Introduction

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.

Pre-Requisites

Before attending this course, students must have:

• 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
  

Outcomes

• After completing 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)