Administering and Maintaining Windows 7

Explore Windows 7

Prepare the lab environment

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Explain at a high level the evolution of the Windows cleint operating system

Describe the features of Windows 7 products

Explain the hardware requirements for Windows 7

Describe the tools you can use for application compatibility testing

Describe the Windows 7 SP1 features and benefits

This module explains the features of the Windows 7 boot process and how to perform a clean installations as well as an upgrade. Finally, this section describes the Windows Server 2008 R2 deployment technologies that you can use with Windows 7.

Windows 7: New Installation

Upgrading to Windows 7

Windows Server 2008 R2 Deployment Technologies for Windows 7

Windows 7 Boot Process

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

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Explain the Windows 7 installation process

Explain the process of upgrading to a Windows 7 desktop operating system

Describe the Windows Server 2008 R2 deployment technologies that are used with Windows 7

Explain the Windows 7 boot process

This module discusses the tools available for the user and administrator to personalize a desktop. This module will describe the personalization center and other tools available to allow for more user productivity.

System Properties

Using Windows 7 Control Panel

Managing Accounts and User Profiles

Windows 7 Search and Indexing Service

Computer Management Console

Manage user accounts and profiles with Control Panel and the Computer Management Console

Configure Windows 7 system settings

Examine the Windows 7 Control Panel

Configure the Ease of Access Center settings

Manipulate file and folder settings

Configure searching and indexing properties

After completing this module, students will be able to:

List the system properties of Windows 7

Explain the purpose of the Windows 7 Control Panel utilities

List the features of the Windows 7 Ease of Access Center utility

Describe the Windows 7 accounts and user profiles

Describe the Windows Search and Indexing Services

Explain the purpose of the Computer Management Console utilities

This module introduces the features of Windows Display Driver Model and reviews the changes to the Start Menu and Taskbar Settings. This module will take you through the steps of how to personalize the Windows 7 desktop and describe the Windows Aero graphics package.

The New Windows Display Driver Model

Start Menu and Taskbar Settings

Desktop Personalization

The Windows 7 Aero Experience

Customize the Desktop Environment

Explore Aero Features

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Explain the differences between Windows Vista and Windows 7 display driver technologies

Explain how to configure the Start menu and taskbar settings

Explain how to personalize the Windows 7 desktop to your requirements

Describe the Windows Aero graphics package

List the hardware and software requirements of the Windows Aero graphics package

This module explains how to leverage the Windows 7 workgroup features so that you will be able to support the largest segment of computer networks in the market place. In this module you will be introduced to two different network types, the Workgroup and the Domain.

Exploring Workgroups vs. Active Directory Domains

Joining a Windows 7 Workgroup

Configuring Windows 7 Homegroups

Creating Windows 7 Libraries

Sharing Resources

Use a Workgroup Environment

Create and Configure Windows 7 HomeGroups

Manage Windows 7 Libraries

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Define the terms workgroup and domain

List the different methods used to join a Windows 7 workgroup

Explain how to configure a Windows HomeGroup

List the options used to set up data sharing

Describe the process used to create a new Windows 7 library

Describe Windows 7 resource sharing

This module explains how to utilize the server side technologies that are available with Windows Server 2008 R2 and the enterprise abilities of Windows 7. This information will help you understand the things that you can do in your own network to make your job easier and make your data that much more available and secure.

DNS Overview

Windows Server 2008 R2 Active Directory

Join an Active Directory Domain

Using Active Directory Tools Remotely

Implementing Group Policy

Explore the AD Environment

Join Windows XP to the Domain

Join Windows 7 to the Domain

Administer the Domain from Windows 7

Prepare the GPO Environment

Implement Folder Redirection

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe at a high level the Domain Name Service for Windows Server

Define Windows Server 2008 R2 Active Directory

Explain how to join an Active Directory domain

Identify the tool used to configure the Windows 7 local security policy

List the Windows 7 Active Directory tools used to remotely administer Active Directory

Explain the purpose of Windows 7 ADMX templates

List the Windows 7 Group Policy settings

Explain how to configure the Windows 7 Group Policy Settings

This module explains how to successfully manage and monitor you networks so they can operate smoothly and efficiently. This module introduces you to the Windows 7 networking technologies as well as networking in general.

TCP/IP Fundamentals

Next Generation TCP/IP Stack

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocols

Network and Sharing Center

BranchCache

Manage TCP/IP Settings

Configure IP Remotely

Troubleshoot DHCP Addressing

Using the BranchCache Feature

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Explain the fundamentals of TCP/IP with Windows 7

Describe the Windows 7 enhancements to IPv6

Describe the fundamentals of DHCP

Describe the features of the Networking and Sharing Center

Explain the role of Windows 7 within a BranchCache network

This module explores the available remote access technologies that are present and available with Windows 7 as well as some features that are brand new and only function within a Windows Server 2008 R2 environment. You will learn how to configure the Windows 7 Firewall to support the RDP client connections

Windows 7 Virtual Private Networking

Windows 7 DirectAccess

Remote Desktop

Power Management Options

Offline Files and Folders

Configure a Windows 7 VPN Connection

Use Remote Desktop

Manage Offline Files

Configure Power Management Settings

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe the Windows 7 VPN technologies

Describe the benefits of Windows 7 DirectAccess

Describe the features of the RDP version 7 client

Explain how to configure the Windows 7 Firewall to support the RDP client connections

Describe the Windows 7 power management plans

Explain the purpose of offline files and folders

This module examines the NTFS that is preinstalled on Windows 7. It explains SIDs, including the NTFS permissions and share permissions. This module also explains the Encrypting File System.

Disk Management and Partitioning

Mounting VHD Files

NTFS Version 6.x Features

File System Security

Using EFS to Secure Files

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

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe the different types of VHD files

Define NTFS

List the features of NTFS

Describe the purpose of the NTFS security principals and security identifiers

Describe the purpose of the NTFS permissions

Describe how permissions are assigned when NTFS and share permissions are combined

Describe the Windows 7 encryption process

This module explains how to use the various technologies that you can employ to secure your Windows 7 installations, such as User Access Control, NAP (Network Access Protection), the Windows firewall and a host of other tools.

User Account Control Settings

Configuring the Windows 7 Firewall

Microsoft Security Essentials

Windows Update

Using BitLocker to Secure the Disk

Implementing Network Access Protection

Configure UAC

Configure the Windows 7 Firewall

Use BitLocker to Secure Data

Implement Network Access Protection

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe the advanced User Account Control settings

Explain the purpose of Microsoft Security Essentials

Describe the Windows 7 updates mechanism from Microsoft

Explain the purpose of the Windows Server Update Services feature

Explain how to configure Windows 7 to use Windows Server Update Services

Explain the purpose of BitLocker and BitLocker To Go

List the requirements of BitLocker and BitLocker To Go

Explain the purpose of Network Access Protection

This module introduces the backup and recovery tools available in the event that Windows 7 does have a problem.

Windows 7 System Protection

Restoring Previous Versions of Files

Backup and Restore

Windows 7 System Image Backup

Building a Windows 7 System Repair Disc

Building a Custom WinRE Disc

Using the System Restore Feature

Configure and Use Previous Versions

Using the Windows 7 Backup Tool

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe the purpose of the Windows 7 System Protection feature

Explain how to revert to a previous version of a file

Describe the purpose of the Windows 7 Backup and Restore center

Explain how to configure data backups and data restorations

Describe the system image backup process

Explain how to configure a Windows 7 computer for a complete system backup and restore process

Explain how to configure the Windows 7 system repair disc

Explain how to configure a custom WinRE disc

This module explains how to use the Windows 7 Reliability Monitor, the Performance Monitor, and the other utilities to maintain and monitor your Windows 7 network.

Analyzing System Performance

Monitoring Tools

Troubleshooting Tools

Optimizing Windows 7 Performance

Use the Performance Monitor console

Explore Task Management

Use the Event Viewer

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Compare the reactive and proactive methods of monitoring system performance

Describe the purpose of the Reliability Monitor

Describe the purpose of the Performance Monitor

Describe how to troubleshoot all aspects of Windows 7 networking

Describe the purpose of the MSCONFIG utility

Explain how to use the MSCONFIG utility to troubleshoot a Windows 7 computer

Explain how to use the Windows Task Manager to manage and troubleshoot a Windows 7 computer

Explain the role of the Windows Problem Reports and Solutions utility

Describe the Windows 7 performance options

This module explains how to use Windows 7 and other stand alone utilities for application compatibility, remediation, and mitigation.

Application Compatibility Tools

Windows 7 File and Registry Virtualization

Microsoft Virtual PC and XP Mode

Install the Application Compatibility Toolkit

Use the Compatibility Options in Windows 7

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe the purpose of each of the Application Compatibility Tools

Describe the UAC settings for applications

Describe the purpose of the Windows Virtual PC with XP mode

Explain how to use the Windows Virtual PC with XP mode