In the world of IT, competition has become fierce and keeping your edge may require certification. Discover the secrets behind being successful on your Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technicians (MCDST) exam by investing in this introduction book. The Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) certification will get you started in your IT career by ensuring you have the skills to successfully troubleshoot desktop environments running on the Microsoft Windows operating system. Suppose you were looking to hire someone for your help desk. You narrow it down to the final two candidates You ask them how well they know Windows. One says, "I know it pretty well." The other says, "I'm a Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician on Windows." Which would you hire? The second candidate will give you a higher feeling of confidence. To make yourself be the second candidate is the only reason for taking this test. And if you want to get to know what MCDST is about - this is the book for you. The contents of the book are just about what you'd expect: it will not give you the ins and outs of the exam - but a general overview of the 100 most asked questions around MCDST: everything you need to know to support end users running (or trying to run Windows). Among everything else this includes: installing, setting up users and groups, understanding file and folder access, installing and managing hardware (display, I/O, storage, printers), networking, accessing the internet.

If you're seeking MCDST certification, here's the book you need to prepare for Exam 70-271, Supporting Users and Troubleshooting a Microsoft XP Operating System, and Exam 70-272, Supporting Users and Troubleshooting Desktop Applications on a Microsoft Windows XP Operating System. This revised and updated Deluxe Edition features over 200 pages of new content-including the very latest updates to the exams as well as case studies-and provides complete instruction to meet the exacting requirements of each exam. Prepare for your certification and career with this two-in-one, value-packed guide. Inside you'll find: Practical information on how to analyze problems and provide support to end users Hundreds of challenging review questions Bonus CD loaded with exam prep software, four bonus exams, Sybex test engine, and 300 electronic flashcards Authoritative coverage of all exam objectives, including: Exam 70-271 Installing a Windows Desktop Operating System Managing and Troubleshooting Access to Resources Configuring and Troubleshooting Hardware Devices and Drivers Configuring and Troubleshooting the Desktop and User Environments Troubleshooting Network Protocols and Services Exam 70-272 Configuring and Troubleshooting Applications Resolving Issues Related to Usability Resolving Issues Related to Application Customization Configuring and Troubleshooting Connectivity for Applications Configuring Application Security SYBEX TEST ENGINE: Test your knowledge with advanced testing software. Includes all chapter review questions plus bonus exams. ELECTRONIC FLASHCARDS: Reinforce your understanding with flashcards that can run on your PC, Pocket PC, or Palm device. Also on the CD you'll find the entire book in searchable and printable PDF. Study anywhere, any time, and approach the exam with confidence. Visit www.sybex.com for all of your Microsoft certification needs Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

This self-study exam preparation guide for the MCDST Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician certification exam contains everything you need to test yourself and pass the Exam. All Exam topics are covered and insider secrets, complete explanations of all MCDST Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician subjects, test tricks and tips, numerous highly realistic sample questions, and exercises designed to strengthen understanding of MCDST Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician concepts and prepare you for exam success on the first attempt are provided. Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician is designed to validate a person's ability to successfully troubleshoot desktop environments running a Microsoft Windows operating system. The certification does not focus just on the technical knowledge required in situation, but the soft skills to educate users to solve hardware and software problems with the operating system and applications. Can you imagine valuing a book so much that you send the author a "Thank You" letter? Tens of thousands of people understand why this is a worldwide best-seller. Is it the authors years of experience? The endless hours of ongoing research? The interviews with those who failed the exam, to identify gaps in their knowledge? Or is it the razor-sharp focus on making sure you don't waste a single minute of your time studying any more than you absolutely have to? Actually, it's all of the above. This book includes new exercises and sample questions never before in print. Offering numerous sample questions, critical time-saving tips plus information available nowhere else, this book will help you pass the MCDST Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician exam on your FIRST try. Up to speed with the theory? Buy this. Read it. And Pass the MCDST Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician Exam.

There has never been a Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician Guide like this. Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician 55 Success Secrets is not about the ins and outs of Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician. Instead, it answers the top 55 questions that we are asked and those we come across in our forums, consultancy and education programs. It tells you exactly how to deal with those questions, with tips that have never before been offered in print. Get the information you need--fast! This comprehensive guide offers a thorough view of key knowledge and detailed insight. This Guide introduces everything you want to know to be successful with Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician. A quick look inside of the subjects covered: What is shared folder access? - Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST), What are the security properties of Internet Explorer? - Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST), Potential Benefits of a Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician/ MCDST, What are importing, exporting, and archiving of outlook express? - Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST), What is hardware profile? - Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST), How to setup email account in Microsoft Outlook - Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST), What are disk problems? - Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST), What are the standard NTFS permissions? - Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST), What are the features of the application security? Describe in details. - Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST), How to configure accounts into Windows XP - Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST), What is Post-Installation Configuration for Windows XP? - Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST), What is driver signing? - Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST), How to customize fonts and folders in Windows XP - Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST), How to setup the application security - Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST), What should you do when the installation failed to start? - Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST), How to create a new e-mail account from an ISP in Outlook Express - Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST), How to Be an MCDST/ Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician?, What types of cookies are available? - Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST), How to install Windows from network - Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST), Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician - Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST), and much more...

Now fully updated for Windows XP Service Pack 2, this all-in-one training kit provides in-depth preparation, practice, and review for one of two required exams for the Microsoft Desktop Support Technician Certification (MCDST). Covering Exam 70-271, this kit packs the tools and features exam candidates want most-including in-depth, self-paced training based on final exam content; rigorous, objective-by-objective review; exam tips from an expert, exam-certified author; and a robust testing suite. It also provides real-world scenarios, case studies, and troubleshooting labs for the skills and expertise you can apply to the job. Focusing on building your ability to resolve end-user incident requests by configuring and troubleshooting the Windows XP operating system in the corporate or home environment, this official study guide covers system installation, managing access to resources, configuring and troubleshooting hardware devices and drivers, configuring and troubleshooting the desktop and user environments, and troubleshooting network protocols and services. Ace your exam preparation by working at your own pace through the lessons, hands-on exercises, and practice tests. The flexible, best-of-class test engine on CD-ROM features 425 practice questions. Choose timed or untimed testing mode, generate random tests or focus on discrete objectives or chapters, and get detailed explanations for right and wrong answers-including pointers back to the book for further study. You also get a 120-day evaluation version of Windows XP software and other resources on the CD, making this kit an exceptional value and a great.

Market_Desc: · Individuals studying to take the 70-271 and 70-272 exams to achieve MDST certification· Individuals seeking entry-level positions in IT departments of small, medium, and large companies running Windows on the desktop Special Features: · Completely revised and refreshed Deluxe Edition. Contains over 200 pages of additional troubleshooting and critical support content, and additional CD content: 4 bonus exams and 300 flashcards!· MCDST is currently Microsoft's fastest growing credential. Microsoft has issued ~8,200 MCDST certifications since it was first introduced in February 2004.· Tremendous value for customers--two exams covered in a single, low-priced volume! Compare to two-volume coverage from Microsoft Press. · Certification was developed to meet a need, not create one. About The Book: Entry level desktop support positions continue to be in high demand in companies of all sizes. And with over 90% of desktops running Windows, the skill set required to land these jobs is fairly straight forward--but, until now, the means to acquire (and assess) them hasn't been. The MCDST (Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician) was developed to ensure that individuals entering the IT workforce have the skills needed to successfully manage and troubleshoot desktop environments running Windows. MCDST Study Guide, Deluxe Edition covers both exams in one comprehensive guide. Part I covers all the objectives and more in exam 70-271and Part II goes into depth on exam 70-272.