Installing and Configuring Windows 7 Client
[ Course No. MS6292 - 3 Days ]

• COURSE OVERVIEW

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.

• 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.

• OBJECTIVES

After completing this course, students will be able to:

• Perform a clean installation of Windows 7, upgrade to Windows 7, and migrate userrelated data and settings from an earlier version of Windows.
• Configure disks, partitions, volumes, and device drivers to enable a Windows 7 client computer.
• Configure file access and printers on a Windows 7 client computer.
• Configure network connectivity on a Windows 7 client computer.
• Configure wireless network connectivity on a Windows 7 client computer.
• Secure Windows 7 client desktop computers.
• Optimize and maintain the performance and reliability of a Windows 7 client computer.
• Configure mobile computing and remote access settings for a Windows 7 client computer.

• PREREQUISITES

Before attending this course, students must have:

• Experience installing PC hardware and devices.
• Basic understanding of TCP/IP and networking concepts.
• Basic Windows and Active Directory knowledge.
• The skills to map network file shares.
• Experience working from a command prompt.
• Basic knowledge of the fundamentals of applications. For example, how client computer applications communicate with the server.
• Basic understanding of security concepts such as authentication and authorization.
• An understanding of the fundamental principles of using printers.

• COURSE OUTLINE

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
• 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

• Migrating Settings by using Windows Easy Transfer
• Configuring a Reference Image of Windows 7
• Configuring a Reference Image

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe the key features, editions, and hardware requirements of Windows 7.
• Perform a clean installation of Windows 7
• Upgrade and Migrate to Windows 7 from an earlier version of Windows.
• Perform an image-based installation of Windows 7
• Resolve common application compatibility issues.

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

Lab: Configuring Disks and Device Drivers

• Configuring Disks
• Configuring Disk Quotas (Optional)
• Updating a Device Driver

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Configure disk partitions on a Windows 7 client computer
• Create and manage disk volumes
• Manage file system fragmentation and disk quotas
• Install and configure 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
• Managing Shared Folders
• Configuring File Compression
• Managing Printing

Lab: Configuring File Access and Printers on Windows 7 Client Computers

• Create and Configure a Public Shared Folder for all Users
• Configuring Shared Access to Files for Specific Users
• Creating and Sharing a Printer

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe authentication and authorization
• Manage file access on a Windows 7 client computer
• Create and manage shared folders
• Configure file compression
• Install, configure, and administer printers

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

Lab: Configuring Network Connectivity

• Configuring IPv4 Addressing
• Configuring IPv6 Addressing
• Troubleshooting Network Connectivity

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Configure IPv4 network connectivity.
• Configure IPv6 network connectivity.
• Implement automatic IP address allocation.
• Troubleshoot common network related issues by using the tools available in Windows 7.

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

Lab: Configuring Wireless Network Connections

• Determining the appropriate configuration for a wireless network
• Troubleshooting Wireless Connectivity

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe the standards and technologies related to wireless network connections.
• Configure a wireless network connection.

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
• 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

• Using Action Center
• Configuring Local Security Policies
• Encrypting Data
• Configuring AppLocker

Lab: Configuring Windows Firewall, Internet Explorer 8 Security Settings, and Windows Defender

• Configuring Windows Firewall
• Configuring Internet Explorer 8 Security
• Configuring Windows Defender

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Explain the security management features of Windows 7.
• Configure local security policy settings on a Windows 7 client computer.
• Secure data by using EFS and BitLocker.
• Configure application restrictions by using AppLocker.
• Configure user account control settings.
• Configure Windows Firewall on a Windows 7 client computer.
• Configure security-related settings in Internet Explorer to help protect a Windows 7 client computer that is connected to the Internet.
• Configure Windows Defender to help protect a Windows 7 client computer against malicious software.

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
• 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

• Monitoring System Performance
• Backing Up and Restoring Data
• Configuring System Restore Points
• Configuring Windows Update

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Maintain the performance of a Windows 7 client computer by using performance management tools.
• Maintain reliability of a Windows 7 client computer by using the diagnostic tools.
• Back up and restore data on a Windows 7 client computer by using Windows Backup.
• Restore a Windows 7 system by using system restore points.
• Configure Windows Update on a Windows 7 client computer.

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
• 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

• Creating a Sync Partnership
• Configuring Power Options
• Enabling Remote Desktop
• Enabling BranchCache

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Configure mobile computer and device settings on a Windows 7 client computer.
• Configure Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance on a Windows 7 client computer.
• Configure DirectAccess on a Windows 7 client computer for remote access.
• Configure BranchCache on a branch office Windows 7 client computer.