Module 1: Installing, Upgrading, and Migrating to Windows 7
This module explains how to install, upgrade and migrate to Windows 7. It also describes the key features, editions, and hardware requirements of Windows 7.
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Preparing to Install Windows 7
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Performing a Clean Installation of Windows 7
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Upgrading and Migrating to Windows 7
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Performing Image-based Installation of Windows 7
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Configuring Application Compatibility
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Describe the key features, editions, and hardware requirements of Windows 7.
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Perform a clean installation of Windows 7
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Upgrade and Migrate to Windows 7 from an earlier version of Windows.
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Perform an image-based installation of Windows 7
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Resolve common application compatibility issues.
Module 2: Configuring Disks and Device Drivers
This module examines how to configure disks, partitions, volumes, and device drivers to enable Windows 7 to function as desired.
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Partitioning Disks in Windows 7
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Managing Disk Volumes
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Maintaining Disks in Windows 7
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Installing and Configuring Device Drivers
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Configure disk partitions on a Windows 7 client computer
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Create and manage disk volumes
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Manage file system fragmentation and disk quotas
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Install and configure device drivers
Module 3: Configuring File Access and Printers on Windows 7 Client Computers
This module explains how to manage access to shared folders and printers on a computer running Windows 7. Specifically, it describes how to share and secure folders, configure folder compression, and how to install, configure, and administer printing.
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Overview of Authentication and Authorization
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Managing File Access in Windows 7
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Managing Shared Folders
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Configuring File Compression
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Managing Printing
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Describe authentication and authorization
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Manage file access on a Windows 7 client computer
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Create and manage shared folders
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Configure file compression
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Install, configure, and administer printers
Module 4: Configuring Network Connectivity
This module explains both IPv4 and IPv6 network connectivity. It also describes how to implement automatic IP Address Allocation and troubleshoot network connectivity.
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Configuring IPv4 Network Connectivity
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Configuring IPv6 Network Connectivity
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Implementing Automatic IP Address Allocation
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Troubleshooting Network Issues
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Configure IPv4 network connectivity.
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Configure IPv6 network connectivity.
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Implement automatic IP address allocation.
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Troubleshoot common network related issues by using the tools available in Windows 7.
Module 5: Configuring Wireless Network Connections
This module describes key wireless network technologies and how to configure wireless network components and the Windows 7 elements that are necessary to access wireless networks.
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Describe the standards and technologies related to wireless network connections.
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Configure a wireless network connection.
Module 6: Securing Windows 7 Desktops
This module describes how to make a Windows 7 computer more secure while ensuring usability is not sacrificed in the process. Specifically, it describes Windows Firewall, User Account Control, Windows Defender, and Security in Internet Explorer 8.
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Overview of Security Management in Windows 7
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Securing a Windows 7 Client Computer by Using Local Security Policy Settings
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Securing Data by Using EFS and BitLocker
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Configuring Application Restrictions
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Configuring User Account Control
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Configuring Windows Firewall
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Configuring Security Settings in Internet Explorer 8
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Configuring Windows Defender
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Explain the security management features of Windows 7.
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Configure local security policy settings on a Windows 7 client computer.
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Secure data by using EFS and BitLocker.
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Configure application restrictions by using AppLocker.
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Configure user account control settings.
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Configure Windows Firewall on a Windows 7 client computer.
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Configure security-related settings in Internet Explorer to help protect a Windows 7 client computer that is connected to the Internet.
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Configure Windows Defender to help protect a Windows 7 client computer against malicious software.
Module 7: Optimizing and Maintaining Windows 7 Client Computers
This module describes how to use the monitoring and configuration tools to obtain information about Windows 7 performance and how to troubleshoot performance and reliability problems.
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Maintaining Performance by Using the Windows 7 Performance Tools
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Maintaining Reliability by Using the Windows 7 Diagnostic Tools
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Backing Up and Restoring Data by Using Windows Backup
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Restoring a Windows 7 System by Using System Restore Points
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Configuring Windows Update
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Maintain the performance of a Windows 7 client computer by using performance management tools.
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Maintain reliability of a Windows 7 client computer by using the diagnostic tools.
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Back up and restore data on a Windows 7 client computer by using Windows Backup.
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Restore a Windows 7 system by using system restore points.
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Configure Windows Update on a Windows 7 client computer.
Module 8: Configuring Mobile Computing and Remote Access in Windows 7
This module explains how to configure mobile devices and remote access. It also discusses DirectAccess and BranchCache which are new for Windows 7.
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Configuring Mobile Computer and Device Settings
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Configuring Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance for Remote Access
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Configuring DirectAccess for Remote Access
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Configuring BranchCache for Remote Access
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Configure mobile computer and device settings on a Windows 7 client computer.
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Configure Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance on a Windows 7 client computer.
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Configure DirectAccess on a Windows 7 client computer for remote access.
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Configure BranchCache on a branch office Windows 7 client computer.
