Configuring and Administering Windows 7

Prepare a virtual machine to receive the image

Prepare the disk and image the new computer

Configure the newly installed OS image

Migrate settings to a server

Transfer user settings to new computer

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe the various editions of Windows 7

Configure and deploy a Windows 7 image.

Learn to use ImageX for image creation and deployment

Use Diskpart to prepare disk partitions to receive a new operating system

Migrate user settings

This module explains how to install and configure hardware devices on Windows 7. Users will learn how to add hardware devices, install and update drivers and configure options. It also teaches the student how to configure application compatibility and how to lock down a Windows 7 computer using AppLocker.

Configure Devices

Configure Application Compatibility

Add a printer

Configure printer properties

Configure properties for COM1

View device driver details

Configure Device Manager

Configure application compatibility settings

Configure the Application Compatibility Toolkit

Configure application execution permissions

Configure network zone rules for applications

Restrict application execution using AppLocker

Configure the home page and browser history settings

Configure security settings in Internet Explorer

Configure content ratings in Internet Explorer

Manage Internet Explorer Add-ons

Configure Internet Explorer using Group Policy

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Install and configure hardware devices

View properties on and driver information for hardware

Configure application compatibility settings

Configure application restrictions

Configure Internet Explorer

This module explains how to configure the networking aspects of Windows 7. Students will be introduced to configuration of general network settings including TCP/IP network configuration using IPv4 and IPv6 settings. They will also learn about wireless network configuration. Students will also learn how to share resources across the network, configure the Windows Firewall for security, configure remote management using Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance, and troubleshoot network connectivity issues.

Configure General Network Settings

Managing Wireless Networks

Sharing Resources

Configure TCP/IP

Troubleshooting Network Connectivity

Configure Windows Firewall

Configure Remote Management

Turn on and configure Network Discovery

Create a network map

Configure Static IPv4 Settings

Configure IPv4 for Dynamic IP Addressing

Configure IPv6 Addressing

Using PING

Using ipconfig

Using tracert

Using nslookup

Configure Windows Firewall Settings for the Private Network

Configure Windows Firewall for the Public Network

Configure Additional Programs Access

Configure Advanced Firewall Settings

Configure Inbound Rules

Configure Outbound Rules

Configure Remote Desktop

Configure Remote Assistance

Secure Remote Assistance with Group Policy

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Configure networking on Windows 7 including network discovery

Configure TCP/IP settings using IPV4 and IPv6

Configure the Windows Firewall

Configure and use Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance

This module explains how to implement sharing of resources on the network with Windows 7 computers. Topics covered will introduce the student to share permissions and NTFS permissions. Students will also learn how configure and implement a HomeGroup using Windows 7 computers.

Once the student understands how to share resources and make them available on the network, they will be introduced to securing the computer through the use of the User Account Control (UAC) features of Windows 7. They will also learn how to work with authentication and authorization to the computer and the use of digital certificates. Finally, the students will learn about the BranchCache feature of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2.

Configure Shared Resources

Configuring HomeGroup Settings

Configure User Account Control (UAC)

Configure Authentication and Authorization

Configure BranchCache

Configure Shared Folders in Computer Management

Configure Shares Using Windows Explorer

Configure properties for COM1

Share a printer

Configure HomeGroup Settings

Configure UAC Prompt Behaviors

Configure UAC Group Policy Settings

Configure Account Policies

Configure Generic Credentials using Credential Manager

Configure a Certificate-Based Credential

Backup the Credential Manager Vault

Restore the Vault from a Backup

Configure NTFS Permissions and View Effective Permissions

Configure BranchCache with Active Directory for Hosted Cache Mode

Configure BranchCache Using netsh for Client-Side Distributed Cache Mode

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Configure Shared Resources

Configuring HomeGroup Settings

Configure User Account Control (UAC)

Configure Authentication and Authorization

Configure BranchCache

This module will teach the student how to work with the features in Windows 7 for mobile users. Students will learn how to configure and implement BitLocker and BitLockerToGo for securing files on hard drives and removable storage devices. Mobile users often make use of offline files and this module will introduce students to offline files in Windows and how to configure for offline use and resolve synchronization issues. Students will also learn how to configure other mobility options such as power settings and remote connections such as dial-up and VPN.

Finally students will learn about a new feature in Windows 7 for remote users known as DirectAccess. This new technology eliminates the need to create and configure VPN connections over Remote Access Services. Instead DirectAccess allows secure connections directly from the client computer over the Internet.

DirectAccess requires careful configuration and specific components to be implemented. Students will learn how to configure a complete DirectAccess implementation with the final lab allowing them the opportunity to perform all the setup and configuration necessary to make DirectAccess work including a simulated Internet environment.

Configure BitLocker and BitLocker ToGo

Configuring DirectAccess

Configure Mobility Options

Configure Offline Files

Configure Remote Connections

Encrypt a disk drive

Remove BitLocker encryption from a drive

Configure a data recovery agent

Configure Offline Files

Manage Offline File Settings

This lab includes 36 total exercise and takes the student through the installation and configuration of DirectAccess using all the necessary servers and client computers.

Some configuration is already in place such as a Domain Controller and an Internet server.

Students will configure a certification authority, a DirectAccess server, and internal application server and a client computer in a scenario similar to what they will configure in an office environment.

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Configure BitLocker and BitLocker ToGo

Configuring DirectAccess

Configure Mobility Options

Configure Offline Files

Configure Remote Connections

This module will teach the student how to configure updates in Windows 7 to ensure their computers are getting the necessary updates to keep them secure and performing at peak efficiency. Students will also learn how to monitor the system through the use of various tools to determine where performance issues exist and then how to configure performance settings to increase responsiveness.

The module also discusses how to manage the disks on a computer including how to create and manage partitions using Disk Management and how to create virtual hard drives (VHDs).

Configure Updates

Manage Disks

Monitor Systems

Configure Performance Settings

Schedule Automatic Updates

View Installed Updates

Configure Windows Update using Group Policy

Create Disk Volumes

Extend a Volume, Shrink, and Delete Volumes

Extend Partitions Across Disks (Spanned Volumes)

Convert a Disk to Dynamic

Create a VHD

Initialize Disks

Using diskpart

Defragment a Drive

Configure the Event Log Settings

Clear and Archive Logs

Filter Event Logs and Create Custom Views

Create Subscriptions

Configure Performance Monitor

Create Data Collector Sets

Generate a System Diagnostics Report

Configure Page File settings

Configure Drive Caching

Configure Power Settings

Adjust Performance Settings

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Configure Updates

Manage Disks

Monitor Systems

Configure Performance Settings

This module will teach the student how configure backup and restore for data files on the computer. Students will also learn about System Restore points and System Recovery options. The labs reinforce the use of system recovery options and restore points by demonstrating the use of each to protect data and other files.

Configure Backup

Configuring System Recovery Options

Backup the computer

Modify a backup schedule

Restore a backup

Configure System Restore Points

Restore the Computer to a Previous State

Configure File Recovery Options

Create a File and Restore Point

Restore a Previous Version of a File

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Configure Backup

Configuring System Recovery Options