Microsoft Windows 7: First Look for IT Professionals

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 easy environment to manage. This course looks at the SKUs of Windows 7 that will be available and discusses what is appropriate depending on environmental needs. This course also looks at Windows 7's compatibility with Windows Vista and the built-in driver support for Vista-capable hardware, and deployment methods and technologies such as DISM and WAIK. Windows 7 includes troubleshooting technologies such as the Action Center, Problem Steps Recorder, and Device Stage. BitLocker has been made simpler to use and AppLocker is used to control user access to applications. Remote and mobile availability under Windows 7 are also analyzed. This course will prepare IT professionals for the new environment they will manage while working with Windows 7.

Target Audience
IT Professionals who are currently supporting Windows XP and Windows Vista and want an introduction to Windows 7.

Prerequisites
Knowledge of the interworking of Windows XP and Windows Vista

Expected Duration (hours)
1.5

Lesson Objectives

Microsoft Windows 7: First Look for IT Professionals

identify the markets that the various editions of Windows 7 are aimed at

identify improvements to Windows 7 performance

recognize how image deployment works in Windows 7

determine the most appropriate Windows 7 edition to deploy and the tools with which to do so

recognize the features of Device Stage

use the Action Center

recognize the features of troubleshooting tools in Windows 7

use AppLocker to create a rule

recognize how BitLocker has been simplified in Windows 7

use BitLocker To Go to encrypt a removable drive

identify the network enhancements for Windows 7

configure Action Center settings

create a rule with AppLocker

encrypt a removable drive with BitLocker To Go