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Exam 74-134:

Pre-installing Microsoft Products and Technologies

Published:January 26, 2005
Language(s):English
Audience(s):IT professionals
Technology:Microsoft Windows XP
Type:Proctored Exam
About this ExamA candidate for this exam should have experience installing Microsoft operating systems and applications using the OEM Pre-installation Kit (OPK). Candidates should pre-qualify themselves by passing the online "Pre-installation Specialist" exam.
Audience Profile
A candidate for this exam should have experience installing Microsoft operating systems and applications using the OEM Pre-installation Kit (OPK). Candidates should pre-qualify themselves by passing the online "Pre-installation Specialist" exam.
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.
Using OEM Pre-installation Kit (OPK) tools to preinstall an operating system
  • Install the OPK tools
  • Prepare the hardware using the Windows Pre-installation (Windows PE) Environment
    • Partition and format a disk
    • Create an inventory of the hardware
    • Configure for network connectivity
    • Add drivers
    • Install applications
    • Configure the source path
  • Create a configuration set using Setup Manager
    • Configure General Settings
    • Configure the Windows Welcome screen
    • Configure the Internet Explorer Administration options
    • Configure the Shell Settings
  • Set up a technician computer with multiple configuration sets
  • Prepare the system for shipping
Creating and applying pre-installation images
  • Prepare the system for imaging
  • Push out images through the network
    • Use third-party imaging tools
    • Use RIS to install remotely
    • Use Windows PE
    • Use Sysprep to deploy an image
  • Create a customized Windows PE CD
    • Build the file and folder structure
    • Create the ISO image
    • Add mass storage device drivers
    • Add drivers using DRVINST.EXE
Pre-installing applications, drivers, and updates
  • Preinstall Office
  • Preinstall updates and hot fixes
  • Preinstall third-party applications, including the following:
    • Anti-virus
    • Viewers
    • Utilities
    • Line of business applications
  • Preinstall drivers
Complying with the licensing requirements
  • Ensure the Certificate of Authentication (COA) is attached to the computer
  • Ensure the branding is configured
  • Ensure the support information is configured
  • Ensure that the customer receives the CD and manual
  • Ensure that sysprep is run
Troubleshooting the pre-installation environment
  • Troubleshoot the Windows PE boot process
  • Troubleshoot hardware driver issues
  • Troubleshoot network connections
  • Troubleshoot applications
Preinstalling Small Business Server (SBS)
  • Create a configuration set to install SBS
  • Ensure the pre-installation set is a domain controller
  • Preinstall Exchange, Windows SharePoint Services, SBS Administrator Tools, et al
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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Microsoft E-Learning There is no Microsoft E-Learning training currently available.
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