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Introduction Microsoft 70-620 Exam Objectives Study and Exam Preparation Tips Part I: Exam Preparation Chapter 1 Introducing Windows Vista Introduction About Windows Vista The History of Windows Windows Vista Editions Features A Quick Tour of Windows Vista Patches, Hotfixes, and Service Packs Summary Key Terms Suggested Readings and Resources Chapter 2 Installing Windows Vista Introduction Preparing for Installation Identifying Hardware Requirements Hardware Compatibility Software Compatibility Network Requirements File System Considerations Product Activation Performing a Clean Installation of Windows Vista Performing an Attended Installation Performing an Unattended Installation Installing Windows Vista by Using the System Preparation Tool (Sysprep) Deploying an Image with Sysprep Installing Windows Vista by Using Windows Deployment Services (WDS) Troubleshooting Windows Vista Installation Issues Troubleshooting Process Troubleshooting an Attended Installation Troubleshooting an Unattended Installation Troubleshooting Failed Installations Installing and Configuring Windows Vista Drivers Managing and Troubleshooting Drivers and Driver Signing Using Windows Vista Rollback Summary Key Terms Apply Your Knowledge Exercises Exam Questions Answers to Exam Questions Suggested Readings and Resources Chapter 3 Upgrading to Windows Vista Introduction Upgrading to Windows Vista from a Previous Version of Windows Preparing a Computer to Meet Upgrade Requirements Upgrading the Computer to Windows Vista Dual-Booting Windows Vista Upgrading from One Edition of Windows Vista to Another Windows Anytime Upgrade Upgrading Windows Vista Performing Post-Installation Updates and Product Activation Installing Updates and Hotfixes Managing Automatic Updates Summary Key Terms Apply Your Knowledge Exercises Exam Questions Answers to Exam Questions Suggested Readings and Resources Chapter 4 Configuring and Troubleshooting Post-Installation System Settings Introduction Troubleshooting Post-Installation Configuration Issues Troubleshooting Startup Issues Using Alternative Startup Strategies Troubleshooting Hardware Devices Configuring Application Compatibility Windows Easy Transfer Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Aero Understanding Windows Presentation Foundation Understanding Hardware Requirements for Running Aero Configuring Desktop Schemes Troubleshooting Aero Configuring Windows Vista Start Menu and Taskbar Configuring and Troubleshooting Parental Controls Configuring Various Types of Restrictions Configuring Activity Reports Configuring Windows Internet Explorer Configuring Tabbed Browsing Blocking Pop-ups Customizing Internet Explorer Summary Key Terms Apply Your Knowledge Exercises Exam Questions Answers to Exam Questions Suggested Readings and Resources Chapter 5 Configuring Windows Security Features Introduction Local User and Group Accounts Managing User Accounts Managing Local Group Accounts Belonging to a Windows Server Domain Configuring and Troubleshooting User Account Control Features of User Account Control Configuring User Account Control User Account Control Policies Configuring Windows Defender Scanning for Malicious Software Configuring Dynamic Security for Internet Explorer 7 Configuring Internet Explorer Zones Configuring Protected Mode in Internet Explorer Configuring Content Advisor Configuring the Phishing Filter Understanding Advanced Security Options Configuring Security Settings in Windows Firewall Configuring Windows Firewall Configuring Group Policy and Windows Firewall Summary Key Terms Apply Your Knowledge Exercises Exam Questions Answers to Exam Questions Suggested Readings and Resources Chapter 6 Configuring Network Connectivity Introduction Understanding the TCP/IP Protocol Features of TCP/IP Version 4 Features of TCP/IP Version 6 Configuring Networking by Using the Network and Sharing Center Using the Network and Sharing Center to Configure TCP/IP Using the Network and Sharing Center to Configure File Sharing Managing Wireless Networks Configuring and Troubleshooting Internet Connection Sharing Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues Troubleshooting LAN Connections Using TCP/IP Utilities to Troubleshoot TCP/IP Troubleshooting Wireless Networks Troubleshooting Hardware and Modem Problems Configuring Remote Access Understanding Remote Access Using a VPN Connection to Connect to Computers Connecting to the Internet by Using Dial-Up Networking Remote Desktop Remote Assistance Summary Key Terms Apply Your Knowledge Exercises Exam Questions Answers to Exercises Answers to Exam Questions Suggested Readings and Resources Chapter 7 Configuring Applications Included with Windows Vista Introduction Configuring and Troubleshooting Media Applications Windows Media Center Windows Media Player Windows Photo Gallery Windows Movie Maker and Windows DVD Maker Configuring Windows Mail Configuring Mail Accounts Managing Email Accounts Configuring Mail Options Configuring Mail Security Configuring Windows Meeting Space Setting Up Windows Meeting Space Running Meetings Sharing Information Configuring Windows Calendar Navigating Windows Calendar Managing Tasks and Appointments Using Multiple Calendars Sharing Calendars Configuring Windows Fax and Scan Fax Accounts Sending and Receiving Faxes Scanning Documents Configuring Windows Sidebar Windows Sidebar Gadgets Summary Key Terms Apply Your Knowledge Exercises Exam Questions Answers to Exercises Answers to Exam Questions Suggested Readings and Resources Chapter 8 Maintaining and Optimizing Systems That Run Windows Vista Introduction Troubleshooting Performance Issues Reliability and Performance Monitor Command-Line Utilities New Vista Technologies for Enhancing System Performance Troubleshooting Reliability Issues by Using Built-in Diagnostic Tools System Configuration Utility Task Manager Event Viewer Configuring Windows Update Working with Windows Update Using a WSUS Server with Windows Vista Windows Update Group Policies Configuring Data Protection Using Windows Backup to Protect Your Data Data Security BitLocker Drive Encryption Summary Key Terms Apply Your Knowledge Exercises Exam Questions Answers to Exam Questions Suggested Readings and Resources Chapter 9 Configuring and Troubleshooting Mobile Computing Introduction Configuring Mobile Devices Mobile PC Control Panel Windows Mobility Center Networking with Mobile Computers Configuring Infrared Devices Configuring Mobile Display Settings Presentation Settings Using a Networked Projector External Monitors Windows SideShow Configuring Tablet PC Software Tablet PC Settings Tablet PC Input Panel The Snipping Tool Touch Screen Support Configuring Power Options Power Plans Battery Meter Power Management and Group Policy Summary Key Terms Apply Your Knowledge Exercises Exam Questions Answers to Exam Questions Suggested Readings and Resources Part II: Final Review Fast Facts Introducing Windows Vista Installing Windows Vista Upgrading to Windows Vista Configuring and Troubleshooting Post-Installation System Settings Configuring Windows Security Features Configuring Network Connectivity Configuring Applications Included with Windows Vista Monitoring and Optimizing System Performance and Reliability Configuring and Troubleshooting Mobile Computing Practice Exam Answers to Practice Exam Part III: Appendixes What’s on the CD-ROM Glossary |