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Windows 7 Configuration 70-680 Training Course by LearnKey


Get a demo now !In this course, you'll learn what's new in Microsoft's latest operating system: Windows 7. Once you understand the new features and changes in this OS, you'll see that it's a pleasure to work with. In addition to becoming proficient with Windows 7 productivity tools, you'll also be prepared to take exam 70-680, MCTS: Windows 7 Configuration Certification. Expert Tom Carpenter will take you through the complete Windows 7 experience and give you the tools to configure and deploy Windows 7 as your own computing environment.


£290  per user + vat



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Course outline

Session 1

Section A: Introduction
Why Windows 7?
Compatibility
Enhancements
Vista Pain Repairs
70-680 Exam
70-680 Objectives
Windows 7 Network

Section B: Installation Methods
Previous Installation Methods
Current Boot Practices
Current Installation Methods
Sole Operating Systems
Dual Booting
Using bcdedit
Default Boot Loader
Deleting Database Entries

Section C: Upgrade Methods
Upgrade Considerations
Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor
Installing the Advisor
Running the Advisor
Anytime Upgrade

Section D: Clean Installation Planning
Hardware Requirements
Booting from a USB Drive
Create a Bootable USB Drive
Preparing a Network Share
Preparing WDS

Section E: Performing a Clean Install
Clean Install Process
Install Windows 7
Initial Setup Tasks

Section F: Migrating Windows
Migration Options
Wipe-and-Load
Side-by-Side
Previous Versions
Windows Easy Transfer
Migrating from XP

Section G: Image-Based Deployment
The History of Imaging
WIM Files
Manual Image Deployment
Automated Image Deployment
Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
Installing MDT 2010
The Deployment Workbench

Section H: Capturing System Images
Creating a Deployment Share
Importing an OS Image
Customizing the Share
Task Sequencing
Updating the Deployment Share
Sysprepping
 Session 2

Section A: Manipulating Images
Deployment Tools
DISM tool
Mounted Image Directory
Image Application Management
Image Driver Management
Adding Drivers to Images
Image Update Management

Section B: Advanced Imaging Techniques
WinSIM tool
Creating an Answer File
VHD File
Boot from VHD
Working with a VHD
Creating a VHD in Disk Management

Section C: Working with Device Drivers
Device Drivers
Updating Device Drivers
Using Device Manager to Update Drivers
Disable or Uninstall Drivers
Advanced Options
Driver Certificate Verification
sigverif.exe

Section D: Hardware Compatibility
Windows 7 Hardware Compatibility
Driver Install Process
Installing Vista Drivers
Verify Driver Installation
Devices and Printers
Device Stage

Section E: Internet Explorer 8
Compatibility View
Security Settings
Add-ons and Provider Management
InPrivate Filtering
InPrivate Mode
Certificates

Section F: Understanding Application Compatibility
Application Compatibility
Compatibility Properties
Compatibility Wizard
Windows XP Mode
Installing / Configuring Windows XP mode
16-Bit Example
Windows XP Mode Applications

Section G: Using Application Restrictions
Application Restrictions
Software Restriction Policies
AppLocker

Section H: Understanding IPv4 and IPv6
Networking in Windows 7
The Network Stack
IPv4 Addressing
Subnet Masks
Default Gateways
Public vs. Private Addressing
Device Naming
IPv6
IPv6 Benefits
IPv6 Address Space
IPv6 Address Types
 Session 3

Section A: Configuring IP Protocols
The Need for Configuration
Network Connection Properties
IPv4 Properties
IPv4 Advanced Settings
IPv6 Properties
netsh: Net Shell
netsh: Interface
netsh: IPv4 Interface
Setting a Static Address
Commands Directly from Command Prompt
netsh: IPv6 Interface

Section B: Managing Networking Configurations
Wireless Network Connections
Preferred Wireless Networks
Wireless Security Settings
Network Adapters
Location Aware Printers
Adding Additional Network Adapters
Installing the Drivers

Section C: Windows Firewall
The Windows Firewall
Networking Concepts
Configuring Windows Firewall
Turning the Firewall On/Off
The WFAS Interface
Connection Security Rules
Firewall Monitoring

Section D: Remote System Management
RDC
Using RDC
Remote Assistance
WinRM
WinRS
Remote PowerShell

Section E: Updating Windows 7
Update Operations
Configuring via Group Policy Editor
Checking for Updates
Viewing Update History
Roll Back

Section F: System Event Monitoring
The Event Viewer
Configuring Event Logging
Filtering the Log
Custom Views
Event Subscriptions
Assigning Tasks to Events
Command Line Event Management

Section G: System Performance Monitoring
Performance Analysis
Task Manager
Resource Monitor
Reliability Monitor
Performance Monitor
Data Collector Sets
Reports
Session 4

Section A: Performance Tuning
Optimizing Performance
TCP Window Size
Page File
Power Management
Advanced Power Settings
Adjusting Visual Effects
Management of Services
Processor Scheduling

Section B: Managing Storage
Disk Management
Additional Menu Items
RAID Arrays
RAID
Removable Storage
The Hard Drive Cache
DiskPart
Defrag (Command Line)
Defrag Report (Command Line)
Disk Defragment
Disk Cleanup

Section C: Securing Authentication
Authentication
Troubleshooting Authentication Issues
User Accounts
Multifactor Authentication
User Rights
Credential Manager
Certificate Manager

Section D: Sharing Resources
Folder Virtualization
Share Permissions
NTFS Permissions
Effective Permissions
HomeGroup Management
Printer Sharing

Section E: User Rights Management
User Account Control
Configuring User Account Control
Group Policy Settings
Admin Approval Mode
User Rights within Group Policy
Profile System Performance

Section F: Windows 7 Encryption
Encryption Technologies
BitLocker
Encrypted File System
Recommendations for EFS
EFS within Group Policy Mode
BitLocker To Go
BitLocker Recovery Key
BitLocker Options
Viewing the BitLocker Recovery Key

Section G: Remote Connectivity
NAP
VPNs
Creating a VPN Connection
VPN Settings/Options
VPN Reconnect
Enabling VPN Reconnect
Creating a Dial-Up Connection
 Session 5

Section A: Configuring Mobility Options
Offline Files
Enabling Offline Files
Sharing Offline Files
Managing Offline Files
Migrating Power Configurations

Section B: Understanding BranchCache
BranchCache
Operating Modes
BranchCache Facts
Netsh BranchCache
Group Policy BranchCache

Section C: Implementing DirectAccess
DirectAccess
DirectAccess Requirements
Group Policy DirectAccess
Netsh DirectAccess

Section D: Backing Up Windows 7
System Recovery Disc
Verifying the System Recovery Disc
Full System Backup
Scheduling Backups

Section E: System Restore and Recovery
System Protection
Creating a Restore Point
Configure System Protection Settings
System Restore
Reverting to a Restore Point
Last Known Good

Section F: File Management and Recovery
Shadow Copies
Previous File Versions
Copy Previous File Version
Restore Previous File Version
Scheduling Restore Points


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