MCTS 'CertSaver' eLearning Package Overview
Achieve the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Vista – Configuration (MCTS: Windows Vista – Configuration) certification and demonstrate that you have the knowledge and skills required to troubleshoot network connectivity and application issues on Windows Vista. Successful candidates will have IT experience resolving network connectivity issues and working with desktop operating systems, security, and applications.
This collection of excellent value sophisticated eLearning environments utilise the best in on-line learning available. This course is structured to help the learner meet the requirements of the Microsoft certification programme. To consolidate the learner's progress we also provide MeasureUp certification practice test software.
In a Nutshell - What You Receive:
- Excellent Microsoft Official eLearning for the TS: Windows Vista – Configuration
- eLearning Collections 5093, 5094 and 5051
- Learning Package Access to Suit You!
- INCLUDES MeasureUp Practice Test Software Worth*1 TBA GBP = TBA Euro = TBA USD !!
- FREE Personal Learning Plan with Microsoft Certified Trainer Guidance
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MCTS: Windows Vista - Configuration eLearning:
- Full Microsoft Recommended Learning Product Requirement eLearning for Examination 70-620
- 'CertSaver' Price*1 40% of RRP - TBA GBP = TBA Euro = TBA USD
- Worldwide Availability - Dependent Upon Bandwidth*2
- Audience
- Topics Covered
- Prerequisites
- Related Courses
- Examination Requirements
- Course to Examination Matrix
- Microsoft Official Learning Product (MOLP)
- Initial Phone or Email Discussion with Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) (Optional & Free Of Charge)
- Learning Path and Examination Preparation Guidance
- MeasureUp 180-Day Downloadable Test Practice Software for Each Examination Requirement
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Audience
The MCTS: Windows Vista - Configuration certification is appropriate for:
- Network Administrators
- Systems Administrators
- Information Technology Professionals
- Information Systems Administrators
- Network Technicians
- Technical Support Specialists
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Topics Covered
The topics covered in the eLearning courses are listed by elearning collection:
Collection 5347: Installing and Configuring Windows Vista
- Perform a clean installation of Windows Vista
- Troubleshoot a clean installation of Windows Vista
- Install and configure Windows Vista drivers
- Describe an upgrade or migration to Windows Vista
- List the steps required to upgrade or migrate to Windows Vista
- Describe application compatibility
- Use the Windows Recovery Environment
- Describe the features of the new Windows Vista interface and the hardware that is required to enable the new interface
- Describe the use of UAC and Parental Controls in Windows Vista
- Describe the benefits of various power saving settings in Windows Vista
- Configure the settings that are specific to Tablet PCs
- Configure additional hardware and troubleshoot post-installation configuration issues
- Enhance reliability and performance in Windows Vista
- Protect user data in Windows Vista
- Update and protect Windows Vista
- Describe the startup process for Windows Vista
- Describe the processes for user and services log on
- Describe other start mechanisms and startup states
- Use the Advanced Boot Menu options to troubleshoot startup issues
- Compare the various file systems available for Windows
- Describe the various disk and partition types used in Windows
- Explain the underlying concepts behind file system management in Windows
- Explain the underlying concepts behind file system security in Windows
- Explain the underlying concepts behind file system encryption in Windows
Collection 5354: Configuring Windows Vista Networking and Security
- Describe the basic concepts of networking and TCP/IP
- Explain how an IP address designates the host and the network addresses, and list the public and private IP address classes
- Describe the TCP/IP utilities and their use
- Describe TCP/IP address configuration
- Describe DHCP network operations and communications
- Describe how host name resolution operates in Windows Vista
- Describe netBIOS names and WINS client/server interactions
- Describe virtual private networking in Windows Vista
- Describe methods of securing TCP/IP communications
- Describe authentication and the Kerberos authentication process
- Describe how Windows determines if an authenticated user has the correct authorization to access a resource
- Describe how to secure by objects using share permissions, NTFS permissions, and EFS
- Describe how administrators can run applications as standard users and still perform administrative tasks
- Configure networking in Windows Vista
- Configure wireless and remote access connections in Windows Vista
- Use network connectivity troubleshooting tools in Windows Vista
- Troubleshoot networking in Windows Vista
- Describe how to configure and troubleshoot User Account Control
- Describe how to configure and troubleshoot Windows Defender
- Describe how to configure and troubleshoot Windows Firewall
Collection 5360: Configuring Windows Vista Applications and Devices
- Troubleshoot Internet Explorer security and connectivity issues
- Troubleshoot Web page components and their security settings
- Troubleshoot dynamic security options in Internet Explorer 7
- Examine how Windows communicates with printers
- Examine how Windows retrieves and manages images from scanners
- Examine the Fax and Scan application in Windows
- Configure Windows Mail
- Configure Windows Calendar
- Configure Windows Meeting Space
- Configure printing and Windows Fax and Scan
- Configure Windows Sidebar
- Configure and troubleshoot Windows Photo Gallery and Windows Movie Maker
- Configure and troubleshoot Windows Media Player
- Configure and troubleshoot Windows Media Center
- Configure and troubleshoot Windows Media Center Extenders
- Configure mobile devices in Windows Vista
- Configure Over The Air synchronization with Exchange Server
- Configure and troubleshoot Sync Center
- Configure and troubleshoot Mobile Device Center
- Configure and troubleshoot SideShow Devices
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Prerequisites
In order to benefit from this learning package the following knowledge and experience, including working knowledge of the listed tools and applications, is recommended:
- Familiarity with computer hardware and devices, such as the ability to look into device manager and look for unsupported devices
- Basic TCP/IP knowledge, such as knowing why you need to have a valid IP address
- Basic Microsoft Windows and Active Directory knowledge, such as knowledge about domain user accounts, domain vs. local user accounts, user profiles, and group membership
- Experience with mapping network file shares, such as being familiar with UNC paths and mapping local resources to server/share
- Experience with running commands from a command window, such as the DOS command prompt
- Experience with reviewing BIOS settings
In addition, it is recommended, but not required, that students have completed:
- First Look Clinic 5056 - First Look: Getting Started with Windows Vista for IT Professionals
- Hands-on-Lab 5057 - First Look: Getting Started with Windows Vista for IT Professionals
The clinic and lab are available on the Microsoft site.
NB the following eLearning packages include the full MCTS: Windows Vista - Configuration eLearning package described on this page as well as additional learning materials. We will happily provide a reduced number of courses to help you achieve the your specific goals. Please contact us for free, no obligation, advice.
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Related Courses
The following are related IT infrastructure courses:
Examination Requirements
MCTS: Windows Vista - Configuration candidates are required to satisfy the following requirements:
Core Examination - One Required
- Exam 70-620: TS: Windows Vista, Configuring
Examination to Course Requirements
The table below presents the combination of examinations to Microsoft courses to achieve the MCTS.
Core Examination - One Required
| Core Exam - One Exam Required |
eLearning Training |
| Exam 70-620: TS: Windows Vista, Configuring
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Collection 5347: Installing and Configuring Windows Vista (12-hour series)*
AND
Collection 5354: Configuring Windows Vista Networking and Security (10-hour series)*
AND
Collection 5360: Configuring Windows Vista Applications and Devices (10-hour series)*
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* approximate completion time