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Section 10.1: Applications
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Summary
This section discusses installing and managing applications. Concepts covered include:
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Elements an installation typically modifies
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Shortcuts
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Applications a 64-bit operating system can run
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Default directories that applications are installed to
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Permissions required to install applications
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Special rights required to run applications
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Solutions when you are unable to run an application
Students will learn how to:
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Run an application as an administrator.
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Configure compatibility mode for an application.
A Essentials Objectives:
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2.2 Given a scenario, explain and interpret common hardware and operating system symptoms and their causes
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Bluescreen
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System lock-up
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Input/output device
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Application install
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3.1 Compare and contrast the different Windows Operating Systems and their features
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Windows 2000, Windows XP 32bit vs. 64bit, Windows Vista 32 bit vs. 64bit
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Side bar, Aero, UAC, minimum system requirements, system limits
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Windows 2000 and newer - upgrade paths and requirements
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Terminology (32bit vs. 64bit - x86 vs. x64)
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Application compatibility, installed program locations (32bit vs. 64bit), Windows compatibility mode
Lecture Focus Questions:
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How is a shortcut different than a regular file?
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What is the difference between the Program Files and the Program Files (x86) folders? Which operating systems have the Program Files (x86) folder?
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On Windows XP, what group membership might be required to run legacy applications?
Video/Demo Time
 10.1.1 Managing Applications 9:22
4 questions
Total Time
About 15 minutes
Section 10.2: Updates Summary
This section explores concepts about Windows updates. Concepts covered include:
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The role of updates
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Types of Windows updates:
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The role of the Windows Update feature
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Updating non-Microsoft applications
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Updating hardware devices
Students will learn how to:
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Enable and configure automatic Windows Updates.
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Update the firmware on a network device.
A Essentials Objectives:
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2.5 Given a scenario, integrate common preventative maintenance techniques
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Driver
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Firmware
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OS
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Security
Lecture Focus Questions:
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What is the difference between a hotfix and a service pack?
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What should you do if you need to install service pack 2 but haven't yet installed service pack 1?
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What are two reasons why updates are released for the operating system?
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How does keeping system software up to date increase security?
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Which update setting would be appropriate if you wanted to review the list of updates before they are installed?
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In addition to using Windows Update, what else should you do to make sure that all application and driver files are updated?
Video/Demo Time
 10.2.1 Updates 6:26
10.2.3 Using Windows Update 5:51
10.2.5 Performing a Firmware Update 10:22
Total 22:39
Lab/Activity Number of Exam Questions
7 questions
Time
About 40 minutes
Section 10.3: System Protection Summary
This section examines protecting a system through backups. Concepts covered include:
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Types of data that backups distinguish:
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System state data
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User data
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Application data
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Tools to protect Windows 2000 and XP systems:
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Windows Backup (Ntbackup)
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Automated System Recovery (ASR)
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Tools to protect Windows Vista systems:
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Automatic Backups
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Complete PC Backup and Restore
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Additional tools:
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Recommendations for backing up, scheduling, and storing backup media
Students will learn how to:
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Back up data using Ntbackup.
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Create a Complete PC Backup in Windows Vista.
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Schedule automatic backups of user data in Windows Vista.
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Protect your system with Restore Points.
A Essentials Objectives: -
2.5 Given a scenario, integrate common preventative maintenance techniques
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3.4 Explain the basics of boot sequences, methods and startup utilities
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Recovery options
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Automated System Recovery (ASR)
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Emergency Repair Disk (ERD)
Lecture Focus Questions:
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What type of data is backed up with a system state backup?
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Which tools would you use to back up user data on Windows XP? On Windows Vista?
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How does Complete PC Backup and Restore with Windows Vista differ from Automated System Recovery (ASR) with Windows XP?
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What types of backup media can Ntbackup use? How does this differ from the backup media used by Automatic Backups with Windows Vista?
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How are Previous Versions related to System Restore? Which would you use to restore user data?
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Where should backup media be stored for maximum security?
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Why should you test your restore methods?
Video/Demo Time
10.3.1 System Protection 12:30
10.3.3 Using Ntbackup 9:48
10.3.4 Creating Backups in Windows Vista and Windows 7 10:03
10.3.6 Using Restore Points 10:54
10.3.8 Using Previous Versions 5:13
Total 48:28
Lab/Activity -
Back Up the Computer
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Create a Restore Point
Number of Exam Questions
5 questions
Total Time
About 70 minutes
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