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6294A: Planning and Managing Windows 7 Desktop Deployments and Environments

Course Length: 5 Days

Overview:
This five-day instructor-led course is intended for desktop administrators who want to specialize in desktop deployment, configuration, and management. In this course, students will learn how to plan and deploy Windows 7 desktops in large organizations. They will also learn how to design, configure, and manage the Windows 7 client environment. This course helps students prepare for the Exam 70-686, Pro: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Administrator.

Prerequisites:
A solid understanding of TCP/IP and networking concepts
A solid Windows and Active Directory background. For example, domain user accounts, domain vs. local user accounts, user profiles, and group membership
A good understanding of scripts and batch files
A solid understanding of security concepts such as authentication and authorization
Performed a clean installation of Windows 7, Upgrade to Windows 7, and migrate user-related data and settings from Windows XP
Configured disks, partitions, volumes, and device drivers to enable Windows 7 to function as desired
Experience configuring and troubleshooting permissions and other settings to allow access to resources and applications on Windows 7 Systems
Experience configuring settings to enable network connectivity
Experience configuring and troubleshooting a wireless network connection
Experience configuring and troubleshooting Windows 7 security
Configure mobile computers and devices
Familiarity with the client administration capabilities of Windows Server and familiar with management tools such as the System Center suite of products
Familiarity with deployment, packaging, and imaging tools
The ability to work in a team/virtual team
Trained and mentored others

Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• 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 upon specific business requirements
• Design a standard Windows 7 image by assessing and evaluating the business 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 State Migration Tool 4.0
• Design, configure, and manage the Windows 7 client environment
• Plan and deploy applications and updates to Windows 7 client computers
• Plan and deploy Windows 7 by using LTI. (Lab-Only Module)

Course Content

Lesson 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
• Lab: Assessing the Computing Environment by Using the Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit
• Lab: Recommending a Licensing Strategy

Lesson 2: Assessing Application Compatibility in Windows 7

• Overview of Application Compatibility
• Assessing and Resolving Application Compatibility Issues by Using ACT 5.5
• Lab: Evaluating Application Compatibility Using the Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit
• Lab: Creating Application Compatibility Fixes

Lesson 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
• Lab: Determining the Windows 7 Deployment Method

Lesson 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
• Lab: Determining the Windows 7 Imaging Strategy

Lesson 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
• Lab: Installing WAIK
• Lab: Building a Reference Image Using Windows SIM and Sysprep
• Lab: Creating Windows PE Boot Media
• Lab: Capturing and Applying a Windows 7 Image Using ImageX
• Lab: Servicing Images by Using DISM

Lesson 6: Deploying Windows 7 by Using Windows Deployment Services

• Overview of WDS
• Designing and Configuring WDS for Windows 7 Deployment
• Lab: Deploying Windows 7 by Using Windows Deployment Services

Lesson 7: Deploying Windows 7 by Using Lite Touch Installation

• Designing the Lite Touch Installation Environment
• Implementing MDT 2010 for Deploying Windows 7
• Lab: Planning and Configuring MDT 2010
• Lab: Deploying Windows 7 by Using Lite Touch Installation

Lesson 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 and Configuration Manager 2007
• Lab: Deploying Windows 7 by Using Zero Touch Installation

Lesson 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
• Lab: Migrating User State by Using Windows Easy Transfer
• Lab: Migrating User State by Using the User State Migration Tool 4.0
• Lab: Migrating User State by Using State using Hard Link Migration

Lesson 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
• Lab: Designing and Configuring the Client Environment
• Lab: Troubleshooting GPO Issues

Lesson 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
• Lab: Determining the Application Deployment Method
• Lab: Customizing the Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2007 Installation
• Lab: Planning and Managing Updates by Using WSUS

Lesson 12: Planning and Deploying Windows 7 by Using LTI

• Lab: Planning an End-to-End Windows 7 LTI Deployment
• Lab: Deploying Windows 7 using the LTI Deployment Plan

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