MCTS: Microsoft^® Windows Vista^TM Client Configuration Study Guide: Exam 70-620

by Michael Aldridge; Josh Evitt; Lisa Donald; James Chellis

• ISBN13: 9780470108819
• ISBN10: 0470108819
• Edition: CD
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-04-01
• Publisher: Sybex

Summary

Offering a full coverage of all exam objectives in a systematic approach, so you can be confident that you're getting the instruction you need to take Microsoft's new MCTS exam (70-620), this book is packed with practical guidance and hands-on exercises to reinforce critical skills. Exclusive WinSim Vista Simulator allows you to perform a number of the exercises in a simulated environment, real-world scenarios put what you've learned in the context of actual job roles, and challenging review questions in each chapter prepare you for exam day.For Instructors: Teaching supplements are available for this title.

Author Biography

Michael Aldridge, an MCSE+I, MCSE:Security, MCDST, MCDBA, MCTS, OCP, CCNP, CCDP, CNE, SCSA, Security+, Linux+, Server+, Network+, and A+, is co-founder and President of Brain-Beacon, LLC, a Nashville-based IT certification practice test provider. Michael’s professional experience includes 15 years in IT in various roles, including operations analyst, technical writer, and senior network administrator. He also served in the United States Army as a 98C Intelligence Analyst.
When he can tear himself away from his children, Michael enjoys computer gaming, scuba diving, and taking in the occasional Titans or Predators game. Michael is very active in his church, singing in the choir and teaching Sunday School.

Josh Evitt, an MCSE, MCSD.NET, MCAD, MCTS, MCP+I, CCDA, SCJP, CNA, and i-Net+, is co-founder and CEO of BrainBeacon, LLC, a Nashville-based IT certification practice test provider. Josh’s professional experience includes over 8 years of experience in IT in various roles, including network administrator, programmer, and technical writer. When not trying to learn new technologies, Josh enjoys playing guitar and spending time with his wife Tiffany and dog Bobo.

James Chellis, MCSE, has co-authored more than 30 IT certification titles in print. He is currently CEO of Comcourse, Inc., an online education provider.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. xix
Assessment Test	p. xxxi
Getting Started with Windows Vista	p. 1
Preparing to Install Windows Vista	p. 2
Windows Vista Editions	p. 3
Hardware Requirements	p. 5
The Hardware Compatibility List (HCL)	p. 8
BIOS Compatibility	p. 8
Driver Requirements	p. 8
Clean Install or Upgrade?	p. 9
Upgrade Considerations	p. 10
An Upgrade Checklist	p. 12
Migrating Files and Settings	p. 14
Installation Options	p. 19
Installing Windows Vista	p. 20
Performing a Clean Install of Windows Vista	p. 21
Performing an Upgrade to Windows Vista	p. 26
Using Windows Anytime Upgrade	p. 31
Troubleshooting Installation Problems	p. 31
Identifying Common Installation Problems	p. 31
Installing Nonsupported Hard Drives	p. 33
Dealing with Incompatible Software Applications	p. 33
Troubleshooting with Installation Log Files	p. 34
Supporting Multiple-Boot Options	p. 35
Using Windows Activation	p. 36
Using Windows Update	p. 36
Installing Windows Service Packs	p. 41
Summary	p. 41
Exam Essentials	p. 42
Review Questions	p. 44
Answers to Review Questions	p. 50
Automating the Windows Vista Installation	p. 53
Choosing Automated Deployment Options	p. 54
An Overview of Unattended Installation	p. 55
An Overview of Windows Deployment Services	p. 56
An Overview of the System Preparation Tool and Disk Imaging	p. 58
Summary of Windows Vista Deployment Options	p. 59
Accessing the Windows Vista Deployment Tools	p. 60
Deploying Unattended Installations	p. 61
Using Windows Deployment Services (WDS)	p. 62
Preparing the WDS Server	p. 63
Preparing the WDS Client	p. 67
Installing Windows Vista through WDS	p. 67
Using the System Preparation Tool to Prepare an Installation for Imaging	p. 68
Preparing a Windows Vista Installation	p. 69
Using ImageX to Create a Disk Image	p. 70
Creating a Disk Image	p. 70
Installing from a Disk Image	p. 71
Using Windows System Image Manager to Create Answer Files	p. 72
Configuring Components through Windows System Image Manager	p. 73
Creating Answer Files with Windows System Image Manager	p. 73
Summary	p. 75
Exam Essentials	p. 75
Review Questions	p. 76
Answers to Review Questions	p. 81
Configuring the Windows Vista Environment	p. 83
Using the Windows Vista Management Utilities	p. 84
Using the Microsoft Management Console	p. 84
Using the Registry Editor	p. 87
Using Device Manager	p. 89
Installing Hardware	p. 91
Installing Plug and Play Devices	p. 91
Installing Non-Plug and Play Devices	p. 92
Managing and Updating Device Drivers	p. 93
Managing Disk Devices	p. 94
Managing DVD and CD-ROM Devices	p. 95
Managing Removable Media	p. 96
Managing Display Devices	p. 96
Configuring Video Adapters	p. 96
Using Multiple-Display Support	p. 99
Power Management for Mobile Computer Hardware	p. 101
Recognizing the Improvements to Power Management	p. 101
Managing Power States	p. 101
Managing Power Options	p. 102
Managing Power Consumption Using the Battery Meter	p. 105
Using Windows ReadyBoost and Windows Vista	p. 105
Using ReadyDrive and Windows Vista	p. 106
Managing I/O Devices	p. 106
Configuring the Keyboard	p. 106
Configuring the Mouse	p. 107
Configuring Handwriting Recognition	p. 109
Configuring Wireless Devices	p. 109
Managing USB Devices	p. 110
Managing Windows Vista Services	p. 111
Summary	p. 115
Exam Essentials	p. 116
Review Questions	p. 117
Answers to Review Questions	p. 122
Configuring the Windows Vista Desktop	p. 125
Configuring Desktop Settings	p. 126
Configuring Windows Aero	p. 129
Customizing the Taskbar and Start Menu	p. 129
Using Shortcuts	p. 135
Setting Display Properties	p. 136
Configuring Windows Sidebar	p. 138
Managing Multiple Languages and Regional Settings	p. 140
Using Multilingual Technology	p. 140
Configuring Windows Vista Multilanguage Support	p. 141
Enabling and Configuring Multilingual Support	p. 141
Configuring Accessibility Features	p. 144
Setting Accessibility Options	p. 144
Using Accessibility Utilities	p. 145
Summary	p. 148
Exam Essentials	p. 148
Review Questions	p. 149
Answers to Review Questions	p. 154
Configuring Users and Groups	p. 157
Overview of Windows Vista User Accounts	p. 158
Account Types	p. 159
Built-in Accounts	p. 159
Local and Domain User Accounts	p. 160
Logging On and Logging Off	p. 160
Using Local User Logon Authentication	p. 160
Logging Off Windows Vista	p. 162
Working with User Accounts	p. 162
Using the Local Users and Groups Utility	p. 162
Using the User Accounts and Family Safety Control Panel Option	p. 164
Creating New Users	p. 164
Disabling User Accounts	p. 169
Deleting User Accounts	p. 170
Renaming User Accounts	p. 172
Changing a User's Password	p. 172
Managing User Properties	p. 173
Managing User Group Membership	p. 173
Setcing Up User Profiles, Logon Scripts, and Home Folders	p. 175
Troubleshooting User Accounts Authentication	p. 180
Troubleshooting Local User Account Authentication	p. 180
Troubleshooting Domain User Accounts Authentication	p. 181
Caching Logon Credentials	p. 182
Creating and Managing Groups	p. 182
Using Built-in Groups	p. 183
Using Default Local Groups	p. 183
Using Special Groups	p. 186
Working with Groups	p. 188
Renaming Groups	p. 191
Deleting Groups	p. 192
Summary	p. 192
Exam Essentials	p. 193
Review Questions	p. 194
Answers to Review Questions	p. 200
Configuring Security	p. 203
Options for Managing Security Configurations	p. 204
Group Policy Objects and Active Directory	p. 205
Active Directory Overview	p. 205
GPO Inheritance	p. 206
Using the Group Policy Result Tool	p. 207
Applying LGPOs	p. 208
Using Account Policies	p. 211
Using Local Policies	p. 216
User Account Control	p. 236
Privilege Elevation	p. 237
Registry and File Virtualization	p. 239
Using Windows Security Center	p. 239
Using Windows Firewall	p. 240
Windows Firewall with Advanced Security	p. 242
Using Windows Defender	p. 246
Performing a Manual Scan	p. 246
Configuring Windows Defender	p. 247
Using BitLocker Drive Encryption	p. 251
Managing File and Folder Security	p. 252
Folder Options	p. 252
Securing Access to Files and Folders	p. 256
Determining Effective Permissions	p. 264
Viewing Effective Permissions	p. 265
Determining NTFS Permissions for Copied or Moved Files	p. 266
Managing Network Access	p. 267
Creating Shared Folders	p. 267
Configuring Share Permissions	p. 269
Summary	p. 271
Exam Essentials	p. 271
Review Questions	p. 273
Answers to Review Questions	p. 279
Configuring Disks	p. 281
Configuring File Systems	p. 282
File System Selection	p. 283
File System Conversion	p. 285
Configuring Disk Storage	p. 286
Basic Storage	p. 287
Dynamic Storage	p. 287
Using the Disk Management Utility	p. 290
Managing Basic Tasks	p. 290
Managing Basic Storage	p. 303
Managing Dynamic Storage	p. 303
Troubleshooting Disk Management	p. 305
Managing Data Compression	p. 306
Using the Compact Command-Line Utility	p. 308
Using Compressed (Zipped) Folders	p. 309
Managing Data Encryption with EFS	p. 309
EFS Features in Windows Vista	p. 309
Encrypting and Decrypting Folders and Files	p. 310
Managing EFS File Sharing	p. 311
Using the DRA to Recover Encrypted Files	p. 313
Using the Cipher Utility	p. 315
Using the Disk Defragmenter Utility	p. 316
Using the Disk Cleanup Utility	p. 317
Troubleshooting Disk Devices and Volumes	p. 318
Summary	p. 319
Exam Essentials	p. 319
Review Questions	p. 321
Answers to Review Questions	p. 326
Configuring Network Connectivity	p. 329
Installing and Configuring Network Adapters	p. 330
Installing a Network Adapter	p. 330
Configuring a Network Adapter	p. 331
Troubleshooting Network Adapters	p. 337
Using the Network and Sharing Center	p. 339
Graphical View	p. 339
Network Information	p. 340
Sharing and Discovery	p. 343
Tasks	p. 345
Introducing Remote Access	p. 346
Tunneling Protocols	p. 351
Authentication Methods	p. 351
Encryption Options	p. 353
Remote Access Troubleshooting	p. 353
Connecting to Network Devices	p. 354
Network Projectors	p. 354
Network Printers	p. 355
Supporting Wireless Network Connections	p. 355
Configuring Wireless Network Settings	p. 356
Configuring Security for a Small Wireless Network	p. 361
Troubleshooting Wireless Connectivity	p. 367
Overview of Network Protocols	p. 368
Overview of TCP/IP	p. 368
Options for Deploying TCP/IP Configurations	p. 374
Additional TCP/IP Features and Options	p. 384
TCP/IP Troubleshooting	p. 388
Summary	p. 388
Exam Essentials	p. 389
Review Questions	p. 390
Answers to Review Questions	p. 396
Configuring Internet Explorer	p. 399
Overview of Internet Explorer	p. 400
Accessing Resources through Internet Explorer	p. 400
Usability Features of Internet Explorer 7	p. 401
Configuring Instant Search	p. 402
Configuring RSS	p. 404
Configuring Add-ons	p. 409
Configuring Pop-up Blocker	p. 411
Security Features of Internet Explorer 7	p. 413
Configuring Phishing Filter	p. 413
Configuring Parental Controls	p. 415
Configuring Protected Mode	p. 418
Configuring Privacy	p. 418
Configuring Internet Explorer Options	p. 421
Configuring General Options	p. 421
Configuring Security Options	p. 422
Configuring Advanced Options	p. 422
Summary	p. 424
Exam Essentials	p. 424
Review Questions	p. 425
Answers to Review Questions	p. 430
Configuring Windows Vista Applications	p. 433
Applications Removed from Windows Vista	p. 435
Using Welcome Center	p. 435
Get Started with Windows	p. 436
Offers from Microsoft	p. 439
Using Windows Sidebar	p. 440
Using Windows Mail	p. 442
Configuring Windows Mail	p. 442
Using the New Features in Windows Mail	p. 458
Using Windows Contacts	p. 463
Using Windows Calendar	p. 464
Using Windows Fax and Scan	p. 466
Configuring Fax Support	p. 466
Using Windows Meeting Space	p. 470
Troubleshooting Windows Meeting Space	p. 473
Using Windows Media Player 11	p. 474
Using Windows Media Center	p. 476
Using Windows Media Center Extenders	p. 477
Using Windows SideShow	p. 478
Using Windows Sync Center	p. 479
Using Windows CardSpace	p. 479
Securing Your CardSpace Data	p. 482
Summary	p. 484
Exam Essentials	p. 484
Review Questions	p. 485
Answers to Review Questions	p. 490
Maintaining and Optimizing Windows Vista	p. 493
Overview of System Monitoring Tools	p. 494
Creating Baselines	p. 495
Identifying System Bottlenecks	p. 495
Determining Trends	p. 496
Testing Configuration Changes or Tuning Efforts	p. 496
Using Alerts for Problem Notification	p. 496
Using Reliability and Performance Monitor	p. 497
Performance Monitor	p. 498
Using Reliability Monitor	p. 507
Using Data Collector Sets	p. 508
Creating a User-Defined Data Collector Set	p. 509
Managing System Performance	p. 510
Monitoring and Optimizing Memory	p. 511
Monitoring and Optimizing the Processor	p. 514
Monitoring and Optimizing the Disk Subsystem	p. 516
Monitoring and Optimizing the Network Subsystem	p. 518
Creating Baseline Reports	p. 520
Minimizing the Performance Effects of System Monitoring	p. 522
Memory Diagnostics Tool	p. 522
Problem Reports and Solutions	p. 523
Using Tools to Discover System Information	p. 525
System Information	p. 525
Task Manager	p. 525
Performance Information and Tools	p. 533
Using the System Tool in Control Panel	p. 536
Advanced System Settings	p. 538
Using System Configuration	p. 546
Using Task Scheduler	p. 549
Managing Scheduled Task Properties	p. 555
Troubleshooting Scheduled Tasks	p. 560
Using Event Viewer	p. 561
Using Indexing Options	p. 565
Using Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance	p. 567
Using Remote Desktop	p. 567
Using Remote Assistance	p. 574
Safeguarding Your Computer and Recovering from Disaster	p. 580
Using Advanced Boot Options	p. 582
Starting in Safe Mode	p. 582
Enabling Boot Logging	p. 584
Using Other Advanced Boot Options Menu Modes	p. 585
Using the Startup Repair Tool	p. 586
Using Backup and Restore Center	p. 587
Backing Up Files	p. 588
Restoring Files	p. 592
Changing Backup Settings	p. 595
Creating an Image	p. 597
Restoring an Image	p. 597
Using System Restore	p. 600
Summary	p. 605
Exam Essentials	p. 606
Review Questions	p. 607
Answers to Review Questions	p. 613
Glossary	p. 615
Index	p. 651
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