About this Exam
This Technical Specialist (TS) exam, Exam 70-620: TS: Windows Vista,
Configuring, became available in January 2007. This exam is
available in English, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese [Simplified],
Chinese [Traditional], French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean,
Russian, and Spanish.
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Audience Profile
Candidates for Exam 70-620: TS: Windows Vista, Configuring,
should have at least one year of experience in the IT field.
They typically provide phone support at the tier-1 or tier-2
level in a wide range of environments, including retail stores
and the medium-sized organization or enterprise environment.
Candidates should have experience resolving issues concerning
network connectivity, desktop operating systems, security, and
applications. Their experience should also include addressing
logon problems, performing password resets, and resolving most
issues with desktop applications.
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Credit Toward CertificationWhen
you pass Exam 70-620: TS: Configuring Microsoft Windows Vista Client,
you complete the requirements for the following certification(s):
Exam 70-620: TS: Configuring Microsoft Windows Vista Client: counts as
credit toward the following certification(s):
A Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) can use
Exam 70-621: PRO: Upgrading Your MCDST Certification to MCITP
Enterprise Support as credit for certifications that list Exam
70-620 as a required or elective exam.
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Note This
preparation guide is subject to change at any time without prior notice
and at the sole discretion of Microsoft. Microsoft exams might include
adaptive testing technology and simulation items. Microsoft does not
identify the format in which exams are presented. Please use this
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kills Being MeasuredThis
exam measures your ability to accomplish the technical tasks listed
below.The
percentages indicate the relative weight of each major topic area on the
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Installing and upgrading Windows Vista
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Identify hardware requirements.
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Perform a clean installation.
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Upgrade to Windows Vista from previous versions of Windows.
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Upgrade from one edition of Windows Vista to another edition.
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Troubleshoot Windows Vista installation
issues.
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Install and configure Windows Vista
drivers.
Configuring and troubleshooting Post-installation system settings
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Troubleshoot post-installation
configuration issues.
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Configure and troubleshoot Windows
Aero.
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Configure and troubleshoot parental
controls.
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Configure Microsoft Internet Explorer.
Configuring Windows security features
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Configure and troubleshoot User Account
Control.
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Configure Windows Defender.
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Configure Dynamic Security for
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.
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Configure security settings in Windows
Firewall.
Configuring network connectivity
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Configuring networking by using the
Network and Sharing Center.
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Troubleshoot connectivity issues.
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Configure remote access.
Configuring applications included with Windows Vista
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Configure and troubleshoot media
applications.
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Configure Windows Mail.
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Configure Windows Meeting Space.
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Configure Windows Calendar.
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Configure Windows Fax and Scan.
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Configure Windows Sidebar.
Maintaining and optimizing systems that run Windows Vista
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Troubleshoot performance issues.
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Troubleshoot reliability issues by
using built-in diagnostic tools.
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Configure Windows Update.
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Configure data protection.
Configuring and troubleshooting mobile computing
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Configure mobile display settings.
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Configure mobile devices.
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Configure Tablet PC software.
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Configure power options.
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Preparation Tools and ResourcesTo
help you prepare for this exam, Microsoft Learning recommends that you
have hands-on experience with the product and that you use the following
training resources. These training resources do not necessarily cover
all of the topics listed in the "Skills Measured" tab. |
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MeasureUp(Measureup.com)
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Self Test Software(Selftestsoftware.com)
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Microsoft Online Resources
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Windows Vista – Learning Portal: Find special offers and
information on training and certification.
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Product information: Visit the Windows Vista Web site for
detailed product information.
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Microsoft Learning Community: Join newsgroups and visit
community forums to connect with your peers for suggestions on
training resources and advice on your certification path and
studies.
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TechNet: Designed for IT professionals, this site includes
how-to instructions, best practices, downloads, technical
resources, newsgroups, and chats.
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