Overview/Description Windows 7 is the latest evolution in the Windows workstation product line of operating systems. Windows 7 builds on the accomplishments of Windows Vista and adds enhancements to create an increasingly user friendly environment. This course looks at some of the new features of Windows 7 including changes to the taskbar, such as jump lists and quick preview; the new desktop features, such as new theme suites and gadgets; and the enhancements to the Aero framework, such as Aero Shake and Aero Peek. This course also discusses how Windows Live Essentials has been separated...

Overview/Description User data is a challenge in the age of mobile computing. This course focuses on using and configuring centralized user data. User State Virtualization and Folder Redirection allows administrators to centralize data collection, while permitting users to access their data from any device. Offline Files is a Windows 8 feature that caches files from remote shared folders to a users local Offline Files cache. File synchronization keeps files up to date and can be performed manually or can be schedule in the background. Offline folder characteristics can be configured using...

Overview/Description This course covers Windows 8 key hardware support enhancements including multi-monitor support, near-field communication, and sensor technology. It outlines Windows 8 driver support, specifically focusing on supporting device drivers, driver signing, printer driver management, and the ability to add drivers to Windows images during any of the three phases of deployment: before, during, or afterwards. It discusses the ability to troubleshoot hardware problems using Device Manager and troubleshooting methods for testing for problematic drivers, updating drivers, locating...

Overview/Description The Windows 8 operating system can be upgraded from Window XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and another version of Windows 8. Windows 8 can also be installed to a new computer, over an existing operating Windows operating system, to another partition for dual boot, and to a VHD disk. Microsoft provides several tools for customizing Windows 8 installations, and tools to migrate data from Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 to Windows 8. Windows 8 can also be hosted on a USB drive – the Windows to Go feature allows you to boot to Windows from one or more computers. This...