Exam 70-579:

TS: Windows Mobile 6.5, Configuring

Published:February 08, 2010
Language(s):English
Audience(s):Partners,IT Professionals,Developers
Technology:Windows Phone
Type:Proctored Exam

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Exam Topics Covered
This exam validate a candidates knowledge and skills configuring Windows Mobile 6.5 devices.
Audience Profile
Candidate have a minimum of one years experience using or managing Windows Mobile 6.5 with Exchange Server 2007, Configuration Manager 2007, and System Center Mobile Device Manager 2008. The successful candidate also has knowledge of mobile and general network security concepts such as firewalls, encryption, certificates, and configuration XML and security protocols; Microsoft ActiveSync 4.5 or later or Windows Mobile Device Center 6.1; and messaging protocols.
Credit Toward CertificationWhen you pass Exam 70-579: TS: Windows Mobile 6.5, Configuring, you complete the requirements for the following certification(s):
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Mobile 6.5, Configuration
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Skills 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 exam.The higher the percentage, the more questions you are likely to see on that content area on the exam.

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Configuring Device Connectivity
  • Configure the TCP/IP settings.
    • This objective may include but is not limited to: identifying the IP address, configuring the DNS and WINS settings, subnet, gateway
  • Configure Internet connection sharing.
    • This objective may include but is not limited to: Bluetooth, USB
  • Configure WiFi settings.
    • This objective may include but is not limited to: SSID, channel, WPA encryption, 802.1x, peer to peer vs. Access Point, autoconnect, delete a network
  • Configure a GPRS connection.
    • This objective may include but is not limited to: setting the default, setting the APN, 3G/UMTS
  • Configure Bluetooth and Infrared connectivity.
    • This objective may include but is not limited to: Bluetooth profiles, pairing, delete a device, transfer files with Infra red and Bluetooth
Configuring Device Synchronization
  • Configure MyPhone.
    • This objective may include but is not limited to: back up and restore, remote wipe, device triangulation
  • Configure ActiveSync 4.5 or Windows Mobile Device Center.
    • This objective may include but is not limited to: desktop data connection, maintaining wireless connection on device, types of connectivity, registry settings, firewall exceptions, advanced network functionality, synchronizing with emulator
  • Synchronize with a Microsoft SQL Server database.
    • This objective may include but is not limited to: publishing a SQL database to a Web site, securing a Web site by using SSL, installing SQL mobile on the Windows mobile device
  • Configure a device for push e-mail.
    • This objective may include but is not limited to: Exchange direct push, device ActiveSync 4.5, certificate
  • Synchronize Office Mobile documents, pictures, videos, and Microsoft Office OneNote.
    • This objective may include but is not limited to: desktop ActiveSync 4.5 or Windows Mobile Device Center, Office Mobile
Configuring Enterprise Connectivity
  • Configure Exchange proxy functionality.
    • This objective may include but is not limited to: Exchange Server 2007, Internet Information Services (IIS)
  • Configure VPN connections.
    • This objective may include but is not limited to: VPN clients: System Center Mobile Device Manager 2008, IPSec and PPTP, RSA, digital certificate, username and password
  • Configure domain enroll.
    • This objective may include but is not limited to: Mobile Device Manager 2008, Active Directory, one time use PIN
  • Configure Comm Manager.
    • This objective may include but is not limited to: enable and disable radios
  • Configure connections.
    • This objective may include but is not limited to: create routing of IP by host name, work vs. Internet, proxy setting
Configuring Security
  • Configure device wipe or block.
    • This objective may include but is not limited to: Mobile Device Manager 2008, Exchange Server 2007, local wipe, block
  • Configure a device to allow only enterprise applications to run.
    • This objective may include but is not limited to: digital certificates, Mobile Device Manager 2008, Exchange Server 2007 SP1 Enterprise CAL
  • Manage device PIN.
    • This objective may include but is not limited to: Mobile Device Manager 2008, Exchange Server 2007
  • Install and delete digital certificates.
    • This objective may include but is not limited to: Mobile Device Manager 2008, digital certificates, PKI, mobile to market, Windows MarketPlace for Mobile
  • Configure device encryption.
    • This objective may include but is not limited to: Mobile Device Manager 2008, Exchange Server 2007, storage card, mobile device
  • Manage camera, Bluetooth, and WiFi administratively.
    • This objective may include but is not limited to: Mobile Device Manager 2008, Exchange Server 2007 SP1 Enterprise CAL, disabling camera, bluetooh, and WiFi
  • Manage secondary storage.
    • This objective may include but is not limited to: storage card, Mobile Device Manager 2008, Exchange Server 2007 SP1 Enterprise CAL, mobile device
  • Configure restricted user access for documents on devices.
    • This objective may include but is not limited to: Rights Management Service (RMS), Microsoft Office documents, Active Directory
Managing Devices
  • Install and remove applications and widgets.
    • This objective may include but is not limited to: CAB files, widget, storage card, Mobile Device Manager 2008, Configuration Manager 2007, ActiveSync 4.5, Windows Mobile Device Center, code signing
  • Manage e-mail accounts by using a browser.
    • This objective may include but is not limited to: Outlook Web Access (OWA), Internet Explorer Mobile
  • Configure IMAP4 and POP3 accounts.
    • This objective may include but is not limited to: IMAP4, POP3, SMTP, SSL, XML provisioning, Mobile Device Manager 2008, Exchange Server 2007
  • Configure a device by using XML device provisioning.
    • This objective may include but is not limited to: XML, CAB, MDM, Exchange Server 2007, Configuration Manager 2007
  • Manage the memory of a device.
    • This objective may include but is not limited to: Task Manager
  • Perform a boot on a device.
    • This objective may include but is not limited to: cold/hard, soft boot
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