Windows 7 Training for Exam 70-680 - Course Outline

Estimated Time to Complete - 38 hours

 Lecture Videos: 74 Lessons (7 Hr 9 Mins)
 Demonstration Videos: 68 Lessons 6 Hrs 54 Mins)
 Hands-on Labs: 35 Scenarios (Student lab activities)
 Fact Sheets: 99 (each with 1 or more printable pages)
 Exam Questions: 404 (each with answers and explanations)
 Exams: 51 Practice Tests (each with detailed reporting)

1.0 Windows Installation

1.1 Windows 7 Versions

 1.1.1 Windows 7 Versions
 1.1.2 Windows 7 Versions and Requirement Facts
 1.1.3 Exam Questions - Section 1.1

1.2 Windows 7 Installation

 1.2.1 Installation Types and Sources
 1.2.2 Creating a USB Installation Source
 1.2.3 Installation Type Facts
 1.2.4 Installation Source Facts
 1.2.5 Exam Questions - Section 1.2

1.3 Upgrade

 1.3.1 Upgrade Overview
 1.3.2 Upgrading from Vista
 1.3.3 Upgrade Facts
 1.3.4 Exam Questions - Section 1.3

1.4 User Profile and Data Migration

 1.4.1 User Profile and Data Migration
 1.4.2 Using WET
 1.4.3 Using USMT
 1.4.4 Migration Facts
 1.4.5 Exam Questions - Section 1.4

1.5 Domain Networking

 1.5.1 Active Directory Facts
 1.5.2 Group Policy Facts
 1.5.3 Exam Questions - Section 1.5

2.0 System Images

2.1 System Images Overview

 2.1.1 System Images Overview
 2.1.2 System Image Facts
 2.1.3 Exam Questions - Section 2.1

2.2 Image Preparation

 2.2.1 Automated Installations
 2.2.2 Windows Installation Process Facts
 2.2.3 Unattended Installation Facts
 2.2.4 Creating an Answer File
 2.2.5 Image Preparation
 2.2.6 Image Preparation Facts
 2.2.7 Exam Questions - Section 2.2

2.3 Image Capture

 2.3.1 Image Capture
 2.3.2 Capturing System Images
 2.3.3 Windows PE Facts
 2.3.4 ImageX Facts
 2.3.5 Exam Questions - Section 2.3

2.4 Manual Image Deployment

 2.4.1 Deploying Images with ImageX
 2.4.2 Manual Image Deployment Facts
 2.4.3 Exam Questions - Section 2.4

2.5 Image Servicing

 2.5.1 Image Servicing
 2.5.2 Mounting and Unmounting Images
 2.5.3 Image Servicing Facts
 2.5.4 Image Servicing with DISM
 2.5.5 Changing Image Settings and Drivers
 2.5.6 Applying Updates to Images
 2.5.7 Advanced DISM Options
 2.5.8 Exam Questions - Section 2.5

2.6 Virtual Hard Disk (VHD)

 2.6.1 Virtual Hard Disk (VHD)
 2.6.2 Creating VHD Image Installations
 2.6.3 Installing Windows 7 on a VHD
 2.6.4 VHD Facts
 2.6.5 Create a VHD
 2.6.6 Exam Questions - Section 2.6

2.7 Domain Image Deployment

 2.7.1 Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT)
 2.7.2 MDT Facts
 2.7.3 Windows Deployment Services (WDS)
 2.7.4 Deploying Images with WDS
 2.7.5 WDS Facts
 2.7.6 Exam Questions - Section 2.7

3.0 Hardware and Applications

3.1 Devices and Drivers

 3.1.1 Device and Driver Configuration
 3.1.2 Device Driver Facts
 3.1.3 Managing Devices
 3.1.4 Staging a Driver
 3.1.5 Driver Configuration and Troubleshooting
 3.1.6 Manage Devices 1
 3.1.7 Manage Devices 2
 3.1.8 Exam Questions - Section 3.1

3.2 Disk Partitions and Volumes

 3.2.1 Disk Partitions and Volumes
 3.2.2 Creating and Resizing Volumes
 3.2.3 Partition and Volume Facts
 3.2.4 Create Volumes
 3.2.5 Add Space to an Existing Volume
 3.2.6 Resize Existing Volumes
 3.2.7 Exam Questions - Section 3.2

3.3 Disk Optimization

 3.3.1 Disk Optimization
 3.3.2 Configuring Defragmentation and Disk Quotas
 3.3.3 Disk Optimization Facts
 3.3.4 Perform Disk Maintenance
 3.3.5 Enable Disk Quotas
 3.3.6 Exam Questions - Section 3.3

3.4 Removable Storage

 3.4.1 Removable Storage Policies
 3.4.2 Removable Storage Group Policy Settings
 3.4.3 Exam Questions - Section 3.4

3.5 Application Compatibility

 3.5.1 Application Compatibility
 3.5.2 Using the Program Compatibility Troubleshooter
 3.5.3 Application Compatibility Facts
 3.5.4 Configure Application Compatibility
 3.5.5 Exam Questions - Section 3.5

3.6 User Account Control (UAC)

 3.6.1 User Account Control (UAC)
 3.6.2 Configuring UAC Settings
 3.6.3 UAC Facts
 3.6.4 UAC Security Policy Settings
 3.6.5 Configure UAC Settings 1
 3.6.6 Configure UAC Settings 2
 3.6.7 Exam Questions - Section 3.6

3.7 Internet Options

 3.7.1 Internet Options
 3.7.2 Configuring Internet Options
 3.7.3 Internet Options Facts
 3.7.4 Security Zone Facts
 3.7.5 Modify Zone Memberships
 3.7.6 Configure Privacy Settings
 3.7.7 Configure Advanced Security Settings
 3.7.8 IE Certificate Facts
 3.7.9 Exam Questions - Section 3.7

3.8 Internet Explorer (IE) 8

 3.8.1 Internet Explorer Security
 3.8.2 InPrivate Mode Facts
 3.8.3 IE Security Facts
 3.8.4 Compatibility View and Add-ons
 3.8.5 IE Compatibility View Facts
 3.8.6 IE Manage Add-on Console Facts
 3.8.7 Using IE 8 Features
 3.8.8 Exam Questions - Section 3.8

3.9 Application Restriction

 3.9.1 Application Restriction Overview
 3.9.2 Software Restriction Policies
 3.9.3 Implementing Software Restriction Policies
 3.9.4 Software Restriction Policies Facts
 3.9.5 AppLocker
 3.9.6 Implementing AppLocker
 3.9.7 AppLocker Facts
 3.9.8 Exam Questions - Section 3.9

4.0 Networking

4.1 IPv4

 4.1.1 IPv4 Addresses
 4.1.2 IPv4 Address Facts
 4.1.3 IPv4 Subnetting
 4.1.4 Subnetting Facts
 4.1.5 Exam Questions - Section 4.1

4.2 IPv6

 4.2.1 IPv6 Features
 4.2.2 IPv6 Feature Facts
 4.2.3 IPv6 Addresses
 4.2.4 IPv6 Address Facts
 4.2.5 IPv6 Implementations
 4.2.6 IPv6 Implementation Facts
 4.2.7 Exam Questions - Section 4.2

4.3 IP Address Configuration

 4.3.1 IP Address Configuration
 4.3.2 IPv4 Addressing Methods
 4.3.3 IPv6 Addressing Methods
 4.3.4 TCP/IP Troubleshooting Tools
 4.3.5 Configuring and Troubleshooting IPv4
 4.3.6 Configure IPv4 Settings
 4.3.7 Configuring and Troubleshooting IPv6
 4.3.8 Configure IPv6 Settings
 4.3.9 TCP/IP Troubleshooting Tool Facts
 4.3.10 Exam Questions - Section 4.3

4.4 Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)

 4.4.1 Configuring ICS
 4.4.2 ICS Facts
 4.4.3 Configure ICS
 4.4.4 Exam Questions - Section 4.4

4.5 Wireless Networking

 4.5.1 Wireless Networking
 4.5.2 Wireless Networking Facts
 4.5.3 Wireless Security Facts
 4.5.4 Managing Wireless Connections
 4.5.5 Wireless Network Connection Facts
 4.5.6 Connect to a Wireless Network
 4.5.7 Configure a Wireless Profile
 4.5.8 Wireless Network Troubleshooting
 4.5.9 Wireless Network Considerations
 4.5.10 Exam Questions - Section 4.5

4.6 Windows Firewall

 4.6.1 Windows Firewall
 4.6.2 Configuring Windows Firewall
 4.6.3 Windows Firewall Facts
 4.6.4 Configure the Windows Firewall
 4.6.5 Windows Firewall with Advanced Security (WFAS)
 4.6.6 Configuring WFAS
 4.6.7 WFAS Facts
 4.6.8 Exam Questions - Section 4.6

5.0 Resource Access

5.1 Authentication and Authorization

 5.1.1 Authentication and Authorization
 5.1.2 Authentication Facts
 5.1.3 Authorization Facts
 5.1.4 Authentication Management
 5.1.5 Using Credential Manager
 5.1.6 Using Run As
 5.1.7 Managing User Rights and Account Policies
 5.1.8 Authentication Management Facts
 5.1.9 Manage Account Policies
 5.1.10 Exam Questions - Section 5.1

5.2 NTFS Permissions

 5.2.1 Standard NTFS Permissions
 5.2.2 Configuring Standard NTFS Permissions
 5.2.3 Standard NTFS Permission Facts
 5.2.4 Configure NTFS Permissions
 5.2.5 Special Permissions
 5.2.6 Configuring Special Permissions
 5.2.7 Special Permission Facts
 5.2.8 Exam Questions - Section 5.2

5.3 Resource Sharing

 5.3.1 Setting Advanced Sharing Options
 5.3.2 Advanced Sharing Facts
 5.3.3 Resource Sharing
 5.3.4 Implementing Shared Folders
 5.3.5 Implementing Libraries
 5.3.6 Folder Sharing and Library Facts
 5.3.7 Implementing HomeGroups
 5.3.8 HomeGroup Facts
 5.3.9 Share and Secure Folders
 5.3.10 Exam Questions - Section 5.3

5.4 Printer Sharing and Management

 5.4.1 Printer Sharing and Management
 5.4.2 Sharing and Managing Printers
 5.4.3 Printer Sharing and Management Facts
 5.4.4 Share a Printer
 5.4.5 Configure Default Printers
 5.4.6 Exam Questions - Section 5.4

5.5 Auditing

 5.5.1 Auditing
 5.5.2 Configuring Auditing
 5.5.3 Auditing Facts
 5.5.4 Exam Questions - Section 5.5

5.6 Encryption

 5.6.1 Encrypting File System (EFS)
 5.6.2 Implementing EFS
 5.6.3 EFS Facts
 5.6.4 Encrypt Files
 5.6.5 Exam Questions - Section 5.6

5.7 BranchCache

 5.7.1 BranchCache
 5.7.2 BranchCache Facts
 5.7.3 BranchCache Configuration
 5.7.4 Configuring BranchCache
 5.7.5 BranchCache Configuration Facts
 5.7.6 Exam Questions - Section 5.7

6.0 Mobile Computing

6.1 Network Access Protection (NAP)

 6.1.1 Network Access Protection (NAP)
 6.1.2 NAP Facts
 6.1.3 Exam Questions - Section 6.1

6.2 Virtual Private Network (VPN)

 6.2.1 Virtual Private Network (VPN)
 6.2.2 Creating a VPN Connection
 6.2.3 VPN Facts
 6.2.4 Remote Access Authentication Protocol Facts
 6.2.5 Configure a VPN Connection
 6.2.6 Exam Questions - Section 6.2

6.3 DirectAccess

 6.3.1 DirectAccess
 6.3.2 DirectAccess Facts
 6.3.3 DirectAccess Configuration Facts
 6.3.4 Exam Questions - Section 6.3

6.4 BitLocker and BitLocker To Go

 6.4.1 BitLocker
 6.4.2 BitLocker Facts
 6.4.3 BitLocker Configuration
 6.4.4 Configuring BitLocker Recovery Agents
 6.4.5 Implementing BitLocker without a TPM
 6.4.6 BitLocker Configuration Facts
 6.4.7 BitLocker To Go
 6.4.8 Implementing BitLocker To Go
 6.4.9 BitLocker To Go Facts
 6.4.10 Exam Questions - Section 6.4

6.5 Mobility Options

 6.5.1 Mobility Tools
 6.5.2 Mobile Tool Facts
 6.5.3 Power Plans
 6.5.4 Configuring Power Plans
 6.5.5 Power Plan Facts
 6.5.6 Edit Power Options
 6.5.7 Create a Power Plan
 6.5.8 Offline Files
 6.5.9 Configuring Offline Files
 6.5.10 Offline Files Facts
 6.5.11 Exam Questions - Section 6.5

7.0 Monitoring and Maintenance

7.1 Troubleshooting Tools

 7.1.1 Troubleshooting Tools
 7.1.2 Configuring Services and Startup Items
 7.1.3 Troubleshooting Tools Facts
 7.1.4 Exam Questions - Section 7.1

7.2 System Events

 7.2.1 Event Viewer
 7.2.2 Using Event Viewer
 7.2.3 Event Viewer Facts
 7.2.4 Event Subscriptions
 7.2.5 Configuring Collector-initiated Subscriptions
 7.2.6 Configuring Source-initiated Subscriptions
 7.2.7 Event Subscription Facts
 7.2.8 Exam Questions - Section 7.2

7.3 Performance Monitoring

 7.3.1 Performance Information and Tools Console
 7.3.2 Viewing the Windows Experience Index
 7.3.3 Windows Experience Index Facts
 7.3.4 Update the Windows Experience Index
 7.3.5 Performance Monitor Console
 7.3.6 Monitoring Performance
 7.3.7 Performance Tools Facts
 7.3.8 Windows Performance Toolkit (WPT)
 7.3.9 WPT Facts
 7.3.10 Exam Questions - Section 7.3

7.4 Resource Monitoring

 7.4.1 Task Manager
 7.4.2 Resource Monitor and Process Explorer
 7.4.3 Monitoring Resources
 7.4.4 Resource Monitoring Facts
 7.4.5 Exam Questions - Section 7.4

7.5 Reliability and Performance Maintenance

 7.5.1 Reliability Monitor and Action Center
 7.5.2 Using Reliability Monitor
 7.5.3 Using the Action Center
 7.5.4 Reliability Monitor and Action Center Facts
 7.5.5 Windows Defender
 7.5.6 Configuring Windows Defender
 7.5.7 Windows Defender Facts
 7.5.8 Exam Questions - Section 7.5

7.6 Optimization

 7.6.1 Optimization
 7.6.2 Optimizing Performance
 7.6.3 Optimization Facts
 7.6.4 Configure Virtual Memory
 7.6.5 Exam Questions - Section 7.6

7.7 System Updates

 7.7.1 Windows Updates
 7.7.2 Configuring Windows Update
 7.7.3 Windows Update Facts
 7.7.4 Configure Windows Update
 7.7.5 Update Deployment and Management
 7.7.6 Update Deployment and Management Facts
 7.7.7 Configuring WSUS Clients
 7.7.8 Update Group Policy Settings
 7.7.9 Exam Questions - Section 7.7

7.8 Remote Management

 7.8.1 Remote Management Tools
 7.8.2 Using Remote Management Tools
 7.8.3 Remote Management Facts
 7.8.4 Remote Desktop
 7.8.5 Using Remote Desktop
 7.8.6 Remote Desktop Facts
 7.8.7 Configure Remote Desktop
 7.8.8 Exam Questions - Section 7.8

7.9 Remote Assistance

 7.9.1 Remote Assistance
 7.9.2 Using Remote Assistance
 7.9.3 Remote Assistance Facts
 7.9.4 Exam Questions - Section 7.9

8.0 Backup and Recovery

8.1 System Backup

 8.1.1 System Backup
 8.1.2 Implementing System Backups
 8.1.3 Backup Facts
 8.1.4 Back Up the Computer
 8.1.5 Exam Questions - Section 8.1

8.2 File Recovery

 8.2.1 File Recovery
 8.2.2 Recovering Files from Backups
 8.2.3 Recovering Files from Shadow Copies
 8.2.4 File Recovery Facts
 8.2.5 Exam Questions - Section 8.2

8.3 System Recovery

 8.3.1 System Recovery
 8.3.2 Using System Recovery
 8.3.3 System Recovery Facts
 8.3.4 Advanced Boot Options
 8.3.5 Create a Restore Point
 8.3.6 Exam Questions - Section 8.3

Practice Exams

Preparing for Certification

 Exam Objectives
 Exam FAQs
 How to Register for an Exam
 Exam-taking Hints and Tips

 Objective 100. Installing, Upgrading, and Migrating to Windows 7 All Questions (34 questions)
 Objective 200. Deploying Windows 7, All Questions (49 questions)
 Objective 300. Configuring Hardware and Applications, All Questions (44 questions)
 Objective 400. Configuring Network Connectivity, All Questions (54 questions)
 Objective 500. Configuring Access to Resources, All Questions (64 questions)
 Objective 600. Configuring Mobile Computing, All Questions (53 questions)
 Objective 700. Monitoring and Maintaining Systems that Run Windows 7, All Questions (72 questions)
 Objective 800. Configuring Backup and Recovery Options, All Questions (34 questions)
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