Course Description
In an intensive and immersive hands-on learning environment, you will build your hands-on skills and prepare for the Windows 7 certification exams. This extended-hours Boot Camp, led by senior Global Knowledge instructors, includes targeted lectures using 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 Exam Prep Program, providing indispensable certification exam prep.
You Will Prepare for These Exams:
70-680: Windows 7, Configuring
70-686: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Administrator
What You'll Learn
Key topics and concepts tested on the MCSA: Windows 7 exams
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
MCITP: Enterprise Support on Windows Vista
MCDST on Windows XP
IT professionals who have a minimum of three years of experience installing, configuring, and administering clients in a Windows networked environment, experience deploying operating systems and applications, and familiarity with the client administration capabilities of Windows Server and with management tools such as the System Center suite of products
Prerequisites
Required:
A minimum of three years of experience installing, configuring, and administering clients in a Windows networked environment
Experience deploying operating systems and applications
Familiarity with the client administration capabilities of Windows Server and with management tools such as the System Center suite of products
Recommended: Implementing and Administering Windows 7 in the Enterprise (Course 6183)
Administering and Maintaining Windows 7 (M50292)
Follow-On Courses
Configuring, Managing, and Maintaining Server 2008 R2 (M6419)
Certification Programs and Certificate Tracks
This course is part of the following programs or tracks:
MCSA: Windows 7
Course Outline
Exam: 70-680: Windows 7, Configuring
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 Profiles
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 Network Connection
Wireless Networks
Configure a Wireless Network
6. Securing Windows 7 Desktops
Security Management in Windows 7
Secure a Windows 7 Client Computer Using Local Security Policy Settings
Secure Data 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 Using the Windows 7 Performance Tools
Maintain Reliability Using the Windows 7 Diagnostic Tools
Back Up and Restore Data Using Windows Backup
Restore a Windows 7 System 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
Exam 70-686 Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Administrator
1. Preparing to Deploy Windows 7 Business Desktops
Desktop Lifecycle
Desktop Deployment Challenges and Considerations
Tools and Technologies Used in the Desktop Deployment Lifecycle
Assess the Current Computing Environment for Deploying Windows 7
Design Licensing and Activation
2. Assessing Application Compatibility in Windows 7
Application Compatibility
Assess and Resolve Application Compatibility Issues Using ACT 5.5
3. Evaluating Windows 7 Deployment Methods
Evaluate In-Place Deployment
Evaluate Side-By-Side Deployment
Evaluate Lite-Touch Deployment Method
Evaluate Zero-Touch Deployment Method
4. Designing Standard Windows 7 Images
Windows 7 Installation Architecture
Imaging Process
Determine the Image Strategy
Select the Image Servicing Methods
5. Deploying Windows 7 by Using WAIK
WAIK 2.0
Build a Reference Windows 7 Image by Using Windows SIM and Sysprep
Manage the Windows pre-Installation Environment
Capture, Apply, and Service a Windows 7 Image
6. Deploying Windows 7 by Using Windows Deployment Services (WDS)
WDS
Design and Configure WDS for Windows 7 Deployment
7. Deploying Windows 7 by Using Lite-Touch Installation (LTI)
Design the Lite-Touch Installation Environment
Implementing MDT 2010 for deploying Windows 7
8. Deploying Windows 7 by Using Zero Touch Installation
Design the Zero Touch Installation Environment
Perform Zero-Touch Installation of Windows 7 by using MDT 2010 and Configuration Manager 2007
9. Migrating User State by Using WET and USMT 4.0
User State Migration
USMT 4.0
Plan User State Migration (USMT 4.0)
Migrate User State by Using USMT 4.0
10. Designing, Configuring, and Managing the Client Environment
Planning Client Configuration
Design and Configure Standard System Settings
Design and Configure Internet Explorer Settings
Design and Configure Security Settings
Design and Implement Group Policy
Troubleshoot Group Policy
11. Planning and Deploying Applications and Updates to Windows 7 Clients
Determine the Application Deployment Method
Deploy Office 2007
Plan and Configure Desktop Updates Using WSUS
12. Planning and Deploying Windows 7 Using LTI
Plan the MDT Lite-Touch Environment
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 Restore Data
Configure System Restore Points
Configure Windows Update
Lab 9: Configure Mobile Computing and Remote Access in Windows 7
Create a Sync Partnership
Configure Power Options
Enable Remote Desktop
Enable BranchCache
Lab 10: 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
Lab 11: Use Group Policy to Centralize Configuration
Lab 12a: Resolve Hardware Device and Device Driver Issues
Resolve Hardware Issues
Configure Group Policy to Control Device Installation (Optional)
Lab 12b: Troubleshoot Performance-Related Issues
Lab 13: Troubleshoot Network Connectivity Issues
Lab 14: Resolve Remote Connectivity Issues
Lab 15: Troubleshoot Logon and Resource Access Issues
Offline Files
Missing Drive Mapping
Missing Files in My Documents
File Access Issue
Lab 16: Troubleshoot Security Issues
Recover a BitLocker-Protected Drive
Fix an Internet Explorer Security Issue
Lab 17: Troubleshoot Operating System and Application Issues
Windows Updates
AppLocker Policy Application
Application Startup
Lab 18: Assess the Computing Environment by Using the Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit
Lab 19a: Evaluate Application Compatibility Using the Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit
Install and Configure ACT
Collect Application Inventory
Organize the Application Inventory
Analyze Application Inventory Results
Lab 19b: Create Application Compatibility Fixes
Identify Application Compatibility Issues
Mitigate Application Issues
Lab 20: Determine the Windows 7 Imaging Strategy
Lab 21: Plan and Configure MDT 2010
Plan the MDT Lite Touch Environment
Install MDT 2010 and Additional Component Files
Configure the Deployment Share
Create a Task Sequence
Lab 22: Deploy Windows 7 by Using Lite Touch Installation
Update the Deployment Share to Generate Windows PE Media
Install Windows 7 Using Lite Touch Installation
Lab 23: Deploy Windows 7 by Using Zero Touch Installation
Plan the Zero Touch Installation Environment
Prepare the Zero Touch Installation Environment
Configure Deployment Packages and System Images
Configure and Advertise a Client Task Sequence
Lab 24a: Migrate User State by Using Windows Easy Transfer
Prepare the Window Easy Transfer Source Files
Capture User State Information from a Source Computer
Load User State Information to a Target Computer
Lab 24b: Migrate User State by Using the User State Migration Tool 4.0 (USMT)
Plan for the User State Migration
Create USMT Migration Scripts
Capture and Restore User State by Using USMT
Perform a Hard-Link Migration
Lab 24c: Migrate User State by Using Hard Link Migration
Perform a Hard-Link Migration
Lab 25a: Design and Configure the Client Environment
Design a Client Environment
Implement a Client Configuration
Lab 25b: Troubleshoot GPO Issues
Resolve a GPO Application Problem
Lab 26a: Determine the Application Deployment Method
Lab 26b: Customize the Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2007 Installation
Configure the Setup Category
Configure the Features Category
Install Microsoft Office Professional Plus By Using the Setup Customization File
Lab 26c: Plan and Manage Updates by Using WSUS
Plan Automatic Updates Settings
Configure Automatic Updates Settings by Using Group Policy
Approve and Deploy an Update by Using WSUS
Agenda
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 Profiles
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 Network Connection
- Wireless Networks
- Configure a Wireless Network
6. Securing Windows 7 Desktops
- Security Management in Windows 7
- Secure a Windows 7 Client Computer Using Local Security Policy Settings
- Secure Data 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 Using the Windows 7 Performance Tools
- Maintain Reliability Using the Windows 7 Diagnostic Tools
- Back Up and Restore Data Using Windows Backup
- Restore a Windows 7 System 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
10. Preparing to Deploy Windows 7 Business Desktops
- Desktop Lifecycle
- Desktop Deployment Challenges and Considerations
- Tools and Technologies Used in the Desktop Deployment Lifecycle
- Assess the Current Computing Environment for Deploying Windows 7
- Design Licensing and Activation
11. Assessing Application Compatibility in Windows 7
- Application Compatibility
- Assess and Resolve Application Compatibility Issues Using ACT 5.5
12. Evaluating Windows 7 Deployment Methods
- Evaluate In-Place Deployment
- Evaluate Side-By-Side Deployment
- Evaluate Lite-Touch Deployment Method
- Evaluate Zero-Touch Deployment Method
13. Designing Standard Windows 7 Images
- Windows 7 Installation Architecture
- Imaging Process
- Determine the Image Strategy
- Select the Image Servicing Methods
14. Deploying Windows 7 by Using WAIK
- WAIK 2.0
- Build a Reference Windows 7 Image by Using Windows SIM and Sysprep
- Manage the Windows pre-Installation Environment
- Capture, Apply, and Service a Windows 7 Image
15. Deploying Windows 7 by Using Windows Deployment Services (WDS)
- WDS
- Design and Configure WDS for Windows 7 Deployment
16. Deploying Windows 7 by Using Lite-Touch Installation (LTI)
- Design the Lite-Touch Installation Environment
- Implementing MDT 2010 for deploying Windows 7
17. Deploying Windows 7 by Using Zero Touch Installation
- Design the Zero Touch Installation Environment
< Audience
- MCITP: Enterprise Support on Windows Vista
- MCDST on Windows XP
- IT professionals who have a minimum of three years of experience installing, configuring, and administering clients in a Windows networked environment, experience deploying operating systems and applications, and familiarity with the client administration capabilities of Windows Server and with management tools such as the System Center suite of products