Course 50331C

Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Support Technical

Duration: 5 days

 

Description: This five-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to isolate, document and resolve problems on a Windows 7 desktop or laptop computer.  It will also help test takers prepare for the 70-685 exam.

   

After completing this course, students will be able to:

  • Identify and Resolve Desktop Application Issues
  • Identify the Cause of and Resolve Networking Issues
  • Manage and Maintain Systems That Run Windows 7
  • Support Mobile Users
  • Identify the Cause of and Resolve Security Issues

 

 Course Content:

   


Module 1: Identify and Resolve New Software Installation Issues

This module explains how to fix problems that occur during the installation of new software.

Lessons

·   Planning New Software Deployment

·   Multilingual Deployment

·   Using Group Policy to install software

·   Using Software Restriction Policies

·   Digitally Signing Software

·   Using WMI

·   Using Applocker

·   Using Virtualization for Testing

·   Resolve Software Installation Issues

 

Module 2: Resolve Software Configuration Issues

This module explains how to fix application install problems caused by older programs or new features and options.

Lessons

·   Change Default Settings on the Image

·   Enable and Disable Features

·   Pointing to a Network Resource

·   Configuring Updates

·   Resolve Configuration Issues with Group Policy

·   Driver Updates

·   Problem Steps Recorder

·   Resolve Software Configuration Issues

 

Module 3: Resolve Software Failure

This module explains how to fix problems with applications that have problems after being installed.

Lessons

·   Event Viewer

·   Event Forwarding

·   Application Compatibility Toolkit

·   Windows Troubleshooting Platform

·   Windows Experience Index

·   Testing Compatibility with Safe Mode

·   System Restore

·   Resolve Software Failure

 

Module 4: Identify and Resolve Logon Issues

This module explains how to fix logon problems and configure local and roaming logon profiles.

Lessons

·   Authentication Process

·   Machine Accounts

·   Trust Relationships

·   Network Services

·   User Account Properties

·   User Profiles

·   Resolve Logon Issues

 

Module 5: Identify and Resolve Network Connectivity Issues

This module explains how to troubleshoot connectivity and network problems for client computers.

Lessons

·   Scope of the Problem

·   Hardware Issues

·   TCP/IP Configuration

·   Network Routing

·   IPSec Configuration

·   Network Connectivity Tools

·   Branch Cache

·   Resolve Network Connectivity Issues

 

Module 6: Identify and Resolve Name Resolution Issues

This module explains how to use network services and local computer files to resolve computer names.

Lessons

·   DNS Name Resolution

·   Using a Hosts files

·   WINS Configuration

·   Using LMHOSTS files

·   Name Resolution Order

·   Manual vs DHCP Configuration

·   Resolve Name Resolution Issues

 

Module 7: Identify and Resolve Network Printer Issues

This module explains how to configure printer settings and security.

Lessons

·   Connecting to a Network Printer

·   Managing the Print Spooler

·   Setting Printer Priorities

·   Creating Printer Pools

·   Configuring Drivers

·   Printer Schedules

·   Printer Permissions

·   Manage Printers with Group Policy Settings

·   Resolve Network Printer Issues

 

Module 8: Identify and Resolve Performance Issues

This module explains how to improve the performance of a system by monitoring and controlling the use of resources by applications.

Lessons

·   Analyzing Event Logs

·   Setting Power Management

·   Optimize Processor Usage

·   Optimizing Memory Usage

·   Optimize Hard Drive Usage

·   Optimize Network Usage

·   Performance Tools

·   Resolve Performance Issues

 

Module 9: Identify and Resolve Hardware Failure Issues

This module explains how to diagnose hardware problems on a computer.

Lessons

·   Diagnosing Memory Failure Issues

·   Hard Drive Issues

·   Network Card Issues

·   Power Supply Issues

·   Windows Hardware Diagnostic Tools

·   Resolve Hardware Failure Issues

 

Module 10: Identify and Resolve Wireless Connectivity Issues

This module explains how to configure reliable and secure wireless connectivity for client computers.

Lessons

·   Signal Strength

·   Wireless Security

·   Wireless Profiles

·   Management Options for Wireless Devices

·   Resolve Wireless Connectivity Issues

 

Module 11: Identify and Resolve Remote Access Issues

This module explains how to configure remote network connections for client computers.

Lessons

·   Remote Access Methods

·   Dial-up Configuration

·   VPN Configuration

·   DirectAccess Configuration

·   Authentication Protocols

·   Resolve Remote Access Issues

 

Module 12: Manage File Synchronization

This module explains how to allow end-users to work with network files that are being synchronized on their local desktops or laptops.

Lessons

·   Configuring Offline File Access

·   Synchronization Settings

·   Transparent Caching

·   Roaming Profiles

·   Restoring Network Files

·   Resolve File Synchronization Problems

 

Module 13: Identify and Resolve Internet Explorer Security Issues

This module explains how to configure the security features in Internet Explorer to protect user information and privacy.

Lessons

·   Configure Security Zone

·   Configure Security Levels

·   Configure Privacy Settings

·   Managing Add-ons

·   Configure Smart Screen Filter

·   Other Security Issues

·   Resolve Internet Explorer Security Issues

 

Module 14: Identify and Resolve Firewall Issues

This module explains how to configure Windows Firewall to secure network traffic and applications on a computer.

Lessons

·   Securing Network Applications and Features

·   Program & Port Exceptions

·   Configuring Notifications and Logging

·   Network Security Tools

·   Resolve Firewall Issues

 

Module 15: Identify and Resolve Issues Due To Malicious Software

This module explains how to restore a computer system after an attack by viruses or other malicious software.

Lessons

·   Proactive Malware Protection

·   Protecting Internet Explorer

·   Windows and Anti-Virus Updates

·   Recovering From Malware Infection

·   Resolve Issues Due To Malicious Software

 

Module 16: Identify and Resolve Encryption Issues

This module explains how to fix problems caused by using encryption on a Windows computer.

Lessons

·   Configuring a Recovery Agent

·   Using EFS

·   Using BitLocker

·   Encryption Tools

·   Resolve Encryption Issues

 

Module 17: Identify and Resolve Software Update Issues

This module explains how to enable and use the software update features available in Windows 7.

Lessons

·   Types of Windows Updates

·   Using Windows Update

·   Using Microsoft Update

·   Resolve Software Update Issues