50311A: Updating Your Technology Skills from Windows XP to Windows 7
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
After completing this module, students will be able to:
•Explain the new features introduced in Windows 7
•Explain the key enhancements in Windows 7
•Explain the new features introduced in 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
After completing this module, students will be able to:
•Perform a clean installation of Windows 7
•Explain different installation method
•Perform advanced installation
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
After completing this module, students will be able to:
•Perform an upgrade installation of Windows 7
•Explain the key of using USMT
•Perform data migration with USMT
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
After completing this module, students will be able to:
•Explain different tools for deploying Windows 7
•Prepare a Windows 7 system for imaging
•Perform an deployment of Windows 7 with imaging
•Configure a 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
After completing this module, students will be able to:
•Manage device and drivers in Windows 7
•Manage disk devices in Windows 7
•Manage network devices in Windows 7
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
After completing this module, students will be able to:
•Configure application compatibility in Windows 7
•Configure application restriction in Windows 7
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
After completing this module, students will be able to:
•Configure BranchCache in Windows 7
•Configuring mobility options in Windows 7
•Using DirectAccess with Windows 7
•Using BitLocker with Windows 7
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
After completing this module, students will be able to:
•Use WinRM and WinRS to manage computer remotely
•Use PowerShell to manage Windows 7 locally and remotely
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
After completing this module, students will be able to:
•Configure UAC in Windows 7
•Use ActiveX Install Service
•Configure Windows Update in Windows 7
•Configure Auditing in Windows 7
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
After completing this module, students will be able to:
•Manage and monitor events in Windows 7
•Manage and monitor performance in Windows 7
•Use Windows Troubleshooting Pack to troubleshoot problems in Windows 7