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