Windows 7: Enterprise desktop administrator (exam 70-686)

Course details

In this Windows 7 training course you will learn as a system administrator to deploy, manage and configure Windows 7 desktops in a medium-sized to large company. Among other things you will acquire knowledge of the various ways of rolling out Windows 7, and you will learn how to migrate from earlier versions. Also covered is rolling out applications and testing application compatibility.

Your result

After following this training course you will be independently able to deploy, configure and manage Windows 7 clients in a complex (medium-sized to large) enterprise environment. You are also prepared for the MCITP exam 70-686.

Audience profile

System administrators wanting to achieve one of the Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) certificates. On completion of this training you will be able to achieve exam 70-686, as part of your MCITP certification. This exam is also part of the MCSA: Windows 7 certification.

Contents of this Windows 7 course

The Windows 7: Enterprise desktop administrator training course comprises various lessons:

Planning for Windows 7 Deployment

Determining Application Compatibility for Windows 7

Creating a Standard Image to Deploy Windows 7

Deploying Windows 7 Using WDS and USMT

Deploying Windows 7 Using Lite-Touch Installation

Deploying Windows 7 using Zero-Touch Installation

Designing Windows 7 Client Configuration

Troubleshooting Windows 7 Client Configuration

Designing Application and Update Deployments for Windows 7

Prerequisites

You will have at least three years of experience in installing, configuring and administering PCs in a Windows environment. You also have the following specific knowledge:

• Installing and configuring Windows 7 clients
• Solid knowledge of TCP/IP, network concepts and Active Directory
• Tools covering administration, management, packaging and imaging

You also hold Windows 7: Configuration (exam 70-680) certification.

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We offer several optional training products to enhance your learning experience. If you are planning to use our training course in preperation for an official exam then whe highly recommend using these optional training products to ensure an optimal learning experience. During the order process you will be asked if you want to include these options.

Optional practice exam (trial exam)

To supplement this training course you may add a special practice exam. This practice exam comprises a number of trial exams which are very similar to the real exam, both in terms of form and content. This is the ultimate way to test whether you are ready for the exam. You may order this practice exam as an extra by entering 'Yes' at the top of the 'Practice exam' option. Read more about this practice exam here:

• Practice Exam 70-686: Pro: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Administrator

If you order the practice exam directly with your training course you will get an extra discount of $ 30.00 on your practice exam.

Optional LiveLab

To supplement this training course you may add a special LiveLab. You perform the tasks on real hardware and/or software applicable to your Lab. The labs are fully hosted in our cloud. The only thing you need to use our LiveLabs is a web browser. In the LiveLab environment you will find exercises which you can start immediately. The lab enviroment consist of complete networks containing for example, clients, servers, etc. This is the ultimate way to gain extensive hands-on experience. You may order this LiveLab after clicking on the order button and by setting the 'LiveLab' option to 'Yes'. Read more about this LiveLab here:

• LiveLab 70-686: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Administrator

When you order a LiveLab combined with your training courses you will get an extra discount of $ 30.00 on your LiveLab.

Exam via Prometric

On concluding your training you can schedule your exam yourself. As an option you may order an exam voucher immediately, or book your own exam via Prometric.

The advantage of booking your exam via Prometric is that you decide for yourself where and when you will do your exam. With more than 8000 exam locations in 160 countries, there's always one within reach for you. You choose the location, the date and the time you want to do the exam yourself online.

Our exam partner issues an original certificate on behalf of the certification party. So you always receive an official registered Microsoft certificate.

The costs of the exam are not included in the price of the training. Optionally you may order an exam voucher immediately. With an exam voucher you can register for the exam yourself.

 

 

Updated on 01 July, 2018