Installing and Configuring Windows 7 Client

Course details

This 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

Course Outline

1 - Installing, Upgrading, and Migrating to Windows 7

• 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
• Lab : Installing and Configuring Windows 7

2 - Configuring Disks and Device Drivers

• Partitioning Disks in Windows 7
• Managing Disk Volumes
• Maintaining Disks in Windows 7
• Installing and Configuring Device Drivers
• Lab : Configuring Disks and Device Drivers

3 - Configuring File Access and Printers on Windows 7 Client Computers

• Overview of Authentication and Authorization
• Managing File Access in Windows 7
• Managing Shared Folders
• Configuring File Compression
• Managing Printing
• Lab : Configuring File Access and Printers on Windows 7 Client Computers

4 - Configuring Network Connectivity

• Configuring IPv4 Network Connectivity
• Configuring IPv6 Network Connectivity
• Implementing Automatic IP Address Allocation
• Overview of Name Resolution
• Troubleshooting Network Issues
• Lab : Configuring Network Connectivity

5 - Configuring Wireless Network Connections

• Overview of Wireless Networks
• Configuring a Wireless Network
• Lab : Configuring Wireless Network Connections

6 - Securing Windows 7 Desktops

• 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
• Lab : Configuring UAC, Local Security Policies, EFS, and AppLocker
• Lab : Configuring Windows Firewall, Internet Explorer 8 Security Settings, and Windows Defender

7 - Optimizing and Maintaining Windows 7 Client Computers

• 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
• Lab : Optimizing and Maintaining Windows 7 Client Computers

8 - Configuring Mobile Computing and Remote Access in Windows 7

• 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
• Lab : Configuring Mobile Computing and Remote Access in Windows 7

Target Audience: This course is intended for IT professionals who are interested in:

• Expanding their knowledge base and technical skills about Windows 7 Client.
• Acquiring deep technical knowledge of Windows 7.
• Learning the details of Windows 7 technologies.
• 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.

Related Certifications:

• Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Windows 7
• MCITP: Enterprise Administrator on Windows Server 2008
• MCITP: Enterprise Desktop Administrator on Windows 7
• MCITP: Enterprise Desktop Support Technician on Windows 7
• Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows 7, Configuration

Related Exams:

• Windows 7, Configuring