MS 50292B Administering and Maintaining Windows 7
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| About this Course
This five-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to successfully install, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows 7 computers. Through practical labs, you'll get invaluable experience with installation and upgrades, remote access, and the new desktop environment. You will learn how Windows 7 allows for vast improvements to security, overall system performance, and deployment-a robust combination unparalleled in the market.
In this Windows 7 training course, you'll focus on successful configuration of the IT Pro tools and applications that ship with Windows 7. You will learn to identify technical problems that can occur on your organization's client computers, and you'll discover the Windows 7 tools used to monitor and maintain those computers. By the end of this course, you will have installed and configured a Windows 7 desktop that is secure and on the network, while focusing on five main troubleshooting areas: operating system, hardware, networking, security, and applications.
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Audience Profile This course is intended for Experienced enterprise-level IT professionals who focus on a broad range of desktop operating system, desktop application, mobile device, networking, and hardware support issues, who have experience with Windows server operating systems, and whose jobs require them to stay knowledgeable and skilled on new versions and technology updates as defined by the business environment.
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At Course Completion After completing this course, students will be able to:
Module 1: Introduction to Windows 7 This module will provide a high level overview of the Windows desktop operating product line. It describes the Windows 7 product line and their features. It also describes the features of the Windows 7 boot process and how to perform a clean installation as well as an upgrade. Finally, this section describes the Windows Server 2008 R2 deployment technologies that you can use with Windows 7. Lessons · Evolution of the Windows Desktop Operating System · Windows 7 Products and Features · Windows 7 Hardware Requirements and Software Compatibility Tools · Windows 7 Boot Process · Windows 7 New Installations and Upgrades · Windows Server Deployment Technologies for Windows 7 Module 2: Configuring and Managing the Windows 7 Desktop This module explains how to analyze the new features of the Windows 7 desktop. It also explores the new methodology for performing old tasks in an efficient manner. Understanding fully the Windows 7 desktop will allow you, as a support professional, to better serve your clients because the bulk of client issues stem from basic navigation and basic configuration troubleshooting. Lessons · Display Driver Technologies: Windows Vista vs. Windows 7 · Desktop Views: Windows Vista vs. Windows 7 · Personalizing the Desktop to Your Requirements · Using the Control Panel Utilities to Personalize the Desktop Module 3: Customizing the Windows 7 User Interface This module explains how to create and manage Windows 7 user profile. This module introduces the features of Windows 7 user interface and discusses in depth the Windows 7 Aero graphics package . This module will take you through the steps of using Windows 7 Search and Indexing Service, including how to conduct and save searches. Lessons · Windows 7 Aero Graphics Package Overview · Windows 7 User Profiles · Windows 7 Ease of Access Center · Windows 7 Search and Indexing Service Module 4: Windows 7 in the Workgroup Environment This module explains how to leverage the Windows 7 workgroup features so that you will be able to support the largest segment of computer networks in the market place. In this module you will be introduced to two different network types, the Workgroup and the Domain. Lessons · Windows Workgroups and Active Directory Domains · Joining a Windows 7 Workgroup · Windows 7 HomeGroups · Windows 7 Sharing Methods · Windows 7 Collaboration Infrastructure · Encrypting File System Module 5: Windows 7 Networking and LAN Connectivity This module explains how to successfully manage and monitor you networks so they can operate smoothly and efficiently. This module introduces you to the Windows 7 networking technologies as well as networking in general. Lessons · Data Networking Defined · Windows 7 Control Panel: Network and Internet Utility · Fundamentals of TCP/IP with Windows 7 · Windows Enhancements to IP Version 6 · Role of Network Location Policies with Windows 7 Module 6: Implementing Windows 7 in a Server 2008 R2 Active Directory Environment This module explains how to utilize the server side technologies that are available with Windows Server 2008 R2 and the enterprise abilities of Windows 7. This information will help you understand the things that you can do in your own network to make your job easier and make your data that much more available and secure. Lessons · DNS for Windows Server · Windows Server 2008 R2 Active Directory · Windows 7 ADMX Templates · Windows 7 Group Policy Objects and Types Module 7: Implementing Windows 7 Remote Capabilities and Utilities This module explains how to connect remote workers to your branch office as well as connect to other Windows 7 machines for helpdesk type duties. You will discuss RSAT (Remote Server Administration Tools), which allows administrators to use their Windows 7 workstations to manage their remote servers with all of the necessary tools. Lessons · Windows 7 Virtual Private Networking Technologies · Configuring the VPN Client and Connecting to the Server · Windows 7 DirectAccess · RDP Version 7 Client Features Module 8: Windows 7 for Mobile Computers This module explains how to understand and manage your mobile work force and challenges they face on a daily basis with Windows 7. Lessons · Windows 7 Power Management Options · Windows 7 Backup and Restore Center · Windows 7 System Image Backup · Windows 7 Offline Files and Folders Utility · BitLocker for the Mobile Platform · Windows 7 Sync Center Module 9: Implementing Windows 7 Local, Network and Internet Security This module explains how to use the various technologies that you can employ to secure your Windows 7 installations, like User Access Control, NAP (Network Access Protection), the Windows firewall and a host of other tools. Lessons · Advanced User Account Control Settings · Server 2008 R2 Network Access Policy Engine · Configuring the Windows 7 Firewall · File and Registry Virtualization · Windows 7 Service Hardening · Windows Defender · Windows 7 Dynamic Updates from Microsoft · Using WSUS to Deploy Windows Updates to Windows 7 Clients Module 10: Working with the Windows 7 NTFS File System and Its Features This module explains how to use NTFS and its corresponding features. You will explore the world of the SID (Security Identifier), including the NTFS permissions, Share permissions versus NTFS permissions. Lessons · NTFS Version 6.x Features · NTFS Security Principals and Identifiers · Assigning NTFS Permissions · Secondary Logon Service · Windows 7 Encryption Module 11: Troubleshooting and Monitoring Windows 7 This module explains how to use the Windows 7 Reliability Monitor, the Performance Monitor, and the other utilities to maintain and monitor your Windows 7 network. Lessons · Windows 7 Reliability Monitor · Windows 7 Performance Monitor · Windows 7 Troubleshooting Tools · Windows 7 Task Manager · Windows 7 Problem and Reporting Solutions Utility · Windows 7 Performance Features · Other Features of the System Properties Dialog Box · Windows 7 Administrative Tools Module 12: Running and Troubleshooting Applications on Windows 7 This module explains how to use Windows 7 and other stand alone utilities for application compatibility, remediation, and mitigation. Lessons · Mitigating Application Compatibility Issues · Windows 7 File and Registry Virtualization Process · Windows 7 Performance Variables · Microsoft Virtual PC and XP Mode · Windows 7 Virtual Hard Drive Mounting Technology Module 13: Configuring Internet Explorer 8 This module explains how to set up and configure Internet Explorer 8. This module will give you an understanding of the philosophy behind Internet Explorer 8 and be familiar with some of the new and exciting features of IE8. Lessons · Setting Up and Configuring IE8 · IE8 Menus and Commands |
