Planning and Managing Windows 7 Desktop Deployments and Environments
COURSE OUTLINE:
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