Module 1: Introduction to Windows 7

This module explains what's news in Windows 7 and provide an 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 in Windows 7

This module explains how to configure hardware for Windows 7.

Lessons

• Managing Device Drivers
• Managing Disks
• Managing Printers

Lab: Configuring Hardware

• Exercise 1: Managing Device Drivers
• Exercise 2: Managing Disks
• Exercise 3: Managing Printers

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Manage device and drivers in Windows 7
• Manage disk devices in Windows 7

Module 6: Configuring Network in Windows 7

This module explains how to configure network and networking services with Windows 7.

Lessons

• Configuring Network Connectivity
• Using IPv4 in Windows 7
• Using IPv6 in Windows 7
• Configuring Windows Firewall

Lab: Configuring Network

• Exercise 1: Configuring IPv6
• Exercise 2: Configuring Windows Firewall

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Configure network connectivity in Windows 7
• Configure IPv4 and IPv6 in Windows 7
• Configure Windows Firewall in Windows 7

Module 7: 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 8: Configuring Mobile Computing in Windows 7

This module explains how to configure Windows 7 for mobile computing.

Lessons

• Configuring Mobility Options
• Configuring VPN
• Configuring DirectAccess
• Configuring BitLocker

Lab: Configure Mobile Computing

• Exercise 1: Using VPN
• Exercise 2: Using BitLocker
• Exercise 3: Using DirectAccess

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Configure VPN in Windows 7
• Configuring mobility options in Windows 7
• Using DirectAccess with Windows 7
• Using BitLocker with Windows 7

Module 9: Remote Management in Windows 7

This module explains how to configure Windows 7 for remote support and management.

Lessons

• Using Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance
• Using WinRM and WinRS
• Using PowerShell

Lab: Using Remote Management

• Exercise 1: Using Remote Desktop
• Exercise 2: Using WinRM and WinRS
• Exercise 3: Using PowerShell

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Configure Windows 7 for remote management with Remote Desktop
• Use WinRM and WinRS to manage computer remotely
• Use PowerShell to manage Windows 7 locally and remotely

Module 10: Configuring Access to Resources in Windows 7

This module explains procedure for configure Windows 7 to access resources.

Lessons

• Managing Shared Resources
• Configuring File and Folder Access
• Configuring BranchCache

Lab: Configuring Access to Resources

• Exercise 1: Using Folder Virtualization
• Exercise 2: Configuring NTFS Permission
• Exercise 3: Using BranchCache

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Manage shared resources in Windows 7
• Control access to file resources with NTFS permission
• Configure BranchCache

Module 11: Configuring Security in Windows 7

This module explains how to configure security for Windows 7.

Lessons

• Configuring User Account Control
• 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
• Configure Windows Update in Windows 7
• Configure Auditing in Windows 7

Module 12: Managing Windows 7

This module explains how to manage a Windows 7.

Lessons

• Managing Events
• Managing Performance
• Using Windows Troubleshooting Pack

Lab: Managing Windows 7

• Exercise 1: Configuring Event Forwarding
• Exercise 2: Configuring Performance configurations
• Exercise 3: 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

Module 13: Configuring Backup and Recovery Options in Windows 7

This module explains how to install backup, restore and recover a Windows 7.

Lessons

• Using File Recovery options
• Configuring Backup
• Recover Windows 7 system

Lab: Configuring Backup and Recovery Options

• Exercise 1: Using Previous Version
• Exercise 2: Performing backup
• Exercise 3: Recover Windows 7

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Use different file recovery options to recover deleted or corrupted files
• Perform backup in Windows 7
• Recover a Windows 7 installation