Microsoft launch 70-680 exam for Windows 7
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Microsoft have stated that candidates for this exam will have operated in computing environments that use Microsoft Windows 7 as a desktop operating system in an enterprise environment. Candidates are supposed to have over one years 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, including ensuring hardware and software compatibility. Additionally, candidates 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 should have a basic understanding of Windows PowerShell syntax.
Although Windows 7 is still in the early stages, thousands of IT technicians have already taken part in initial beta testing for 70-680.
Once you passed the 70-680 exam you will achieve:
MCTS: Windows 7, Configuration
You will also achieve credit towards:
MCITP: Enterprise Administrator
MCITP: Enterprise Desktop Administrator 7
MCITP: Enterprise Desktop Support Technician 7
The following topics are covered by the 70-680 exam:
- 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)
This exam is still in development and is due for release in June 2009. As with other Microsoft exams, you will be able to take this exam through the Prometric testing system at exam centers all over the world.
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