In this course, you will learn how to install, upgrade, and migrate to Windows 7 client and you will learn to configure Windows 7 client for network connectivity, security, maintenance, and mobile computing. This course incorporates materials from the Official Microsoft Learning Product 6292: Installing and Configuring Windows 7 Client.

What You'll Learn

• 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

Who Needs to Attend

IT professionals who use some version of Windows client and 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 toassociated with Windows 7 technologies

Prerequisites

• Experience installing PC hardware and devices
• Basic understanding of TCP/IP and networking concepts
• Basic Windows and Active Directory knowledge
• Skills to map network file shares
• Experience working from a command prompt
• Basic knowledge of the fundamentals of applications, such as 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

Follow-On Courses

• Administering and Maintaining Windows 7 (M50292)
• MCTS: Windows 7 Certification Boot Camp

Certification Programs and Certificate Tracks

This course is part of the following programs or tracks:

• MCSA: Windows 7

Course Outline

1. Installing, Upgrading, and Migrating to Windows 7

• 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

2. Configuring Disks and Device Drivers

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

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

• Overview of Authentication and Authorization
• Managing File Access in Windows 7
• Managing Shared Folders
• Configuring File Compression
• Managing Printing

4. Configuring Network Connectivity

• Configuring IPv4 Network Connectivity
• Configuring IPv6 Network Connectivity
• Implementing Automatic IP Address Allocation
• Overview of Name Resolution
• Troubleshooting Network Issues

5. Configuring Wireless Network Connections

• Overview of Wireless Networks
• Configuring a Wireless Network

6. Securing Windows 7 Desktops

• 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

7. Optimizing and Maintaining Windows 7 Client Computers

• 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

8. Configuring Mobile Computing and Remote Access in Windows 7

• 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

Labs

Lab 1: Installing and Configuring Windows 7

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

Lab 2: Configuring Disks and Device Drivers

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

Lab 3: 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

Lab 4: Configuring Network Connectivity

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

Lab 5: Configuring Wireless Network Connections

• Determining the Appropriate Configuration for a Wireless Network
• Troubleshooting Wireless Connectivity

Lab 6a: Configuring UAC, Local Security Policies, EFS, and AppLocker

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

Lab 6b: Configuring Windows Firewall, Internet Explorer 8 Security Settings, and Windows Defender

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

Lab 7: Optimizing and Maintaining Windows 7 Client Computers

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

Lab 8: Configuring Mobile Computing and Remote Access in Windows 7

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