This is an interactive class: Laptops will be provided to each student.

I. Introducing Windows 7
     A. New features since Vista
     B. New features since XP
     C. Enhanced features
     D. Comparing Windows 7 with Vista
     E. Comparing Windows 7 with XP
     F. Comparing Windows 7 with Linux

This lesson will provide a high-level overview of the new features in Windows 7. The features will be covered from three perspectives: completely new features, enhanced features from Vista, and features compared with XP.

II. New Installation Features
     A. Deployment models
          1. Media-based
          2. Image-based/high touch
          3. Image-based/light-touch
          4. Image-based/zero-touch
     B. Deployment tools
          1. Imaging tools
          2. Installation boot options
          3. Deployment servers
          4. Windows Automated Installation Kit (WAIK)

The new deployment tool set will be covered and demonstrated in this lesson. Four deployment models will be explored: media based, image based/high touch, image based/ low touch, and image based/zero touch. A demonstration of imaging will be included.

III. Mastering the New Interface
     A. New desktop
     B. New configuration interfaces
     C. New applications
     D. Customizing the interface
     E. Optimizing the interface

Windows 7 introduces an entirely new interface for organizations moving from Windows 2000 and Windows XP, which will make up the bulk of implementations. This lesson introduces the key new features from the perspective of productivity. Tips and tricks about the interface will be interspersed throughout demonstrations.

IV. Networking with Windows 7
     A. Network stack
          1. IPv4
          2. IPv6
     B. URL-based QoS
     C. Direct access
     D. BranchCache
     E. Mobile broadband

Windows 7 adds several new networking features and enhances others. This lesson will introduce and demonstrate such features as branch caching, direct access, URL-based QoS, and mobile broadband support.

V. Application and Hardware Compatibility
     A. Application Compatibility Toolkit
     B. AppLocker
     C. XP Mode
     D. Windows Virtual PC
     E. Device drivers
          1. Compatibility
          2. Device driver sources
          3. Testing

This lesson provides the students with an overview of the application compatibility features and the hardware compatibility issues they may face when working with Windows 7.

VI. Securing Windows 7

     A. The new user account control (UAC)
          1. Changes from Vista
          2. New operation modes
     B. Kerberos authentication
     C. Auditing enhancements
     D. BitLocker and removable storage
     E. Internet Explorer 8.0

Windows 7 introduces new security features and enhances existing security tools. This lesson introduces the new features and new tools and provides best practice guidelines for secure implementation.

VII. PowerShell and Command Line Scripting
     A. PowerShell features
     B. Customizing the console
     C. Cmdlets and Aliases
     D. Getting help
     E. Scripting
     F. Command line tools

PowerShell was first introduced as an add-on to Windows. Windows 7 will ship with PowerShell pre-installed. This lesson introduces PowerShell and demonstrates basic commands and scripting. Additionally, traditional command line commands are covered.

VIII. Performance Tuning and Troubleshooting
     A. Built-in tools
          1. Troubleshooting packs
          2. Problem steps recorder
          3. Reliability and performance monitor
          4. New task manager
          5. Collector sets
     B. Add-on tools
          1. Contig
          2. Process monitor
          3. Free third-party tools

Windows Vista introduces several new and powerful tools for performance tuning and troubleshooting. This lesson will cover these tools and the enhancements made in Windows 7. New tools will also be introduced.

 

IX. Migrating from XP
     A. Planning the migration
          1. User state migration
          2. Application data migration
          3. Business process changes
          4. Application compatibility issues
     B. User State Migration Tool 4.0
          1. New features
          2. Utilization
     C. Hard-Link Migration
     D. ScanState and LoadState

Many organizations will need to migrate from Windows XP directly to Windows 7. This lesson introduces the tools and processes required to accomplish such a migration.

Hands-On Labs
Cement a working knowledge of Windows 7 and hone your management skills with thorough hands-on labs — guiding installation, management and problem-solving techniques:

1. Building a Windows 7 Virtual Lab
2. Installing Windows 7 Enterprise
3. Configuring IP Addresses
4. Joining a Domain
5. Using the Taskbar and Jump Lists
6. Using the Resource Monitor
7. Inspecting IPv6 Traffic
8. Testing Name Resolution
9. Troubleshooting Application Compatibility
10. Installing the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT)
11. Using the ACT Utilities
12. Implementing AppLocker
13. Configuring User Account Control (UAC)
14. Applying the New Auditing Rules
15. Encrypting with BitLocker to Go
16. Exploring IE 8 Security Options
17. Working with New Command Line Tools
18. Navigating and Using PowerShell
19. Using the New Problem Steps Recorder
20. Creating a Data Collector Set
21. Advanced Task Manager Functions
22. Defragmentation Tools
23. Installing the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
24. Creating Custom Installation Images
25. Customizing the Installation Actions
26. Installing from a Custom Networked Image