3 Day Course
Introduction
This three-day instructor-led course is intended for IT professionals who
are interested in expanding their knowledge base and technical skills about
Windows 7 Client. In this course, students learn how to install, upgrade, and
migrate to Windows 7 client. Students then configure Windows 7 client for
network connectivity, security, maintenance, and mobile computing.
Audience Profile
This course is intended for IT professionals who are interested in:
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Expanding their knowledge base and technical
skills about Windows 7 Client
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Acquiring deep technical knowledge of Windows 7
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Learning the details of Windows 7 technologies
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Focusing on the "how to" associated
with Windows 7 technologies
Most of these professionals use some version of Windows client at their
work place and are looking at new and better ways to perform some of the
current functions.
At Course Completion
After completing this course, students will be able to:
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Perform a clean installation of Windows 7,
upgrade to Windows 7, and migrate user-related data and settings from an
earlier version of Windows
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Configure disks, partitions, volumes, and device
drivers to enable a Windows 7 client computer
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Configure file access and printers on a Windows
7 client computer
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Configure network connectivity on a Windows 7
client computer
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Configure wireless network connectivity on a Windows
7 client computer
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Secure Windows 7 client desktop computers
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Optimize and maintain the performance and
reliability of a Windows 7 client computer
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Configure mobile computing and remote access
settings for a Windows 7 client computer
Prerequisites
Before attending this course,
students must have:
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Experience
installing PC hardware and devices
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Basic
understanding of TCP/IP and networking concepts
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Basic
Windows and Active Directory knowledge
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The skills
to map network file shares
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Experience
working from a command prompt
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Basic
knowledge of the fundamentals of applications. For example, how client computer
applications communicate with the server
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Basic
understanding of security concepts such as authentication and authorization
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An
understanding of the fundamental principles of using printers
Course Outline
Module 1: Installing, Upgrading, and Migrating to Windows 7
This module explains how to
install, upgrade and migrate to Windows 7. It also describes the key features,
editions, and hardware requirements of Windows 7.
Lessons
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Preparing
to Install Windows 7
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Performing
a Clean Installation of Windows 7
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Upgrading
and Migrating to Windows 7
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Performing
Image-based Installation of Windows 7
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Configuring
Application Compatibility
Lab: Installing and Configuring Windows 7
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Migrating
Settings by using Windows Easy Transfer
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Configuring
a Reference Image of Windows 7
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Configuring
a Reference Image
After completing this module,
students will be able to:
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Describe
the key features, editions, and hardware requirements of Windows 7.
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Perform
a clean installation of Windows 7
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Upgrade
and Migrate to Windows 7 from an earlier version of Windows
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Perform an
image-based installation of Windows 7
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Resolve
common application compatibility issues
Module 2: Configuring Disks and Device Drivers
This module examines how to
configure disks, partitions, volumes, and device drivers to enable Windows 7 to
function as desired.
Lessons
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Partitioning
Disks in Windows 7
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Managing
Disk Volumes
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Maintaining
Disks in Windows 7
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Installing
and Configuring Device Drivers
Lab: Configuring Disks and Device Drivers
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Configuring
Disks
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Configuring
Disk Quotas (Optional)
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Updating
a Device Driver
After completing this module,
students will be able to:
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Configure
disk partitions on a Windows 7 client computer
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Create
and manage disk volumes
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Manage
file system fragmentation and disk quotas
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Install
and configure device drivers
Module 3: Configuring File Access and Printers on Windows 7 Client
Computers
This module explains how to
manage access to shared folders and printers on a computer running Windows 7.
Specifically, it describes how to share and secure folders, configure folder
compression, and how to install, configure, and administer printing.
Lessons
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Overview
of Authentication and Authorization
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Managing
File Access in Windows 7
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Managing
Shared Folders
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Configuring
File Compression
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Managing
Printing
Lab: Configuring File Access and Printers on Windows 7 Client
Computers
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Create
and Configure a Public Shared Folder for all Users
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Configuring
Shared Access to Files for Specific Users
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Creating
and Sharing a Printer
After completing this module,
students will be able to:
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Describe
authentication and authorization
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Manage
file access on a Windows 7 client computer
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Create
and manage shared folders
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Configure
file compression
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Install,
configure, and administer printers
Module 4: Configuring Network Connectivity
This module explains both IPv4
and IPv6 network connectivity. It also describes how to implement automatic IP
Address Allocation and troubleshoot network connectivity.
Lessons
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Configuring
IPv4 Network Connectivity
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Configuring
IPv6 Network Connectivity
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Implementing
Automatic IP Address Allocation
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Overview
of Name Resolution
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Troubleshooting
Network Issues
Lab: Configuring Network Connectivity
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Configuring
IPv4 Addressing
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Configuring
IPv6 Addressing
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Troubleshooting
Network Connectivity
After completing this module,
students will be able to:
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Configure
IPv4 network connectivity
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Configure
IPv6 network connectivity
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Implement
automatic IP address allocation
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Troubleshoot
common network related issues by using the tools available in Windows 7
Module 5: Configuring Wireless Network Connections
This module describes key
wireless network technologies and how to configure wireless network components
and the Windows 7 elements that are necessary to access wireless networks.
Lessons
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Overview
of Wireless Networks
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Configuring
a Wireless Network
Lab: Configuring Wireless Network Connections
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Determining
the appropriate configuration for a wireless network
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Troubleshooting
Wireless Connectivity
After completing this module,
students will be able to:
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Describe
the standards and technologies related to wireless network connections
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Configure
a wireless network connection
Module 6: Securing Windows 7 Desktops
This module describes how to make
a Windows 7 computer more secure while ensuring usability is not sacrificed in
the process. Specifically, it describes Windows Firewall, User Account Control,
Windows Defender, and Security in Internet Explorer 8.
Lessons
•
Overview
of Security Management in Windows 7
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Securing
a Windows 7 Client Computer by Using Local Security Policy Settings
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Securing
Data by Using EFS and BitLocker
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Configuring
Application Restrictions
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Configuring
User Account Control
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Configuring
Windows Firewall
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Configuring
Security Settings in Internet Explorer 8
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Configuring
Windows Defender
Lab: Configuring UAC, Local Security Policies, EFS, and AppLocker
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Using
Action Center
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Configuring
Local Security Policies
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Encrypting
Data
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Configuring
AppLocker
Lab: Configuring Windows Firewall, Internet Explorer 8 Security
Settings, and Windows Defender
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Configuring
Windows Firewall
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Configuring
Internet Explorer 8 Security
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Configuring
Windows Defender
After completing this module,
students will be able to:
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Explain
the security management features of Windows 7
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Configure
local security policy settings on a Windows 7 client computer
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Secure data
by using EFS and BitLocker
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Configure
application restrictions by using AppLocker
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Configure
user account control settings
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Configure
Windows Firewall on a Windows 7 client computer
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Configure
security-related settings in Internet Explorer to help protect a Windows 7
client computer that is connected to the Internet
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Configure
Windows Defender to help protect a Windows 7 client computer against malicious
software
Module 7: Optimizing and Maintaining Windows 7 Client Computers
This module describes how to use
the monitoring and configuration tools to obtain information about Windows 7
performance and how to troubleshoot performance and reliability problems.
Lessons
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Maintaining
Performance by Using the Windows 7 Performance Tools
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Maintaining
Reliability by Using the Windows 7 Diagnostic Tools
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Backing
Up and Restoring Data by Using Windows Backup
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Restoring
a Windows 7 System by Using System Restore Points
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Configuring
Windows Update
Lab: Optimizing and Maintaining Windows 7 Client Computers
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Monitoring
System Performance
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Backing
Up and Restoring Data
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Configuring
System Restore Points
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Configuring
Windows Update
After completing this module,
students will be able to:
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Maintain
the performance of a Windows 7 client computer by using performance management
tools
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Maintain
reliability of a Windows 7 client computer by using the diagnostic tools
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Backup
and restore data on a Windows 7 client computer by using Windows Backup
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Restore
a Windows 7 system by using system restore points
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Configure
Windows Update on a Windows 7 client computer
Module 8: Configuring Mobile Computing and Remote Access in Windows 7
This module explains how to
configure mobile devices and remote access. It also discusses DirectAccess and
BranchCache which are new for Windows 7.
Lessons
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Configuring
Mobile Computer and Device Settings
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Configuring
Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance for Remote Access
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Configuring
DirectAccess for Remote Access
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Configuring
BranchCache for Remote Access
Lab: Configuring Mobile Computing and Remote Access in Windows 7
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Creating
a Sync Partnership
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Configuring
Power Options
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Enabling
Remote Desktop
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Enabling
BranchCache
After completing this module,
students will be able to:
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Configure
mobile computer and device settings on a Windows 7 client computer
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Configure
Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance on a Windows 7 client computer
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Configure
DirectAccess on a Windows 7 client computer for remote access
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Configure
BranchCache on a branch office Windows 7 client computer
