Exam 70-620 is one of the Microsoft's certification examinations and the name of this examination is MCTS Windows Vista certification. This certification will suit best to the candidates who wish to gain skills and knowledge on validating efficiently to install, manage as well as configure windows Vista operating system in any level enterprise environments. This examination is also helpful to the IT professionals to upgrade their skills to the windows Vista operating system. Successful completion of this examination will help the candidates to earn Microsoft certified technology specialist certification in this configuration.

Requirements And Job Roles For This Examination:

This examination will target the IT professionals who have work experience or knowledge in solving issues in the network connectivity, desktop operating system and other issues related with desktop applications. Candidates can get several job opportunities in the top companies after certifying with this examination. Some of the job roles include: technical support specialists, network administrators, system administrators and system analysts etc.

Exam Objectives:

The following are the exam 70-620 objectives and they are:

1) Network connectivity configuration
2) Windows security features configuration
3) Upgrading as well as installing windows vista
4) Troubleshooting as well as configuring the mobile computing
5) Configuring the applications that are included in windows vista
6) Optimizing as well as maintaining systems that run windows vista
7) Troubleshooting and configuring post installation system settings

Other Details:

Exams can be registered in Pearson VUE centers or in online through Pearson VUE website by paying the fee. The exam comprises of 70 questions with 120 minutes time duration and no adaptive or case study type questions. Only multiple choices, drag- drop, built a tree, reorder type questions are asked. Minimum score to pass in the exam is around 700 out of 1000 (70%).

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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.  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. 
Installing and upgrading Windows VistaIdentify hardware requirements.Perform a clean installation.Upgrade to Windows Vista from previous versions of Windows.Upgrade from one edition of Windows Vista to another edition. Troubleshoot Windows Vista installation issues.
Install and configure Windows Vista drivers.Configuring and troubleshooting Post-installation system settingsTroubleshoot post-installation configuration issues.Configure and troubleshoot Windows Aero.Configure and troubleshoot parental controls.Configure Microsoft Internet Explorer.Configuring Windows security featuresConfigure and troubleshoot User Account Control.Configure Windows Defender.Configure Dynamic Security for Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.Configure security settings in Windows Firewall.Configuring network connectivityConfiguring networking by using the Network and Sharing Center.Troubleshoot connectivity issues.Configure remote access.Configuring applications included with Windows VistaConfigure and troubleshoot media applications.Configure Windows Mail.Configure Windows Meeting Space.Configure Windows Calendar.Configure Windows Fax and Scan.Configure Windows Sidebar.Maintaining and optimizing systems that run Windows VistaTroubleshoot performance issues.Troubleshoot reliability issues by using built-in diagnostic tools.Configure Windows Update.Configure data protection.Configuring and troubleshooting mobile computingConfigure mobile display settings.Configure mobile devices.Configure Tablet PC software.Configure power options.

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 5117A: Installing, Configuring, Troubleshooting, and Maintaining Windows Vista (3 Days)5115AL: Installing and Configuring the Windows Vista Operating System - MODL (3 Days)5116AL: Configuring Windows Vista Mobile Computing and Applications - MODL (2 Days)
Microsoft E-Learning 10327AE: MCTS (Exam 70-620): Configuring Microsoft Windows Vista Client (28 Hours)5354BE: Configuring Windows Vista Networking and Security (10 Hours)5347BE: Installing and Configuring Windows Vista (12 Hours)5103BE: Upgrade Skills to Configure Windows Vista (16 Hours)
Microsoft Press Books MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-620): Configuring Microsoft Windows Vista Client
Practice Tests MeasureUp(Measureup.com)Self Test Software(Selftestsoftware.com)
 
 
Microsoft Online ResourcesWindows 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.

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