Learn Windows Quickly and Easily

This full-color guide covers the basics of the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system and prepares you to take the Microsoft Technology Associate Exam 98-349, Windows Operating System Fundamentals. The book starts with a practical overview, before walking you through such essentials as clean installs versus upgrades, configuration, security, file and device management, Group Policy, and more. Whether you're preparing for the exam or just brushing up, this is the solid grounding you need to be successful managing Windows Desktop environments.

Learn these Windows networking essentials—and more:

Windows OS basics—history, architecture, installation

Using the desktop, gadgets, shortcuts, and the Aero interface

Viewing configuration settings and managing the Control Panel

Working with PowerShell navigation and cmdlets

Using Group Policy and understanding virtualization

Setting up devices, file sharing, security, and storage

Handling troubleshooting, backup and recovery, and updates

Preparing for MTA Exam 98-349, Windows Operating System Fundamentals

View full-color images of key Windows 7 features

Practical illustrations help reinforce learning objectives

This striking Essentials book features:

Chapter-opening learning objectives

Full coverage of all exam topics

Four-color screenshots and illustrations

Essentials and Beyond—summaries and additional suggested exercises

Chapter review questions