Course 6292A

Installing and Configuring Windows 7 Client

Course Outline

 

Length: 3 Days

 

Description: 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. This course helps students prepare for the Exam 70-680, TS: Windows 7, Configuring.

 

At Course Completion:

After completing this course, students will be able to:

 

Course Content:

 


 

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

·      Preparing to Install Windows 7

·      Performing a Clean Installation of Windows 7

·      Upgrading and Migrating to Windows 7

·      Performing Image-based Installation of Windows 7

·      Configuring Application Compatibility

 

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

·      Partitioning Disks in Windows 7

·      Managing Disk Volumes

·      Maintaining Disks in Windows 7

·      Installing and Configuring 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

·      Overview of Authentication and Authorization

·      Managing File Access in Windows 7

·      Managing Shared Folders

·      Configuring File Compression

·      Managing Printing

 

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

·      Configuring IPv4 Network Connectivity

·      Configuring IPv6 Network Connectivity

·      Implementing Automatic IP Address Allocation

·      Overview of Name Resolution

·      Troubleshooting Network Issues

 

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

·      Overview of Wireless Networks

·      Configuring a Wireless Network

 

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

·      Securing a Windows 7 Client Computer by Using Local Security Policy Settings

·      Securing Data by Using EFS and BitLocker

·      Configuring Application Restrictions

·      Configuring User Account Control

·      Configuring Windows Firewall

·      Configuring Security Settings in Internet Explorer 8

·      Configuring Windows Defender

 

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

·      Maintaining Performance by Using the Windows 7 Performance Tools

·      Maintaining Reliability by Using the Windows 7 Diagnostic Tools

·      Backing Up and Restoring Data by Using Windows Backup

·      Restoring a Windows 7 System by Using System Restore Points

·      Configuring Windows Update

 

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

·      Configuring Mobile Computer and Device Settings

·      Configuring Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance for Remote Access

·      Configuring DirectAccess for Remote Access

·      Configuring BranchCache for Remote Access