• Identify hardware requirements.
• Perform a clean installation.
• Upgrade to Windows 7 from previous versions of Windows.
• Upgrade from one edition of Windows 7 to another edition.
• Troubleshoot Windows 7 installation issues.
• Install and configure Windows 7 drivers.
• Troubleshoot post-installation configuration issues.
• Configure and troubleshoot User Account Control.
• Configure security settings in Windows Firewall.
• Configuring networking.
• Troubleshoot connectivity issues.
• Configure remote access.
• Troubleshoot performance issues.
• Troubleshoot reliability issues by using built-in diagnostic tools.
• Configure Windows Update.
• Configure data protection.

To benefit fully from this course, students should have the following prerequisite courses/skills and knowledge:

One year of IT experience

Familiarity with resolving client issues

Familiarity with resolving application issues

Familiarity with deploying client desktop operating systems

Familiarity with basic security concepts

• Installing Windows 7
• Upgrading and migrating to Windows 7

Module 2: Deploying Windows 7

• Capturing and preparing system images
• Deploying system images
• Configuring a Windows 7 VHD

Module 3: Configuring Hardware and Applications in Windows 7

• Configuring Windows 7 Device Drivers
• Configuring Windows 7 Application Restrictions
• Configuring Windows 7 Application Compatibility
• Internet Explorer 8 in Windows 7

Module 4: Configuring Network Connectivity in Windows 7

• Configuring IPv4 and IPv6 in Windows
• Configuring Windows 7 Network Settings
• Configuring Windows 7 Firewall
• Configuring Windows 7 Remote Assistance
• Configuring Windows 7 Remote Management

Module 5: Configuring Access to Resources in Windows 7

• Configuring Authentication and Authorization
• Configuring Certificate Manager
• Configuring User Account Control
• Configuring File, Folder, and Shared Resource Access
• Configuring HomeGroup
• Configuring BranchCache

Module 6: Configuring Mobile Computing in Windows 7

• Configuring BitLocker and BitLocker To Go in Windows 7
• Configuring Windows 7 Mobility Options
• Configure Windows 7 Power Plans
• Configuring DirectAccess in Windows 7
• Configuring Remote Connections in Windows 7

Module 7: Monitoring and Recovery

• Configuring Updates to Windows 7
• Configuring Windows 7 Performance Settings
• Managing Disks in Windows 7
• Monitoring Systems in Windows 7
• Configuring Windows 7 Backups
• Configuring Windows 7 File Recovery Options