70-683-TS: Windows 7, Preinstalling for OEMs

Published:November 10, 2009

Language(s):English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Chinese (Simplified)

Audience(s):IT Professionals

Technology:Windows 7

Type: Proctored Exam

About this Exam

This is a Technical Specialist exam designed to assess candidates' hands-on skills in preinstalling Windows 7 for OEMs.

Audience Profile

Candidates for this exam are IT professionals who use the Microsoft OEM Preinstallation Kit (OPK) and imaging tools to deploy and maintain Windows 7 desktops and additional applications and tools. Candidates should have a minimum of one year of experience addressing day-to-day issues involving desktop image deployments. Candidates should be familiar with Microsoft best practices for using the OPK.

Credit Toward Certification

When you pass Exam 70-683: TS: Windows 7, Preinstalling for OEMs, you complete the requirements for the following certification(s): Microsoft Certified Technical Specialist: Preinstalling Windows 7 for OEMs

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 Measured

This 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.

Preparing the OPK Environment

* Prepare the technician computer for OPK installation. This objective may include but is not limited to: verifying and fulfilling hardware and software requirements, configuring the network environment, and installing necessary services, for example, Microsoft .NET Framework and core services

* Install and configure OPK tools.

* Configure the reference computer.

This objective may include but is not limited to: verifying and fulfilling hardware and software requirements, installing Windows 7, and configuring the network environment

Creating a Base Image

* Configure a base image.

This objective may include but is not limited to: applying OEM-specific content, for example, logos, support information, Help files, contact information, and recovery programs

* Configure an answer file.

This objective may include but is not limited to: automating installation and post-installation tasks, for example, configuring desktop settings, user preference folders, time zones, and scripting; verifying licensing

* Prepare and install applications and devices.

This objective may include but is not limited to: applying drivers and software, for example, setting up peripheral devices and installing system updates; creating command-line scripts within the base image; integrating hot fixes; and preparing post-deployment software

Configuring the Image for Deployment

* Configure users.

This objective may include but is not limited to: adding additional users, configuring settings, configuring user-specific applications, and applying Group Policy

* Finalize the image.

This objective may include but is not limited to: modifying default preferences, for example, logos, folder locations, wallpaper, and screen savers; verifying the image

* Audit the image.

This objective may include but is not limited to: using sysprep and Deployment Image Servicing and Management Tool (DISM)

* Capture the image.

This objective may include but is not limited to: generalizing the image and validating the captured image

Deploying and Updating the Image

* Deploy the image.

This objective may include but is not limited to: selecting a deployment method and tools, configuring network settings, and preparing the installation source

* Update the image.

This objective may include but is not limited to: updating software and applying patches within an image

* Modify the answer file.

This objective may include but is not limited to: adding file content and changing existing file content

Certkey 70-683 Exam Description

70-683 includes 90 questions and answers, which are collected and collated by experts of Microsoft. With our 70-683 study materials, you can successfully take Microsoft certification of 70-683 exam and go further on Microsoft career path.

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