Microsoft Exam 70-686: Pro: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Administrator Course Curriculum:

Module 1 - Preparing to Deploy Windows 7 Business Desktops

Overview of The Desktop Lifecycle
Desktop Deployment
Tools and Technologies
Assessing the Current Computing Environment
Designing Windows Activation
Module Review
Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit

Module 2 - Assessing Application Compatibility

Overview of Application Compatibility
Resolving Issues by Using ACT 5.5
Module Review
Application Compatibility Toolkit

Module 3 - Evaluating Windows 7 Deployment Methods

In-Place Deployment
Side-by-Side Deployment
Lite-Touch Deployment
Zero-Touch Deployment
Module Review
Determining the Deployment Method

Module 4 - Designing Standard Windows 7 Images

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

Module 5 - Using Windows Automated Installation Kit (AIK)

Overview of Windows AIK 2.0
Building a Reference Image
Managing the Windows Preinstallation Environment
Capturing, Applying and Servicing a Windows 7 Image
Module Review
Identify Resources and Tools
System Image Manager
Using SYSprep Command
Creating Windows PE Boot Media
Imaging Process
Creating a New Machine
DISM Command Line

Module 6 - Using Windows Deployment Services

Overview of WDS
Designing and Configuring WDS
Module Review
Installing and Configuring WDS
Installation from Windows Deployment Services

Module 7 - Deploying Windows 7 by Using Lite Touch Installation

Designing the Lite Touch Installation Environment
Implementing MDT 2010 for Deploying Windows 7
Module Review
Planning and Configuring Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
Deploying Using Light Touch Installation
Deploy and Capture Reference Computer Image
Importing Reference Computer Image
Deploy Windows 7 to Target Computer

Module 8 - Deploying Windows 7 by Using Zero Touch Installation

Designing the Zero Touch Installation Environment
Using MDT 2010 and Configuring Manager 2007
Module Review
Installing and Configuring the MDT
System Center Configuration Manager
Launching the Virtual Machine

Module 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
Migrating User State
Module Review
User State Migration Tool

Module 10 - Designing, Configuring and Managing the Client Environment

Overview of Planning Client Configuration
Standard Systems Settings
Internet Explorer Settings
AppLocker Rules
BitLocker Settings
UAC Settings
Firewall Rules and Settings
Windows Defender
Implementing Group Policy
Troubleshooting Group Policy
Module Review
Group Policy Objects

Module 11 - Planning and Deploying Applications and Updates

Determining the Application Deployment
Deploying the 2007 Microsoft Office System
Desktop Updates Using WSUS
Module Review
Customizing Office 2007 Installation
Configuring Windows Update Services
Course Review

Microsoft Exam 70-680: TS: Windows 7, Configuring Certification Training Course Curriculum:

COURSE OUTLINE
Exam: 70-680

Instructor Introduction
Exam Overview

Module 1: Installing, Upgrading and Migrating to Windows 7
Module Overview
Lesson 1: Perform a Clean Installation
Key Features, Editions and Hardware Requirements
Installation Methods
Lesson 2: Upgrading Windows from Previous Windows
Lesson 3: Migrating User Profiles
Module Review

Module 2: Deploying Windows 7
Module Overview
Lesson 1: Capturing a System Image
Lesson 2: Preparing a System Image for Deployment
Lesson 3: Deploying a System Image
Lesson 4: Configuring a Virtual Hard Disk
Module Review

Module 3: Configuring Hardware and Applications
Module Overview
Lesson 1: Configuring Devices
Lesson 2: Configuring Application Compatibility
Lesson 3: Configuring Application Restrictions
Lesson 4: Configuring Internet Explorer
Module Review

Module 4: Configuring Network Connectivity
Module Overview
Lesson 1: Configuring IPv4 Network Settings Overview
Setting Up a Connection for a Network
Automatic IPv4 Address Configuration APIPA
Configuring Name resolution
Connecting To a Network and Network Locations
Resolving Connectivity Issues
Lesson 1: Review
Lesson 2: Configuring IPv6 Network Settings
Lesson 3: Configuring Network Settings
Connecting To a Wireless Network
Lesson 4: Configuring Windows Firewall
Configuring Basic Firewall Settings
Configuring Advanced Security Settings
Well Known Ports and Configuring Certificates for Secure Websites
Lesson 4: Review
Lesson 5: Configuring Remote Management
Remote Management Methods
Configuring Remote Management Tools
Executing PowerShell Commands
Lesson 5: Review
Module Review

Module 5: Configuring Access to Resources
Module Overview
Lesson 1: Configuring File and Folder Access
Encrypting Files and Folders by using EFS
Configuring NTFS Permissions and Resolving Effective Permissions Issues
Copying vs. Moving Files
Lesson 1: Review
Lesson 2: Configuring Shared Resources
Folder Virtualization and Shared Folder Permissions
Printers, Queues and Configuring HomeGroup Settings
Lesson 2: Review
Lesson 3: Configuring User Account Control
Configuring Local Security Policy
Configuring Admin vs. Standard UAC Prompt Behaviors and Configuring a Desktop
Lesson 3: Review
Lesson 4: Configuring Authentication and Authorization Overview
Resolving Authentication Issues
Configuring Rights
Managing Credentials
Managing Certificates
Smart Cards with PIV
Elevating User Privileges and Multifactor Authentication
Lesson 4: Review
Lesson 5: Configuring BranchCache
Module Review

Module 6: Configuring Mobile Computing
Module Overview
Lesson 1: Configuring BitLocker and BitLocker to Go
Lesson 2: Configuring Direct Access
Lesson 3: Configuring Mobile Computing
Tools for Configuring Mobile Computer and Device Settings
Configuring Offline File Policies
Configuring Transparent Caching
Power Plans and Power Saving Options
Lesson 3: Review
Lesson 4: Configuring Remote Connections
Lesson 1: Advanced Security Auditing
NAP Quarantine and Dial up Connections
Configuring Remote Desktop and Published Applications
Lesson 4: Review
Module Review

Module 7: Monitoring and Maintaining Windows 7 Systems
Module Overview
Lesson 1: Configuring Updates to Windows 7
Lesson 2: Managing Disks Overview
Partitioning Disks
Managing Disk Volumes
Managing File System Fragmentation
Configuring Disk Quotas
RAID
Removable Device Policies
Lesson 2: Review
Lesson 3: Monitoring Systems Overview
Configuring Event Logging
Windows 7 Performance Tools
Resource Monitor and Performance Monitor
Maintaining Reliability Using Memory Diagnostic Tools
Network Diagnostic Tool
Reliability and Action Center Tools
Windows Startup and Recovery Tools
Lesson 3: Review
Lesson 4: Configuring Performance Settings Overview
Page Files and the Hard Drive Cache
Updating Drivers and Network Performance
Power Plans and Processor Scheduling
Configuring the Desktop
Configuring Services and Programs
Mobile Performance Computing Issues
Lesson 3: Review
Module 7: Review

Module 8:
Module Overview
Lesson 1: Configuring Backup and Restore
Lesson 2: Configuring System Recovery Options
Lesson 3: Configuring File Recovery Options
Module Review
Program Review