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Course 6292A |
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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
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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
·
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
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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
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
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Managing Shared Folders
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Configuring File Compression
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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
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Configuring IPv6 Network Connectivity
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Implementing Automatic IP Address Allocation
·
Overview of Name Resolution
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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
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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
·
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
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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
·
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
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Configuring Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance for Remote Access
·
Configuring DirectAccess for Remote
Access
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Configuring BranchCache for Remote Access