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6292: Installing and Configuring Windows 7 Client
Three DaysInstructor-led
About this Course
This three-day instructor-led Solartech training 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 Profile
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.
"The instructor was
very knowledgable with the material
presented. He taught in a way which was not
boring and was able to tie real world
experience into the material. He also
answered questions in detail which I liked."
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At Course Completion
After completing this Windwos 7 traininig course,
students will be able to:
Perform a clean installation of Windows 7, upgrade to Windows 7,
and migrate user-related 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.
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