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EXAM PREP GUIDE
Ace your preparation for the skills measured by MCITP Exam 70-622--and on the job. Work at your own pace through a series of lessons and reviews that fully cover each exam objective. Then, reinforce what you've learned by applying your knowledge to real-world case scenarios and practice exercises. This official Microsoft study guide is designed to help you make the most of your study time.
Maximize your performance on the exam by learning to: Install and deploy Windows Vista to the enterprise Configure and manage Group Policy Troubleshoot security settings and install security updates Set up authentication, authorization, and encryption Configure and troubleshoot your network, client connectivity, and remote access Monitor events and troubleshoot performance issues
PRACTICE TESTS
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Synopsis
EXAM PREP GUIDE
Ace your preparation for the skills measured by MCITP Exam 70-622—and on the job. Work at your own pace through a series of lessons and reviews that fully cover each exam objective. Then, reinforce what you’ve learned by applying your knowledge to real-world case scenarios and practice exercises. This official Microsoft study guide is designed to help you make the most of your study time.
Maximize your performance on the exam by learning to:
- Install and deploy Windows Vista to the enterprise
- Configure and manage Group Policy
- Troubleshoot security settings and install security updates
- Set up authentication, authorization, and encryption
- Configure and troubleshoot your network, client connectivity, and remote access
- Monitor events and troubleshoot performance issues
PRACTICE TESTS
Assess your skills with practice tests on CD. You can work through hundreds of questions using multiple testing modes to meet your specific learning needs. You get detailed explanations for right and wrong answers—including a customized learning path that describes how and where to focus your studies.
Your training kit includes:
- Official self-paced study guide.
- Practice tests with multiple, customizable testing options and a learning plan based on your results.
- 375+ practice and review questions.
- Case scenarios, practice exercises, and best practices.
- Fully searchable eBook of this guide.
For customers who purchase an ebook version of this title, instructions for downloading the CD files can be found in the ebook.
About the Author
Tony Northrup (MVP, MCSE, MCTS, and CISSP) is a Windows consultant and author living in Phillipston, Massachusetts. Tony started programming before Windows® 1.0 was released, but has focused on Windows administration and development for the last fifteen years. He has written more than a dozen books covering Windows networking, security, and development. Among other titles, Tony is coauthor of Windows Server 2008 Networking And Network Access Protection (NAP) and the Windows Vista® Resource Kit.
J.C. Mackin (MCITP, MCTS, MCSE, MCDST, MCT) is a writer, consultant, and trainer who has been working with Microsoft® networks for more than a decade. Books he has previously authored or coauthored include MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-291): Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft® Windows Server® 2003 Network Infrastructure; MCITP Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-443): Designing a Database Server Infrastructure Using Microsoft® SQL Server® 2005; and MCITP Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-622): Supporting and Troubleshooting Applications on a Windows Vista® Client for Enterprise Support Technicians. He also holds a master's degree in Telecommunications and Network Management.
Table of Contents
Dedication; About the Authors; Tony Northrup; J.C. Mackin; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Lab Setup Instructions; Using the CD; Microsoft Certified Professional Program; Technical Support; Chapter 1: Preparing for Windows Vista Deployment; 1.1 Before You Begin; 1.2 Lesson 1: Overview of the Windows Deployment Process; 1.3 Lesson 2: Verifying Windows Vista Hardware Requirements; 1.4 Lesson 3: Migrating Applications and Data; 1.5 Chapter Review; 1.6 Chapter Summary; 1.7 Key Terms; 1.8 Case Scenarios; 1.9 Suggested Practices; 1.10 Take a Practice Test; Chapter 2: Deploying Windows Vista; 2.1 Before You Begin; 2.2 Lesson 1: Understanding Windows Vista Deployment; 2.3 Lesson 2: Using Windows Vista Deployment Tools; 2.4 Lesson 3: Designing a Network Environment; 2.5 Chapter Review; 2.6 Chapter Summary; 2.7 Key Terms; 2.8 Case Scenarios; 2.9 Suggested Practices; 2.10 Take a Practice Test; Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Deployment Issues; 3.1 Before You Begin; 3.2 Lesson 1: Resolving User Profile Compatibility Issues; 3.3 Lesson 2: Configuring Application Compatibility Settings; 3.4 Chapter Review; 3.5 Chapter Summary; 3.6 Key Terms; 3.7 Case Scenarios; 3.8 Suggested Practices; 3.9 Take a Practice Test; Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Group Policy Settings; 4.1 Before You Begin; 4.2 Lesson 1: Group Policy Overview; 4.3 Lesson 2: Windows Vista Group Policy Settings; 4.4 Lesson 3: Troubleshooting Group Policy Settings; 4.5 Chapter Review; 4.6 Chapter Summary; 4.7 Key Terms; 4.8 Case Scenarios; 4.9 Suggested Practices; 4.10 Take a Practice Test; Chapter 5: Protecting Internet Explorer and Other Applications; 5.1 Before You Begin; 5.2 Lesson 1: Configuring and Troubleshooting Internet Explorer Security; 5.3 Lesson 2: Updating Software; 5.4 Lesson 3: Troubleshooting Windows Defender; 5.5 Lesson 4: Supporting Applications; 5.6 Chapter Review; 5.7 Chapter Summary; 5.8 Key Terms; 5.9 Case Scenarios; 5.10 Suggested Practices; 5.11 Take a Practice Test; Chapter 6: Monitoring Client Computers; 6.1 Before You Begin; 6.2 Lesson 1: Monitoring Events in an Enterprise; 6.3 Lesson 2: Troubleshooting Performance, Reliability, and Security Problems; 6.4 Lesson 3: Using Task Scheduler; 6.5 Chapter Review; 6.6 Chapter Summary; 6.7 Key Terms; 6.8 Case Scenarios; 6.9 Suggested Practices; 6.10 Take a Practice Test; Chapter 7: Authenticating, Authorizing, and Auditing Access to Resources; 7.1 Before You Begin; 7.2 Lesson 1: Authenticating Users; 7.3 Lesson 2: Using Encryption to Control Access to Data; 7.4 Lesson 3: Troubleshooting Authorization Problems and Auditing User Access; 7.5 Chapter Review; 7.6 Chapter Summary; 7.7 Key Terms; 7.8 Case Scenarios; 7.9 Suggested Practices; 7.10 Take a Practice Test; Chapter 8: Understanding and Configuring User Account Control; 8.1 Before You Begin; 8.2 Lesson 1: Understanding User Account Control; 8.3 Lesson 2: Configuring User Account Control; 8.4 Chapter Review; 8.5 Chapter Summary; 8.6 Key Terms; 8.7 Case Scenarios; 8.8 Suggested Practices; 8.9 Take a Practice Test; Chapter 9: Configuring and Troubleshooting Client Connectivity; 9.1 Before You Begin; 9.2 Lesson 1: Configuring Client Networking; 9.3 Lesson 2: Troubleshooting Network Problems; 9.4 Chapter Review; 9.5 Chapter Summary; 9.6 Key Terms; 9.7 Case Scenarios; 9.8 Suggested Practices; 9.9 Take a Practice Test; Chapter 10: Managing Network Security; 10.1 Before You Begin; 10.2 Lesson 1: Securing Network Traffic; 10.3 Lesson 2: Troubleshooting Windows Firewall; 10.4 Chapter Review; 10.5 Chapter Summary; 10.6 Key Terms; 10.7 Case Scenario; 10.8 Suggested Practices; 10.9 Take a Practice Test; Chapter 11: Configuring and Troubleshooting Wireless Networking; 11.1 Before You Begin; 11.2 Lesson 1: Configuring Wireless Networking; 11.3 Lesson 2: Advanced Wireless Configuration and Troubleshooting; 11.4 Chapter Review; 11.5 Chapter Summary; 11.6 Key Terms; 11.7 Case Scenarios; 11.8 Suggested Practices; 11.9 Take a Practice Test; Chapter 12: Managing Shared Desktops; 12.1 Before You Begin; 12.2 Lesson 1: Managing Remote Desktop Connections; 12.3 Lesson 2: Offering Remote Assistance; 12.4 Chapter Review; 12.5 Chapter Summary; 12.6 Key Terms; 12.7 Case Scenarios; 12.8 Suggested Practices; 12.9 Take a Practice Test; Answers; Chapter 1: Lesson Review Answers; Chapter 1: Case Scenario Answers; Chapter 2: Lesson Review Answers; Chapter 2: Case Scenario Answers; Chapter 3: Lesson Review Answers; Chapter 3: Case Scenario Answers; Chapter 4: Lesson Review Answers; Chapter 4: Case Scenario Answers; Chapter 5: Lesson Review Answers; Chapter 5: Case Scenario Answers; Chapter 6: Lesson Review Answers; Chapter 6: Case Scenario Answers; Chapter 7: Lesson Review Answers; Chapter 7: Case Scenario Answers; Chappppppter 8: Lesson Review Answers; Chapter 8: Case Scenario Answers; Chapter 9: Lesson Review Answers; Chapter 9: Case Scenario Answers; Chapter 10: Lesson Review Answers; Chapter 10: Case Scenario Answers; Chapter 11: Lesson Review Answers; Chapter 11: Case Scenario Answers; Chapter 12: Lesson Review Answers; Chapter 12: Case Scenario Answers; Glossary; System Requirements; Hardware Requirements; Software Requirements; Exam 70-622: Supporting and Troubleshooting Applications on a Windows Vista® Client for Enterprise Support Technicians; Windows Vista™ Resources for Administrators;