Preparation Guide for Exam 70-620
TS: Windows Vista, Configuring
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 | Exam news |
| Audience profile |
| Credit toward certification |
| Preparation tools and resources |
| Skills measured |
Exam news
This Technical Specialist (TS) exam, Exam 70-620: TS: Windows Vista, Configuring, became available in January 2007. This exam is available in English, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese [Simplified], Chinese [Traditional], French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, and Spanish.
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Audience profile
Candidates for Exam 70-620: TS: Windows Vista, Configuring, should have at least one year of experience in the IT field. They typically provide phone support at the tier 1 or tier 2 level in a wide range of environments, including retail stores and the medium-sized organization or enterprise environment.
Candidates should have experience resolving issues concerning network connectivity, desktop operating systems, security, and applications. Their experience should also include addressing logon problems, performing password resets, and resolving most issues with desktop applications.
Credit toward certification
When you pass Exam 70-620: TS: Windows Vista, Configuring, you complete the requirements for the following certification:
| • | Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Vista, Configuration |
Exam 70-620 is also credit toward the following certifications:
A Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) can use Exam 70-621: PRO: Upgrading Your MCDST Certification to MCITP Enterprise Support as credit for certifications that list Exam 70-620 as a required or elective exam.
| • | Learn more about Exam 70-621: PRO: Upgrading Your MCDST Certification to MCITP Enterprise Support |
Preparation tools and resources
To 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" section.
| Classroom training | Microsoft E-Learning | Microsoft Press books | Practice tests |
Course 5115: Installing and Configuring the Windows Vista Operating System (three days) Course 5116: Configuring Windows Vista Mobile Computing and Applications (two days) | Collection 5347: Installing and Configuring Windows Vista (12 hours) Collection 5354: Configuring Windows Vista Networking and Security (10 hours) Collection 5360: Configuring Windows Vista Applications and Devices (10 hours) Upgrade path: | MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-620): Configuring Windows Vista Client | MeasureUp (Measureup.com) Self Test Software (Selftestsoftware.com) |
Microsoft online resources
| • | Learning Plan: Get started by creating a step-by-step study guide that is based on recommended resources for this exam. |
| • | Windows Vista – Learning Portal: Find special offers and information on training and certification. |
| • | Product information: Visit the Windows Vista Web site for detailed product information. |
| • | Microsoft Learning Community: Join newsgroups and visit community forums to connect with your peers for suggestions on training resources and advice on your certification path and studies. |
| • | TechNet: Designed for IT professionals, this site includes how-to instructions, best practices, downloads, technical resources, newsgroups, and chats. |
Skills measured
This exam measures your ability to accomplish the technical tasks listed in the following table.
Key to the table:
F = The course includes material to prepare you for this task.
S = The course includes some material to prepare you for this task. You must supplement the course with additional work.
I = The course provides a general overview of this task. You must supplement the course with additional work.
| Skills measured by Exam 70-620 | Course 5115 | Course 5116 | Collection 5103 | Collection 5347 | Collection 5354 | Collection 5360 |
| Installing and upgrading Windows Vista | ||||||
Identify hardware requirements. | F |
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Perform a clean installation. | F |
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| F |
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Upgrade to Windows Vista from previous versions of Windows. | F |
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| F |
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Upgrade from one edition of Windows Vista to another edition. | F |
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| F |
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Troubleshoot Windows Vista installation issues. | F |
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| F |
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Install and configure Windows Vista drivers. | F |
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| F |
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| Configuring and troubleshooting Post-installation system settings | ||||||
Troubleshoot post-installation configuration issues. | S |
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| F |
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Configure and troubleshoot Windows Aero. | F |
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| F |
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Configure and troubleshoot parental controls. | F |
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| F |
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Configure Microsoft Internet Explorer. | S |
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| F |
| Configuring Windows security features | ||||||
Configure and troubleshoot User Account Control. | F |
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| F |
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Configure Windows Defender. | F |
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| F |
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Configure Dynamic Security for Microsoft Internet Explorer 7. | S |
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| F |
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Configure security settings in Windows Firewall. | S |
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| F |
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| Configuring network connectivity | ||||||
Configuring networking by using the Network and Sharing Center. | F |
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| F |
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Troubleshoot connectivity issues. | S |
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| F |
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Configure remote access. | F |
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| F |
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| Configuring applications included with Windows Vista | ||||||
Configure and troubleshoot media applications. |
| S |
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| F |
Configure Windows Mail. |
| F |
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| F |
Configure Windows Meeting Space. |
| F |
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| F |
Configure Windows Calendar. |
| F |
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| F |
Configure Windows Fax and Scan. |
| F |
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| F |
Configure Windows Sidebar. |
| F |
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| F |
| Maintaining and optimizing systems that run Windows Vista | ||||||
Troubleshoot performance issues. |
| S |
| F |
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Troubleshoot reliability issues by using built-in diagnostic tools. |
| F |
| F |
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Configure Windows Update. |
| F |
| F |
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Configure data protection. |
| F |
| F |
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| Configuring and troubleshooting mobile computing | ||||||
Configure mobile display settings. |
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| S |
| F |
Configure mobile devices. |
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| S |
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Configure Tablet PC software. |
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| F |
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Configure power options. |
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| F |
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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.
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