6292 Installing and Configuring Windows 7 Client

Course Information

6292 Installing and Configuring Windows 7 Client
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/course.aspx?ID=6292A#tab3
Learning Plan for 70-680
http://learning.microsoft.com/manager/LearningPlanV2.aspx?resourceId=3b702722-cf3d-47f4-aebe-c5d68f9f53f8&clang=en-US&cats=d4e8e42c-3d5a-4a6e-915d-d99556a49bd7
Exam Info - check out the MCTS requirements for 70-680 exam on Windows 7
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en-us/exam-70-680.aspx

Module 1 - Installing, Upgrading and Migrating
Supported Upgrade Paths
https://technet.microsoft.com/library/dd772579.aspx

Windows 7 Enterprise
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/enterprise/products-and-technologies/windows-7/default.aspx
Installation
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd349348(WS.10).aspx
Info on unattend.xml
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc749415(WS.10).aspx
WET - Windows Easy Transfer Tool
http://blogs.technet.com/b/keithcombs/archive/2009/10/27/windows-xp-and-windows-7-migration-and-coexistence.aspx
Download WET for XP and Vista
http://windows.microsoft.com/windows-easy-transfer
New drivers are needed for Windows 7, here is some good info on the new changes
http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/device/DeviceExperience/default.mspx
Are you ready for Windows 7? Try Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) Toolkit
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/solutionaccelerators/dd537566.aspx
Create custom pe disk
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc709665(WS.10).aspx
Disk2VHD
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb545021
VHD Performance
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/taylorb/archive/2010/02/26/hyper-v-virtual-hard-disk-vhd-performance-white-paper.aspx
Deprecated Features for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee681713(v=ws.10).aspx

Module 2 - Disk and Device Drivers
Diskpart
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/300415
Device Stage
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=153231
Defrag
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Improve-performance-by-defragmenting-your-hard-disk

Module 3 - File Access and Printers
Permissions
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc770962.aspx

Module 4 - Network Connectivity
Whats new in Windows 7 Networking
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=154443
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd367855(WS.10).aspx

Learn more about IPv4 and CIDR
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=154437
Learn more about IPv6
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=154442
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=154444
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=154445
Link-local addresses
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=154451
IPv6 interface identifiers
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=154450
Test a TCP/IP configuration by using the ping command
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=154455
Verify, release, or renew a client address lease
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=154456
Configure TCP/IP for automatic addressing
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=154457
Disable automatic address configuration
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=154458
Manage Options and classes
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=154459
Assigning options
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=154460
Assign a server-based option
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=154461
Assign a scope-based option
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=154462
Assign an option to a reserved client
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=154463
Add a client reservation
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=154464
Assigning options
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=154460
Netsh
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=154213
 
Module 5 - Wireless Network Connections
IEEE 802.11n, refer to
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=154211
WEP and its flaws, refer to
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=154212
Group policy to manage wireless network, refer to
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=154214

Module 6 - Securing Windows 7 Desktops
Windows 7 new security features
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/enterprise/products/windows-7/features.aspx
Good video on Bitlocker and Bitlocker to go
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/dd408739.aspx
Microsoft Free Anti Virus ...
http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/
GPO Search
http://gpsearch.azurewebsites.net/
Download GPO - Group Policy Settings Reference for Windows
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=25250
Defender or Microsoft Security Essentials?
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/securitytipstalk/archive/2013/11/14/windows-defender-and-microsoft-security-essentials-which-one-do-i-need.aspx
GPO for Firefox
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/gpo-for-firefox/
Advanced Firewall – Troubleshooting
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc722062(v=ws.10).aspx

Module 7 - Optimizing and Maintaining
Resource Monitor
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd883276(WS.10).aspx
Service Pack
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff817622(WS.10).aspx
How to use system image to back up your system and restore if needed ...
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/4241/how-to-create-a-system-image-in-windows-7/
System File Checker
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929833
What is Defrag Doing? … what does the % mean?https://support.microsoft.com/kb/131648/EN-US

Module 8 - Mobile Computing and Remote Access
Offline Files Improvements
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff633429(WS.10).aspx
Ultra-Mobile PCs, see the “Ultra-Mobile PC” Web site
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=153748
For information on Sync Center, see the “Sync Center: Recommended Links” Web site
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=151718
Microsoft® Exchange® synchronization
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=153749
Windows 7 Power Plans: Frequently Asked Questions” Web site
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=91084

Remote Desktop Connection Manager
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=21101

Extras

Sysprep

Sysprep video from Microsoft http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/preparing-an-image-using-sysprep-and-imagex.aspx
Windows 7 - step by step guide http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee523217(v=ws.10).aspx

IE

IE8 using content advisor instead of old hosts trick of adding 127.0.0.1 to bad site
http://jaxov.com/2009/08/how-to-block-websites-in-internet-explorer-and-mozilla-firefox/

ISO tools and Windows 7 - Free !
Have been using this tool with no issues for a long time to attach ISO images. Love this for free..ware
http://www.magiciso.com/tutorials/miso-magicdisc-overview.htm
Have been using this burner for free for years as well, long live freeware.
http://www.cdburnerxp.se/

Outlook Issues
Free Outlook Backup tool
http://www.mailstore.com/en/mailstore-home.aspx
Transfer from Outlook Express to Window 7 - In summary store outlook express locally, then import into live mail. (free download)
http://www.pcworld.com/article/172203/migrate_your_outlook_express_inbox.html
Event ID – Search for Log Event ID
http://www.eventid.net/search.asp
http://www.myeventlog.com/
http://kb.prismmicrosys.com/
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc754424.aspx

Windows 7 Videos and Virtual Labs

Windows 7 Videos and Virtual Labs REPOST

Here is a list comprised of labs and virtual labs to aid the following windows 7 exams.  Special thanks to this blogger's site for a great wealth of links that aided my current list.

70-669
http://randelhall.blogspot.com/2011/08/70-669-desktop-virtualization.html

70-681
http://randelhall.blogspot.com/2011/08/videos-70-681.html

70-680
http://randelhall.blogspot.com/2011/08/windows-7-videos.html

Videos 70-680

Windows 7 Virtual Tools
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/virtuallabs/ee862412.aspx

70-680

REPOST from

http://scriptimus.wordpress.com/2011/05/03/mcts-70-680-%e2%80%93-exam-study-video-links/

Below is a list of freely available videos to  help with this exam. Most of them are on the Microsoft Techcenter or Microsoft Edge. I’m frequently asked about resources to help with the Windows 7, Configuring exam. For many IT professionals, this is their first starting point at Microsoft Certified Training. I’ve put together this list of video resources to help with each of the modules. My study process is Watch it, Do it, Read about it, (then do it again properly) in that order. This resource will help with the first part but remember that these videos should be accompanied by reading the appropriate articles on Microsoft Technet. I strongly recommend actually doing each of the objectives when training, even if it appears straight forward, at least you can honestly say you have practical experience.

Installing, Upgrading, and Migrating to Windows 7 (14 percent)

Perform a clean installation.TechNet Video: How Do I: Preparing for Windows 7
TechNet Video: How Do I: Basic Windows 7 Deployment
TechNet Video: How Do I: Bare Metal Installation of Windows 7
TechNet Video: How Do I: USB Installation of Windows 7
Deploying Windows 7 with Windows Deployment ServicesTechNet Video: How Do I: Deploying Windows 7 with Windows Deployment Services
How Microsoft Does IT: Deploying Windows 7 Upgrade to Windows 7  from previous versions of Windows.Upgrading to Windows 7 from Windows Vista
Migrating Windows XP to Windows 7 Using Windows Easy Transfer and USMT Migrate user profiles.Migration From Windows XP to Windows 7
User State Migration Tool
TechNet Video: (Part 1 of 5) Overview of User State Migration Tool
TechNet Video: (Part 2 of 5) What’s New in the User State Migration Tool 4.0
TechNet Video: (Part 3 of 5) User State Migration Tool Scenarios
TechNet Video: (Part 4 of 5) Hard-link Migration in the USMT 4.0
TechNet Video: (Part 5 of 5) Offline User State Capture in the USMT 4.0

Deploying Windows 7 (13 percent)

Capture a system image.TechNet Video: How Do I: Creating a Dual-Boot System with Windows 7
Step 1 – Create an Answer File
Step 2 – Build a Reference Installation
Step 3 – Create a Bootable Windows PE CD-ROM
Step 4 – Capture the Customized Windows Installation
Step 5 – Deploy the Windows Image from a Network Share
Windows 7 Image Engineering Using the Windows Automated Installation Kit?
Windows 7 Offline Image Servicing
Exploring the Windows Automated Installation Kit (Windows AIK) 2.0
Deployment Tools, Preparing an Image Using Sysprep and ImageX
Preparing an Image Using Sysprep and ImageX
Image Servicing with DISM Deploy a system image.Automating Windows 7 Deployment
TechNet Video: (Part 1 of 8 ) Windows 7 Deployment – Introduction to Deployment
TechNet Video: (Part 2 of 8 ) Windows 7 Deployment – Deployment Tools
TechNet Video: (Part 3 of 8 ) Windows 7 Deployment – MDT 2010 Deployment Process
TechNet Video: (Part 4 of 8 ) Windows 7 Deployment – Step 1: Gather Required Software
TechNet Video: (Part 5 of 8 ) Windows 7 Deployment – Step 2: Prepare the MDT 2010
Environment
TechNet Video: (Part 6 of 8 ) Windows 7 Deployment – Step 3: Create the Reference Computer
TechNet Video: (Part 7 of 8 ) Windows 7 Deployment – Step 4: Deploy Windows 7 and Capture Reference Computer Image
TechNet Video: (Part 8 of 8 ) Windows 7 Deployment – Step 5: Deploy Windows 7 to Target Computer Configure a VHD.Windows 7 VHD Boot Demonstration
TechNet Video: Thrive Live! IT Pro Virtualization Tour (Part 2 of 4): VHD Native Boot

Configuring Hardware and Applications (14 percent)

Configure devices.Configuring Devices in Windows 7 Configure application compatibility.TechNet Video: Part 1 of 6 – Configuring the Application Compatibility Tool Kit 5.6
TechNet Video: Part 2 of 6 – Collecting Inventory and Compatibility Data (DCP’s)
TechNet Video: Part 3 of 6 – Organizing Inventory by Assigning Categories and
Priorities
TechNet Video: Part 4 of 6 – Creating a Custom Solution
TechNet Video: Part 5 of 6 – Exploring the Compatibility Administrator (32-bit)
TechNet Video: Part 6 of 6 – Installing a Custom Patch using SDINST Tool
TechNet Video: Bytes by TechNet: Aaron Tiensivu and Keith Combs discuss Windows 7,
Virtualization and the Application Compatibility Toolkit
TechNet Video: How Do I: Mitigate Application Issues in Windows 7 Using Shims?TechNet Video: How Do I: Introduction to Application Compatibility Toolkit 5.5?
Getting Started with the Application Compatibility Toolkit (Part 1)
Creating Data Collection Packages to Generate an Application Inventory (Part 2)
Analyzing Compatibility Data Returned by Data Collection Packages (Part 3)
Mitigating Application Compatibility Issues with Common Compatibility Fixes (Part 4)
Detecting and Mitigating Administrative Privilege Requirements with the Standard User Analyzer (Part 5)
TechNet Video: How Do I: Application Compatibility Manager
TechNet Video: How Do I: Compatibility Administrator Configure application restrictions.TechNet Video: How Do I: Software Restriction Policies in Windows 7 Configure Internet Explorer.TechNet Video: How Do I: Configuring Internet Explorer 8
Internet Explorer 8 and Windows 7
Deploying and Managing Windows Internet Explorer 8?
Windows Internet Explorer 8

Configuring Network Connectivity (14 percent)

Configure IPv4 network settings.TechNet Video: How Do I: Windows 7 and Network Connectivity
Creating a Firewall Rule to Allow ICMPv4 Echo Requests
Wireless Networking
Networking home computers running different versions of Windows
Choosing a network location Configure IPv6 network settings.Michael Surkan: Introduction to IPV6
Introduction to Internet Protocol Version 6 Configure networking settings.Windows 7 and Network Connectivity
View and connect to available wireless networks Configure Windows Firewall.Windows 7 Screencast – Resource Monitor (resmon)
Allow a program to communicate through Windows Firewall Configure remote management.TechNet Video: Using Windows PowerShell 2.0
TechNet Video: Administering Windows PowerShell Remotely
TechNet Video: How Do I: Remote Management of Windows 7 with Windows PowerShell
TechNet Video: Windows 7 Powershell

Configuring Access to Resources (13 percent)

Configure shared resources.TechNet Video: How Do I: Accessing Local and Network Resources in Windows 7
Microsoft User State Virtualization Overview
Folder Redirection
Roaming User Profiles
Windows 7 HomeGroup Configure file and folder access.Getting started with the Encrypting File System Configure user account control (UAC).Learning Snack: Implementing User Account Control in Windows 7
User Account Control
Accessing Local and Network Resources in Windows 7
TechNet Video: Windows 7 Security and Control Overview
TechNet Video: Windows 7 Security Overview
What’s new in Group Policy for Windows 7? Configure authentication and authorization. Configure BranchCache.BranchCache
TechNet Video: How Do I:Reduce WAN costs with Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 7 and BranchCache?
TechNet Video: Using Windows 7 BranchCache
Branch Cache in Windows 7

Configuring Mobile Computing (10 percent)

Configure BitLocker and BitLocker To Go.Firestarter: Encrypt Your Drives with BitLocker and Bitlocker-to-Go
TechNet Video: How Do I: BitLocker and BitLocker To Go in Windows 7
BitLocker and BitLocker To Go
Windows 7 Screencast – BitLocker To Go
Windows 7: How to use Bitlocker-to-go
Windows 7 Screencast – BitLocker To Go
BitLocker in Win7
Bitlocker Screencast
BitLocker Drive Encryption with BitLocker to Go Overview Configure DirectAccess.TechNet Video: Introducing DirectAccess
TechNet Video: Using Windows 7 Direct Access
DirectAccess
Enabling Secure Always-on Connectivity using DirectAccess Video 1 of 2
Enabling Secure Always-on Connectivity using DirectAccess Video 2 of 2
DirectAccess with Devrim
Windows 7 DirectAccess User Experience
TechNet Video: Windows Firestarter Events (Part 2 of 5): Windows 7: Diving Deeper -
DirectAccess and RAS Features
TechNet Video: Windows 7 Firestarter Event (Part 2 of 4): Why VPN? Connect Seamlessly
with DirectAccess
TechNet Video: TechNet Radio Community Corner: John Weston and Doug Spindler discuss DirectAccess and IPv6
TechNet Video: How Do I: Windows 7 and DirectAccess Configure mobility options.TechNet Video: How Do I: Offline Files in Windows 7
TechNet Video: How Do I: Using PowerCfg in Windows 7? Power Management in Windows 7 Overview Configure remote connections.

Monitoring and Maintaining Systems that Run Windows 7 (11 percent)

Configure updates to Windows 7. Manage disks.Delete a hard disk partition Monitor systems.How  Do I: Create and Configure Events Centrally? Configure performance settings.Power Management in Windows 7
Power Management in Windows 7 – Video 1 of 2
Power Management in Windows 7 – Video 2 of 2
How much power does your PC consume?
Power Management and Troubleshooting Group Policy
Power Management in Windows 7 Overview
Configuring Devices in Windows 7

Configuring Backup and Recovery Options (11 percent)

Configure backup.Advanced Backup in Windows 7 Configure system recovery options.Create a system repair disc
Backup and Restore
Back up your files