- Lesson 1 - Getting Started with Windows 7 Administration Training
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In this lesson, we’ll look at what we’ll cover in the course, you’ll meet your instructor, and we’ll discuss the environment we’ll build throughout the course.
- About Your Instructor
- About the Course
- How to Use the Course
- Lesson 2 - Lab Setup
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In this lesson, we’ll discuss the network configuration for Globomantics, the fictitious company we’ll be using as our course scenario. We’ll also look at Scott’s hardware and software configuration so you can follow along with the demonstrations on your system.
- Scenario Network Configuration
- Lab Overview
- Lesson 3 - The Course Scenario
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In this lesson, we’ll discuss Globomantics’ structure, locations, business needs, regulatory compliance requirements and security concerns that will affect how we deploy and configure Windows 7 in this course.
- Globomantics’ Regulatory Compliance, Security and Budgetary Concerns
- Globmantics’ Office Structure, Technology Challenges and Needs
- Windows 7 Project Plan
- Lesson 4 - Introduction to Windows 7
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In this lesson, we’ll look at some of the specific technologies that make Windows 7 an attractive upgrade, including BranchCache, DirectAccess, BitLocker and BitLocker To Go, AppLocker, Windows XP Mode and power saving enhancements.
- User Interface Enhancements
- BranchCache
- DirectAccess
- BitLocker and BitLocker To Go
- AppLocker
- Windows XP Mode
- Improved Power Management
- 32-bit vs. 64-bit
- Editions Comparison Matrix
- Lesson 5 - Installing Windows 7
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In this lesson, we’ll identify requirements for installing and running Windows 7, look at the upgrade and migration limitations and walk through upgrading from Vista to Windows 7, installing Windows 7, migrating from XP to Windows 7, how to dual boot Windows 7 and how to migrate user profiles with Windows Easy Transfer.
- Identifying Windows 7 Requirements
- Running the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor Tool
- Upgrade and Migration Limitations
- Windows 7 Installation Options and Types
- Performing a Clean Installation of Windows 7
- Upgrading Windows Vista to Windows 7
- Dual Booting Windows 7
- Windows XP to Windows 7 Dual Boot Walkthrough
- Migrating User Profiles and Data to Windows 7
- Lesson 6 - Deploying Windows 7 Machines
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In this lesson, we’ll discuss how Windows 7 enhances deployment, the different types of deployment, various tools, options and strategies for deploying Windows 7 as well as the difference between thick and thin images. We’ll also walk through the image capture and deployment process and talk about automated deployment methods.
- Windows 7 Deployment Enhancements
- Deployment Types, Thick vs. Thin Images and Deployment Tools and Options
- Capture and Deployment Process Overview and Prerequisites
- Building and Validating the Answer File
- Building and Generalizing the Reference Installation
- Creating Bootable Windows PE Media
- Capturing the Reference Image and Saving to a Network Share
- Deploying to a Target Computer via Network Share
- User State Migration Tool and Automated Installation
- Lesson 7 - Managing Drivers and Hardware Devices
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In this lesson, we’ll learn about using the Device Manager Tool, getting in-depth read-only device information with the System Information Tool, making sure drivers are safe with the Driver Verifier Utility, managing hardware installation policies with Group Policy, staging drivers and adding device drivers to the driver store.
- Using Device Manager
- Using the System Information Utility
- Understanding Drivers and Installation Methods
- Managing Device and Driver Security
- Updating and Rolling Back Drivers
- The Driver Verifier Utility
- Managing Hardware Installation Policies with Group Policy
- Adding Device Drivers to the Driver Store
- Monitoring USB Devices
- Lesson 8 - Understanding Windows 7 Storage Options
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In this lesson, we’ll cover deconstructing basic disks, the difference between Master Boot Record and GUID Partition Disks as well as dynamic disks and we’ll walk through managing storage volumes.
- Deconstructing Basic Disks
- Master Boot Record vs. GUID Partition Table Disks
- Understanding Dynamic Disks
- Dynamic Disk Volume Types
- Managing Storage Volumes
- Creating Storage Volumes with the Disk Management Tool
- Checking Disks for Errors and Defragmenting Disks
- Lesson 9 - Configuring Networking in Windows 7
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In this lesson, we’ll review TCP/IP and IPv6 before walking through configuring TCP/IP, network adapters and Internet Connection Sharing for the Globomantics network. We will also discuss how to troubleshoot network connectivity.
- Managing Network Connections
- Managing Wireless Networks in Windows 7
- TCP/IP Recap
- Configuring TCP/IP Settings
- IP Addressing
- IPv6 Recap
- Managing TCP/IP Settings fromn the Command Line
- Configuring Network Adapters
- Configuring Internet Connection Sharing
- Troubleshooting Network Connectivity
- Lesson 10 - Protecting Windows 7: Network
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In this lesson, we’ll start with a discussion of network profiles and network location awareness. We will then move on to Windows 7’s powerful built-in firewall. From there, we will talk about remote desktop and remote assistance. We’ll wrap it up by talking about Windows Remote Management Service (WinRM) and association to PowerShell.
- Network Profiles / Network Location Awareness
- Windows Firewall Purpose and Capabilities
- Allowing New Programs Access
- Configuring Firewall Notification Settings and Resetting Firewall Defaults
- Remote Desktop
- Remote Assistance
- Windows Remote Management Service (WinRM)
- WinRM and PowerShell
- Lesson 11 - Protecting Windows 7: Local
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In this lesson, we will cover the local aspects of security by talking about how to configure User Account Control. We will talk about how you can configure removable device policies to help protect information in your organization. The RunAs command can be a powerful tool to change execution context. From there we move into Windows 7 account policies, user rights, and local groups. You’ll then learn how to create a password reset disk. This lesson will be wrapped up with a discussion about smart card policies.
- Configuring User Account Control
- Configuring User Account Control with Group Policy and Security Policy
- Configuring Removable Device Policies
- Understanding Credential Manager
- Changing Execution Context and Raising Privilege Levels with RunAs
- Windows 7 Account Policies and User Rights
- Windows 7 Local Groups
- Creating a Password Reset Disk
- Understanding Smart Card Policies
- Lesson 12 - Managing Mobility Options
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In this lesson, you will learn how to enable work-on-the-go for your mobile users by using offline files. You will then learn all about transparent caching and how to save energy by configuring local power settings. We will wrap this lesson up by talking about location aware printing.
- Using Offline Files
- Managing File Versions with Sync Center
- Transparent Caching
- Configuring Local Power Settings and Policies
- Creating, Exporting and Importing Power Plans
- Location Aware Printing
- Lesson 13 - Protecting Client Computers with Windows Updates
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In this lesson, you will learn all about why you should update Windows and the different types of updates. You will get a look at the Windows Update control panel applet and learn how to configure some important update settings. Next, you will learn how to view your update history, how to decide which updates to install and which updates to uninstall. You will then learn how to use the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer. We will wrap this up by learning all about WSUS and the difference between WSUS operations and non-WSUS operations.
- An Overview of Updates
- Configuring Important Update Settings
- Reviewing Update History
- Deciding Which Updates to Install
- Uninstalling Updates
- Using the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer
- Using Group Policy to Configure Updates
- WSUS and Windows Updates
- Lesson 14 - Managing Applications
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In this lesson, you will learn about some program compatibility options that are available to you in Windows 7. We will have a look at compatibility-related group policies that you can use to make compatibility company-wide. We will briefly look at the Application Compatibility Toolkit, then using the last resort in Windows XP mode. We will then wrap up the lesson by talking about configuring software restriction policies and how to use the new feature of AppLocker.
- Program Compatibility Assistant
- Program Compatibility Properties
- Application Compatibility Toolkit
- Using Windows XP Mode
- Installing Windows XP Mode and Running Virtual Applications
- Configuring Software Restriction Policies
- Creating Rules with Software Restriction Policies
- Using AppLocker
- Implementing AppLocker Rules
- Lesson 15 - Managing Internet Explorer
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In this lesson, you first will learn about Internet Explorer 8’s compatibility mode, how to configure IE security settings, and all about IE protected mode. Then, we will move on to managing IE add-ons and search providers to extend the capabilities of IE. After that, we will talk about two InPrivate technologies. We will also talk about IE’s SmartScreen Filter to keep users from visiting malicious websites. We will wrap up the lesson by talking about IE’s pop-up blocker and how to manage IE certificates.
- Compatibility Mode
- Configuring IE Security Settings
- Managing IE Add-ons and Search Providers
- Managing IE’s InPrivate Browsing and InPrivate Filtering
- About IE’s SmartScreen Filter
- IE’s Pop-Up Blocker
- Managing IE Certificates
- Lesson 16 - Configuring File and Folder Access
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In this lesson, we will talk about enhancing security for the organization through file and folder permissions. We will discuss NTFS permissions and how to assign them. We will look at how permissions change when different sets of NTFS permissions are assigned and when files are copied and moved. We will move on to demonstrate how to encrypt files and folders with Encrypting File System and compare EFS with two new Windows 7 security features, BitLocker and BitLocker To Go. We will demonstrate how you can encrypt removable storage devices with BitLocker To Go and walk through full disk encryption with BitLocker.
- Changing File and Folder Permissions
- Understanding NTFS Permissions
- Assigning NTFS Permissions
- Understanding Effective Permissions
- Permissions Impact: Copying and Moving Files
- Encrypting Files and Folders Using EFS
- BitLocker To Go
- Full Disk Encryption Using BitLocker
- Configuring and Managing BitLocker Drive Encryption
- Using the BitLocker PIN Option
- Lesson 17 - Shared Access to Resources
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In this lesson, we will start with an overview of what resource sharing means. Then, we will talk about differences between basic and advanced sharing. Next, we will make sure you understand Share vs. NTFS permissions and what happens when they are combined. We will move on to offline folder caching, sharing printers, and managing print queues. We will wrap up this lesson by talking about Windows 7 Libraries and how to configure a HomeGroup.
- Resource Sharing Overview
- Basic vs. Advanced Sharing
- Understanding Share vs. NTFS Permissions
- Offline Folder Caching
- Sharing Folders
- Sharing Printers and Managing Print Queues
- Windows 7 Libraries
- Configuring HomeGroup
- Lesson 18 - Using DirectAccess and VPN Connections
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In this lesson, we will start by looking at what DirectAccess is and how it simplifies remote and mobile connectivity. We will examine the DirectAccess connection types and requirements and demonstrate how to configure the client side to enable DirectAccess connectivity. We will move on to discuss VPN connections, authentication mechanisms that help make VPNs secure and how to create and manage VPN connections with Windows 7.
- DirectAccess Features, Requirements and Connection Methods
- Configuring DirectAccess with Group Policy
- Configuring DirectAccess from the Command Line
- Enabling VPN-Based Remote Access
- VPN Authentication Mechanisms
- Windows 7 VPN Connections
- Lesson 19 - Managing BranchCache
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In this lesson, you will learn about how you manage BranchCache in Windows 7. We will learn about the requirements for BranchCache to work on the client side. Next, we will talk about the different BranchCache operating modes and manage BranchCache by using group policy in Windows 7. We will wrap up the lesson by showing you several ways to monitor BranchCache activity on your Windows 7 clients.
- Understanding BranchCache
- BranchCache Operating Modes
- Managing BranchCache with Group Policy
- Managing BranchCache with Netsh
- Monitoring BranchCache
- Lesson 20 - Monitoring and Maintaining Windows 7
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In this lesson, we will learn about various tools that help you monitor Windows 7 to make sure your systems are performing at peak level. We will talk about the Performance Information and Tools utility and what information it presents, show how event logs and data collector sets can help you pinpoint specific issues plaguing your systems and monitor long term performance. We will demonstrate how to manage your systems with Task Manager and talk about two newer Windows tools, the Resource Monitor and Reliability Monitor. We will wrap up the lesson with a sample Windows Management Instrumentation script that you can use to gather system information.
- Performing Information and Tools
- Configuring Event Logging
- Saving and Exporting Log Files
- Centralizing Event Logs
- Using Performance Monitor
- Data Collector Sets
- Customizing Built-In Data Collector Sets to Troubleshoot Specific Issues
- Creating a New Data Collector Set
- Task Manager
- Resource Monitor
- Reliability Monitor
- A Sample WMI Script
- Lesson 21 - Configuring Performance Settings
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In this lesson, we will demonstrate how to optimize Windows 7 systems for peak performance. We will look at changing display settings on systems with greater resource requirements. We will demonstrate configuring virtual memory and discuss how write caching affects Windows 7 performance. We will also learn how to optimize processes with the Task Manager, and demonstrate how to manage and assign processors and resources to specific tasks and programs. We will wrap up the lesson by demonstrating the msconfig command and discuss how it can boost performance.
- Changing Graphics Settings
- Configuring Virtual Memory
- Understanding Write Caching
- Optimizing Processes with Task Manager
- Managing Processor Scheduling Settings
- Optimizing Services
- Using Msconfig to Boost Performance
- Lesson 22 - Configuring Backup and Recovery
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Backups are a key component of a recovery plan. In this lesson, we’ll discuss and demonstrate how to configure backups, restore files from a backup, create and restore system images, create system repair disks and create and use system restore points. We will also look at advanced boot options in Windows 7 that help troubleshoot system issues, including the Last Known Good Configuration option.
- Windows 7’s Backup and Restore Utility
- Configuring Windows Backup
- Restoring Files from a Backup
- Creating and Restoring System Images
- Creating a System Repair Disk
- Creating and Using System Restore Points
- Understanding Advanced Boot Options
- Understanding Last Known Good Configuration
- Lesson 23 - Preparing for TS: Windows 7, Configuring (70-680)
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In this lesson, we’ll look at the MCTS Windows 7, Configuring certification exam objectives and give you a reference guide so you can go back and rewatch specific sections in preparation for taking the exam. We will also look at some additional resources you may find helpful in preparing for the exam and what hands-on skills you’ll want to master before taking the exam.
- The Candidate Profile
- Skills Being Measured
- Objective to Lesson Mapping
- Study Recommendations and Exam Prep Tips
- Credit Toward Certification
- Lesson 24 - Next Steps
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In this lesson, we’ll wrap up the course by recapping what we’ve covered throughout the course and look at what additional steps you should take in mastering Windows 7 administration.
- Where You Started
- What You’ve Accomplished
- My Favorite Suporting Resources
- We Value Your Opinion