Updating Your Technology Skills from Microsoft Windows XP to Windows 7 - 50311 Course, Class Outline
(3 days)Version Win 7
SCHEDULING NOTE
ONLC is now scheduling a different course for Windows 7 desktop support technicians wishing to upgrade their skills called "Windows 7 Accelerated Desktop Support Technician." For a full outline and dates for this new course see:
See AM629X outline
Overview
This three-day 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.
Audience Profile
This course is intended for administrator who have at least one year of experience in the IT field, as well as experience implementing and administering any Windows client operating system in a networked environment. Students should have a basic understanding of Windows PowerShell syntax. Student should have experience with managing a Windows desktop experience which consist of either Windows XP and/or Windows Vista.
At Course Completion
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Install, Deploy and Upgrade to Windows 7.
Configure pre-installation and post-installation system settings for Windows 7.
Maintain and monitor Windows 7systems.
Resolve and troubleshoot performance and reliability issues for Windows 7.
Prerequisites
Before attending this course, students must have:
A+ certification or equivalent knowledge.
Network+ certification or equivalent knowledge.
Basic Understanding of Windows PowerShell syntax.
At least one year experience in IT field, particularly in IT support and administrator area.
At least one year experience in managing Windows XP and/or Windows Vista desktop environment.
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Windows 7
This module explains what's news in Windows 7 and overview of key features in Windows 7.
Lessons
What's news in Windows 7
Security Enhancements
Usability Enhancements
Manageability Enhancements
Lab : Exploring Windows 7
Exercise 1: Using Windows 7 User Interface
Exercise 2: Using Windows Search in Windows 7
Exercise 3: Using Windows Internet Explorer 8.0
Module 2: Installing Windows 7
This module explains how to install Windows 7 and understand the system requirements of installing Windows 7.
Lessons
Understanding System Requirements
Preparing for installation
Performing installation
Advanced installation options
Lab : Installing Windows 7
Exercise 1: Performing a Windows 7 Installation
Exercise 2: Performing Post Installation Check
Module 3: Upgrading to Windows 7
This module explains the procedure and requirements of upgrading to Windows 7.
Lessons
Preparing system for upgrade
Performing upgrade
Performing post migration tasks
Lab : Upgrading to Windows 7
Exercise 1: Preparing system for upgrade
Exercise 2: Loading Saved State to upgraded PC
Module 4: Deploying Windows 7
This module explains the process of deploying Windows 7.
Lessons
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
Exercise 1: Preparing system for imaging
Exercise 2: Deploying Windows 7 with Imaging
Exercise 3: Configuring Virtual Hard Drives
Module 5: Configuring Hardware and Network in Windows 7
This module explains how to configure hardware and network services for Windows 7.
Lessons
Managing Device Drivers
Managing Printers
Configuring Network Connectivity
Lab : Configuring Hardware
Exercise 1: Managing Device Drivers
Exercise 2: Managing Printers
Module 6: Configuring Applications in Windows 7
This module explains how to configure applications for running on Windows 7.
Lessons
Configuring Application Compatibility
Configuring Application Restrictions
Lab : Configuring Applications
Exercise 1: Using Application Compatibility Toolkit
Exercise 2: Using AppLocker
Module 7: Configuring Mobile Computing in Windows 7
This module explains how to configure Windows 7 for mobile computing.
Lessons
Configuring Mobility Options
Configuring BranchCache
Configuring DirectAccess
Configuring BitLocker
Lab : Configure Mobile Computing
Exercise 1: Using VPN
Exercise 2: Using BitLocker
Exercise 3: Using DirectAccess
Exercise 4: Using BranchCache
Module 8: Remote Management in Windows 7
This module explains how to configure Windows 7 for remote support and management.
Lessons
Using WinRM and WinRS
Using PowerShell
Lab : Using Remote Management
Exercise 1: Using WinRM and WinRS
Exercise 2: Using PowerShell
Module 9: Configuring Security in Windows 7
This module explains how to configure security for Windows 7.
Lessons
Configuring User Account Control
Using ActiveX Install Service
Configuring Windows Update
Configuring Auditing
Lab : Configuring Security
Exercise 1: Using UAC
Exercise 2: Configuring Windows Update
Exercise 3: Configuring Auditing
Module 10: Managing Windows 7
This module explains how to manage a Windows 7.
Lessons
Managing Events
Using Windows Troubleshooting Pack
Lab : Managing Windows 7
Exercise 1: Configuring Event Forwarding
Exercise 2: Using Windows Troubleshooting Pack
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A50311
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