Gartner Group W7 Special Report March 2, 2010
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ROARed passed 70-686! February 23, 2010
Posted by examROAR in MCITP: Enterprise Desktop Administrator 7 (70-686).Tags: 70-686, Certification, Windows 7
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I passed 70-686 last week! Now I’m ROARing!
For those of you who might be be thinking it’s just another Windows 7 exam, it’s much more! It’s NOT about “super user” skills nor is it just a deployment test– you need to be aware of the technologies and procedures surrounding the FULL life-cycle of a Windows client — in the enterprise! This means you’ll need to thoroughly understand the Microsoft technologies that enable and support this life-cycle. The best place to start is, of course, Microsoft’s website which states the objectives. Then I’d suggest investing in the Windows 7 Resource Kit from Microsoft Press. Learn the imaging technologies and practice but don’t neglect the other aspects of a client’s life-cycle. Have Fun!
Now if you’re confused about this test and aren’t sure why there’s so many Windows 7 exams, visit the born2learn blogs. Here’s a couple of posts here and here that might give some insight.
GO SEVENRACER GO! February 18, 2010
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THINK before you click! (WHY before 7) February 18, 2010
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Before planning deployment to Windows 7, consider the WHY. Ask yourself, “why didn’t we move to VISTA” and does this reason still apply?
It’s difficult sometimes to quantify the business value of an operating system– production occurs from the applications! But don’t overlook this and many other questions before moving to Windows 7.
Why? Isn’t Windows 7 the best OS . . . ever? YES! Well, you’re right– I am bit bias– but bias doesn’t help when a project goes sour. Mid-way through your deployment, when resource pressures and business drivers are more than you bargained for, and you’re asking yourself, “Why are we doing this again,” you’ll want something to point to, something to lean on. This is called Business Value! Business Value is the WHY of Windows 7. It identifies OS features that will save and make you $$. (Check out this link for more on Business Value and Windows 7)
Two important steps here: ASK QUESTIONS and MEASURE. You’ll want to find ways to measure the business value. That means gathering some data before you move to Windows 7 so you have an accurate “before” and “after” picture. When the going gets rough, you’ll be able to say to yourself (or whomever 
), this is WHY!
I imagine many come to this blog because they are preparing for a Windows 7 exam such as 70-680 or 70-686. Preparing yourself in the technology is an important step– good luck on your studies! But if you’re also a person of influence in your organization, a decision maker or advisor or subject matter expert, then I hope this post gives you more to think about. As my boss likes to say, THINK before you click!
hear them ROAR (and then hear MILO ROAR) February 17, 2010
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If you want to understand the reasoning behind seven, check out some of the interviews on this blog with a who’s who of windows technologists.
Then when you’re done with this, tell Milo to get his homework done! (OMG!!) (PS. start at the 1 minute mark)
my computer was sucking wind February 13, 2010
Posted by examROAR in Managing & Maintaining Systems that Run Windows 7, MCTS: Windows 7, Configuring (70-680).Tags: 70-680, Resource Exhaustion Prevention, Windows 7
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If only computers would let you know when they’ve reached their breaking point before they just up and collapse. Wouldn’t that be nice? But wait, Windows 7 (& Vista) will do just that! It’s called the Resource Exhaustion Prevention feature!
Just the other day, Windows alerted me that it was out of memory– and I was able to respond by closing an unneeded window. It was almost like I could hear Windows panting: ”I’m out of *gasp* win-go-juice here. Need *gasp* rest or you might *gasp* lose data . . . “
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Running out of memory of course isn’t a good thing but running out of memory, crashing or freezing, then losing data- well that just sucks!
For more information, check out this great link from one of my favorite Windows sites! And here’s Microsoft.
test drive w7 February 5, 2010
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Microsoft has a downloadable trial for Windows 7. It has some specific limitations and is intended for IT professionals. Read the FAQ (cuz if you don’t you’ll get hourly surprises!). You can find out more here. It’s only available until the end of March.
