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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Microsoft
Exam Format
120 min
700
Technology Specialist (MCTS)
Registration
$165 USD
Pearson VUE
English, French, German, Japanese +4 more
Validity
Does not expire (certification achieved remains on transcript)
70-680 Exam Topics and Domains
70-680 is organized into 8 weighted domains.
1
Installing, Upgrading, and Migrating to Windows 7
14%
Perform a clean installation
Hardware RequirementsInstallation Methods
- Identify hardware requirements
- Set up as sole operating system
- Set up as dual boot
- Boot from installation source: USB, CD, network share, WDS
- Prepare installation source
Upgrade to Windows 7 from previous versions
Upgrade Paths
- Upgrade from Windows Vista
- Migrate from Windows XP
- Upgrade from one edition of Windows 7 to another
Migrate user profiles
Profile Migration Methods
- Migrate from one machine to another
- Migrate from previous versions of Windows
- Understand side-by-side vs wipe and load
2
Deploying Windows 7
13%
Capture a system image
Image Capture Process
- Prepare system for capture
- Create WIM files
- Perform automated capture
- Perform manual capture
Prepare a system image for deployment
Image Customization
- Insert applications into system image
- Insert drivers into system image
- Insert updates into system image
- Configure post-deployment tasks
Deploy a system image
Deployment Methods
- Use automated deployment methods
- Manually deploy customized images
Configure VHDs
VHD Management
- Create VHDs
- Deploy VHDs
- Boot from VHDs
- Mount VHDs
- Update VHDs
- Perform offline updates and servicing
3
Configuring Hardware and Applications
14%
Configure devices
Device Driver Management
- Update, disable, and uninstall drivers
- Work with signed drivers
- Resolve driver conflicts
- Configure driver settings
- Troubleshoot problem devices
Configure application compatibility
Compatibility Tools
- Set compatibility mode
- Implement shims
- Resolve IE compatibility issues
Configure application restrictions
Software Restriction Policies
- Set software restriction policies
- Set application control policies
- Configure through Group Policy or local security policy
Configure Internet Explorer
IE Configuration
- Configure Compatibility View
- Configure security settings
- Configure search providers
- Manage add-ons
- Control InPrivate mode
- Manage certificates for secure websites
4
Configuring Network Connectivity
14%
Configure IPv4 network settings
IPv4 Configuration
- Connect to a network
- Configure name resolution
- Set up network connections
- Configure network locations
- Resolve connectivity issues
- Understand APIPA
Configure IPv6 network settings
IPv6 Configuration
- Configure IPv6 name resolution
- Connect to IPv6 networks
- Set up IPv6 connections
- Configure network locations
- Resolve IPv6 connectivity issues
- Understand LLMNR
Configure networking settings
Wired and Wireless Networking
- Add wired or wireless devices
- Connect to wireless networks
- Configure client security settings
- Set preferred wireless networks
- Configure network adapters
- Configure location-aware printing
Configure Windows Firewall
Firewall Configuration
- Configure rules for multiple profiles
- Allow or deny applications
- Create network-profile-specific rules
- Configure notifications
- Configure authenticated exceptions
Configure remote management
Remote Management Tools
- Understand remote management methods
- Configure remote management tools
- Execute PowerShell commands remotely
5
Configuring Access to Resources
13%
Configure shared resources
File and Printer Sharing
- Configure folder virtualization
- Set shared folder permissions
- Configure printers and queues
- Configure HomeGroup settings
Configure file and folder access
File System Security
- Encrypt files and folders using EFS
- Configure NTFS permissions
- Resolve effective permissions issues
- Understand copying vs moving files
Configure User Account Control (UAC)
UAC Configuration
- Configure local security policy
- Configure admin vs standard UAC prompt behaviors
- Configure Secure Desktop
Configure authentication and authorization
Authentication Methods
- Resolve authentication issues
- Configure user rights
- Manage credentials
- Manage certificates
- Configure smart cards with PIV
- Elevate user privileges
- Implement multifactor authentication
Configure BranchCache
BranchCache Configuration
- Understand distributed cache mode vs hosted mode
- Configure network infrastructure requirements
- Configure BranchCache settings
- Manage BranchCache certificates
6
Configuring Mobile Computing
10%
Configure BitLocker and BitLocker To Go
BitLocker Configuration
- Configure BitLocker and BitLocker To Go policies
- Manage TPM PINs
- Configure startup key storage
- Configure Data Recovery Agent support
Configure DirectAccess
DirectAccess Client Configuration
- Configure client side DirectAccess
- Configure authentication
- Understand network infrastructure requirements
Configure mobility options
Offline Files and Power Management
- Configure offline file policies
- Configure transparent caching
- Create and migrate power policies
Configure remote connections
VPN and Remote Access
- Establish VPN connections and authentication
- Enable VPN Reconnect
- Configure advanced security auditing
- Configure NAP quarantine remediation
- Set up dial-up connections
- Configure Remote Desktop
- Access published apps
7
Monitoring and Maintaining Systems that Run Windows 7
11%
Configure updates to Windows 7
Windows Update Configuration
- Configure update settings
- Determine source of updates
- Configure Windows Update policies
- Review update history
- Check for new updates
- Roll back updates
Manage disks
Disk Management
- Manage disk volumes
- Manage file system fragmentation
- Understand RAID
- Configure removable device policies
Monitor systems
Event Logging and Monitoring
- Configure event logging
- Filter event logs
- Configure event subscriptions
- Configure data collector sets
- Generate system diagnostics reports
Configure performance settings
Performance Optimization
- Configure page files
- Configure hard drive cache
- Update drivers for performance
- Configure networking performance
- Configure power plans
- Configure processor scheduling
- Configure desktop environment
- Configure services and programs to resolve performance issues
- Address mobile computing performance issues
8
Configuring Backup and Recovery Options
11%
Configure backup
Windows Backup
- Create a system recovery disk
- Back up files, folders, or full system
- Schedule backups
Configure system recovery options
System Recovery
- Configure system restore points
- Restore system settings
- Use Last Known Good Configuration
- Perform complete restore
- Roll back drivers
Configure file recovery options
File Recovery
- Configure file restore points
- Restore previous versions of files and folders
- Restore damaged or deleted files using shadow copies
- Restore user profiles
How do I earn this certification?
Passing 70-680 earns the MCTS: Windows 7, Configuration certification. It sits in the Windows Client Administration track.
Next Level Options
- 70-685 - Pro: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Support Technician
- 70-686 - Pro: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Administrator
Alternative Paths
- 70-687 - Configuring Windows 8.1 Progression to newer Windows client version
- 70-697 - Configuring Windows DevicesProgression to Windows 10 client administration
- 70-698 - Installing and Configuring Windows 10 Progression to Windows 10 client administration
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- RETIRED
- Announcement date: 2020-06-30
Updates
- Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (final) Exam retired following OS end of support • Release date: 2011-02-22
- Windows 10 Multiple versions (1507-22H2) Successor OS, covered by exams 70-697, 70-698 (retired), later MD-100, MD-101 • Release date: 2015-07-29
- Windows 11 Current Now covered alongside Windows 10 in MD-100, MD-101 • Release date: 2021-10-05
Who should take this exam?
- At least one year of experience in the IT field
- Experience implementing and administering Windows client operating system in a networked environment
- Basic understanding of Windows PowerShell syntax