Review Questions 380
Chapter 7 Configuring Network Connectivity 383
Understanding Networking 385
Windows Peer-to-Peer Network 385
Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Network 387
Microsoft Networking Terms and Roles 389
Configuring Windows 7 NIC Devices 392
Configuring a Network Adapter 392
Troubleshooting a Network Adapter 397
Configuring Wireless NIC Devices 398
Understanding TCP/IP 410
Benefits of Using TCP/IP 410
Features of TCP/IP 411
Basics of IP Addressing and Configuration 412
Configuring TCP/IP on Windows 7 418
Testing IP Configuration 421
TCP/IP Troubleshooting 422
Configuring Windows 7 on a Network 422
Adding Windows 7 to the Domain 422
Joining and Sharing HomeGroups in Windows 7 424
Configuring Windows Firewall 430
Windows Firewall with Advanced Security 432
Configuring Remote Management 437
Windows Remote Management 437
Windows PowerShell 438
Understanding BranchCache 440
Distributed Cache Mode Requirements 440
Hosted Mode Requirements 442
Configuring DirectAccess 443
DirectAccess vs. VPNs 443
Understanding How DirectAccess Works 444
Knowing the DirectAccess Infrastructure Requirements 444
Understanding Virtualization 446
Understanding Microsoft Hyper-V 447
Creating a Hyper-V Windows 7 Virtual Machine 448
Understanding Windows Virtual PC 449
Summary 450
Exam Essentials 451
Review Questions 452
Answers to Review Questions 458
Chapter 8 Monitoring and Maintaining Windows 7 461
Understanding Windows 7 Performance Optimization 462
Creating Baselines 462
Testing Configuration Changes or Tuning Efforts 464
Using Alerts for Problem Notification 464
Optimizing Windows 7 with Performance Monitor 464
Using Resource Monitor 466
Utilizing Customized Counters in Performance Monitor 472
Managing Performance Monitor Data with Collector Sets 479
Managing System Performance 481
Managing Processor Performance 482
Managing the Disk Subsystem 484
Optimizing the Network Subsystem 485
Using Reliability Monitor 485
Using Windows 7 Tools to Discover System Information 487
System Information 487
Task Manager 488
Performance Information and Tools 494
Using System Configuration 496
Setting Up Task Scheduler 499
Creating a Scheduled Task 500
Managing Scheduled Task Properties 502
Troubleshooting Scheduled Tasks 503
Using Event Viewer 504
Summary 508
Exam Essentials 509
Review Questions 510
Answers to Review Questions 514
Chapter 9 Configuring Backups and Recovery 515
Safeguarding Your Computer and Recovering from Disaster 516
Using Advanced Boot Options 518
Starting in Safe Mode 518
Enabling Boot Logging 520
Using Other Advanced Boot Options Menu Modes 522
Using the Startup Repair Tool 523
Maintaining Windows 7 with Backup and Restore 524
Creating a Backup 524
Restoring Files from a Backup 528
Using Advanced Backup Options 530
Using System Protection 533
Troubleshooting System Restore 537
Summary 538
Exam Essentials 538
Review Questions 539
Answers to Review Questions 544
Appendix About the Companion CD 547
What You’ll Find on the CD 548
Sybex Test Engine 548
PDF of Glossary of Terms 548
Adobe Reader 548
Electronic Flashcards 548
System Requirements 549
Using the CD 549
Troubleshooting 549
Customer Care 550
Glossary 551
Index 557
About the Author :
William Panek, MCTS, MCITP, MCT, CCNA, CHFI, is founder of Stellacon Corporation, a Microsoft Certified Gold Partner and a Certified Learning Solutions Provider and leading training provider in the U.S. He is the author of MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration Study Guide, MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration Study Guide, and MCTS: Windows Server Virtualization Configuration Study Guide, all by Sybex.
