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Updating Your Technology Knowledge of Microsoft Windows XP to Windows 7

Microsoft Course 6291

Course Description

This three-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to work with the new technologies in Windows Vista and Windows 7 Beta. This course is intended for individuals who already have experience with Windows XP to upgrade their skills to Windows 7 Beta.

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to User Productivity Enhancements
  • Controlling Your Desktop
  • Overview of Desktop Search Enhancements
  • Introduction to Search Federation
Lab 1.1: Implementing Search Enhancements in Windows 7 Beta
  • Create and Configure a Library
  • Configure Search Indexes
  • Create and Pin a Search Connector

Module 2: Managing Desktop Configurations

  • Automating Group Policy Enhancements
  • Introduction to Windows PowerShell 2.0
  • Using Windows PowerShell 2.0

Lab 2.1: Desktop Configuration

  • Applying Group Policy Enhancements
  • Using Windows PowerShell 2.0

Module 3: Introduction to Remote Access

  • Introduction to DirectAccess
  • Designing a DirectAccess Solution
  • Install and Configure DirectAccess
  • Overview of VPN Reconnect
  • Introduction to BranchCache
Module 4: Introduction to Windows 7 Beta Security Components
  • Implementing User Account Control
  • Introduction to Windows BitLocker
  • Introduction to Windows AppLocker
  • Configuring Windows Defender
  • Introduction to Windows Firewall with Advanced Security
Lab 4.1: Implementing User Account Control
  • Configure User Account Control
Lab 4.2: Implementing AppLocker Security Controls
  • Create AppLocker Rules and Configure Enforcement
Lab 4.3: Implementing Windows Defender
  • Configure Scans for Windows Defender
Lab 4.4: Implementing Windows Firewall with Advanced Security
  • Adjust Windows Firewall Configuration
  • Lab Shutdown

Module 5: Deploying Windows 7 Beta Images

  • Preparing to Deploy a Windows 7 Beta Image
  • Deploying a Windows 7 Beta Image
  • Servicing a Windows 7 Beta Image

Module 6: Troubleshooting in Windows 7 Beta

  • Troubleshooting with Problem Steps Recorder
  • Using the Windows Troubleshooting Platform
  • Diagnosing Issues with Unified Tracing
  • Analyzing Performance with Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI)
  • Managing Devices
Lab 6.1 Using New Windows 7 Beta Troubleshooting Features
  • Create and Analyze a Report by using Problem Steps Recorder
  • Analyze Troubleshooting Results Generated from the Windows Troubleshooting Wizard
  • Use Netsh Commands to Capture Network Trace Information
  • Create a Data Set Collector in Performance Monitor and Analyze Results
  • Restrict Installation of a Device by using Group Policy

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