Microsoft's 70-624

MCTS: Deploying and Maintaining Windows Vista Client and 2007 Microsoft Office System Desktops

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The MCTS: Business Desktop Deploymentcertification exam is a standalone certification from Microsoft with the exam code 70-624. It earn credit towards MCSA, MCSE, and MCITP certification.

The exam is targeted at IT Professionals and technical decision makers with the skills to successfully plan, deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot desktop environments that support the Microsoft Office system. The exam coversdeployment, configuration, and management of Desktop applications.

Skills Measured

  • Deploy the 2007 Microsoft Office System * Configure Windows Vista automated installation settings * Deploy Windows Vista * Business Desktop Deployment (BDD) Workbench
  • Application Compatibility Toolkit
  • Manage User State Migration

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70-624 Course Duration

This is a self-paced, independent study program, so there are no minimum or maximum restrictions placed by uCertify. The amount of time you will take depends on your existing knowledge of the area and related experience, as well as your availability. We recommend at least 3 weeks and you should have one year experience with a wide range of desktop operating systems

70-624 Course/Exam Objectives

  • Chapter 1: Deploying the 2007 Microsoft Office System
    • Configure Microsoft Office settings and components.
    • Install the 2007 Microsoft Office system.
    • Migrate from earlier versions of Microsoft Office.
  • Chapter 2: Configuring Windows Vista Automated Installation Settings
    • Configure Windows Vista automated installation settings.
    • Manage Windows Vista catalogs.
    • Add device drivers to Windows Vista installations.
    • Manage Windows components.
    • Configure and manipulate Windows Imaging Format (WIM) images.
  • Chapter 3: Deploying Windows Vista
    • Deploy Windows Vista by using LTI.
    • Deploy Windows Vista by using ZTI.
    • Customize Windows Pre-installation Environment (PE).
    • Troubleshoot.
  • Chapter 4: Using Business Desktop Deployment (BDD) Workbench
    • Install BDD.
    • Configure a distribution point in BDD 2007 Workbench.
    • Create a reference computer image.
    • Manage XML files in BDD Workbench.
    • Automate installation of the 2007 Microsoft Office system.
    • Customize and maintain Windows PE by using BDD Workbench.
  • Chapter 5: Application Compatibility Toolkit
    • Install and configure Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) 5.
    • Deploy ACT 5 agents.
    • Report application compatibility.
    • Fix compatibility issues.
  • Chapter 6: Managing User State Migration
    • Upgrade user state from Windows XP to Windows Vista.
    • Automate user state migration.
    • Manage Vista deployments by using SMS 2003.
    • Determine OSD prerequisites.
    • Install the Microsoft Systems Management (SMS) 2003 Operating System Deployment (OSD) Feature Pack.
    • Configure SMS 2003 OSD.
    • Troubleshoot.
    • Plan.

Career Prospects

A MCTS: Business Desktop Deployment certified professional has several career opportunities open up to them, including:

  • Systems engineer
  • Systems administrator
  • Network administrator
  • Information systems administrator
  • Technical support engineers
  • Systems analysts
  • Network analysts
  • Technical consultants.

70-624 Exam FAQ's

What certificate do I earn on passing the vendor certificationS?
If you pass Microsoft's 70-624 exam you will get credit towards the following certificationS:
What is the exam registration fee?
150

Net price does not include applicable taxes, vouchers, promotions or membership discounts you may have. The exam is subsidized in India and China. The net price for taking test in India and China is US$80.

Where do I take the exam?
The Microsoft 70-624 exam is administered by Prometric at testing centers worldwide. Click here to find a testing center near you.
What is the format of the exam?
The exam consists of linear, performance based and multiple choice questions
How many questions are asked on the exam?
The exam contains 53 questions.
What is the duration of the exam?
135 minutes

(on a scale of 1-1000)

What is the exam's retake policy?

In the event that you fail your first attempt at passing MCTS: Business Desktop Deployment certification, Microsoft's retake policy is:

  • If a candidate does not achieve a passing score on an exam the first time, the candidate must wait at least 24-hour period before retaking the exam.
  • If a candidate does not achieve a passing score the second time, the candidate must wait at least 14-day period before retaking the exam a third time..
  • A 14-day waiting period will also be imposed for the fourth and fifth subsequent exam retakes. Candidates are allowed maximum five times per year to retake the exam. The candidate would then be eligible to retake the exam after 12 months from that date.In order to take a given exam more than five times per year, a candidate must submit a request and obtain prior permission from Microsoft.
  • If a candidate achieves a passing score on an exam, the candidate cannot take it again.
What is the validity of the certification?
The exam 70-624 is retired. If you have already passed Exam 70-624, you can apply it towards this certification.
Where can I find more information on this exam?
You can find more information about the 70-624 here: http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/exam.aspx?ID=70-624
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Chapters 1 6
Practice Tests 1 4
Total Questions (inc. quizzes) 30 279
Interactive Quizzes 15 100
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