Module 1: Installing, Upgrading, and Migrating to Windows 7

Lessons

• Preparing to Install Windows 7
• Performing a Clean Installation of Windows 7
• Upgrading and Migrating to Windows 7
• Performing Image-based Installation of Windows 7
• Configuring Application Compatibility

Lab : Installing and Configuring Windows 7

• Migrating Settings by using Windows Easy Transfer
• Configuring a Reference Image of Windows 7
• Configuring a Reference Image

Module 2: Configuring Disks and Device Drivers
Lessons

• Partitioning Disks in Windows 7
• Managing Disk Volumes
• Maintaining Disks in Windows 7
• Installing and Configuring Device Drivers

Lab : Configuring Disks and Device Drivers

• Configuring Disks
• Configuring Disk Quotas (Optional)
• Updating a Device Driver

Module 3: Configuring File Access and Printers on Windows 7 Client Computers
Lessons

• Overview of Authentication and Authorization
• Managing File Access in Windows 7
• Managing Shared Folders
• Configuring File Compression
• Managing Printing

Lab : Configuring File Access and Printers on Windows 7 Client Computers

• Create and Configure a Public Shared Folder for all Users
• Configuring Shared Access to Files for Specific Users
• Creating and Sharing a Printer

Module 4: Configuring Network Connectivity
Lessons

• Configuring IPv4 Network Connectivity
• Configuring IPv6 Network Connectivity
• Implementing Automatic IP Address Allocation
• Overview of Name Resolution
• Troubleshooting Network Issues

Lab : Configuring Network Connectivity

• Configuring IPv4 Addressing
• Configuring IPv6 Addressing
• Troubleshooting Network Connectivity

Module 5: Configuring Wireless Network Connections

Lessons

• Overview of Wireless Networks
• Configuring a Wireless Network

Lab : Configuring Wireless Network Connections

• Determining the appropriate configuration for a wireless network
• Troubleshooting Wireless Connectivity

Module 6: Securing Windows 7 Desktops
Lessons

• Overview of Security Management in Windows 7
• Securing a Windows 7 Client Computer by Using Local Security Policy Settings
• Securing Data by Using EFS and BitLocker
• Configuring Application Restrictions
• Configuring User Account Control
• Configuring Windows Firewall
• Configuring Security Settings in Internet Explorer 8
• Configuring Windows Defender

Lab : Configuring UAC, Local Security Policies, EFS, and AppLocker

• Using Action Center
• Configuring Local Security Policies
• Encrypting Data
• Configuring AppLocker

Lab : Configuring Windows Firewall, Internet Explorer 8 Security Settings, and

• Windows Defender
• Configuring Windows Firewall
• Configuring Internet Explorer 8 Security
• Configuring Windows Defender

Module 7: Optimizing and Maintaining Windows 7 Client Computers
Lessons

• Maintaining Performance by Using the Windows 7 Performance Tools
• Maintaining Reliability by Using the Windows 7 Diagnostic Tools
• Backing Up and Restoring Data by Using Windows Backup
• Restoring a Windows 7 System by Using System Restore Points
• Configuring Windows Update

Lab : Optimizing and Maintaining Windows 7 Client Computers

• Monitoring System Performance
• Backing Up and Restoring Data
• Configuring System Restore Points
• Configuring Windows Update

Module 8: Configuring Mobile Computing and Remote Access in Windows 7
Lessons

• Configuring Mobile Computer and Device Settings
• Configuring Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance for Remote Access
• Configuring DirectAccess for Remote Access
• Configuring BranchCache for Remote Access

Lab : Configuring Mobile Computing and Remote Access in Windows 7

• Creating a Sync Partnership
• Configuring Power Options
• Enabling Remote Desktop
• Enabling BranchCache