MCTS Windows 7 Configuration Study Guide Exam 70-680

624 Pages·2010·9.119 MB·English

by  William Panek

MCTS
Microsoft® Windows® 7
Configuration
Study Guide
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MCTS
Microsoft® Windows® 7
Configuration
Study Guide
William Panek
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About the Author
William Panek (MCP®, MCP+I®, MCSA®, MCSA® W/SECURITY & MESSAGING,
MCSE—NT (3.51 & 4.0)®, MCSE—2000 & 2003®, MCSE W/SECURITY &
MESSAGING, MCDBA®, MCT®, MCTS®, MCITP®, CCNA®, CHFI®)
After many successful years in the computer industry and a degree in computer
programming, William Panek decided that he could better use his talents and his
personality as an instructor. He started teaching for such schools as Boston University,
Clark University, and Vtec, to name just a few.
In 1998 William Panek started Stellacon Corporation. Stellacon has become one of
New England’s most respected training companies. Stellacon is also a two-time winner of
the Best Computer School award in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
William brings years of real-world expertise to the classroom and strives to ensure that
each and every student has an understanding of the course material.
William currently lives in New Hampshire with his wife and two girls. In his spare time
he likes to golf, ski, and snowmobile. William is also a commercially rated helicopter pilot.
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Contents at a Glance
Introduction xxi
Assessment Test xxxi
Chapter 1 Installing Windows 7 1
Chapter 2 Automating the Windows 7 Installation 59
Chapter 3 Managing Disks 105
Chapter 4 Managing the Windows 7 Environment 159
Chapter 5 Configuring Hardware and Applications 225
Chapter 6 Managing Users, Groups, and Security 291
Chapter 7 Configuring Network Connectivity 383
Chapter 8 Monitoring and Maintaining Windows 7 461
Chapter 9 Configuring Backups and Recovery 515
Appendix About the Companion CD 547
Glossary 551
Index 557
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