Installing and Configuring Windows 7

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Training Description

This self-paced Installing and Configuring Windows 7 technical training course will introduce beginning and intermediate users to Windows 7. This course will cover new features, deployment options and other issues involved with moving to the Windows 7 platform. Students will learn how to install, deploy, manage and troubleshoot Windows 7 in and out of the enterprise environment.

Training Objectives

At completion of the course students will be able to:

• Install Windows 7
• Configure Windows 7
• Manage Windows 7 in the enterprise
• Perform basic tasks
• Explore various security features within Windows 7
• Troubleshoot

Prerequisites

Students should have an understanding of the Windows desktop and basic networking.

Modular Outline

Windows 7 Training Module 0: Course Introduction

Windows 7 Training Module 1: Introduction to Windows 7

• Exploring the Windows 7 Interface
• Windows 7 vs Windows Vista vs Windows XP
• New Features in Windows 7

Windows 7 Training Module 2: The Windows 7 Family

• Editions of Windows 7
• Prerequisites for Installing Windows 7
• 64 and 32-bit

Windows 7 Training Module 3: Installing Windows 7

• Installation Methods
  • Clean Installation
  • Upgrading
  • Migrating
  • Imaging
• Choosing an Installation Option
• Configuring Application Compatibility

Windows 7 Training Module 4: Device Drivers

• Installing and Configuring Device Drivers
  • Device driver compatibility issues
• Device Drivers in Windows 32/64

Windows 7 Training Module 5: Disk Management and Data Growth

• Disk Management in Windows 7
  • Disk Partitioning
  • Working with Disk Volumes
  • Disk Maintenance

Windows 7 Training Module 6: Configuring File Access and Printers

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

Windows 7 Training Module 7: Working with Printing

• Managing Printing
• Sharing Printing
• Location Aware Printing

Windows 7 Training Module 8: Configuring Network Connectivity

• Networking in Windows 7
  • IP Support in Windows
  • IPv4 Support
  • IPv6 Support
• Implementing Automatic IP Address Allocation

Windows 7 Training Module 9: Wireless Networks

• Working with Wireless Networks
  • Configuring a Wireless Network
• Troubleshooting Network Issues

Windows 7 Training Module 10: Working with Mobile Computing

• Mobile Computer Support
• Configuring Mobile Computer and Device Settings

Windows 7 Training Module 11: Remote Networking and Access

• Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance for Remote Access
• Exploring DirectAccess for Remote Access
• Exploring BranchCache for Remote Access

Windows 7 Training Module 12: Security in Windows 7

• Exploring Security Management Issues
• Securing a Client with Local Security Policy Settings
• Securing Data
  • EFS and BitLocker
• Application Restrictions

Windows 7 Training Module 13: Security Features in Windows 7

• User Account Control
  • UAC differences in Windows 7
• Windows Firewall
• Security Settings in Internet Explorer 8
• Windows Defender

Windows 7 Training Module 14: Optimizing and Maintaining

• Exploring Reliability and Performance Monitor
  • Maintaining Performance
  • Maintaining Reliability
• Backing Up and Restoring Data
  • Working with System Restore Points
• Windows Update