Administering and Maintaining Windows 7

Reference	MS50292
Category	Systems
Duration	5  Days
Language	Lesson : French   Literature : English
Price (CHF)	3,950.00

Description

This five-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to successfully administer, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows 7 computers. You will also discuss the features of Windows 7 SP1. 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.

Audience

This course is intended for Experienced enterprise-level IT professionals who focus on a broad range of desktop operating system, desktop application, 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

Requirements

Before attending this course, students must have: Familiarity with computer hardware and devices, such as the ability to look into Device Manager and look for unsupported devices Experience supporting previous versions of the Windows operating system Basic TCP/IP knowledge, such as knowing why you need to have a valid IP address Basic Windows and Active Directory knowledge, such as knowledge about domain user accounts, domain vs. local user accounts, user profiles, and group membership

Objectives

1. How to use the various installation types and upgrade paths available
2. Configure and manage the Windows 7 desktop.
3. Add a Windows 7 desktop to an active IPV4/IPV6 network
4. Configure Windows 7 for an Active Directory environment and the new Group Policy settings
5. Configure the Windows 7 Administration tools and applications
6. Understand the Windows 7 remote capabilities and utilities
7. Understand how to use Windows Firewall with Advanced Features and network profiles
8. Configure Windows 7 remote access and remote capabilities.
9. Understand how to use the Windows 7 Mobility Center to manage mobile Windows 7 machines
10. Secure the Windows 7 desktop.
11. Configure and use the User account control in various network profiles
12. Configure Windows 7 third-party applications with Standard User Analyzer and the Application Compatibility toolkit
13. Monitor and troubleshoot Windows 7 computers for problems with the operating system, hardware, network security, and applications.

Program

Module 1: Introduction to Windows 7

- Evolution of the Windows Desktop Operating System

- Windows 7 Products and Features

- Windows 7 Hardware Requirements and Software Compatibility Tools

- New Features of Windows 7 SP1

* Lab : Exploring the Features of Windows 7

- Launch prerequisite virtual machines

- Explore Windows 7

- Prepare the lab environment

Module 2: Installing Windows 7

- Windows 7: New Installation

- Upgrading to Windows 7

- Windows Server 2008 R2 Deployment Technologies for Windows 7

- Windows 7 Boot Process

* Lab : Installing Windows 7

- Install Windows 7 using native VHD boot

- View and edit the BCD store

- Use Easy Transfer to Migrate a Profile from Windows XP using the Network

- Use Easy Transfer to Migrate a Profile from Windows Vista using the Hard Disk

Module 3: Configuring and Managing Windows 7 Settings

- System Properties

- Using Windows 7 Control Panel

- Managing Accounts and User Profiles

- Windows 7 Search and Indexing Service

- Computer Management

* Lab : Configuring and Managing Windows 7

- Manage user accounts and profiles with Control Panel and the Computer Management Console

- Configure Windows 7 system settings

- Examine the Windows 7 Control Panel

- Configure the Ease of Access Center settings

- Manipulate file and folder settings

- Configure searching and indexing

Module 4: Customizing the Windows 7 User InterfaceEnvironment

- The New Windows Display Driver Model

- Start Menu and Taskbar SettingsSettings

- Desktop Personalization

- The Windows 7 Aero Experience

* Lab : Customizing the Windows 7 User Interface

- Customize the Desktop Environment

- Explore Aero Features

Module 5: Managing Windows 7 in the Workgroup

- Exploring Workgroups vs. Active Directory Domains

- Joining a Windows 7 Workgroup

- Configuring Windows 7 Homegroups

- Creating Windows 7 Libraries

- Sharing Resources

* Lab : Windows 7 in the Workgroup

- Use a Workgroup Environment

- Create and Configure Windows 7 HomeGroups

- Manage Windows 7 Libraries

Module 6: Integrating Windows 7 with Active Directory

- DNS Overview

- Windows Server 2008 R2 Active Directory

- Join an Active Directory Domain

- Using Active Directory Tools Remotely

- Implementing Group Policy

* Lab : Integrating Windows 7 with Active Directory

- Explore the AD Environment

- Join Windows XP to the DomainRule

- Join Windows 7 to the Domain

- Administer the Domain from Windows 7

- Prepare the GPO Environment

- Implement Folder Redirection

Module 7: Windows 7 Networking

- TCP/IP Fundamentals

- Next Generation TCP/IP Stack

- Dynamic Host Configuration Protocols

- Network and Sharing Center

- BranchCache

* Lab : Windows 7 Networking

- Manage TCP/IP Settings

- Configure IP Remotely

- Troubleshoot DHCP Addressing

- Using the BranchCache Feature

Module 8: Windows 7 Remote Access and Mobile Computing

- Windows 7 Virtual Private Networking

- Windows 7 DirectAccess

- Remote Desktop

- Power Management Options

- Offline Files and Folders

* Lab : Windows 7 Remote Access and Mobile Computing

- Configure a Windows 7 VPN Connection

- Use Remote Desktop

- Manage Offline Files

- Configure Power Management Settings

Module 9: Working with File Systems

- Disk Management and Partitioning

- Mounting VHD Files

- NTFS Version 6.x Features

- File System Security

- Using EFS to Secure Files

* Lab : Working with File Systems

- Use the Disk Management Snap-In to Create and Manage VolumesMechanism

- Work with the VHD Mount Capability of Windows 7Controller

- Manage and Configure NTFS Permissions

- Use EFS to Secure Files

Module 10: Securing Windows 7

- User Account Control Settings

- Configuring the Windows 7 Firewall

- Microsoft Security Essentials

- Windows Update

- Using BitLocker to Secure the Disk

- Implementing Network Access Protection

* Lab : Securing Windows 7

- Configure UAC

- Configure the Windows 7 Firewall

- Use BitLocker to Secure Data

- Implement Network Access Protection

Module 11: Windows 7 Backup and Recovery

- Windows 7 System Protection

- Restoring Previous Versions of Files

- Backup and Restore

- Windows 7 System Image Backup

- Building a Windows 7 System Repair Disc

- Building a Custom WinRE Disc

* Lab : Windows 7 Backup and Recovery

- Using the System Restore Feature

- Configure and Use Previous Versions

- Using the Windows 7 Backup Tool

Module 12: Troubleshooting and Monitoring Windows 7

- Analyzing System Performance

- Monitoring Tools

- Troubleshooting Tools

- Optimizing Windows 7 Performance

* Lab : Troubleshooting and Monitoring Windows 7

- Use the Performance Monitor console

- Explore Task Management

- Use the Event Viewer

Module 13: Running and Troubleshooting Applications on Windows 7

- Application Compatibility Tools

- Windows 7 File and Registry Virtualization

- Microsoft Virtual PC and XP Mode

* Lab : Running and Troubleshooting Applications on Windows 7

- Install the Application Compatibility Toolkit

- Use the Compatibility Options in Windows 7