Exam 98-349: Windows Operating System Fundamentals/Managing Files and Folders

This lesson covers Managing Files and Folders. It looks at file systems, file and print sharing, encryption, and libraries.

Activity 1 - Understand File Systems

This objective may include but is not limited to: understanding FAT, FAT32, NTFS, and 32 bit vs. 64 bit.

1. Read Comparing NTFS and FAT File Systems.
2. Read Convert a Hard Disk to NTFS Format.

Activity 2 - Understand File and Print Sharing

This objective may include but is not limited to: understanding NTFS and share permissions, HomeGroup, print drivers, and effective permissions; creating public, basic, and advanced shares; mapping drives.

1. Read File Sharing Essentials.
2. Read Share Files with Someone.
3. Read HomeGroup + FAQ + Recommended Links.
4. Rread Create a Shortcut to (Map) a Network Drive.

Activity 3 - Understand Encryption

This objective may include but is not limited to: understanding BitLocker, encrypting file systems (EFS), and compression.

1. Read BitLocker
2. Read BitLocker Drive Encryption Overview.
3. Read Encrypting File System (EFS) + Recommended Links
4. Read The Encrypting File System.
5. Read How to Use File Compression in Windows XP.

Activity 4 - Understand Libraries

This objective may include but is not limited to: understanding offline files, adding multiple local locations to a library, adding networked locations.

1. Read Understanding Offline Files.
2. Read File Sharing and Offline Files Enhancements.
3. Read Configuring Offline Files.
4. Read Windows 7 Libraries.
5. Read Organizing with Windows 7 Libraries.

References

• Exam 98-349 Windows Operating System Fundamentals Student Study Guide
• Microsoft: Windows Operating System Fundamentals Exam Details