This three-days instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to install, deploy, and upgrade to Windows 7. Additionally, students should be able to configure pre-installation and post-installation system settings, Windows security features, network connectivity applications included with Windows 7, and mobile computing. Students should also be able to maintain systems, including monitoring for and resolving performance and reliability issues.

Exam code : 70-680

Prerequisites:

1. A+ certification or equivalent knowledge Network+ certification or equivalent knowledge
2. Basic Understanding of Windows PowerShell syntax
3. At least one year experience in IT field, particularly in IT support and administrator area

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Install, Deploy and Upgrade to Windows 7
2. Configure pre-installation and post-installation system settings for Windows 7
3. Maintain and monitor Windows 7 systems
4. Resolve and troubleshoot performance and reliability issues for Windows 7

Module/Course Content

Lesson 1: Introduction to Windows 7

• What’s news in Windows 7
• Security Enhancements
• Usability Enhancements
• Manageability Enhancements
• Lab: Exploring Windows 7

Lesson 2: Installing Windows 7

• Understanding System Requirements
• Preparing for installation
• Performing installation
• Advanced installation options
• Lab: Installing Windows 7

Lesson 3: Upgrading to Windows 7

• Preparing system for upgrade
• Performing upgrade
• Performing post migration tasks
• Lab: Upgrading to Windows 7

Lesson 4: Deploying Windows 7

• Understand deployment tools for Windows 7
• Preparing a Windows 7 system for imaging
• Deploying Windows 7 with Imaging
• Configuring Virtual Hard Drives
• Lab: Deploying Windows 7

Lesson 5: Configuring Hardware in Windows 7

• Managing DeviceDrivers
• Managing Disks
• Managing Printers
• Lab: Configuring Hardware

Lesson 6: Configuring Network in Windows 7

• Configuring Network Connectivity
• Using IPv4 in Windows 7
• Using IPv6 in Windows 7
• Configuring Windows Firewall
• Lab: Installing Windows 7

Lesson 7: Configuring Applications in Windows 7

• Configuring Application Compatibility
• Configuring Application Restrictions
• Lab: Configuring Applications

Lesson 8: Configuring Mobile Computing in Windows 7

• Configuring Mobility Options
• Configuring VPN
• Configuring DirectAccess
• Configuring BitLocker
• Lab: Configuring Hardware

Lesson 9: Remote Management in Windows 7

• Using Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance
• Using WinRM and WinRS
• Using PowerShell
• Lab: Using Remote Management

Lesson 10: Configuring Access to Resources in Windows 7

• Managing Shared Resources
• Configuring File and Folder Access
• Configuring Branch Cache
• Lab: Configuring Access to Resources

Lesson 11: Configuring Security in Windows 7

• Configuring User Account Control
• Configuring Windows Update
• Configuring Auditing
• Lab: Configuring Security

Lesson 12: Managing Windows 7

• Managing Events
• Managing Performance
• Using Windows Troubleshooting Pack
• Lab: Managing Windows 7

Lesson 13: Configuring Backup and Recovery Options in Windows 7

• Using File Recovery options
• Configuring Backup
• Recover Windows 7 system
• Lab: Configuring Backup and Recovery Options

Workshop Duration

3 Days from 8.00 AM to 6PM