Table of Contents
Introduction
Hardware Requirements
Software Requirements
Using the CD
How to Install the Practice Tests
How to Use the Practice Tests
How to Uninstall the Practice Tests
Microsoft Certified Professional Program
Technical Support
1 Preparing to Install Windows Vista
Before You Begin
Lesson 1: Comparing Windows Vista Editions
Understanding Windows Vista Editions
Other Editions of Windows Vista
Practice: Evaluating Upgrade Requirements
Lesson Summary
Lesson Review
Lesson 2: Preparing to Upgrade to Windows Vista
Verifying Windows Vista System Compatibility
Evaluating Software and Hardware Compatibility
Understanding CPU Options
Evaluating an Upgrade to Windows Vista
Practice: Testing for Windows Vista Compatibility
Lesson Summary
Lesson Review
Chapter Review
Chapter Summary
Key Terms
Case Scenarios
Case Scenario 1: Evaluating Windows Vista Upgrade Options
Case Scenario 2: Verifying Hardware and Software Compatibility
Suggested Practices
Planning to Upgrade to Windows Vista
Take a Practice Test
2 Installing Windows Vista
Before You Begin
Lesson 1: Preparing a System for Installation
Understanding Windows Vista Installation Types
Creating a Multiboot Installation
Repairing and Reinstalling Windows Vista
Partitioning the Hard Disk
Practice: Evaluating Upgrade Options
Lesson Summary
Lesson Review
Lesson 2: Installing Windows Vista
Starting a Clean Installation
Starting an In-Place Upgrade
Performing a Windows Vista Installation
Performing Postinstallation Configuration
Installing Device Drivers
Practice: Installing Windows Vista
Lesson Summary
Lesson Review
Lesson 3: Troubleshooting Installation Issues
Troubleshooting Hardware Compatibility Issues
Troubleshooting Application Compatibility Issues
Reinstalling Windows Vista
Practice: Troubleshooting Installation Problems
Lesson Summary
Lesson Review
Chapter Review
Chapter Summary
Key Terms
Case Scenarios
Case Scenario 1: Evaluating Windows Vista Installation Options
Case Scenario 2: Disk Partitioning
Suggested Practices
Planning for and Troubleshooting the Installation of Windows Vista
Take a Practice Test
3 Configuring and Customizing the Windows Vista Desktop
Before You Begin
Lesson 1: Configuring Windows Aero and Desktop Settings
Working with Windows Display Settings
Working with Windows Aero
Troubleshooting Windows Aero
Configuring Other Windows Display Options
Working with Desktop Usability Enhancements
Practice: Configuring Windows Aero and Desktop Settings
Lesson Summary
Lesson Review
Lesson 2: Working with the Sidebar
Understanding Windows Sidebar
Configuring Sidebar Properties
Managing Gadgets
Configuring Gadget Settings
Downloading and Installing New Gadgets
Configuring RSS Feeds
Practice: Configuring Windows Sidebar
Lesson Summary
Lesson Review
Chapter Review
Chapter Summary
Key Terms
Case Scenarios
Case Scenario 1: Customizing the Windows Vista Desktop
Case Scenario 2: Configuring Windows Sidebar
Suggested Practices
Customizing Windows Vista Based on User Preferences
Take a Practice Test
4 Configuring Windows Vista Features
Before You Begin
Lesson 1: Working with Windows Communication Features
Managing Windows Features
Configuring Windows Mail for E-Mail
Working with Windows Mail
Using Windows Mail to Access Newsgroups
Using Windows Calendar
Using Windows Meeting Space
Practice: Using Windows Communications Features
Lesson Summary
Lesson Review
Lesson 2: Using Windows Media Features
Using Windows Media Player
Using Windows Photo Gallery
Using Windows Movie Maker
Using Windows Media Center
Managing and Troubleshooting File Associations
Practice: Working with Windows Media Features
Lesson Summary
Lesson Review
Chapter Review
Chapter Summary
Key Terms
Case Scenarios
Case Scenario 1: Configuring Windows Mail
Case Scenario 2: Working with Windows Media Center
Suggested Practices
Using Windows Mail and Windows Calendar
Using Windows Media Center
Take a Practice Test
5 Optimizing Windows Vista Performance
Before You Begin
Lesson 1: Using the Windows Vista Performance Tools
Using Performance Monitoring Tools
Understanding Task Manager
Gadgets for Windows Sidebar
Resource Monitor
Isolating Performance Issues
Reliability Monitor
Using Performance Monitor
Using Data Collector Sets
Viewing System Information
Working with System Information
Understanding the Windows Experience Index
Practice: Working with the Windows Vista Performance Tools
Lesson Summary
Lesson Review
Lesson 2: Improving System Performance
Developing a Performance Optimization Approach
Using Performance Information and Tools
Managing Startup Programs
Viewing Performance Information in the Event Log
Configuring Windows Features
Configuring Windows ReadyBoost
Managing Services
Optimizing Disk Performance
Other Performance Optimization Options
Practice: Improving System Performance
Lesson Summary
Lesson Review
Chapter Review
Chapter Summary
Key Terms
Case Scenarios
Case Scenario 1: Monitoring Performance
Case Scenario 2: Optimizing Performance
Suggested Practices
Monitoring and Improving System Performance
Take a Practice Test
6 Configuring Windows Vista Security
Before You Begin
Lesson 1: Managing User Accounts
Understanding User Account Types
Comparing User Permissions
Managing User Accounts
Practice: Creating and Managing User Accounts
Lesson Summary
Lesson Review
Lesson 2: Understanding User Account Control (UAC)
Understanding Common Security Risks and Threats
Understanding the Security Goals of Windows Vista
Understanding the UAC Process
Additional Security Features
Enabling and Disabling UAC
Managing UAC Settings with Local Security Policy
Practice: Working with UAC
Lesson Summary
Chapter Review
Chapter Summary
Key Terms
Case Scenarios
Case Scenario 1: Creating User Accounts Based on Customers’ Requirement
Case Scenario 2: Configuring UAC Settings Based on Customers’ Requirements
Suggested Practices
Practice 1: Working with User Account Types
Practice 2: Configuring UAC Settings
Take a Practice Test
7 Using Windows Security Center
Before You Begin
Lesson 1: Using Windows Security Center
Overview of Windows Security Center
Configuring Windows Firewall
Configuring Automatic Updating
Configuring Malware Protection
Configuring Other Security Settings
Practice: Monitoring Security with Windows Security Center
Lesson Summary
Lesson Review
Chapter Review
Chapter Summary
Key Terms
Case Scenarios
Case Scenario: Troubleshooting Security Issues with Windows Security Center
Suggested Practices
Working with Windows Security Center
Take a Practice Test
8 Configuring Parental Controls and Browser Security
Before You Begin
Lesson 1: Configuring Parental Controls
Understanding Parental Controls
Defining Web Restrictions
Defining Computer Time Limits
Configuring Game Settings
Managing Application Restrictions
Reviewing Activity Reports
Practice: Configuring and Testing Parental Controls
Lesson Summary
Lesson Review
Lesson 2: Securing Internet Explorer 7
Working with Internet Explorer 7
Managing Browser Security Settings
Configuring Privacy Settings
Configuring the Phishing Filter
Other Internet Explorer Security Features
Practice: Configuring Internet Explorer Security Settings
Lesson Summary
Lesson Review
Chapter Review
Chapter Summary
Key Terms
Case Scenarios
Case Scenario 1: Using Parental Controls
Case Scenario 2: Configuring Web Browser Security
Suggested Practices
Configuring Security Features
Take a Practice Test
9 Configuring Windows Vista Networking
Before You Begin
Lesson 1: Managing Network Protocols and Client Network Services
Understanding the Next Generation TCP/IP Stack
Understanding IPv4
Understanding IPv6
Understanding Client Network Services
Configuring Network Connections
Troubleshooting Network Connections
Using Network Troubleshooting Tools
Practice: Configuring Network Settings
Lesson Summary
Lesson Review
Lesson 2: Configuring Wireless Networking
Working with Wireless Networks
Understanding Wireless Security Options
Configuring Wireless Networks
Troubleshooting Wireless Connections
Practice: Managing Wireless Network Settings
Lesson Summary
Lesson Review
Chapter Review
Chapter Summary
Key Terms
Case Scenarios
Case Scenario 1: Adding a New Computer to a Network
Case Scenario 2: Managing Wireless Network Connections
Suggested Practices
Managing Network Connections in Windows Vista
Take a Practice Test
10 Managing Network Sharing
Before You Begin
Lesson 1: Using the Network and Sharing Center
Working with Network Resources
Configuring Network Discovery
Configuring File and Folder Sharing
Sharing Printers and Media Resources
Practice: Sharing Files and Folders
Lesson Summary
Lesson Review
Lesson 2: Troubleshooting File and Print Sharing
Troubleshooting Resource Sharing Issues
Troubleshooting Network-Related Sharing Issues
Practice: Troubleshooting File and Print Sharing
Lesson Summary
Lesson Review
Chapter Review
Chapter Summary
Key Terms
Case Scenarios
Case Scenario 1: Choosing Folder Sharing Options
Case Scenario 2: Working with Public Folder Sharing
Suggested Practices
Configuring and Troubleshooting Resource Sharing
Take a Practice Test
11 Managing and Troubleshooting Devices
Before You Begin
Lesson 1: Installing and Managing Media Devices
Managing Hardware Devices
Working with Scanners and Digital Cameras
Using Windows Fax and Scan
Installing and Managing Printers
Practice: Working with Media Devices
Lesson Summary
Lesson Review
Lesson 2: Working with Mobile Devices
Working with Mobile Devices
Using Windows Mobility Center
Using Windows Sync Center
Lesson Summary
Practice: Using Windows Sync Center
Lesson Review
Chapter Review
Chapter Summary
Key Terms
Case Scenarios
Case Scenario 1: Managing Mobile Devices
Case Scenario 2: Configuring Media Devices and Features
Suggested Practices
Managing Media and Mobile devices
Take a Practice Test
12 Troubleshooting Windows Vista
Before You Begin
Lesson 1: Diagnosing Issues in Windows Vista
Monitoring Windows Event Logs
Using System Restore
Performing Windows Memory Diagnostics
Troubleshooting Startup Problems
Repairing Windows Vista
Using Other Diagnostic and Troubleshooting Tools
Practice: Diagnosing and Troubleshooting Windows Vista Issues
Lesson Summary
Lesson Review
Lesson 2: Removing Malware from Windows Vista
Understanding Common Malware Issues
Removing Malware by Using Windows Defender
Troubleshooting Internet Explorer
Other Methods of Removing Malware
Lesson Summary
Lesson Review
Chapter Review
Chapter Summary
Key Terms
Case Scenarios
Case Scenario 1: Diagnosing and Troubleshooting Startup Problems
Case Scenario 2: Working with Windows Defender
Suggested Practices
Troubleshooting Windows Vista
Take a Practice Test
13 Protecting Data and Repairing Windows Vista
Before You Begin
Lesson 1: Using the Backup and Restore Center
Planning for Backups
Using the Backup and Restore Center
Performing File Backups
Restoring Files from a Backup
Using Previous Versions of Files
Practice: Creating and Restoring File-Based Backups
Lesson Summary
Lesson Review
Lesson 2: Using Windows Complete PC Backup and Restore
Understanding Complete PC Backup and Restore
Creating a Complete PC Backup
Performing a Complete PC Restore
Practice: Performing a Complete PC Backup and Restore
Lesson Summary
Lesson Review
Chapter Review
Chapter Summary
Key Terms
Case Scenarios
Case Scenario 1: Evaluating Restore Options
Case Scenario 2: Evaluating Restore Options
Suggested Practices
Practicing Backup and Recovery Procedures
Take a Practice Test
Answers
Glossary
Index
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