In an intense and immersive learning environment, you will build your hands-on skills and prepare for the Windows 7, Configuring certification exam. This extended-hours Boot Camp, led by senior Global Knowledge instructors, includes targeted lectures Microsoft Learning recommended content as well as six months of access to over 25 hands-on remote labs.

This Boot Camp includes all the exam vouchers required for certification, along with one free retake voucher if needed. It also includes access to our online study program for 30 days, providing indispensable certification exam prep.

Our exclusive online study program includes:

• 24x7 chat support by certified mentors: Direct, on-demand access to live certified experts for customized training support
• Access to the online Microsoft Press E-Reference Library, including all Training Kits, Exam References, and Rapid Review books
• Recommended Microsoft Reading List designed by our instructors, including topics and chapters within the Microsoft Press E-Reference Library
• Certification practice exams from Transcender: Industry-best practice exams that provide realistic simulations of the Microsoft certification exams in online and downloadable versions
• Recorded 'Power Hours' for each exam: online review session covering key exam objectives conducted by our expert instructors
• On-demand live remote labs: 24x7 on-demand access for six months so there's no scheduling required

This course incorporates content from Microsoft Official Course (MOC) Installing and Configuring Windows 7 Client (M6292).

You Will Prepare for This Exam:

• 70-680: TS: Windows 7, Configuring

Upon Passing the Exam You Will Earn This Certification:

• MCTS: Windows 7, Configuration

Free Retake Exam Voucher

Students who complete the MCTS: Windows 7 Certification Boot Camp and online study program from Global Knowledge will be issued a free retake exam voucher, if needed. Should any student fail the initial exam, he or she will be eligible to receive a second exam voucher.*

To receive your second exam voucher, send us a copy of the results of your first test, and we'll e-mail you a new exam voucher.

*Note: The second exam voucher will only be issued within one year of the first exam voucher issue date.
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What You'll Learn

• Key topics and concepts tested on the TS: Windows 7, Configuring exam
• Use the Transcender test-preparation software to reinforce learning objectives, validate current knowledge, and review the most comprehensive and realistic exam questions
• Pinpoint your weak areas and strengthen them to ensure exam success

Who Needs to Attend

IT professionals with at least two years of hands-on experience implementing and administering network and desktop operating systems

Prerequisites

• Required: At least one year of experience in the IT field, as well as experience implementing and administering any Windows client operating system in a networked environment
• Ability to install, deploy, and upgrade to Windows 7, including ensuring hardware and software compatibility
• Ability to configure pre-installation and post-installation system settings, Windows security features, network connectivity applications included with Windows 7, and mobile computing
• Recommended: Implementing and Administering Windows 7 in the Enterprise (Course 6183)
• It is strongly recommended that students take our Microsoft Boot Camp Readiness pre-assessment test prior to registration

• Administering and Maintaining Windows 7 (M50292)

Follow-On Courses

There are no follow-ons for this course.

Certification Programs and Certificate Tracks

This course is part of the following programs or tracks:

• MCTS: Windows 7, Configuration
• MCITP: Enterprise Desktop Administrator 7
• MCITP: Enterprise Desktop Support Technician 7

Course Outline

1. Installing, Upgrading, and Migrating to Windows 7

• Prepare to Install Windows 7
• Perform a Clean Installation of Windows 7
• Perform an Image-Based Installation of Windows 7
• Configure Application Compatibility

2. Configuring Disks and Device Drivers

• Partition Disks in Windows 7
• Manage Disk Volumes
• Maintain Disks in Windows 7
• Install and Configure Device Drivers

3. Configuring File Access and Printers on Windows 7 Client Computers

• Authentication and Authorization
• Manage File Access in Windows 7
• Manage Shared Folders
• Configure File Compression
• Manage Printing

4. Configuring Network Connectivity

• Configure IPv4 Network Connectivity
• Configure IPv6 Network Connectivity
• Implement Automatic IP Address Allocation
• Name Resolution
• Troubleshoot Network Issues

5. Configuring Wireless Connections

• Wireless Networks
• Configure a Wireless Network

6. Securing Windows 7 Desktops

• Security Management in Windows 7
• Secure a Windows 7 Client Computer by Using Local Security Policy Settings
• Secure Data by Using EFS and BitLocker
• Configure Application Restrictions
• Configure User Account Control

7. Configuring Network Security in Windows 7

• Configure Windows Firewall
• Configure Security Settings in Internet Explorer 8
• Configure Windows Defender

8. Optimizing and Maintaining Windows 7 Client Computers

• Maintain Performance by Using the Windows 7 Performance Tools
• Maintain Reliability by Using the Windows 7 Diagnostic Tools
• Back Up and Restore Data by Using Windows Backup
• Restore a Windows 7 System by Using System Restore Points
• Configure Windows Update

9. Deploying Windows 7 by Using Windows Deployment Services (WDS)

• WDS
• Designing and Configuring WDS for Windows 7 Deployment

Labs

Lab 1: Install, Upgrade, and Migrate to Windows 7

• Migrate Settings by Using Windows Easy Transfer
• Configure a Reference Image of Windows 7
• Configure a Reference Image

Lab 2: Configure Disks and Device Drivers

• Configure Disks
• Update a Device Driver

Lab 3: Configure File Access and Printers on Windows 7 Client Computers

• Create and Configure a Public Shared Folder for All Users
• Configure Shared Access to Files for Specific Users
• Create and Share a Printer

Lab 4: Configure Network Connectivity

• Configure IPv4 Addressing
• Configure IPv6 Addressing
• Troubleshoot Network Connectivity

Lab 5: Configure Wireless Network Connections

• Determine the Appropriate Configuration for a Wireless Network
• Troubleshoot Wireless Connectivity

Lab 6: Configure UAC, Local Security Policies, EFS, and AppLocker

• Use Action Center
• Configure Local Security Policies
• Encrypt Data
• Configure AppLocker

Lab 7: Configure Windows Firewall, Internet Explorer 8 Security Settings, and Windows Defender

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

Lab 8: Optimize and Maintain Windows 7 Client Computers

• Monitor System Performance
• Back Up and Restoring Data
• Configure System Restore Points
• Configure Windows Update

Lab 9: Deploy Windows 7 by Using Windows Deployment Services (WDS)

• Design the WDS Environment
• Install and Configure the WDS Server Role
• Add Boot and Install Images to WDS
• Provision Drivers by Using WDS
• Deploy a Desktop Operating System Using WDS