Course Description
This Windows 7 Beta version course introduces beginning users to Windows 7 and covers new features, deployment options and other issues involved with moving to the Windows 7 platform. You will learn how to install, deploy, manage and troubleshoot Windows 7.
In This Course You Will Learn:
As a result of taking this Windows 7 online course, you will be able to:
• Install and Configure Windows 7
• Explore various security features
• Perform simple troubleshooting skills
Prerequisites
You should have an understanding of the Windows desktop and basic networking.
Outline
Module 00: Installing and Configuring Windows 7 Online Training - Course Introduction
Module 01: Introduction to Windows 7
• Exploring the Windows 7 Interface
• Windows 7 vs Windows Vista vs Windows XP
• New Features in Windows 7
Module 02: The Windows 7 Family
• Editions of Windows 7
• Prerequisites for Installing Windows 7
• 64 and 32-bit
Module 03: Installing Windows 7
• Installation Methods
• Clean Installation
• Upgrading
• Migrating
• Imaging
• Choosing an Installation Option
• Configuring Application Compatibility
Module 04: Device Drivers
• Installing and Configuring Device Drivers
• Device driver compatibility issues
• Device Drivers in Windows 32/64
Module 05: Disk Management and Data Growth
• Disk Management in Windows 7
• Disk Partitioning
• Working with Disk Volumes
• Disk Maintenance
Module 06: Configuring File Access and Printers
• Authentication and Authorization
• Managing File Access in Windows 7
• Managing Shared Folders
• Configuring File Compression
Module 07: Working with Printing
• Managing Printing
• Sharing Printing
• Location Aware Printing
Module 08: Configuring Network Connectivity
• Networking in Windows 7
• IP Support in Windows
• IPv4 Support
• IPv6 Support
• Implementing Automatic IP Address Allocation
Module 09: Wireless Networks
• Working with Wireless Networks
• Configuring a Wireless Network
• Troubleshooting Network Issues
Module 10: Working with Mobile Computing
• Mobile Computer Support
• Configuring Mobile Computer and Device Settings
Module 11: Remote Networking and Access
• Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance for Remote Access
• Exploring DirectAccess for Remote Access
• Exploring BranchCache for Remote Access
Module 12: Security in Windows 7
• Exploring Security Management Issues
• Securing a Client with Local Security Policy Settings
• Securing Data
• EFS and BitLocker
• Application Restrictions
Module 13: Security Features in Windows 7
• User Account Control
• UAC differences in Windows 7
• Windows Firewall
• Security Settings in Internet Explorer 8
• Windows Defender
Module 14: Optimizing and Maintaining
• Exploring Reliability and Performance Monitor
• Maintaining Performance
• Maintaining Reliability
• Backing Up and Restoring Data
• Working with System Restore Points
• Windows Update