Windows 7 Configuration and Support

Audience

Support personnel and anyone interested in appreciating how to get the most out of Microsoft's new operating system - Windows 7.

Prerequisites

A general appreciation of PC's and the Microsoft Windows environment.

Duration

3 days. Hands on.

Course Objectives

In our Windows 7 Professional Config and Support course, you will gain the knowledge and skills you need to successfully install, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows 7 computers. Through practical labs, you'll get invaluable experience with installation and upgrades, remote access, and the new Windows 7 desktop environment. You will learn how Windows 7 allows for vast improvements in security, overall system performance, and deployment, a robust combination, putting it well ahead of its competition in the present market. In the course, you'll focus on successful configuration of the IT Pro tools and applications that ship with Windows 7. You will learn to identify technical problems that can occur on your company's client computers, and you'll discover the Windows 7 tools used to monitor and maintain your pc’s. By the end of this course, you will have installed and configured a Windows 7 desktop that is fully secured and on the network, while focusing on five main troubleshooting areas: operating system, hardware, networking, security, and applications.

Course Content

UsingWindows 7 deployment technology
Configuring and managing the Windows 7 desktop
Adding the Windows 7 desktop to an active network
Configuring Active Directory withWindows 7
Windows 7 IT Pro tools and applications - use and configuration
Windows 7 remote capabilities and utilities
The Windows firewall, includingadvanced features and network profiles
Windows 7 remote access and remote capabilities
Windows 7 Mobility Center
Securing the Windows 7 desktop
User account control in various network profiles
Windows 7 third-party applications
Monitoring and troubleshootingWindows 7