MCTS 70-620 Exam Prep: Microsoft Windows Vista Client Configuring [Exam Prep Series]

Don Poulton078973687X, 978-0-7897-3687-1

MCTSMicrosoftR Windows VistaT, ConfiguringExam 70-620Don PoultonIn This Book You Learn How To * Prepare your computer for installation of Windows Vista * Automate and troubleshoot your Windows Vista installation * Configure and troubleshoot new Windows Vista features, including the Aero desktop interface, Parental Controls, User Account Control, Windows Defender, Internet Explorer 7, and Windows Firewall * Configure and troubleshoot network connectivity, including IPv6 and remote access * Work with media applications including Windows Media Center, Windows Media Player, Windows Photo Gallery, and Windows Movie Maker * Improve your business productivity by using Windows Vista features such as Windows Mail, Windows Meeting Space, Windows Calendar, and Windows Fax and Scan * Monitor and optimize system performance and reliability * Make the most of your portable computer by using Windows Vista features such as the Windows Mobility Center, power options, the Tablet PC Input Panel, Handwriting Recognizer, and moreWRITTEN BY a LEADING EXPERT!Don Poulton, MCSA, MCSE, A+, Network+, Security+, has been involved in consulting with small training providers as a technical writer, during which time he wrote training and exam preparation materials for Windows NT, Windows 2000, and Windows XP. More recently, he has written or coauthored several certification volumes on Security+, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003, published by Que Publishing.CD Features MeasureUp Practice Questions! * Detailed explanations of correct and incorrect answers * Multiple test modes * Random questions and order of answers * Coverage of each 70-620 exam objective

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Table of contents :
MCTS 70-620 Exam Prep: Microsoft Windows Vista, Configuring……Page 1
Table of Contents……Page 5
Organization……Page 18
Instructional Features……Page 19
Final Review……Page 20
Exam Objectives……Page 22
Study and Exam Preparation Tips……Page 24
Study Tips……Page 25
Study Strategies……Page 26
Pretesting Yourself……Page 27
Exam Prep Tips……Page 28
MCP Exam Design……Page 29
Exam Formats……Page 30
Question Types……Page 31
Putting It All Together……Page 38
Final Considerations……Page 42
Part I: Exam Preparation……Page 44
CHAPTER 1 Introducing Windows Vista……Page 46
About Windows Vista……Page 48
Summary……Page 70
CHAPTER 2 Installing Windows Vista……Page 72
Preparing for Installation……Page 75
Identifying Hardware Requirements……Page 77
Performing a Clean Installation of Windows Vista……Page 88
Troubleshooting Windows Vista Installation Issues……Page 109
Installing and Configuring Windows Vista Drivers……Page 128
Summary……Page 132
Apply Your Knowledge……Page 133
Suggested Readings and Resources……Page 142
CHAPTER 3 Upgrading to Windows Vista……Page 144
Upgrading to Windows Vista from a Previous Version of Windows……Page 147
Upgrading from One Edition of Windows Vista to Another……Page 157
Performing Post-Installation Updates and Product Activation……Page 160
Apply Your Knowledge……Page 165
CHAPTER 4 Configuring and Troubleshooting Post-Installation System Settings……Page 172
Troubleshooting Post-Installation Configuration Issues……Page 175
Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Aero……Page 201
Configuring and Troubleshooting Parental Controls……Page 211
Configuring Windows Internet Explorer……Page 217
Key Terms……Page 230
Apply Your Knowledge……Page 231
CHAPTER 5 Configuring Windows Security Features……Page 242
Introduction……Page 245
Local User and Group Accounts……Page 246
Configuring and Troubleshooting User Account Control……Page 255
Configuring Windows Defender……Page 267
Configuring Dynamic Security for Internet Explorer 7……Page 276
Configuring Security Settings in Windows Firewall……Page 290
Key Terms……Page 301
Apply Your Knowledge……Page 302
CHAPTER 6 Configuring Network Connectivity……Page 318
Understanding the TCP/IP Protocol……Page 322
Configuring Networking by Using the Network and Sharing Center……Page 333
Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues……Page 360
Configuring Remote Access……Page 371
Key Terms……Page 385
Apply Your Knowledge……Page 387
CHAPTER 7 Configuring Applications Included with Windows Vista……Page 402
Configuring and Troubleshooting Media Applications……Page 406
Configuring Windows Mail……Page 431
Configuring Windows Meeting Space……Page 447
Configuring Windows Calendar……Page 454
Configuring Windows Fax and Scan……Page 461
Configuring Windows Sidebar……Page 465
Key Terms……Page 469
Apply Your Knowledge……Page 470
CHAPTER 8 Maintaining and Optimizing Systems That Run Windows Vista……Page 482
Troubleshooting Performance Issues……Page 485
Troubleshooting Reliability Issues by Using Built-in Diagnostic Tools……Page 506
Configuring Windows Update……Page 518
Configuring Data Protection……Page 524
Summary……Page 544
Apply Your Knowledge……Page 545
CHAPTER 9 Configuring and Troubleshooting Mobile Computing……Page 558
Configuring Mobile Devices……Page 561
Configuring Mobile Display Settings……Page 573
Configuring Tablet PC Software……Page 581
Configuring Power Options……Page 593
Summary……Page 603
Apply Your Knowledge……Page 604
Part II: Final Review……Page 616
Fast Facts……Page 618
Introducing Windows Vista……Page 619
Installing Windows Vista……Page 621
Upgrading to Windows Vista……Page 625
Configuring and Troubleshooting Post-Installation System Settings……Page 627
Configuring Windows Security Features……Page 635
Configuring Network Connectivity……Page 642
Configuring Applications Included with Windows Vista……Page 652
Monitoring and Optimizing System Performance and Reliability……Page 658
Configuring and Troubleshooting Mobile Computing……Page 665
Practice Exam……Page 668
Answers to Practice Exam……Page 694
Part III: Appendixes……Page 706
Multiple Test Modes……Page 708
Installing the CD……Page 709
Creating a Shortcut to the MeasureUp Practice Tests……Page 710
Technical Support……Page 711
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W-X-Y-Z……Page 727
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