Training from Alpha Technical Solutions

Overview

This five day instructor-led course prepares delegates for achieving the MCAS certification, Windows Vista for the business worker

Examination information

• MCAS examination: Exam 77-600

Prerequisites

Before attending this course, students must have:

• An equivalent of six months to one year of hands-on experience using Windows Vista

Course outline

Module 1: Protecting Your Computer

• Manage Windows Firewall
• Manage malicious software (also called malware) protection
• Configure Windows update settings
• Lock a computer
• Manage Windows Internet Explorer Security
• Configure local user accounts

Module 2: Managing Mobile and Remote Computing

• Manage the computer power state
• Manage network connections
• Manage remote access to your computer
• Connect to another computer
• Access files stored in shared network folders when your computer is offline

Module 3: Managing Software, Disks, and Devices

• Manage software
• Manage disks
• Manage devices and drivers
• Manage display setting
• Configure multiple monitors
• Install and configure a printer

Module 4: Managing Files and Folders

• Manage Windows Explorer settings
• Manage and secure folders
• Share folders
• Search for files and folders
• Organise files within folders
• Manage files
• Back up and restore files and folders

Module 5: Collaborating with Other People

• Collaborate in real time
• Present information to an audience

Module 6: Customising Your Windows Vista Experience

• Customise and modify the Start menu
• Customise the taskbar
• Personalise the appearance and sound of a computer
• Manage the Windows Sidebar

Module 7: Optimising and Troubleshooting Your Computer

• Increase processing speed
• Locate troubleshooting information
• Locate system information
• Repair a network connection
• Recover from software errors
• Troubleshoot printing errors
• Recover the operating system from a problem
• Request and Manage Remote Assistance