Course 50292-C: Administering and Maintaining Windows 7

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Course 50292-C: Administering and Maintaining Windows 7

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This five-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to successfully administer, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows 7 computers. You will also discuss the features of Windows 7 SP1. Through practical labs, you'll get invaluable experience with installation and upgrades, remote access, and the new desktop environment. You will learn how Windows 7 allows for vast improvements to security, overall system performance, and deployment-a robust combination unparalleled in the market.

In this Windows 7 training course, you'll focus on successful configuration of the IT Pro tools and applications that ship with Windows 7. You will learn to identify technical problems that can occur on your organization's client computers, and you'll discover the Windows 7 tools used to monitor and maintain those computers. By the end of this course, you will have installed and configured a Windows 7 desktop that is secure and on the network, while focusing on five main troubleshooting areas: operating system, hardware, networking, security, and applications.

Audience Profile

This course is intended for Experienced enterprise-level IT professionals who focus on a broad range of desktop operating system, desktop application, networking, and hardware support issues, who have experience with Windows server operating systems, and whose jobs require them to stay knowledgeable and skilled on new versions and technology updates as defined by the business environment.

Prerequisites

Course outline

Module 1: Introducing Windows 7

Module Overview

This module will provide a high level evolution of the Windows client operating system. It also describes the features of Windows 7 product line, features, and its hardware and compatibility requirements.

Lessons

Evolution of the Windows Desktop Operating System
Windows 7 Products and Features
Windows 7 Hardware Requirements and Software Compatibility Tools
New Features of Windows 7 SP1

Lab Sessions

Exploring the Features of Windows 7

Lab Lessons

Launching the Alpha VM
Launching the Windows XP VM
Launching the Vista VM
Launching the Windows 7 VM
Exploring Windows 7
Preparing the Lab Environment

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Explain at a high level the evolution of the Windows cleint operating system.
Describe the features of Windows 7 products.
Explain the hardware requirements for Windows 7.
Describe the tools you can use for application compatibility testing.
Describe the Windows 7 SP1 features and benefits.

Module 2: Installing Windows 7

Module Overview

This module explains the features of the Windows 7 boot process and how to perform a clean installations as well as an upgrade. Finally, this section describes the Windows Server 2008 R2 deployment technologies that you can use with Windows 7.

Lessons

Windows 7: New Installation
Upgrading to Windows 7
Windows Server 2008 R2 Deployment Technologies for Windows 7
Windows 7 Boot Process

Lab Sessions

Installing Windows 7

Lab Lessons

Installing Windows 7 on a Windows Vista Computer
Viewing and Editing the BCD Store
Using Windows Easy Transfer to Migrate a Windows XP Profile to Windows 7
Using Windows Easy Transfer to Migrate a Windows Vista Profile to Windows 7

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Explain the Windows 7 installation process.
Explain the process of upgrading to a Windows 7 desktop operating system.
Describe the Windows Server 2008 R2 deployment technologies that are used with Windows 7.
Explain the Windows 7 boot process.

Module 3: Configuring and Managing Windows 7 Settings

Module Overview

This module discusses the tools available for the user and administrator to personalize a desktop. This module will describe the personalization center and other tools available to allow for more user productivity.

Lessons

System Properties
Using Windows 7 Control Panel
Managing Accounts and User Profiles
Windows 7 Search and Indexing Service
Computer Management Console

Lab Sessions

Configuring and Managing Windows 7

Lab Lessons

Working with User Accounts in Windows 7
Exploring System Properties
Navigating the Control Panel
Using the Ease of Access Center
Configuring File and Folder Options
Configuring Search Properties

After completing this module, students will be able to:

List the system properties of Windows 7.
Explain the purpose of the Windows 7 Control Panel utilities.
List the features of the Windows 7 Ease of Access Center utility.
Describe the Windows 7 accounts and user profiles.
Describe the Windows Search and Indexing Services.
Explain the purpose of the Computer Management Console utilities.

Module 4: Customizing the Windows 7 User Interface

Module Overview

This module introduces the features of Windows Display Driver Model and reviews the changes to the Start Menu and Taskbar Settings. This module will take you through the steps of how to personalize the Windows 7 desktop and describe the Windows Aero graphics package.

Lessons

The New Windows Display Driver Model
Start Menu and Taskbar Settings
Desktop Personalization
The Windows 7 Aero Experience

Lab Sessions

Customizing the Windows 7 User Interface

Lab Lessons

Customizing the Desktop Environment
Exploring the Aero Features in the VM
Exploring the Aero Features on the Local Machine

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Explain the differences between Windows Vista and Windows 7 display driver technologies.
Explain how to configure the Start menu and taskbar settings.
Explain how to personalize the Windows 7 desktop to your requirements.
Describe the Windows Aero graphics package.
List the hardware and software requirements of the Windows Aero graphics package.

Module 5: Managing Windows 7 in the Workgroup

Module Overview

This module explains how to leverage the Windows 7 workgroup features so that you will be able to support the largest segment of computer networks in the market place. In this module you will be introduced to two different network types, the Workgroup and the Domain.

Lessons

Exploring Workgroups vs. Active Directory Domains
Joining a Windows 7 Workgroup
Configuring Windows 7 Homegroups
Creating Windows 7 Libraries
Sharing Resources

Lab Sessions

Windows 7 in the Workgroup

Lab Lessons

Launching the Lima Windows 7 VM
Using a Workgroup Environment
Creating and Configuring Windows 7 HomeGroups
Using Windows 7 Libraries

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Define the terms workgroup and domain.
List the different methods used to join a Windows 7 workgroup.
Explain how to configure a Windows HomeGroup.
List the options used to set up data sharing.
Describe the process used to create a new Windows 7 library.
Describe Windows 7 resource sharing.

Module 6: Integrating Windows 7 with Active Directory

Module Overview

This module explains how to utilize the server side technologies that are available with Windows Server 2008 R2 and the enterprise abilities of Windows 7. This information will help you understand the things that you can do in your own network to make your job easier and make your data that much more available and secure.

Lessons

DNS Overview
Windows Server 2008 R2 Active Directory
Join an Active Directory Domain
Using Active Directory Tools Remotely
Implementing Group Policy

Lab Sessions

Integrating Windows 7 with Active Directory

Lab Lessons

Exploring the AD Environment
Join Windows XP to the Domain
Join Windows 7 to the Domain
Administer the Domain from Windows 7
Preparing the GPO Environment
Implementing Folder Redirection
Deploying Software with a GPO
Implementing Login Scripts
Implementing Group Policy Preferences

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe at a high level the Domain Name Service for Windows Server.
Define Windows Server 2008 R2 Active Directory.
Explain how to join an Active Directory domain.
Identify the tool used to configure the Windows 7 local security policy.
List the Windows 7 Active Directory tools used to remotely administer Active Directory.
Explain the purpose of Windows 7 ADMX templates.
List the Windows 7 Group Policy settings.
Explain how to configure the Windows 7 Group Policy Settings.

Module 7: Windows 7 Networking

Module Overview

This module explains how to successfully manage and monitor you networks so they can operate smoothly and efficiently. This module introduces you to the Windows 7 networking technologies as well as networking in general.

Lessons

TCP/IP Fundamentals
Next Generation TCP/IP Stack
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocols
Network and Sharing Center
BranchCache

Lab Sessions

Windows 7 Networking

Lab Lessons

Managing TCP/IP Settings
Configuring IP Remotely
Troubleshooting DHCP Addressing
Using the BranchCache Feature

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Explain the fundamentals of TCP/IP with Windows 7.
Describe the Windows 7 enhancements to IPv6.
Describe the fundamentals of DHCP.
Describe the features of the Networking and Sharing Center.
Explain the role of Windows 7 within a BranchCache network.

Module 8: Windows 7 Remote Access and Mobile Computing

Module Overview

This module explores the available remote access technologies that are present and available with Windows 7 as well as some features that are brand new and only function within a Windows Server 2008 R2 environment. You will learn how to configure the Windows 7 Firewall to support the RDP client connections.

Lessons

Windows 7 Virtual Private Networking
Windows 7 DirectAccess
Remote Desktop
Power Management Options
Offline Files and Folders

Lab Sessions

Windows 7 Remote Access and Mobile Computing

Lab Lessons

Configuring a VPN Server on Windows Server 2008 R2
Creating a VPN Connection with Windows 7
Creating an Incoming VPN Connection on Windows 7
Creating an RDP Connection to Server 2008
Creating an RDP Connection to another Windows 7 Host
Configuring Offline Files and Folders
Configuring Power Management Options

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe the Windows 7 VPN technologies.
Describe the benefits of Windows 7 DirectAccess.
Describe the features of the RDP version 7 client.
Explain how to configure the Windows 7 Firewall to support the RDP client connections.
Describe the Windows 7 power management plans.
Explain the purpose of offline files and folders.

Module 9: Working with File Systems

Module Overview

This module examines the NTFS that is preinstalled on Windows 7. It explains SIDs, including the NTFS permissions and share permissions. This module also explains the Encrypting File System.

Lessons

Disk Management and Partitioning
Mounting VHD Files
NTFS Version 6.x Features
File System Security
Using EFS to Secure Files

Lab Sessions

Working with File Systems

Lab Lessons

Managing Volumes and File Systems
Using Windows 7 to Create a VHD File
Managing NTFS Permissions
Managing Share Permissions
Calculating Effective Permissions
Using EFS to Secure Data

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe the different types of VHD files.
Define NTFS.
List the features of NTFS.
Describe the purpose of the NTFS security principals and security identifiers.
Describe the purpose of the NTFS permissions.
Describe how permissions are assigned when NTFS and share permissions are combined.
Describe the Windows 7 encryption process.

Module 10: Securing Windows 7

Module Overview

This module explains how to use the various technologies that you can employ to secure your Windows 7 installations, such as User Access Control, NAP (Network Access Protection), the Windows firewall and a host of other tools.

Lessons

User Account Control Settings
Configuring the Windows 7 Firewall
Microsoft Security Essentials
Windows Update
Using BitLocker to Secure the Disk
Implementing Network Access Protection

Lab Sessions

Securing Windows 7

Lab Lessons

Configuring UAC
Managing the Windows Firewall with Advanced Security
Using BitLocker To Go
Installing and Configuring Network Access Protection

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe the advanced User Account Control settings.
Explain the purpose of Microsoft Security Essentials.
Describe the Windows 7 updates mechanism from Microsoft.
Explain the purpose of the Windows Server Update Services feature.
Explain how to configure Windows 7 to use Windows Server Update Services.
Explain the purpose of BitLocker and BitLocker To Go.
List the requirements of BitLocker and BitLocker To Go.
Explain the purpose of Network Access Protection.

Module 11: Windows 7 Backup and Recovery

Module Overview

This module introduces the backup and recovery tools available in the event that Windows 7 does have a problem.

Lessons

Windows 7 System Protection
Restoring Previous Versions of Files
Backup and Restore
Windows 7 System Image Backup
Building a Windows 7 System Repair Disc
Building a Custom WinRE Disc

Lab Sessions

Windows 7 Backup and Recovery

Lab Lessons

Using System Restore
Configuring and Using Previous Versions
Using the Windows Backup Feature

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe the purpose of the Windows 7 System Protection feature.
Explain how to revert to a previous version of a file.
Describe the purpose of the Windows 7 Backup and Restore center.
Explain how to configure data backups and data restorations.
Describe the system image backup process.
Explain how to configure a Windows 7 computer for a complete system backup and restore process.
Explain how to configure the Windows 7 system repair disc.
Explain how to configure a custom WinRE disc.

Module 12: Troubleshooting and Monitoring Windows 7

Module Overview

This module explains how to use the Windows 7 Reliability Monitor, the Performance Monitor, and the other utilities to maintain and monitor your Windows 7 network.

Lessons

Analyzing System Performance
Monitoring Tools
Troubleshooting Tools
Optimizing Windows 7 Performance

Lab Sessions

Troubleshooting and Monitoring Windows 7

Lab Lessons

Performance Monitoring
Task Manager
Using the Event Viewer

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Compare the reactive and proactive methods of monitoring system performance.
Describe the purpose of the Reliability Monitor.
Describe the purpose of the Performance Monitor.
Describe how to troubleshoot all aspects of Windows 7 networking.
Describe the purpose of the MSCONFIG utility.
Explain how to use the MSCONFIG utility to troubleshoot a Windows 7 computer.
Explain how to use the Windows Task Manager to manage and troubleshoot a Windows 7 computer.
Explain the role of the Windows Problem Reports and Solutions utility.
Describe the Windows 7 performance options.

Module 13: Running and Troubleshooting Applications on Windows 7

Module Overview

This module explains how to use Windows 7 and other stand alone utilities for application compatibility, remediation, and mitigation.

Lessons

Application Compatibility Tools
Windows 7 File and Registry Virtualization
Microsoft Virtual PC and XP Mode

Lab Sessions

Lab : Running and Troubleshooting Applications on Windows 7

Lab Lessons

Using the Application Compatibility Toolkit
Configuring Application Compatibility Settings

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe the purpose of each of the Application Compatibility Tools.
Describe the UAC settings for applications.
Describe the purpose of the Windows Virtual PC with XP mode.
Explain how to use the Windows Virtual PC with XP mode.

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