Microsoft Releases Official “First Look” Windows 7 Training Courses

 

Microsoft has begun releasing information on their official Windows 7 training courses.  (Thanks Ken)

Course 6289 – First Look: Windows 7 for IT Professionals – This three-hour instructor-led clinic introduces students to new features in Microsoft Windows 7: user productivity, improved security and control, streamlined PC management, and desktop optimization.

At Course Completion

 

• Discuss configuration of the UAC elevation prompt
• Explain BitLocker Data Encryption for removable storage devices
• Summarize how to create and enforce AppLocker rules
• Describe how Windows Defender helps to improve security on a computer
• Describe how DirectAccess helps improve the connectivity experience for remote users
• Explain how caching works to help make users in a branch office more productive
• Summarize how to use libraries and search to organize and find information
• Describe how taskbar and Control Panel improvements bring together common tasks and information to reduce clutter and improve navigation
• Explain how to perform a Windows Backup and Restore
• Describe troubleshooting enhancements including the Problem Steps Recorder, unified tracing concepts, Performance Monitor, and Windows PowerShell 2.0

Course 6290 – First Look: Windows 7 for IT Professionals Hands-on Lab – This three hour lab is a companion to the 6289 course and provides hands-on practice with the main technical areas of Windows 7: User Productivity, Improved Security and Control, Streamlined PC Management, and Desktop Optimization.

At Hands-On Lab Completion  

• Configure User Account Control.
• Utilize the User Account Type and Elevation Prompt.
• Configure Local Security Policy.
• Configure Windows Firewall.
• Create AppLocker Rules and configure enforcement.
• Configure Windows Defender.
• Set indexing locations and modify advanced options.
• Execute searches form multiple locations.
• Create a library and set security permissions.
• Create and deploy a search connector.
• Use the built-in diagnostics tools to diagnose and resolve system problems.
• Use Performance Monitor to collect system performance information.
• Configure the Action Center and view messages.
• Examine events in Event Viewer and create a custom view.
• Configure Device Manager and control device installation.
• Run Windows PowerShell commands.
• Configure Backup and Restore option.
• Configure the Sync Center.

 

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