M6292: Installing and Configuring Windows 7 Client

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 Description:

This 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.

Please note that there are both 3-day and 4-day versions of this course available.

Delegates will learn how to:

• 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.

This course includes the following modules:

Installing, Upgrading, and Migrating to Windows 7

• 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

Configuring Disks and Device Drivers

• Partitioning Disks in Windows 7
• Managing Disk Volumes
• Maintaining Disks in Windows 7
• Installing and Configuring Device Drivers

Configuring File Access and Printers on Windows 7 Client Computers

• Overview of Authentication and Authorization
• Managing File Access in Windows 7
• Managing Shared Folders
• Configuring File Compression
• Managing Printing

Configuring Network Connectivity

• Configuring IPv4 Network Connectivity
• Configuring IPv6 Network Connectivity
• Implementing Automatic IP Address Allocation
• Troubleshooting Network Issues

Configuring Wireless Network Connections

• Overview of Wireless Networks
• Configuring a Wireless Network

Securing Windows 7 Desktops

• 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

Optimizing and Maintaining Windows 7 Client Computers

• 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

Configuring Mobile Computing and Remote Access in Windows 7

• 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