Administering and Maintaining Windows 7

Course Length

• 5 Days

Objectives

• How to use the various installation types and upgrade paths available
• Configure and manage the Windows 7 desktop
• New features of Windows 7 SP1
• Add a Windows 7 desktop to an active IPV4/IPV6 network
• Configure Windows 7 for an Active Directory environment and the new Group Policy settings
• Configure the Windows 7 IT Pro tools and applications
• Windows 7 remote capabilities and utilities
• How to use Windows firewall with advanced features and network profiles
• Configure Windows 7 remote access and remote capabilities
• How to use the Windows 7 Mobility Center to manage mobile Windows 7 machines
• Secure the Windows 7 desktop
• Configure and use the User account control in various network profiles
• Configure Windows 7 third-party applications with Standard User Analyzer and the Application Compatibility toolkit
• Monitor and troubleshoot Windows 7 computers for problems with the operating system, hardware, network security, and applications

Prerequisites

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

Content

Module 1: Introduction to Windows 7

• Evolution of the Windows Desktop Operating System
• Windows 7 Products and Features
• Windows 7 Hardware and Software Compatibility
• New Features of Windows 7 SP1

Lab: Introduction to Windows 7

• Launch Prerequisite Virtual Machines
• Explore Windows 7
• Prepare the Lab Environment

Module 2: Installing Windows 7

• Windows 7 New Installations
• Upgrading to Windows 7
• Windows Server 2008 R2 Deployment Technologies for Windows 7
• The 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 the Windows 7 Control Panel
• Managing Accounts and User Profiles
• Configuring Searching and Indexing

Lab: Configuring and Managing the Windows 7 Desktop

• Working with User Accounts in Win 7
• Explore System Properties
• Navigate the Control Panel
• Configure File and Folder Options
• Configure Search Properties

Module 4: Customizing the Windows 7 User Interface

• The New Windows Display Driver Model
• Start Menu and Taskbar Settings
• Desktop Personalization
• The Windows 7 Aero Experience

Lab: Customizing the Windows 7 User Interface

• Customize the Desktop Environment
• Explore Aero Features

Module 5: Windows 7 in the Workgroup

• Workgroups vs. Active Directory Domains
• Joining a Windows 7 Workgroup
• Windows 7 HomeGroups
• Windows 7 Libraries
• Sharing Resources

Lab: Windows 7 in the Workgroup

• Use a Workgroup Environment
• Create and Configure Windows 7 HomeGroup
• Manage Windows 7 Libraries

Module 6: Integrating Windows 7 with Active Directory

• DNS Overview
• Windows Server 2008 R2 Active Directory
• Joining an Active Directory Domain
• Using Active Directory Tools Remotely
• Implementing Group Policy

Lab: Integrating Windows 7 with Active Directory

• Explore the Default Policy Settings
• Boot and Join Lab Machines to the Domain
• Administer the Domain from Windows 7
• Manage Group Policies

Module 7: Windows 7 Networking

• TCP/IP Fundamentals
• The Next Generation TCP/IP Stack
• DHCP
• The 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 Capabilities and Utilities

• 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 Volumes
• Work with the VHD Mount Capability of Windows 7
• 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

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 System Repair Disc
• Building a Custom WinRE Disk

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 for Windows 7
• 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