50292C Administering and Maintaining Windows 7

Course Overview

In this five-day 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.

In this Windows 7 training course, you will gain the knowledge and skills you need to successfully administer, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows 7 computers, and you will discuss the features of SP 1.

Through practical labs, you’ll get invaluable experience with installation and upgrades, remote access, Windows 7 security, and the new desktop environment. You will learn how Windows 7 allows for vast improvements to security, overall system performance, and application compatibility-a robust combination unparalleled in the market.

Objectives

After completing this course, students will be able to:

  • How to use the various installation types and upgrade paths available
  • Configure and manage the Windows 7 desktop
  • New features of Windows 7 SP1
  • Add a Windows 7 desktop to an active IPV4/IPV6 network
  • Configure Windows 7 for an Active Directory environment and the new Group Policy settings
  • Configure the Windows 7 IT Pro tools and applications
  • Windows 7 remote capabilities and utilities
  • How to use Windows firewall with advanced features and network profiles
  • Configure Windows 7 remote access and remote capabilities
  • How to use the Windows 7 Mobility Center to manage mobile Windows 7 machines
  • Secure the Windows 7 desktop
  • Configure and use the User account control in various network profiles
  • Configure Windows 7 third-party applications with Standard User Analyzer and the Application Compatibility toolkit
  • Monitor and troubleshoot Windows 7 computers for problems with the operating system, hardware, network security, and applications Audience

Experienced enterprise-level IT professionals who focus on a broad range of desktop operating system, desktop application, mobile device, 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

Before attending this course, students must have:

  • Familiarity with computer hardware and devices, such as the ability to look into Device Manager and look for unsupported devices
  • Experience supporting previous versions of the Windows operating system
  • Basic TCP/IP knowledge, such as knowing why you need to have a valid IP address
  • Basic Windows and Active Directory knowledge, such as knowledge about domain user accounts, domain vs. local user accounts, user profiles, and group membership
Course Number

MI50292C

Course Length

5 Days

Course Price

$2,995.00

Category

4

Vendor Credit or Voucher Eligible

SATV (Eligibility subject to change)

Topics
Module 1: Introduction to Windows 7
  • Evolution of the Windows Desktop Operating System
  • Windows 7 Products and Features
  • Windows 7 Hardware and Software Compatibility
  • New Features of Windows 7 SP1
Lab: Introduction to Windows 7
  • Launch Prerequisite Virtual Machines
  • Explore Windows 7
  • Prepare the Lab Environment
Module 2: Installing Windows 7
  • Windows 7 New Installations
  • Upgrading to Windows 7
  • Windows Server 2008 R2 Deployment Technologies for Windows 7
  • The Windows 7 Boot Process
Lab: Installing Windows 7
  • Install Windows 7 using Native VHD Boot
  • View and Edit the BCD Store
  • Use Easy Transfer to Migrate a Profile from Windows XP using the Network
  • Use Easy Transfer to Migrate a Profile from Windows Vista using the Hard Disk
Module 3: Configuring and Managing Windows 7 Settings
  • System Properties
  • Using the Windows 7 Control Panel
  • Managing Accounts and User Profiles
  • Configuring Searching and Indexing
Lab: Configuring and Managing the Windows 7 Desktop
  • Working with User Accounts in Win 7
  • Explore System Properties
  • Navigate the Control Panel
  • Configure File and Folder Options
  • Configure Search Properties
Module 4: Customizing the Windows 7 User Interface
  • The New Windows Display Driver Model
  • Start Menu and Taskbar Settings
  • Desktop Personalization
  • The Windows 7 Aero Experience
Lab: Customizing the Windows 7 User Interface
  • Customize the Desktop Environment
  • Explore Aero Features
Module 5: Windows 7 in the Workgroup
  • Workgroups vs. Active Directory Domains
  • Joining a Windows 7 Workgroup
  • Windows 7 HomeGroups
  • Windows 7 Libraries
  • Sharing Resources
Lab: Windows 7 in the Workgroup
  • Use a Workgroup Environment
  • Create and Configure Windows 7 HomeGroup
  • Manage Windows 7 Libraries
Module 6: Integrating Windows 7 with Active Directory
  • DNS Overview
  • Windows Server 2008 R2 Active Directory
  • Joining an Active Directory Domain
  • Using Active Directory Tools Remotely
  • Implementing Group Policy
Lab: Integrating Windows 7 with Active Directory
  • Explore the Default Policy Settings
  • Boot and Join Lab Machines to the Domain
  • Administer the Domain from Windows 7
  • Manage Group Policies
Module 7: Windows 7 Networking
  • TCP/IP Fundamentals
  • The Next Generation TCP/IP Stack
  • DHCP
  • The Network and Sharing Center
  • BranchCache
Lab: Windows 7 Networking
  • Manage TCP/IP Settings
  • Configure IP Remotely
  • Troubleshoot DHCP Addressing
  • Using the BranchCache Feature
Module 8: Windows 7 Remote Capabilities and Utilities
  • Windows 7 Virtual Private Networking
  • Windows 7 DirectAccess
  • Remote Desktop
  • Power Management Options
  • Offline Files and Folders
Lab: Windows 7 Remote Access and Mobile Computing
  • Configure a Windows 7 VPN Connection
  • Use Remote Desktop
  • Manage Offline Files
  • Configure Power Management Settings
Module 9: Working with File Systems
  • Disk Management and Partitioning
  • Mounting VHD Files
  • NTFS Version 6.x Features
  • File System Security
  • Using EFS to Secure Files
Lab: Working with File Systems
  • Use the Disk Management Snap-In to Create and Manage Volumes
  • Work with the VHD Mount Capability of Windows 7
  • Manage and Configure NTFS Permissions
  • Use EFS to Secure Files
Module 10: Securing Windows 7
  • 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 Securing Windows 7
  • Configure UAC
  • Configure the Windows 7 Firewall
  • Use Bitlocker to Secure Data
Module 11: Windows 7 Backup and Recovery
  • Windows 7 System Protection
  • Restoring Previous Versions of Files
  • Backup and Restore
  • Windows 7 System Image Backup
  • Building a System Repair Disc
  • Building a Custom WinRE Disk
Lab: Windows 7 Backup and Recovery
  • Using the System Restore Feature
  • Configure and Use Previous Versions
  • Using the Windows 7 Backup Tool
Module 12: Troubleshooting and Monitoring Windows 7
  • Analyzing System Performance
  • Monitoring Tools
  • Troubleshooting Tools
  • Optimizing Windows 7 Performance
Lab: Troubleshooting and Monitoring Windows 7
  • Use the Performance Monitor Console
  • Explore Task Management
  • Use the Event Viewer
Module 13: Running and Troubleshooting Applications on Windows 7
  • Application Compatibility Tools for Windows 7
  • Windows 7 File and Registry Virtualization
  • Microsoft Virtual PC and XP Mode
Lab: Running and Troubleshooting Applications on Windows 7
  • Install the Application Compatibility Toolkit
  • Use the Compatibility Options in Windows 7

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