Planning and Managing Windows 7 Desktop Deployments and Environments Schedule
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Planning and Managing Windows 7 Desktop Deployments and Environments Overview
This five-day instructor-led course is intended for desktop administrators who want to specialize in desktop deployment, configuration, and management. In this course, students will learn how to plan and deploy Windows 7 desktops in large organizations. They will also learn how to design, configure, and manage the Windows 7 client environment. This course helps students prepare for the Exam 70-686, Pro Windows 7 Enterprise Desktop Administrator.
Planning and Managing Windows 7 Desktop Deployments and Environments Course Prerequisites
- A solid understanding of TCP/IP and networking concepts.
- A solid Windows and Active Directory background. For example, domain user accounts, domain vs. local user accounts, user profiles, and group membership.
- A good understanding of scripts and batch files.
- A solid understanding of security concepts such as authentication and authorization.
- Performed a clean installation of Windows 7, Upgrade to Windows 7, and migrate user-related data and settings from Windows XP.
- Configured disks, partitions, volumes, and device drivers to enable Windows 7 to function as desired.
- Experience configuring and troubleshooting permissions and other settings to allow access to resources and applications on Windows 7 Systems.
- Experience configuring settings to enable network connectivity.
- Experience configuring and troubleshooting a wireless network connection.
- Experience configuring and troubleshooting Windows 7 security.
- Configure mobile computers and devices.
- Familiarity with the client administration capabilities of Windows Server and familiar with management tools such as the System Center suite of products.
Planning and Managing Windows 7 Desktop Deployments and Environments Course Outline
Preparing to Deploy Windows 7 Business Desktops
o Overview of the Desktop Lifecycle
o Desktop Deployment: Challenges and Considerations
o Tools and Technologies Used in the Desktop Deployment Lifecycle
o Assessing the Current Computing Environment for Deploying Windows 7
o Designing Windows Activation
Assessing Application Compatibility in Windows 7
o Overview of Application Compatibility
o Assessing and Resolving Application Compatibility Issues by Using ACT 5.5
Evaluating Windows 7 Deployment Methods
o Evaluating In-Place Deployment
o Evaluating Side-by-Side Deployment
o Evaluating Lite Touch Deployment Method
o Evaluating Zero Touch Deployment Method
Designing Standard Windows 7 Images
o Overview of Windows 7 Installation Architecture
o Overview of the Imaging Process
o Determining the Image Strategy
o Selecting the Image Servicing Methods
Deploying Windows 7 by Using WAIK
o Overview of WAIK 2.0
o Building a Reference Windows 7 Image by Using Windows SIM and Sysprep
o Managing the Windows Preinstallation Environment
o Capturing, Applying, and Servicing a Windows 7 Image
Deploying Windows 7 by Using Windows Deployment Services
o Overview of WDS
o Designing and Configuring WDS for Windows 7 Deployment
Deploying Windows 7 by Using Lite Touch Installation
o Designing the Lite Touch Installatino Environment
o Implementing MDT 2010 for Deploying Windows 7
Deploying Windows 7 by Using Zero Touch Installation
o Designing the Zero Touch Installation Environment
o Performing Zero-Touch Installation of Windows 7 by usig MDT 2010 and Configuration Manager 2007
Migrating User State by Using WET and USMT 4.0
o Overview of User State Migration
o Overview of USMT 4.0
o Planning User State Migration (USMT 4.0)
o Migrating User State by using USMT 4.0
Designing, Configuring, and Managing the Client Environment
o Overview of Planning Client Configuration
o Designing and Configuring Standard System Settings
o Designing and Configuring Internet Explorer Settings
o Designing and Configuring Security Settings
o Designing and Implementing Group Policy
o Troubleshooting Group Policy
Planning and Deploying Applications and Updates to Windows 7 Clients
o Determining the Application Deployment Method
o Deploying the 2007 Microsoft Office System
o Planning and Configuring Desktop Updates by Using WSUS
Planning and Deploying Windows 7 by Using LTI
o Determining the Application Deployment Method
o Deploying the 2007 Microsoft Office System
o Planning and Configuring Desktop Updates by Using WSUS