Installing and Configuring Windows® 7 Client Training Course


Microsoft Official Curriculum Course Number: 6292
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Course Description

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

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.


Prerequisites

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 Completion Skills:
  • 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.
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

Labs

  • 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 Goal, 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

Labs

  • Lab : Configuring Disks and Device Drivers
  • Configuring Disks
  • Configuring Disk Quotas (Optional)
  • Updating a Device Driver

After Completing This Goal, 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

Labs

  • 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 Goal, 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

Labs

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

After Completing This Goal, 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

Labs

  • Lab : Configuring Wireless Network Connections
  • Determining the appropriate configuration for a wireless network
  • Troubleshooting Wireless Connectivity

After Completing This Goal, 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

Labs

  • 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 Goal, 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

Labs

  • 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 Goal, 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

Labs

  • 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 Goal, 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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