In this Windows 7 training course, you will gain the knowledge and skills you need to successfully administer, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows 7 computers, and you will discuss the features of SP 1.
Through practical labs, you'll get invaluable experience with installation and upgrades, remote access, Windows 7 security, and the new desktop environment. You will learn how Windows 7 allows for vast improvements to security, overall system performance, and application compatibility-a robust combination unparalleled in the market.
In this five-day Windows 7 training course, you'll focus on successful configuration of the IT Pro tools and applications that ship with Windows 7. You will learn to identify technical problems that can occur on your organization's client computers, and you'll discover the Windows 7 tools used to monitor and maintain those computers. By the end of this course, you will have installed and configured a Windows 7 desktop that is secure and on the network, while focusing on five main troubleshooting areas: operating system, hardware, networking, security, and applications.
This course incorporates material from the Official Microsoft Learning Product 50292: Administering and Maintaining Windows 7.
What You'll Learn
•How to use the various installation types and upgrade paths available
•Configure and manage the Windows 7 desktop
•New features of Windows 7 SP1
•Add a Windows 7 desktop to an active IPV4/IPV6 network
•Configure Windows 7 for an Active Directory environment and the new Group Policy settings
•Configure the Windows 7 IT Pro tools and applications
•Windows 7 remote capabilities and utilities
•How to use Windows firewall with advanced features and network profiles
•Configure Windows 7 remote access and remote capabilities
•How to use the Windows 7 Mobility Center to manage mobile Windows 7 machines
•Secure the Windows 7 desktop
•Configure and use the User account control in various network profiles
•Configure Windows 7 third-party applications with Standard User Analyzer and the Application Compatibility toolkit
•Monitor and troubleshoot Windows 7 computers for problems with the operating system, hardware, network security, and applications
Course Outline
1. Introduction to Windows 7
•Evolution of the Windows Desktop Operating System
•Windows 7 Products and Features
•Windows 7 Hardware and Software Compatibility
•New Features of Windows 7 SP1
2. Installing Windows 7
•Windows 7 New Installations
•Upgrading to Windows 7
•Windows Server Deployment Technologies for Windows 7
•The Windows 7 Boot Process
3. Configuring and Managing Windows 7 Settings
•System Properties
•Using the Windows 7 Control Panel
•Managing Accounts and User Profiles
•Configuring Searching and Indexing
•The Computer Management Console
4. Customizing the Windows 7 User Interface
•The New Windows Display Driver Model
•Start Menu and Taskbar Settings
•The Windows 7 Aero Experience
5. Windows 7 in the Workgroup
•Workgroups vs. Active Directory Domains
•Joining a Windows 7 Workgroup
•Windows 7 HomeGroups
•Windows 7 Libraries
•Sharing Resources
6. Integrating Windows 7 with Active Directory
•DNS Overview
•Windows Server 2008 R2 Active Directory
•Joining an Active Directory Domain
•Using Active Directory Tools Remotely
•Implementing Group Policy
7. Windows 7 Networking
•TCP/IP Fundamentals
•The Next Generation TCP/IP Stack
•DHCP
•Discontinued Technologies
•The Network and Sharing Center
•BranchCache
8. Windows 7 Remote Capabilities and Utilities
•Windows 7 Virtual Private Networking
•Windows 7 DirectAccess
•Remote Desktop
•Power Management Options
•Offline Files and Folders
9. Working with File Systems
•Disk Management and Partitioning
•Mounting VHD Files
•NTFS Version 6.x Features
•File System Security
•Using EFS to Secure Files
10. Securing Windows 7
•User Account Control Settings
•Configuring the Windows 7 Firewall
•Microsoft Security Essentials
•Windows Update
•Using Bitlocker to Secure the Disk
•Implementing Network Access Protection
11. Windows 7 Backup and Recovery
•Windows 7 System Protection
•Restoring Previous Versions of Files
•Backup and Restore
•Windows 7 System Image Backup
•Building a System Repair Disc
•Building a Custom WinRE Disk
12. Troubleshooting and Monitoring Windows 7
•Analyzing System Performance
•Monitoring Tools
•Troubleshooting Tools
•Optimizing Windows 7 Performance
13. Running and Troubleshooting Applications on Windows 7
•Application Compatibility Tools for Windows 7
•Windows 7 File and Registry Virtualization
•Microsoft Virtual PC and XP Mode
Labs
Lab 1: Introduction to Windows 7
•Launch Prerequisite Virtual Machines
•Explore Windows 7
•Prepare the Lab Environment
Lab 2: Installing Windows 7
•Install Windows 7 using Native VHD Boot
•View and Edit the BCD Store
•Use Easy Transfer to Migrate a Profile from Windows XP using the Network
•Use Easy Transfer to Migrate a Profile from Windows Vista using the Hard Disk
Lab 3: Configuring and Managing the Windows 7 Desktop
•Manage System Properties
•Explore the Windows Control Panel
•Manage User Accounts and Profiles
•Configure the Searching and Indexing Feature
•Use the Computer Management Console
Lab 4: Customizing the Windows 7 User Interface
•Customize the Desktop Environment
•Explore Aero Features
Lab 5: Windows 7 in the Workgroup
•Use a Workgroup Environment
•Create a Windows 7 HomeGroup
•Manage Windows 7 Libraries
Lab 6: Integrating Windows 7 with Active Directory
•Explore the Default Policy Settings
•Boot and Join Lab Machines to the Domain
•Administer the Domain from Windows 7
•Manage Group Policies
Lab 7: Windows 7 Networking
•Configure TCP/IP Settings
•Use Remote Tools to View Network Settings
•Troubleshoot DHCP
•Configure a BranchCache Environment
Lab 8: Windows 7 Remote Access and Mobile Computing
•Configure a Windows 7 VPN Connection
•Use Remote Desktop
•Manage Offline Files
•Configure Power Management Settings
Lab 9: Working with File Systems
•Use the Disk Management Snap-In to Create and Manage Volumes
•Work with the VHD Mount Capability of Windows 7
•Manage and Configure NTFS Permissions
•Use EFS to Secure Files
Lab 10: Securing Windows 7
•Configure UAC
•Configure the Windows 7 Firewall
•Use Bitlocker to Secure Data
•Implement Network Access Protection
Lab 11: Windows 7 Backup and Recovery
•Using the System Restore Feature
•Configure and Use Previous Versions
•Using the Windows 7 Backup Tool
Lab 12: Troubleshooting and Monitoring Windows 7
•Use the Performance Monitor Console
•Explore Task Management
•Use the Event Viewer
Lab 13: Running and Troubleshooting Applications on Windows 7
•Install the Application Compatibility Toolkit
•Use the Compatibility Options in Windows 7
•Bonus: Use Virtual PC and XP Mode
