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MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-680): Configuring Windows 7 | 
 enlarge | Authors: Ian McLean, Orin Thomas
Publisher: Microsoft Press
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This 2-in-1 training kit delivers in-depth preparation plus practice for 70-680, the exam for the new MCTS: Windows 7, Configuration certification. Ace your exam prepâand build real-world job skillsâwith lessons, labs, and practice tests.
Test How Much You Know with Sample Case Scenarios from MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-680)
Case Scenario 1: Installing Windows 7 at Contoso
You work for Contoso, Ltd. The company has a head office and two branch office locations. The company has just purchased 50 small form factor laptops on which you want to deploy Windows 7. A total of 40 of these computers will be deployed at the head office site, with 5 deployed to each of the branch office sites. The small computers do not include DVD-ROM drives, but they do have PXE-compliant network adapters and USB ports. You have tested the default version of Windows PE available with the WAIK and found that it is not compatible with the network adapters on these computers. Contoso, Ltd has a volume license agreement with Microsoft. All servers at Contoso, Ltd have the Windows Server 2008 operating system installed. You would like to ensure that the computers' hard disks are protected with encryption so that data is protected in case they are lost. Considering these facts, answer the following questions:
1. Which installation media or source could you use to deploy Windows 7 in the head office?
2. Which installation media or source could you use to deploy Windows 7 in the branch offices?
3. Which edition of Windows 7 should you deploy to the computers?
Answers
1. You could use WDS or a USB storage device as an installation source for deploying Windows 7. Because you do not have access to Windows PE, you cannot use a network share.
2. You could use a USB storage device as an installation source for deploying Windows 7. Because you do not have access to Windows PE, you cannot use a network share. You would not use WDS when you need to deploy operating systems to only five computers at each location.
3. Windows 7 Enterprise supports BitLocker hard disk drive encryption and is available to volume license customers. Although Windows 7 Ultimate also supports BitLocker hard disk drive encryption, it uses a retail license rather than a volume one.
Case Scenario 2: Migrating User Data at Fabrikam
You are in charge of supporting client operating systems at Fabrikam. In the head office, you have 20 users that have computers running Windows 7 Enterprise (x86). You will be increasing the amount of RAM in these computers from 4 GB to 16 GB and need to upgrade the operating system to Windows 7 Enterprise (x64). After the upgrade is complete, users should not be able to boot into the x86 version of Windows 7. You have 10 users at a branch office who currently have computers running Windows XP Professional that are more than 5 years old. These computers each have only 256 MB of RAM. You do not have any Windows Easy Transfer cables and do not want to store branch office user profile data on network drives or on USB storage devices. You will replace these computers with 10 new computers running Windows 7 Professional. Considering these facts, answer the following questions:
1. What sort of migration should you perform at the branch office, side-by-side or wipe-and-load?
2. What sort of migration should you perform at the head office, side-by-side or wipe-and-load?
3. Which technology and method would you use to perform the migrations in the branch office?
Answers
1. Side-by-side migrations are appropriate because you are moving users in the branch offices from old computers to new computers. Wipe-and-load migrations are appropriate only when the same computer hardware is being used.
2. You should perform a wipe-and-load because the users in the head office will be using the same hardware and should not be able to boot into the x86 version of Windows 7 Enterprise after the upgrade is complete.
3. Use Windows Easy Transfer with the network method.
Product Description
Announcing an all-new SELF-PACED TRAINING KIT designed to help maximize your performance on 70-680, the required exam for the new Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows 7, Configuration certification.This 2-in-1 kit includes the official Microsoft study guide, plus practice tests on CD to help you assess your skills. It comes packed with the tools and features exam candidates want most—including in-depth, self-paced training based on final exam content; rigorous, objective-by-objective review; exam tips from expert, exam-certified authors; and customizable testing options. It also provides real-world scenarios, case study examples, and troubleshooting labs to give you the skills and expertise you can use on the job.Work at your own pace through the lessons and lab exercises. This official study guide covers installing, upgrading, and migrating to Windows 7; configuring network connectivity, applications, and devices; implementing backup and recovery; configuring User Account Control (UAC), mobility options, and new features such as DirectAccess and BranchCache; and managing system updates.Then assess yourself using the 200 practice questions on CD, featuring multiple customizable testing options to meet your specific needs. Choose timed or untimed testing mode, generate random tests, or focus on discrete objectives. You get detailed explanations for right and wrong answers—including pointers back to the book for further study. You also get an exam discount voucher—making this kit an exceptional value and a great career investment.
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 This book helped me pass the Windows 7 exam November 27, 2009
Lee Sergei
15 out of 16 found this review helpful
I got this book to help me pass the Windows 7 exam. After reading the book and doing all the exercises and practice test questions I got above 900 when I took the test. This is the first time I have taken a Microsoft exam since Windows XP so I am pretty happy with the result.
The practice tests are similar enough to the exam that they helped me pass. The only thing I didn't like about this book was that some of the exercises take a while and you really need a computer with 4 GB of RAM if you are going to do them using VMWARE. This was okay for me, but might not be good for others. I was able to do all the practices using the RC version of Windows 7 even though they are designed for the real version of Windows 7.
I do not know what book the other reviews are talking about as the text seemed to be clear and I noticed few mistakes. If you want to pass the exam this book will help you do that. If you want to have a book as a Windows 7 reference you should get the resource kit book.
Excellent book..I passed 70-680 after reading it first try December 2, 2009
David Easley
9 out of 11 found this review helpful
This is an excellent study guide for the 70-680 exam. I spent about 2 weeks reading the book cover to cover and I was able to pass the exam on my first try with a score of 805. I have only been using Windows 7 Enterprise for about a month, so this book really helped me out. FYI the exam has NO SIMULATIONS at this time.
I would most certainly purchase another book by Orin Thomas!
Excellent November 27, 2009
Harvey Drysdale (Atherton, England)
6 out of 8 found this review helpful
After working through the first five chapters I think I can safely say that this book is excellently written and easy to understand. I have read a few MS press books previously that sometimes got me annoyed as the authors seemed to go off with some long winded guff that was neither relevant or necessary, but five chapters in and this book has yet to do that.
I have managed to answer all practice questions correctly at the end of each lesson and chapter after reading each chapter only once (a first for me!) so they must be doing something right!!
Of course the proof will be when I take the MS exam but signs are looking good if the practice questions are anything to go by.
Highly recommended if you're thinking about taking the 70-680 exam.
Good to know kind of reading. June 9, 2010
Lucas Mijota (Australia)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Starting with this edition is always a good way to learn more about the internal workings of Windows.
Its also very interactive with its tutorials which helps get that hands on when you need it.
So far very interesting and the best part about it is, when your done reading and have completed the exam finding a job goes up by about 80% plus your knowledge of windows is far broader then you would of throught making windows a sinch to configure without having to use google as your knowledge base so much!
2 Thumbs up +)
Passed Exam First Try July 1, 2010
Patrick Kidney
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book was really good... It covered everything that was on the exam... It is very detailed and easy to read and easy to follow the material... I would definetly recommend this book to anyone preparing for this exam....
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