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

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Overview

About this Exam

This exam will be retired on March 31st, 2011.

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.

Audience Profile

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Skills Measured

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 Materials

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 There is no Microsoft E-Learning training currently available.

Microsoft Press Books There are no Microsoft Press books currently available.

Practice Tests There are no practice tests currently available.

Microsoft Online Resources

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TechNet: Designed for IT professionals, this site includes How-tos, best practices, downloads, technical chats, and much more.
MSDN: The Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) is a reference for developers, featuring code samples, technical articles, newsgroups, chats, and more.
Training and Certification Newsgroups: A newsgroup exists for every Microsoft certification. By participating in the ongoing dialogue, you take advantage of a unique opportunity to exchange ideas with and ask questions of others, including more than 750 Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs) worldwide.
OEM Pre-installation Webcasts: Each of the following webcasts includes an overview of the exam topic area and practice questions for each particular area.

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