3 Day Course
Introduction
This three-day
instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to
install, deploy, and upgrade to Windows 7. Additionally, students should be
able to configure pre-installation and post-installation system settings,
Windows security features, network connectivity applications included with
Windows 7, and mobile computing. Students should also be able to maintain
systems, including monitoring for and resolving performance and reliability
issues.
Audience Profile
This course is
intended for administrator who have at least one year of experience in the IT
field, as well as experience implementing and administering any Windows client
operating system in a networked environment. Students should have a basic
understanding of Windows PowerShell syntax. Student should have experience with
managing a Windows desktop experience which consist of either Windows XP and/or
Windows Vista.
At Course Completion
After completing this course,
students will be able to:
•
Install,
Deploy and Upgrade to Windows 7
•
Configure
pre-installation and post-installation system settings for Windows 7
•
Maintain
and monitor Windows 7systems
•
Resolve
and troubleshoot performance and reliability issues for Windows 7
Prerequisites
Before attending this course,
students must have:
•
A+
certification or equivalent knowledge
•
Network+
certification or equivalent knowledge
•
Basic
Understanding of Windows PowerShell syntax
•
At least
one year experience in IT field, particularly in IT support and administrator
area
•
At least
one year experience in managing Windows XP and/or Windows Vista desktop
environment
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Windows 7
This module explains what's news
in Windows 7 and an overview of the key features of Windows 7.
Lessons
•
What's
news in Windows 7
•
Security
Enhancements
•
Usability
Enhancements
•
Manageability
Enhancements
Lab: Exploring Windows 7
•
Exercise
1: Using Windows 7 User Interface
•
Exercise
2: Using Windows Search in Windows 7
•
Exercise
3: Using Windows Internet Explorer 8.0
After completing this module,
students will be able to:
•
Explain
the new features introduced in Windows 7
•
Explain
the key enhancements in Windows 7
•
Explain
the new features introduced in Windows Internet Explorer 8.0
Module 2: Installing Windows 7
This module explains how to
install Windows 7 and understand the system requirements of installing Windows
7.
Lessons
•
Understanding
System Requirements
•
Preparing
for installation
•
Performing
installation
•
Advanced
installation options
Lab: Installing Windows 7
•
Exercise
1: Performing a Windows 7 Installation
•
Exercise
2: Performing Post Installation Check
After completing this module,
students will be able to:
•
Perform
a clean installation of Windows 7
•
Explain
different installation method
•
Perform
advanced installation
Module 3: Upgrading to Windows 7
This module explains the
procedure and requirements of upgrading to Windows 7.
Lessons
•
Preparing
system for upgrade
•
Performing
upgrade
•
Performing
post migration tasks
Lab: Upgrading to Windows 7
•
Exercise
1: Preparing system for upgrade
•
Exercise
2: Loading Saved State to upgraded PC
After completing this module,
students will be able to:
•
Perform
an upgrade installation of Windows 7
•
Explain
the key of using USMT
•
Perform
data migration with USMT
Module 4: Deploying Windows 7
This module explains the process
of deploying Windows 7.
Lessons
•
Understand
deployment tools for Windows 7
•
Preparing
a Windows 7 system for imaging
•
Deploying
Windows 7 with Imaging
•
Configuring
Virtual Hard Drives
Lab: Deploying Windows 7
•
Exercise
1: Preparing system for imaging
•
Exercise
2: Deploying Windows 7 with Imaging
•
Exercise
3: Configuring Virtual Hard Drives
After completing this module,
students will be able to:
•
Explain
different tools for deploying Windows 7
•
Prepare
a Windows 7 system for imaging
•
Perform
a deployment of Windows 7 with imaging
•
Configure
a Virtual Hard Drives
Module 5: Configuring Hardware and Network in Windows 7
This module explains how to
configure hardware and network services for Windows 7.
Lessons
•
Managing
Device Drivers
•
Managing
Printers
•
Configuring
Network Connectivity
Lab: Configuring Hardware
•
Exercise
1: Managing Device Drivers
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Exercise
2: Managing Printers
After completing this module,
students will be able to:
•
Manage
device and drivers in Windows 7
•
Manage
disk devices in Windows 7
•
Manage
network devices in Windows 7
Module 6: Configuring Applications in Windows 7
This module explains how to
configure applications for running on Windows 7.
Lessons
Configuring Application
Compatibility
Configuring Application
Restrictions
Lab: Configuring Applications
•
Exercise
1: Using Application Compatibility Toolkit
•
Exercise
2: Using AppLocker
After completing this module,
students will be able to:
•
Configure
application compatibility in Windows 7
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Configure
application restriction in Windows 7
Module 7: Configuring Mobile Computing in Windows 7
This module explains how to
configure Windows 7 for mobile computing.
Lessons
•
Configuring
Mobility Options
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Configuring
BranchCache
•
Configuring
DirectAccess
•
Configuring
BitLocker
Lab: Configure Mobile Computing
•
Exercise
1: Using VPN
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Exercise
2: Using BitLocker
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Exercise
3: Using DirectAccess
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Exercise
4: Using BranchCache
After completing this module,
students will be able to:
•
Configure
BranchCache in Windows 7
•
Configuring
mobility options in Windows 7
•
Using
DirectAccess with Windows 7
•
Using
BitLocker with Windows 7
Module 8: Remote Management in Windows 7
This module explains how to
configure Windows 7 for remote support and management.
Lessons
•
Using
WinRM and WinRS
•
Using
PowerShell
Lab: Using Remote Management
•
Exercise
1: Using WinRM and WinRS
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Exercise
2: Using PowerShell
After completing this module,
students will be able to:
•
Use
WinRM and WinRS to manage computer remotely
•
Use
PowerShell to manage Windows 7 locally and remotely
Module 9: Configuring Security in Windows 7
This module explains how to
configure security for Windows 7.
Lessons
•
Configuring
User Account Control
•
Using
ActiveX Install Service
•
Configuring
Windows Update
•
Configuring
Auditing
Lab: Configuring Security
•
Exercise
1: Using UAC
•
Exercise
2: Configuring Windows Update
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Exercise
3: Configuring Auditing
After completing this module,
students will be able to:
•
Configure
UAC in Windows 7
•
Use
ActiveX Install Service
•
Configure
Windows Update in Windows 7
•
Configure
Auditing in Windows 7
Module 10: Managing Windows 7
This module explains how to
manage a Windows 7.
Lessons
•
Managing
Events
•
Using
Windows Troubleshooting Pack
Lab: Managing Windows 7
•
Exercise
1: Configuring Event Forwarding
•
Exercise
2: Using Windows Troubleshooting Pack
After completing this module,
students will be able to:
•
Manage
and monitor events in Windows 7
•
Manage
and monitor performance in Windows 7
•
Use
Windows Troubleshooting Pack to troubleshoot problems in Windows 7
