Overview/Description One of the main issues with upgrading client machines to a new operating system is ensuring that applications will still run without issues for the users. Microsoft enables administrators to use the Application Compatibility Toolkit to collect information about the applications and then test and mitigate any issues that may have been detected. This course discusses ACT and how to use it to collect data, analyze issues, and test and mitigate them using development tools. It also discusses when to use shims for compatibility mitigation. This course is one of a series in the...

Overview/Description SkillSoft Mentors are available to help students with their studies for exam 70-680 TS: Windows 7, Configuring. You can reach them by entering a Mentored Chat Room or by using the E-mail My Mentor service. Target Audience Individuals who are studying the associated SkillSoft content in preparation for, or to become familiar with, the skills and competencies being measured by the actual certification exam. Prerequisites Familiarity with the exam objectives listed below and skills and competencies being measured in the associated certification exam. Expected Duration (hours...

Overview/Description System management and configuration are major tasks in the IT world. Making sure that computers are up to date, running smoothly, and configured properly are daily activities of IT staff members. This course examines how updates, performance settings, power and processor options, disks, and backup and recovery are configured, managed, and monitored in Windows 7. This exam is required for the certification MCTS: Windows 7, Configuration. Target Audience Individuals taking the first of the Windows 7 exams – 70-680: TS: Windows 7 Configuring, which is required for the...

Overview/Description To test your knowledge on the skills and competencies being measured by the vendor certification exam. TestPrep can be taken in either Study or Certification mode. Study mode is designed to maximize learning by not only testing your knowledge of the material, but also by providing additional information on the topics presented. Certification mode is designed to test your knowledge of the material within a structured testing environment, providing valuable feedback at the end of the test. Target Audience Individuals seeking practice in a structured testing environment,...