Windows 7 Administration Training Course

Our Windows 7 Administration Training Shows You how to Master: Installing, Upgrading & Migrating to Windows 7, Optimizing & Maintaining Performance on Windows 7 Clients, Configuring Mobile Computer & Remote Access, and Much More.

Plus, 70-680 Exam Coverage!

• 14+ Hours of Windows 7 Administration Training Videos Jam Packed on 2 DVDs!
• PDF of Instructor Notes allow you to follow along with the videos and take more organized notes.
• Multiple File Formats Make It Convenient for You To Learn Anywhere You Go! iPod Video, Mp3 Audio, .WMV & high quality .AVI video
• FREE FULL VERSION of Transcender's Windows 7 Administration 70-680 Practice Exam! (SAVE $159!) We've partnered with Transcender®, the leading exam simulation provider in the world! Purchased separately, you would pay $159. But you get it FREE as the perfect training companion to our Windows 7 Administration course!

Windows 7 Administration Training Course FAQs

"Am I qualified to take the training courses in this package?"

YES! If you have little to no experience working with the Windows 7 Operating System software or you have quite a bit of experience with Windows 7 you will benefit from this in-depth course!

"Do I need any special equipment to complete this training course?"

NO! All you need is a computer with Internet Explorer and a media player; however, working hands-on with Windows 7 may enhance your training experience.

"Is this course part of any Microsoft certification track?"

YES! This course will help you prepare for the 70-680 MCTS: Windows 7, Configuring exam..

Windows 7 Administration Demo!

Windows 7 Administration Training Course Outline:

Provisional course outline, more detail to follow

Video 1
Introduction

Video 2
Lab Setup

Video 3
Scenario Introduction

Video 4
An Introduction to Windows 7

• New Features
• Windows 7 Editions and Features per Edition

Video 5
Installing Windows 7

• Identifying Hardware Requirements
• Understanding Upgrade and Migration Limitations
• Installing Windows 7 by Itself
• Dual-booting Windows 7 with Another Operating System
• Upgrading to Windows 7 from Windows Vista
• Migrating from Windows XP to Windows 7
• Upgrading Between Windows 7 Editions
• Migrating User Profiles to Windows 7

Video 6
Deploying Windows 7 Machines

• Understanding Image Capture Tools
• Windows AIK
• ImageX
• Oscdimg
• Windows System Image Manager (Answer File)
• SysPrep
• Windows PE
• User State Migration Tool (USMT)
• Creating a System Image
• Building an Answer File
• Validating the Answer File
• Configure a Reference Image
• Capture an Image to a Network Share
• Capture an Image to a VHD File
• Deploying System Images
• Deploying System Images Manually
• Using Windows Deployment Services
• Using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2010
• Deploying Windows with Systems Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)

Video 7
Configuring Hardware

• Managing Hardware Devices
• Using the Device Manager Tool
• Viewing Driver Information
• Understanding Signed vs. Unsigned Drivers
• Updating Drivers
• Rolling Back Drivers
• Viewing USB Power and Bandwidth Consumption
• Viewing Device Information with the System Information Tool
• Installing New Hardware
• Obtaining Drivers
• Installation CD
• Windows Update
• Staging Drivers
• Managing Device Installation Policies
• Managing Storage
• Disk Volumes
• Defragmentation
• RAID/Stripe Sets

Video 8
Configuring Networking

• Managing Network Connections
• Connecting to a Wired Network
• Connecting to a Wireless Network
• Selecting a Preferred Wireless Network
• Configuring TCP/IP
• IPv4 Addressing
• IPv6 Addressing
• Setting Static IP Information
• Using the GUI
• Using the netsh Command
• Using DHCP to Obtain an IPv4 Address
• Configuring IPv6
• Manually Selecting IPv6 Settings
• Configuring Network Adapters
• Troubleshooting Network Connectivity
• Configuring Internet Connection Sharing

Video 9
Protecting Windows 7

• Managing the Windows 7 Firewall
• Configuring Firewall Rules
• Configuring Firewall Profiles
• Configuring Firewall Notifications
• Creating Firewall Exceptions
• Configuring Remote Management
• Remote Management Options
• Executing Remote PowerShell Commands
• Implementing BitLocker and BitLocker to Go Disk Encryption
• Understanding BitLocker Modes
• BitLocker Policies
• TPM PINs
• Using Data Recovery Agents
• Configuring User Account Control
• Windows 7 Authentication and Authorization
• Using the Credential Manager
• Raising Privilege Levels with RunAs
• Local Security Groups
• Enforcing Windows 7 Account Policies
• Creating a Password Reset Disk
• Understanding Certificates
• Using Smart Cards
• Configuring Removable Device Policies

Video 10
Managing Mobility Options

• Enable Work on the Go by Using Offline Files
• Transparent Caching
• Save Energy by Configuring Local Power Settings
• Extend Battery Life by Creating a Power Policy
• Implementing Location-based Printing

Video 11
Using DirectAccess and VPN Connections

• Enable Remote Workers by Implementing DirectAccess
• DirectAccess Network Architecture Requirements
• DirectAccess Connection Methods Explained
• Implementing a DirectAccess Server
• DirectAccess Client Requirements
• Understanding Where DirectAccess Can Break Down
• Enabling VPN-based Remote Access
• Windows 7 Edition Support
• VPN Connection Types
• Establishing a VPN Connection
• Enabling VPN Reconnect
• NAP Quarantine Remediation

Video 12
Managing Applications

• Application Compatibility Options
• Program Compatibility Assistant
• Application Compatibility Toolkit
• Windows XP Mode
• Configuring Application Restrictions

Video 13
Windows Updates

• Configuring Windows Update Options and Policies
• Centrally Configuring Windows Update Options (Group Policy)
• How to Manually Install Windows Updates
• Using WSUS to Handle Windows Updates
• Using the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer
• Reviewing Update History
• Rolling Back Updates

Video 14
Managing Internet Explorer

• Compatibility Mode
• Configuring IE Security Settings
• Configuring Search (and other) Providers
• Managing IE Add-ons
• Managing IE’s InPrivate Mode
• Managing IE Certificates
• AppLocker

Video 15
Configure File and Folder Access

• Configuring NTFS Permissions - File and Folder Level
• Understanding Effective Permissions
• Permissions Impact: Copying vs. Moving Files
• Encrypting Files and Folders Using EFS

Video 16
Shared Access to Resources

• Sharing Folders in Windows 7
• Sharing Permissions vs. NTFS Permissions and Resultant Rights
• Sharing Printers and Managing Print Queues
• Driver Management
• Understanding Folder Virtualization
• Configuring HomeGroup

Video 17
Managing BranchCache

• Understanding BranchCache
• BranchCache Requirements
• BranchCache Modes
• Configuring BranchCache Settings
• Certificate Management

Video 18
Monitoring and Maintaining Windows 7

• Event Logging
• Configuring Event Logging
• Configuring Event Subscription
• Performance Monitoring
• Creating Data Collector Sets
• Creating System Diagnostics Reports

Video 19
Configure Performance Settings

• Configuring the System Page Files
• Configuring Hard Drive Caching
• Configuring Optimal Processor Scheduling
• Optimizing Services

Video 20
Configuring Backup and Recovery

• Configuring Backups
• Using the Backup Utility
• Backing Up Files
• Creating Scheduled Backups
• Creating a System Recovery Disk
• Configuring Recovery Options
• Restoring Files From Backup
• Using System Restore Points
• Using Last Known Good Configuration
• Restoring a Completely Failed System
• Rolling Back Bad Drivers
• Using Shadow Copies
• Configure File Recovery Options
• Restoring User Profiles

Video 21
Preparing for the 70-680 Certification Exam

Video 22
Next Steps

Here is what you get....

22 videos will be provided in High-Quality AVI & WMV format. In other words, you get perfect quality and replication of your instructor's screens. An easy-to-use table of contents allows you to navigate to key areas you wish to focus on.

22 iPod video files to watch Train Signal on the go! A popular request amongst our students who wish to study while they commute (i.e., train). These 320x240 .m4v files are compressed versions of the original course, and play on any iPod that supports video. Also great for reviewing and refreshing your mind "on the job."

22 MP3 Files to listen to Train Signal on the go. Some of our students have requested this option. People would like to be able to listen in their car or while working out. Can be burnt to a CD or copied to portable device. Great supplemental training to the videos.

Instructor Notes – These PDF documents can be printed out and contain the slides used by the instructor throughout the videos. These allow the user a quick easy reference to notes on the slides and make any additional notes for their own learning process.

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