Planning and Managing Windows 7 Desktop Deployments and Environments

COURSE OUTLINE:

Description

In this course intended for desktop administrators who want to specialize in desktop deployment, configuration, and management, you will learn how to plan and deploy Windows 7 desktops in large organizations. You will also learn how to design, configure, and manage the Windows 7 client environment.

This course incorporates material from the Official Microsoft Learning Product 6294: Planning and Managing Windows 7 Desktop Deployments and Environments.

Certification:

This course helps you prepare for Exam 70-686: Pro: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Administrator, which counts as credit towards Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Administrator certification.

Audience

IT professionals interested in specializing in Windows 7 desktop and application deployments and managing the desktop environments for large organizations; Ideal candidates include support technicians or IT professionals currently in deployment roles who want to advance their careers or enhance their skills in planning and deploying Windows 7 desktops.

Prerequisites

A solid understanding of TCP/IP, networking concepts, scripts, batchfiles, and security concepts such as authentication and authorization
A solid Windows and Active Directory background, including familiaritywith domain user accounts, domain vs. local user accounts, user profiles, andgroup membership
Experience performing clean Windows installations, upgrading Windows, andmigrating user-related data and settings
Experience configuring disks, partitions, volumes, device drivers, andmobile computers and devices
Experience configuring and troubleshooting a wireless network connection,Windows 7 security, and permissions and other settings to allow access toresources and applications
Experience configuring settings to enable network connectivity
Familiarity with the client administration capabilities of WindowsServer, management tools such as the System Center suite of products, anddeployment, packaging, and imaging tools

Learning Objectives

Prepare to deploy Windows 7 business desktops
Assess and resolve application compatibility issues with Windows 7
Determine the most appropriate method to deploy Windows 7 based uponspecific business requirements
Design a standard Windows 7 image by assessing and evaluating thebusiness requirements
Deploy Windows 7 by using WAIK
Deploy Windows 7 by using WDS
Deploy Windows 7 by using Lite Touch Installation
Deploy Windows 7 by using Zero Touch Installation
Migrate user state by using Windows Easy Transfer and User StateMigration Tool 4.0
Design, configure, and manage the Windows 7 client environment
Plan and deploy applications and updates to Windows 7 client computers

1. Preparing to Deploy Windows 7 Business Desktops

Overview of the Desktop Lifecycle
Desktop Deployment: Challenges and Considerations
Tools and Technologies Used in the Desktop Deployment Lifecycle
Assessing the Current Computing Environment for Deploying Windows 7
Designing Licensing and Activation

2. Assessing Application Compatibility in Windows 7

Overview of Application Compatibility
Assessing and Resolving Application Compatibility Issues by Using ACT 5.5

3. Evaluating Windows 7 Deployment Methods

Evaluating In-Place Deployment
Evaluating Side-by-Side Deployment
Evaluating Lite-Touch Deployment Method
Evaluating Zero-Touch Deployment Method

4. Designing Standard Windows 7 Images

Overview of Windows 7 Installation Architecture
Overview of the Imaging Process
Determining the Image Strategy
Selecting the Image Servicing Methods

5. Deploying Windows 7 by Using WAIK

Overview of WAIK 2.0
Building a Reference Windows 7 Image by Using Windows SIM and Sysprep
Managing the Windows Preinstallation Environment
Capturing, Applying, and Servicing a Windows 7 Image

6. Deploying Windows 7 by Using Windows Deployment Services

Overview of WDS
Designing and Configuring WDS for Windows 7 Deployment

7. Deploying Windows 7 by Using Lite Touch Installation

Designing the Lite Touch Installation Environment
Implementing MDT 2010 for Deploying Windows 7

8. Deploying Windows 7 by Using Zero Touch Installation

Designing the Zero Touch Installation Environment
Performing Zero-touch Installation of Windows 7 by Using MDT 2010 andConfiguration Manager 2007

9. Migrating User State by Using WET and USMT 4.0

Overview of User State Migration
Overview of USMT 4.0
Planning User State Migration (USMT 4.0)
Migrating User State by Using USMT 4.0

10. Designing, Configuring, and Managing the Client Environment

Overview of Planning Client Configuration
Designing and Configuring Standard System Settings
Designing and Configuring Internet Explorer Settings
Designing and Configuring Security Settings
Designing and Implementing Group Policy
Troubleshooting Group Policy

11. Planning and Deploying Applications and Updates to Windows 7 Clients

Determining the Application Deployment Method
Deploying Office 2007
Planning and Configuring Desktop Updates by Using WSUS

12. Planning and Deploying Windows 7 by Using LTI

Planning the MDT Lite Touch Environment

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