Exam 70-625:

Connected Home Integrator

Published:	August 22, 2008
Language(s):	English, French, German
Audience(s):	IT Professionals
Technology:	Windows Vista
Type:	Proctored Exam

About this ExamCandidates for this exam are retail support technicians who have experience recommending, implementing, and troubleshooting connected solutions that use the Windows Vista platform. Connected solutions include personal computers, home automation, home networking, and home entertainment.

Audience Profile

Candidates for this exam are retail support technicians who have experience recommending, implementing, and troubleshooting connected solutions that use the Windows Vista platform. Connected solutions include personal computers, home automation, home networking, and home entertainment.

Candidates also have experience using previous versions of the Windows operating system. Candidates should have experience installing Windows Vista, managing security, and troubleshooting network-related issues using Windows Vista. They should also have a minimum of six months to one year of experience as retail support technicians.

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 preparation guide to prepare for the exam, regardless of its format.

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.

Installing or upgrading Windows Vista

Prepare a system for clean installation or upgrade.
Deploy Windows Vista from upgrade or clean install.
Perform post-installation tasks.
Troubleshoot deployment issues.

Configuring connected solutions

Configure Windows Media Connect and Media Sharing.
Configure Microsoft Xbox 360 and Media Center Extender v1 for Media Sharing.
Configure Media Center Extender v2.

Managing and maintaining systems that run Windows Vista

Configure and troubleshoot security for Windows Internet Explorer 7.
Troubleshoot Windows Firewall issues.
Troubleshoot Windows Defender issues.
Apply software updates.
Set up user accounts.
Set up parental controls.
Troubleshoot issues by using the Reliability and Performance Monitor.

Configuring and troubleshooting networking

Configure and troubleshoot network TCP/IP v4.
Configure and troubleshoot network services.
Configure and troubleshoot remote access.
Configure and troubleshoot access to network resources.
Configure and troubleshoot wireless networking.

Configuring Windows Home Server

Set up Windows Home Server.
Add users to Windows Home Server.
Add media to Windows Home Server.
Set up a backup of personal computers within a Windows Home Server network.
Restore personal computers within a Windows Home Server network.
Troubleshoot any issues with Windows Home Server or networking.

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.

Classroom Training There is no classroom training currently available.

Microsoft E-Learning

7038AE: Microsoft Consumer Technology Solutions Sales and Technical Training (12 Hours)

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