Exam 70-680: Configuring Windows 7

Candidates for this certification exam operate within organizations that use Microsoft Windows 7 as a desktop operating system. You should have at least one year of experience in the IT field, as well as experience implementing and administering any Windows client operating system in a networked environment.

Candidates should also be able to install, deploy, and upgrade to Windows 7. This includes ensuring hardware and software compatibility. Additionally, you should be able to configure pre-installation and post-installation system settings, Windows security features, network connectivity applications included with Windows 7 and mobile computing. Candidates should also be able to maintain systems, including monitoring for and resolving performance and reliability issues. Candidates need to also have a basic understanding of  Windows PowerShell syntax.

When you pass Exam 70-680: TS: Windows 7, Configuring, you complete the requirements for the following certification(s):

• MCTS: Windows 7, Configuration

Exam 70-680: TS: Windows 7, Configuring: counts as credit toward the following certification(s):

• MCITP: Enterprise Administrator
• MCITP: Enterprise Desktop Administrator 7
• MCITP: Enterprise Desktop Support Technician 7

Skills Measured:

• Installing, Upgrading, and Migrating to Windows 7 (14 percent)
• Deploying Windows 7 (13 percent)
• Configuring Hardware and Applications (14 percent)
• Configuring Network Connectivity (14 percent)
• Configuring Access to Resources (13 percent)
• Configuring Mobile Computing (10 percent)
• Monitoring and Maintaining Systems that Run Windows 7 (11 percent)
• Configuring Backup and Recovery Options (11 percent