Lesson Plans
Configuring Windows 7
(Exam 70-680)
Table of Contents
Course Overview .................................................................................................. 3
Section 1.1: Windows 7 Versions.......................................................................... 5
Section 1.2: Windows 7 Installation ...................................................................... 7
Section 1.3: Upgrade ............................................................................................ 9
Section 1.4: User Profile and Data Migration ...................................................... 11
Section 1.5: Domain Networking ......................................................................... 13
Section 2.1: System Images Overview ............................................................... 14
Section 2.2: Image Preparation........................................................................... 15
Section 2.3: Image Capture ................................................................................ 17
Section 2.4: Manual Image Deployment ............................................................. 19
Section 2.5: Image Servicing .............................................................................. 20
Section 2.6: Virtual Hard Disk (VHD) .................................................................. 22
Section 2.7: Domain Image Deployment............................................................. 24
Section 3.1: Devices and Drivers ........................................................................ 26
Section 3.2: Disk Partitions and Volumes ........................................................... 28
Section 3.3: Disk Optimization ............................................................................ 30
Section 3.4: Removable Storage ........................................................................ 32
Section 3.5: Application Compatibility ................................................................. 33
Section 3.6: User Account Control (UAC) ........................................................... 35
Section 3.7: Internet Options .............................................................................. 37
Section 3.8: Internet Explorer (IE) 8 .................................................................... 39
Section 3.9: Application Restriction..................................................................... 41
Section 4.1: IPv4 ................................................................................................. 43
Section 4.2: IPv6 ................................................................................................. 45
Section 4.3: IP Address Configuration ................................................................ 47
Section 4.4: Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) .................................................. 49
Section 4.5: Wireless Networking ....................................................................... 51
Section 4.6: Windows Firewall ............................................................................ 54
Section 5.1: Authentication and Authorization .................................................... 56
Section 5.2: NTFS Permissions .......................................................................... 58
Section 5.3: Resource Sharing ........................................................................... 60
Section 5.4: Printer Sharing and Management ................................................... 62
Section 5.5: Auditing ........................................................................................... 64
Section 5.6: Encryption ....................................................................................... 66
Section 5.7: BranchCache .................................................................................. 68
Section 6.1: Network Access Protection (NAP)................................................... 70
Section 6.2: Virtual Private Network (VPN) ......................................................... 71
Section 6.3: DirectAccess ................................................................................... 73
Section 6.4: BitLocker and BitLocker To Go ....................................................... 75
Section 6.5: Mobility Options .............................................................................. 78
Section 7.1: Troubleshooting Tools..................................................................... 81
Section 7.2: System Events ................................................................................ 83
Section 7.3: Performance Monitoring .................................................................. 85
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Section 7.4: Resource Monitoring ....................................................................... 87
Section 7.5: Reliability and Performance Maintenance ....................................... 89
Section 7.6: Optimization .................................................................................... 91
Section 7.7: System Updates .............................................................................. 93
Section 7.8: Remote Management...................................................................... 95
Section 7.9: Remote Assistance ......................................................................... 97
Section 8.1: System Backup ............................................................................... 98
Section 8.2: File Recovery ................................................................................ 100
Section 8.3: System Recovery .......................................................................... 102
Practice Exams ................................................................................................. 104
Appendix A: Approximate Time for the Course ................................................. 105
Appendix B: Changes to the LabSim 70-680: Configuring Windows 7 ............. 108
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Course Overview
This course prepares students for Microsoft’s Exam 70-680: Configuring
Windows 7. It focuses on installing, deploying configuring, monitoring, and
maintaining systems that run Windows 7.
Module 1 – Windows Installation
This module examines elements that are involved in installing Windows. These
elements include the editions and features available with Windows 7, installation
and upgrade methods, and preserving user profiles and data using migration
tools. Also discussed are the basics of domain networking: Active Directory, and
Group Policies.
Module 2 – System Images
In this module students will learn concepts about capturing a system image.
Details discussed include; preparing a system to capture a system image,
capturing a system image, manually deploying an image from a network share,
and methods for deploying a system image. The students will also learn about
creating a Virtual Hard Disk and applying a Windows image to the file.
Module 3 – Hardware and Applications
This module teaches the students about hardware issues such as configuring
devices and drivers, managing disk partitions and volumes, and methods for
optimizing a disk drive. The students will also examine application issues such as
solving application compatibility problems with Windows 7, protecting the system
configuration using the User Account Control, configuring Internet Explorer 8,
and configuring access and compatibility for applications.
Module 4 – Networking
This module discusses the following networking concerns; configuring IPv4 and
IPv6 network addresses, Internet Connection Sharing (ICS), wireless networking,
Windows Firewall, and Windows Firewall with Advanced Security (WFAS).
Module 5 – Resource Access
This module examines the fundamentals of accessing resources. Topics
discussed include configuring authentication and authorization, NTFS
permissions, and resource sharing. Students will learn basics of managing printer
sharing, auditing, encrypting files and folders, and configuring BranchCache.
Module 6 – Mobile Computing
In this module students will learn concepts about configuring remote connections;
Network Access Protection (NAP) and Virtual Private Network (VPN). They will
also learn about configuring DirectAccess, BitLocker and BitLocker To Go, and
configuring and managing options for mobile devices.
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Module 7 – Monitoring and Maintenance
This module discusses configuring tools for troubleshooting, monitoring system
events, monitoring performance and resource, ensuring the reliability and
performance of a system, optimizing system performance, managing system
updates, and remote management of computers.
Module 8 – Backup and Recovery
In this module students will learn about the basic elements of backup and
recovery; system backup, file recovery, and system recovery.
Practice Exams
In Practice Exams students will have the opportunity to test themselves and
verify that they understand the concepts and are ready to take the certification
exam.
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Section 1.1: Windows 7 Versions
Summary
This section discusses the six different editions of Windows 7 and the features
available in the different editions. Concepts covered include:
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Windows 7 editions:
o Starter
o Home Basic
o Home Premium
o Professional
o Enterprise
o Ultimate
Windows 7 features
o Windows Firewall
o Action Center
o Power Management
o User Account Control
o Internet Explorer 8
o Improved Backup and Restore
o HomeGroup
o Windows Media Center
o Windows Aero
o Encrypting File System
o Remote Desktop Host
o Windows XP Mode
o Domain Join Group Policies
o AppLocker
o DirectAccess
o Branch Cache
o BitLocker and BitLocker To Go
o Boot from VHD
o Back up to a Network
Features included in each Windows 7 edition
Minimal requirements for Windows 7 editions
Windows 7 N-editions
Configuring Windows 7 Objectives:
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101. Perform a clean installation. This objective may include but is not
limited to:
o Identifying hardware requirements
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Lecture Focus Questions:
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What are the different editions of Windows 7?
Which editions would allow you to create a HomeGroup or join a
HomeGroup?
What is the difference between the Ultimate edition and the Enterprise
edition?
What is the difference between a Professional edition and a Professional
N edition?
Video/Demo
1.1.1 Windows 7 Versions
Time
5:13
Number of Exam Questions
4 questions
Total Time
About 15 minutes
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Section 1.2: Windows 7 Installation
Summary
In this section students will learn about Windows 7 installation methods and
sources. Concepts covered include:
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Windows 7 installation methods:
o Clean (advanced or custom)
o Upgrade (In-place)
o Migration
Windows 7 installation sources:
o DVD
o USB
o Network
o Windows Deployment Services (WDS)
After finishing this section, students should be able to complete the following
tasks:
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Copy Windows 7 installation files to a USB flash device.
Perform a Windows 7 installation using a USB flash device.
Configuring Windows 7 Objectives:
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101. Perform a clean installation. This objective may include but is not
limited to:
o Identifying hardware requirements
o Setting up as the sole operating system
o Setting up as dual boot; installation methods
o Boot from the source of installation, preparing the installation
source: USB, CD, network share, WDS
Lecture Focus Questions:
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Under which circumstances should you choose a clean installation of
Windows 7?
What is the advantage of a dual-boot system?
When would you choose an upgrade rather than a clean installation of
Windows 7?
What are the requirements of a USB flash storage device before it can be
an installation source?
In which environment would you use Windows Deployment Services
(WDS)?
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Video/Demo
Time
1.2.1 Installation Types and Sources
6:25
1.2.2 Creating a USB Installation Source
4:03
Total
10:28
Number of Exam Questions
10 questions
Total Time
About 25 minutes
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Section 1.3: Upgrade
Summary
This section examines details about upgrading to Windows 7. Concepts covered
include:
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Types of upgrades
o Intra-edition Upgrade
o Previous Windows Version Upgrade
Upgrade considerations:
o License key is required
o Cross-architecture upgrades are not supported
o Use the Upgrade Advisor to evaluate a computer’s readiness
After finishing this section, students should be able to complete the following
tasks:
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Run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor tool to determine the computer's
hardware readiness for Windows 7.
Perform an upgrade from Windows Vista to Windows 7.
Configuring Windows 7 Objectives:
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102. Upgrade to Windows 7 from previous versions of Windows. This
objective may include but is not limited to:
o Upgrading from Windows Vista
o Migrating from Windows XP
o Upgrading from one edition of Windows 7 to another edition of
Windows 7
Lecture Focus Questions:
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You have Windows 7 Professional installed. Which editions of Windows 7
support an upgrade from your current system?
You have Windows 7 Home Premium installed. You would like the system
to run the Home Basic edition. How would you make the change?
When upgrading to Windows 7, what are the tasks you should complete
prior to running the setup program?
How does the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor tool simplify the process of
upgrading Windows 7 to a different edition?
Under what circumstances must you perform an clean installation instead
of an upgrade installation?
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Video/Demo
Time
1.3.1 Upgrade Overview
4:10
1.3.2 Upgrading from Vista
4:56
Total
9:06
Number of Exam Questions
9 questions
Total Time
About 20 minutes
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Section 1.4: User Profile and Data Migration
Summary
This section provides information about the role of migration to preserve user
profile data and settings. Concepts covered include:
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Types of migration:
o Side-by-side
o Wipe-and-load
Migration tools:
o Windows Easy Transfer (WET)
o User State Migration Tool (USMT)
Location of files when you install over Windows XP and Vista:
o Shared files and folders
o Profile-specific files and folders
o Installed programs
o Windows settings and preference
After finishing this section, students should be able to complete the following
tasks:
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Use USMT to migrate user settings and profile information from a
Windows XP computer to a Windows 7 installation.
On the source computer run Scanstate to save the migration user
accounts to a network share.
On the destination computer run Loadstate to import user migration
information from a network share.
Configuring Windows 7 Objectives:
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103. Migrate user profiles. This objective may include but is not limited to:
o Migrating from one machine to another
o Migrating from previous versions of Windows
o Side-by-side vs. wipe and load
Lecture Focus Questions:
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What are the main differences between a side-by-side migration and a
wipe-and-load migration?
What types of files and data are moved during a migration?
How can you save user data during a migration?
When would you choose to perform a migration using the Windows Easy
Transfer (WET) over the User State Migration Tool (USMT)?
What are the transfer methods available when using WET to save user
files?
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What are the different kinds of migration stores supported by USMT?
What scanstate.exe command moves Windows XP user data files during
a hard-link migration?
Video/Demo
1.4.1 User Profile and Data Migration
Time
10:56
1.4.2 Using WET
8:58
1.4.3 Using USMT
6:16
Total
26:10
Number of Exam Questions
13 questions
Total Time
About 45 minutes
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Section 1.5: Domain Networking
Summary
This section discusses the basics about using domains. Concepts covered
include:
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The Active Directory structure:
o Domains
o Objects
o Attributes
o Organizational units
o Generic container objects
Applying Group Policy settings
Group Policy object categories:
o Computer Configuration
o User Configuration
Common GPOs settings:
o Account Policies
o Local Policies/Audit Policy
o Local Policies/User Rights Assignments
o Local Policies/Security Options
o Registry
o File System
o Software Restriction Policies
o Administrative Templates
Lecture Focus Questions:
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How would you configure security settings for all the users in a domain?
Which editions of Windows 7 can join a domain?
When there is a conflict between the local and domain configuration
settings, which setting takes precedence?
Number of Exam Questions
2 questions
Total Time
About 5 minutes
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Section 2.1: System Images Overview
Summary
This section provides an overview of capturing a system image. Concepts
covered include:
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The role of the system images.
Windows Automated Installation Kit (Windows AIK) tools:
o Windows Preinstallation Environment (Windows PE)
o Windows System Image Manager (Windows SIM)
o System Preparation Tool (Sysprep)
o ImageX
o Oscdimg
Types of computers required for preparing a system image:
o Reference computer
o Technician computer
Configuring Windows 7 Objectives:
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201. Capture a system image.
Lecture Focus Questions:
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What are the advantages of using a system image to install Windows 7 to
computers?
What is the file extension of a Windows 7 system image file?
How do you create an answer file for an automated installation?
Which tools does the Windows Automated Installation Kit include to
prepare or create a system image?
Video/Demo
2.1.1 System Images Overview
Time
3:50
Number of Exam Questions
2 questions
Total Time
About 10 minutes
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Section 2.2: Image Preparation
Summary
This section examines details about preparing a system to capture a system
image. Concepts covered include:
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Windows installation configuration passes:
o windowsPE
o offlineServicing
o specialize
o oobeSystem
Additional configuration passes:
o generalize
o auditSystem
o auditUser
Methods to run Windows Setup:
o Interactive (attended)
o Automated (unattended)
The role of Windows SIM
Steps to create an answer file
Considerations when using an answer file for automated installation
Using the System Preparation Tool (Sysprep) to configure new
installations of Windows.
Sysprep switches to manage system images and Windows installation
process:
o /audit
o /generalize
o /oobe
o /shutdown
o /reboot
o /quiet
o /quit
o /unattend
Considerations when using Sysprep
The process to create, prepare, and deploy a Windows installation image
After finishing this section, students should be able to complete the following
tasks:
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Use Windows SIM to create an answer file.
Configure properties and components of the answer file to increase the
automation of the installation and setup.
Use Sysprep to prepare an installation before it is captured.
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Configuring Windows 7 Objectives:
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201. Capture a system image. This objective may include but is not limited
to:
o Preparing system for capture
Lecture Focus Questions:
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What role does the Windows System Image Manager (Windows SIM)
perform in image preparation?
What is the purpose of the Sysprep?
What privileges are required to execute Sysprep?
Which Sysprep switch allows a user to remove all machine-specific
information from an installation?
What is the out-of-box experience mode?
Video/Demo
Time
2.2.1 Automated Installations
3:21
2.2.4 Creating an Answer File
6:07
2.2.5 Image Preparation
2:46
Total
12:14
Number of Exam Questions
10 questions
Total Time
About 35 minutes
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Section 2.3: Image Capture
Summary
This section discusses tools and steps to capture a system image. Concepts
covered include:
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Windows PE
o The role of Windows PE
o Steps to create a bootable Windows PE disc for capturing system
images
ImageX
o The role of ImageX
o Using a Wimscript.ini configuration file to exclude specific files
during the ImageX capture operation
ImageX options:
o /capture
o /config
o /compress
o /split
o /apply
o /apply /ref
o /verify
Steps to capture the reference computer’s Windows 7 installation onto a
network share
After finishing this section, students should be able to complete the following
tasks:
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Create a Windows 7 PE boot disk.
Use ImageX to capture a Windows 7 installation.
Configuring Windows 7 Objectives:
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201. Capture a system image. This objective may include but is not limited
to:
o Preparing system for capture
o Creating a WIM file
o Automated capture
o Manual capture
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Lecture Focus Questions:
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Which tool would you use to create a bootable Windows PE disc?
What are the boot sources for Windows PE?
Which tool is used to create an image from a reference computer?
What is the purpose of the exclusion exception section of the
wimscript.ini file?
Which imagex.exe switch checks for errors and file duplication after
capturing the installation?
Video/Demo
2.3.1 Image Capture
2.3.2 Capturing System Images
Total
Time
3:09
10:24
13:33
Number of Exam Questions
5 questions
Total Time
About 25 minutes
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Section 2.4: Manual Image Deployment
Summary
In this section students will explore the process to manually deploy an image
from a network share. Details about the following concepts will be covered:
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Tools to manually deploy an image from a network share:
o Diskpart
o ImageX
Steps to deploying a system image from a network share.
After finishing this section, students should be able to complete the following
tasks:
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Manually deploy an image onto a local computer?
Configuring Windows 7 Objectives:
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203. Deploy a system image. This objective may include but is not limited
to:
o Manually deploying a customized image
Lecture Focus Questions:
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What tools would you use to manually deploy an image from a network
share?
Why should you create two partitions on a hard drive prior to installing the
image?
What command at the command prompt connects a network share and
maps the drive with a letter?
What is the purpose of BCDBoot when deploying an image to the local
hard drive?
Video/Demo
2.4.1 Deploying Images with ImageX
Time
2:40
Number of Exam Questions
3 questions
Total Time
About 10 minutes
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Section 2.5: Image Servicing
Summary
This section examines the basics of deploying a system image. Concepts
covered include:
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The role of image servicing
Tools to service an image:
o Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM)
o ImageX
Components of the system image:
o Drivers
o Windows applications and application patches
o Windows security updates and features
o International settings
o Windows editions
After finishing this section, students should be able to complete the following
tasks:
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Use ImageX to mount an image, make and save changes to the image,
and dismount the image.
Use DISM to mount an image, make changes to the image, gather
information about the image, and dismount the image.
Configuring Windows 7 Objectives:
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202. Prepare a system image for deployment. This objective may include
but is not limited to:
o Inserting an application into a system image
o Inserting a driver into a system image
o Inserting an update into a system image
o Configuring tasks to run after deployment
Lecture Focus Questions:
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When would you choose to use ImageX over DISM to mount an image?
When using DISM, how do you save changes before dismounting an
image?
How do you mount a read-write image with ImageX?
What is the difference between an online image and an offline image?
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Video/Demo
Time
2.5.1 Image Servicing
4:01
2.5.2 Mounting and Unmounting Images
9:45
2.5.4 Image Servicing with DISM
8:07
2.5.5 Changing Image Settings and Drivers
6:04
2.5.6 Applying Updates to Images
3:32
Total
31:29
Number of Exam Questions
9 questions
Total Time
About 50 minutes
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Section 2.6: Virtual Hard Disk (VHD)
Summary
In this section students will learn about creating and configuring a Virtual Hard
Disk (VHD). Concepts covered include:
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The role of a Virtual Hard Drive (VHD)
Actions to perform with a VHD file:
o Create a new VHD
o Attach (mount) the VHD
o Detach (dismount) the VHD
o Compact (reduce) the size of a VHD
o Expand (increase) the maximum size available in a VHD
Tools to create and manage VHD files:
o Disk Management MMC
o DiskPart
o WIM2VHD
o BCDEdit
VHD considerations:
o Native-boot VHD
o Applying a WIM file to a VHD
o Installing Windows 7 to a VHD
o Using Offline servicing to make changes to a Windows image
After finishing this section, students should be able to complete the following
tasks:
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Create a VHD file and apply a Windows image to the file.
Install Windows 7 to a VHD file.
Configure a computer to boot from the VHD file.
Configuring Windows 7 Objectives:
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204. Configure a VHD. This objective may include but is not limited to:
o Creating, deploying, booting, mounting, and updating VHDs
o Offline updates
o Offline servicing
Lecture Focus Questions:
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What is the difference between a Virtual Hard Drive (VHD) and a standard
Hard Disk Drive (HDD)?
What are the advantages of using a VHD for Windows 7 installations?
What is the difference between a fixed disk VHD file and a dynamically
expanding VHD file?
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Which utilities would you use to create, manage and mount VHD files?
What is a native-boot VHD?
Which editions of Windows 7 support a native-boot VHD?
Video/Demo
2.6.1 Virtual Hard Disk (VHD)
Time
5:46
2.6.2 Creating VHD Image Installations
12:42
2.6.3 Installations Windows 7 on a VHD
4:16
Total
22:44
Lab/Activity
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Create a VHD
Number of Exam Questions
15 questions
Total Time
About 50 minutes
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Section 2.7: Domain Image Deployment
Summary
This section discusses methods for deploying a system image. Concepts
covered include:
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The role of Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT 2010)
o Distribution methods:
 Lite Touch Installation (LTI)
 Zero Touch Installation (ZTI)
o MDT 2010 Deployment Workbench areas to manage and distribute
Windows 7 images:
 Distribution share
 Task sequences
 Deployment point
The role of Windows Deployment Services (WDS):
o Types of WDS images
 Install image
 Boot image
 Capture boot image
 Discover boot image
o WDS unattend files:
 Windows Deployment Services client unattend file
 Image unattend file
o Transmission methods to deploy images:
 Unicast
 Multicast
o Scheduled casting
o Managing and maintaining WDS from the command line.
After finishing this section, students should be able to complete the following
tasks:
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Use WDS to create an installation and boot image.
Image a computer with a Windows 7 Enterprise image.
Configuring Windows 7 Objectives:
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203. Deploy a system image. This objective may include but is not limited
to:
o Automated deployment methods
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Lecture Focus Questions:
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What is the role of the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT)?
What is the difference between the Lite Touch Installation and Zero Touch
Installation MDT distribution methods?
What are the main areas of the MDT 2010 Deployment Workbench that
are used to manage and distribute Windows 7 images?
What are the differences between the MDT and Windows Deployment
Services (WDS)?
What are the four different types of WDS images that are used during
installation?
Video/Demo
Time
2.7.1 Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT)
4:06
2.7.3 Windows Deployment Services (WDS)
4:45
2.7.4 Deploying Images with WDS
4:40
Total
13:31
Lab/Activity
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Create WDS Images
Number of Exam Questions
10 questions
Total Time
About 35 minutes
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Section 3.1: Devices and Drivers
Summary
This section provides an overview of configuring devices and drivers. Details
about the following are presented:
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Device drivers
o Automatic driver updates
o Windows 7 driver store
o Driver staging
o Digital signatures
Device driver configuration and troubleshooting details
o Guidelines to install new hardware following a Windows 7
installation
o 32-bit drivers vs. 64-bit operating systems
o Tools to configure and troubleshoot device drivers:
 Device Manager
 Devices and Printer
 PnPUtil
 Group Policy settings
 System Information (Msinfo32)
 Reliability Monitor
 Driver Verifier Monitor
 Driver Query
 Signature Verification
 DirectX Diagnostic
After finishing this section, students should be able to complete the following
tasks:
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Use the PnPUtil tool to stage a driver or remove a driver in the driver
store.
Use Device Manager to enable and disable devices, and roll back or
install device drivers.
Use Group Policy to manage and maintain drivers.
Configuring Windows 7 Objectives:
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301. Configure devices. This objective may include but is not limited to:
o Updating, disabling, and uninstalling drivers
o Signed drivers
o Conflicts between drivers
o Configuring driver settings
o Resolving problem device driver
704. Configure performance settings. This objective may include but is not
limited to:
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o Updated drivers
Lecture Focus Questions:
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What does it mean to stage a driver?
What are the advantages of placing drivers in the driver store?
What does Windows do when it cannot find a driver in the driver store?
How can you be assured that a driver is stable and reliable?
What tool lists drivers on the computer which do not have a digital
signature?
Which tool will troubleshoot problems with printers?
Video/Demo
Time
3.1.1 Device and Driver Configuration
7:00
3.1.3 Managing Devices
8:15
3.1.4 Staging a Driver
5:08
Total
20:23
Lab/Activity
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Manage Devices 1
Manage Devices 2
Number of Exam Questions
13 questions
Total Time
About 50 minutes
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Section 3.2: Disk Partitions and Volumes
Summary
This section discusses managing disk partitions and volumes. Details about the
following are covered:
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The role of a partition
o Partitioning schemes:
 Master Boot Record (MBR)
 Globally unique identifier (GUID) Partition Table (GPT)
The role of a volume
o Disk types
 Basic
 Dynamic
Considerations when managing partitions and volumes
o Partitioning a hard disk
o Formatting
o Converting a basic disk to a dynamic disk
o Resizing a volume
o Managing disks using diskpart
o Using a mount point
After finishing this section, students should be able to complete the following
tasks:
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
Use Diskpart to create and resize a volume.
Use Disk Management to create simple, spanned, striped, and mirrored
volumes.
Configuring Windows 7 Objectives:

702. Manage disks. This objective may include but is not limited to:
o Managing disk volumes
o RAID
Lecture Focus Questions:
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In which circumstances do you need multiple partitions on a single disk?
What is the difference between the Globally Unique Identifier (GUID)
Partition Table (GPT) and the Master Boot Record (MBR) partitioning
schemes?
What is the difference between a partition and a volume?
When working with volumes, when would you choose a basic disk over a
dynamic disk?
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Which details should you consider when converting from a dynamic disk to
a basic disk?
Video/Demo
Time
3.2.1 Disk Partitions and Volumes
9:16
3.2.2 Creating and Resizing Volumes
8:56
Total
18:12
Lab/Activity
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Create Volumes
Add Space to an Existing Volume
Resize Existing Volumes
Create a Mount Point
Number of Exam Questions
11 questions
Total Time
About 55 minutes
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Section 3.3: Disk Optimization
Summary
This section discusses methods for optimizing a disk drive. Methods covered
include:
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Disk Cleanup
Disk Defragmenter
Check Disk
Quotas
After finishing this section, students should be able to complete the following
tasks:
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Defragment the files on a disk to optimize the performance of the disk.
Create a soft quota to warn the administrator when a user exceeds a
specified amount of disk space.
Configuring Windows 7 Objectives:

702. Manage Disks. This objective may include but is not limited to:
o Managing disk volumes
o Managing file system fragmentation
Lecture Focus Questions:
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How does the Disk Defragmenter optimize the performance of a hard
drive?
What kind of functions does the Disk Cleanup utility perform?
How can you delete restore points with the Disk Cleanup utility?
What does Check Disk attempt to do with orphaned files?
How can you monitor and restrict disk usage by users?
What is the difference between a hard quota and a soft quota?
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Video/Demo
Time
3.3.1 Disk Optimization
5:12
3.3.2 Configuring Defragmentation and Disk Quotas
3:48
Total
9:00
Lab/Activity
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Perform Disk Maintenance
Enable Disk Quotas
Number of Exam Questions
5 questions
Total Time
About 30 minutes
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Section 3.4: Removable Storage
Summary
This section discusses policies to manage removable storage. Concepts covered
include:

Categories and policies available in Removable Storage Access policies in
Group Policy:
o Policies to control access for CDs and DVDs, floppy drives, and
removable disks
o Custom Classes policies
o Windows Portable Devices (WPD) policies
o All Removable Storage Classes: Deny all access
o All Removable Storage Classes: Allow direct access in remote
sessions
o Time (in seconds) to force reboot
After finishing this section, students should be able to complete the following
tasks:

Use Group Policy to manage removable media permissions.
Configuring Windows 7 Objectives:

702. Manage disks. This objective may include but is not limited to:
o Removable device policies
Lecture Focus Questions:
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How can you prohibit the removal of sensitive data from the network?
When would you use a Custom Classes policy?
How can you immediately enforce removable media settings in Group
Policy?
Video/Demo
3.4.1 Removable Storage Policies
Time
1:11
Number of Exam Questions
2 questions
Total Time
About 5 minutes
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Section 3.5: Application Compatibility
Summary
This section explores tools to solve application compatibility problems with
Windows 7. Details covered include:
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Program Compatibility
Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT)
Windows XP mode
After finishing this section, students should be able to complete the following
tasks:
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
Use the Program Compatibility Troubleshooter utility to handle application
compatibility issues.
Manually configure the compatibility mode in the properties of an
application.
Configuring Windows 7 Objectives:

302. Configure application compatibility. This objective may include but is
not limited to:
o Setting compatibility mode
o Implementing shims
Lecture Focus Questions:
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What are the requirements for Windows XP Mode? What must you do to
use Windows XP Mode?
What tools are available to solve application compatibility problems with
Windows 7?
What is the best long-term application compatibility solution?
Which program compatibility feature should you use for incompatible
programs known by Windows 7?
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Video/Demo
3.5.1 Application Compatibility
3.5.2 Using the Program Compatibility Troubleshooter
Total
Time
11:12
3:32
14:44
Lab/Activity

Configure Application Compatibility
Number of Exam Questions
7 questions
Total Time
About 30 minutes
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Section 3.6: User Account Control (UAC)
Summary
This section explores protecting the system configuration using the User Account
Control (UAC). Details covered include:
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
The role of User Account Control (UAC)
The default behavior of UAC
UAC notification level settings:
o Always notify
o Notify me only when programs try to make changes to my computer
o Notify me only when programs try to make changes to my computer
(do not dim the desktop)
o Never notify
UAC settings that can be controlled through Group Policy:
o Run all administrators in Admin Approval Mode
o Behavior of the elevation prompt for Standard Users
o Behavior of the elevation prompt for administrators in Admin
Approval Mode
o Admin Approval Mode for the Built-in Administrator account
o Switch to the secure desktop when prompting for elevation
o Detect application installations and prompt for elevation
o Only elevate executables that are signed and validated
o Only elevate UIAccess applications that are installed in secure
locations
o Allow UIAccess applications to prompt for elevation without using
secure desktop
o Virtualizes file and registry write failures to per-user locations
After finishing this section, students should be able to complete the following
tasks:

Manage Secure Desktop and UAC notification levels.
Configuring Windows 7 Objectives:

503. Configure user account control (UAC). This objective may include but
is not limited to:
o Configuring local security policy
o Configuring admin vs. standard UAC prompt behaviors
o Configuring Secure Desktop
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Lecture Focus Questions:
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What is the recommended UAC notification level setting?
How does the UAC control the type of actions that a user can perform on
the system?
How does privilege elevation work?
What is purpose of Secure Desktop?
How would you identify when Secure Desktop is activated?
Under which circumstances would you use Group Policy to configure UAC
settings?
Video/Demo
Time
3.6.1 User Account Control (UAC)
5:35
3.6.2 Configuring UAC Settings
3:36
Total
9:11
Lab/Activity


Configure UAC Settings 1
Configure UAC Settings 2
Number of Exam Questions
6 questions
Total Time
About 30 minutes
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Section 3.7: Internet Options
Summary
This section explores facts about using Internet options to configure settings for
Internet Explorer. Details covered include:
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Internet Explorer 8 (IE 8) tools
IE 8 tabs
IE 8 security zones default settings:
o Security level
o Protected mode
IE security zones:
o Local intranet
o Trusted
o Restricted
o Internet
Modifying zone membership
The role of certificates
Certificate Authority (CA)
o Root CA
o Subordinate CA
o Standalone CA
Certificates that Internet Explorer tracks
After finishing this section, students should be able to complete the following
tasks:

Configure advanced security settings, zone membership, and privacy
settings for IE.
Configuring Windows 7 Objectives:

304. Configure Internet Explorer. This objective may include but is not
limited to:
o Configuring security settings
o Certificates for secure Web sites
Lecture Focus Questions:
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What are the different kinds of security zones?
What is the difference between the default security level and the default
protected mode assigned to security zones?
What is the difference between a root CA and a subordinate CA?
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Video/Demo
Time
3.7.1 Internet Options
4:40
3.7.2 Configuring Internet Options
4:06
Total
8:46
Lab/Activity
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

Modify Zone Memberships
Configure Privacy Settings
Configure Advanced Security Settings
Restore Advanced Settings
Number of Exam Questions
6 questions
Total Time
About 45 minutes
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Section 3.8: Internet Explorer (IE) 8
Summary
This section explores facts about enhancing security, access, and compatibility
with IE 8 features. Details covered include:
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InPrivate Mode features:
o InPrivate Browsing
o InPrivate Filtering
Features which enhance Internet Explorer security:
o Delete Browsing History
o AutoComplete
o SmartScreen Filter
o Cross-Site Scripting Filter
o Data Execution Prevention
o Content Advisor
o Advanced Settings
The role of Compatibility View
Components to configure the Compatibility View:
o Compatibility View button
o Compatibility View Settings
o Group Policy
Managing Internet Explorer Add-ons:
o Toolbars and extension
o Search providers
o Accelerators
o InPrivate Filtering
Considerations when configuring the Manage Add-on console:
o Storage of add-on functionality
o Disabling an add-on
o Deleting an add-on
After finishing this section, students should be able to complete the following
tasks:
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
Use InPrivate Mode to protect privacy.
Use accelerators to quickly access, share, search, translate or obtain
additional information about a topic.
Add additional accelerators to provide additional functionality.
Configure Compatibility View.
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Configuring Windows 7 Objectives:
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302. Configure application compatibility. This objective may include but is
not limited to:
o Compatibility issues with Internet Explorer
304. Configure Internet Explorer. This objective may include but is not
limited to:
o Configuring compatibility view
o Configuring security settings
o Configuring providers
o Managing add-ons
o Controlling InPrivate mode
Lecture Focus Questions:
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How does the SmartScreen Filter detect phishing Web sites and Web
sites that dispense malware?
What is the difference between how the InPrivate Mode features protect a
user's privacy?
When would you choose to disable an add-on?
What function does the Compatibility View provide for users?
How can you clear previously-saved passwords saved in Internet
Explorer?
Video/Demo
Time
3.8.1 Internet Explorer Security
7:08
3.8.4 Compatibility View and Add-ons
4:46
3.8.7 Using IE 8 Features
9:37
Total
21:31
Number of Exam Questions
11 questions
Total Time
About 40 minutes
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Section 3.9: Application Restriction
Summary
This section discusses methods to configure application restriction policies to
limit and restrict the applications that users can run. Details covered include:
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The role of software restriction policies
o Application restriction rules:
 Hash
 Certificate
 Path
 Network Zone
 Default
o Conflicting rules
o Enforcement policies options
o Enabling certificate rules
o Extensions
Advantages of AppLocker policies
AppLocker rule types:
o Executable
o Windows Installer
o Script
o DLL
Conditions for AppLocker rules:
o Publisher
o Path
o Hash
AppLocker considerations:
o AppLocker rules vs software restriction policies
o Soft-enforcement mode
o AppLocker event log contents
After finishing this section, students should be able to complete the following
tasks:
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
Configure a local software restriction policy for a specific user.
Create a path rule for an application.
Create a hash rule to create software restrictions.
Configuring Windows 7 Objectives:
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303. Configure application restrictions. This objective may include but is
not limited to:
o Setting software restriction policies
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o Setting application control policies
o Setting through group policy or local security policy
Lecture Focus Questions:
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How are software restriction policies managed, and in what order are they
applied?
How does a hash rule identify one application from another? Does the
same hash value always apply after the application receives a software
update?
What are the advantages of using AppLocker over software restriction
policies?
If software restriction policies and AppLocker policies are configured on
the same object, which rules take precedence?
Video/Demo
Time
3.9.1 Application Restriction Overview
1:37
3.9.2 Software Restriction Policies
7:06
3.9.3 Implementing Software Restriction Policies
12:07
3.9.5 AppLocker
7:18
3.9.6 Implementing AppLocker
5:33
Total
33:41
Number of Exam Questions
9 questions
Total Time
About 50 minutes
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Section 4.1: IPv4
Summary
This section provides an overview of IPv4 addresses. Concepts covered include:
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IPv4 addresses:
o 32-bit binary number
o Converting from binary to decimal
o Subnet mask
o Default class for IPv4 address ranges
 A
 B
 C
 D
 E
o Networking services:
 Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
 Domain Name System (DNS)
 Network Address Translation (NAT)
o IPv4 address considerations
Subnetting
o The role of subnetting
o Custom subnet masks
o Classless addressing
o Classless Inter-Domain Routing (CIDR)
o Calculating if workstations are on the same subnetworks
Configuring Windows 7 Objectives:
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401. Configure IPv4 network settings. This objective may include but is not
limited to:
o Connecting to a network
o Configuring name resolution
o Setting up a connection for a network
o Network locations
o Resolving connectivity issues
o APIPA
Lecture Focus Questions:
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What is the function of the subnet mask?
How can you divide a large network into smaller networks?
What does the Classless Inter-Domain Routing (CIDR) notation
represent?
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What does it mean if a Windows client has an IP address of 169.254.0.3
with the subnet mask of 255.255.0.0?
What is the advantage of using NAT?
How can you determine if individual computers are on the same network?
How do Windows 7 clients resolve host names to IP addresses?
Video/Demo
Time
4.1.1 IPv4 Addresses
10:58
4.1.3 IPv4 Subnetting
6:34
Total
17:32
Number of Exam Questions
3 questions
Total Time
About 30 minutes
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Section 4.2: IPv6
Summary
This section provides an overview of IPv6 addresses. Concepts covered include:
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IPv6 features:
o Address space
o Header improvements
o Route aggregation
o Built-in security features
o Built-in Quality of Service (QoS)
o Neighbor Discovery (ND)
o Geographic assignment of addresses
IPv6 address
o 128-bit binary number (32 hexadecimal numbers, organized into 8
quartets)
 Prefix
 Interface ID
o Types of addresses:
 Reserved
 Unicast
 Multicast
 Anycast
 Loopback
 Unspecified
o Addressing methods for implementingIPv6:
 IPv4-mapped address
 Tunneling
 IPv4-compatible address
 Intra-site Automatic Tunnel Addressing Protocol
(ISATAP)
 6-to-4
 Teredo tunneling
Configuring Windows 7 Objectives:
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402. Configure IPv6 network settings. This objective may include but is not
limited to:
o Configuring name resolution
o Connecting to a network
o Setting up a connection for a network
o Network locations
o Resolving connectivity issues
o Link local multicast name resolution
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Lecture Focus Questions:
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Why does IPv6 not require the NAT and PAT networking services?
What portion of an IPv6 address represents the prefix, and which portion
represents the interface ID?
What is the difference between a link-local and a unique local unicast
address?
What is the difference between a unicast address and an anycast
address?
When implementing IPv6, which transition methods incorporate an IPv4
address?
Video/Demo
Time
4.2.1 IPv6 Features
3:18
4.2.3 IPv6 Addresses
4:29
4.2.5 IPv6 Implementations
2:59
Total
10:46
Number of Exam Questions
4 questions
Total Time
About 25 minutes
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Section 4.3: IP Address Configuration
Summary
This section provides information about configuring IPv4 and IPv6 addresses.
Concepts covered include:
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Methods to assign IPv4 addresses and other IPv4 configuration values:
o Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
o Static (manual) assignment
o Automatic Private IPv4 Addressing (APIPA)
o Alternate IPv4 configuration
Methods to configure an IPv6 address:
o Static full assignment
o Static partial assignment
o Stateless autoconfiguration
o DHCPv6
Tools to troubleshoot network problems:
o Event Viewer
o Windows Network Diagnostics
o ipconfig
o ping
o tracert
o pathping
o Unified tracing
o nslookup
o netstat
o netsh
o Network and Sharing Center
After finishing this section, students should be able to complete the following
tasks:
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
Use netsh to create a firewall rule to allow inbound and outbound ICMP
traffic.
Configure a computer with a static address.
Use ipconfig and ping to gather information and test the TCP/IP
connection of a computer.
Configure an IPv4-compatible address while transitioning to IPv6.
Configuring Windows 7 Objectives:
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401. Configure IPv4 network settings. This objective may include but is not
limited to:
o Connecting to a network
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o Configuring name resolution
o Setting up a connection for a network
o Network locations
o Resolving connectivity issues
o APIPA
402. Configure IPv6 network settings. This objective may include but is not
limited to:
o Configuring name resolution
o Connecting to a network
o Setting up a connection for a network
o Network locations
o Resolving connectivity issues
Lecture Focus Questions:
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When would you choose to manually assign IPv4 configuration values for
a network adapter?
How is IP addressing different for APIPA versus DHCP?
When would you choose to use DHCP to assign IP addresses?
When using IPv6 stateless autoconfiguration, how do the clients learn the
addresses of other clients on the network?
What is the difference between the two modes of DHCPv6?
Video/Demo
Time
4.3.1 IP Address Configuration
2:13
4.3.4 TCP/IP Troubleshooting Tools
4:05
4.3.5 Configuring and Troubleshooting IPv4
6:42
4.3.7 Configuring and Troubleshooting IPv6
6:47
Total
19:47
Lab/Activity
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Configure IPv4 Settings
Configure IPv6 Settings.
Number of Exam Questions
14 questions
Total Time
About 50 minutes
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Section 4.4: Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
Summary
This section provides information about configuring Internet Connection Sharing
(ICS) to share network access with other network users through a computer’s
Internet connection. Concepts covered include:
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
Tasks to configure ICS
o Configuring the ICS host
o Configuring the ICS clients
Considerations when using ICS
After finishing this section, students should be able to complete the following
tasks:

Configure an ICS host.
Configuring Windows 7 Objectives:

403. Configure networking settings. This objective may include but is not
limited to:
o Configuring network adapters
Lecture Focus Questions:
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
What are the advantages of using ICS in a small network?
What are the differences between an ICS host and an ICS client?
How many network adapters are required before you can implement ICS?
Which network adapter on the ICS host will have 192.168.137.1 as the IP
address?
Video/Demo
4.4.1 Configuring ICS
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Lab/Activity
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Configure ICS
Number of Exam Questions
2 questions
Total Time
About 15 minutes
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Section 4.5: Wireless Networking
Summary
This section provides the following information about configuring wireless
networking:
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Wireless networking architecture:
o Devices
o Connection Method
 Ad hoc
 Infrastructure
o SSID (Service Set Identifier)
Wireless networking standards
Technologies to improve speed or the distance of wireless transmissions:
o Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO)
o Channel bonding
Considerations for wireless networks
Methods to authenticate wireless networks:
o Open
o Shared key
o 802.1x
Standards to provide security for wireless networking:
o Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)
o Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)
o Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) or 802.11i
Practices to provide a level of security:
o Change the administrator account name and password
o Change SSID from defaults
o Update the firmware
o Enable the firewall on the access point
o Disable DHCP
o Enable MAC address filtering
Connecting to a wireless network:
o SSID
o Wireless network icon in the System Tray
o Profiles
o Manually creating a network profile
o Ad-hoc connections
o Using netsh wlan to configure wireless connections at the
command prompt
Considerations for wireless connections
o Incorrect configuration
o Range and obstructions
o Access point placement
o Channel interference
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o Automatic switching (roaming)
After finishing this section, students should be able to complete the following
tasks:
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
Create and connect to an ad-hoc wireless network.
Manually connect to a network whose SSID is not being broadcast.
Create and save a wireless profile.
Configuring Windows 7 Objectives:
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403. Configure networking settings. This objective may include but is not
limited to:
o Adding a physically connected (wired) or wireless device
o Connecting to a wireless network
o Configuring security settings on the client
o Set preferred wireless networks
o Configuring network adapters
Lecture Focus Questions:
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What type of devices are used in a wireless network?
When should you use an ad-hoc wireless network?
How does channel bonding increase the performance of wireless
transmissions?
How does 802.1x provide greater authentication security than other
authentication methods?
What types of settings does a wireless profile contain?
What is the primary reason not to use WPA2 to secure a wireless
network?
Video/Demo
Time
4.5.1 Wireless Networking
8:54
4.5.4 Managing Wireless Connections
9:59
4.5.8 Wireless Network Troubleshooting
2:51
Total
21:44
Lab/Activity
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Connect to a Wireless Network
Configure a Wireless Profile
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Number of Exam Questions
9 questions
Total Time
About 55 minutes
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Section 4.6: Windows Firewall
Summary
In this section students will learn details about configuring Windows Firewall and
Windows Firewall with Advanced Security (WFAS) to protect a system by
controlling all traffic through a computer’s network interfaces.
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Windows Firewall
o The role of Windows Firewall
o Configure basic settings using the Windows Firewall utility
o Network Location Awareness
 Profile types
 Domain
 Home or Work
 Public
o Default responses to outbound and inbound traffic
o Firewall exceptions
Windows Firewall with Advanced Security (WFAS)
o Rule Types:
 Program
 Port
 Predefined
 Custom
o Connection security rules types:
 Isolation
 Authentication exemption
 Server-to-server
 Tunnel
 Custom
o Action options for rules:
 Allow the connection
 Block the connection
 Allow the connection if it is secure
o Options for network profiles:
 Firewall state
 Inbound connections
 Outbound connections
o Configure exceptions based on the port, protocol, or application
o Manage firewall settings with the netsh advfirewall command
o Edge traversal
After finishing this section, students should be able to complete the following
tasks:
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Configure the Windows Firewall to protect the computer from outside
sources.
Create inbound and outbound rules using the Windows Firewall with
Advanced Security (WFAS).
Configuring Windows 7 Objectives:
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404. Configure Windows Firewall. This objective may include but is not
limited to:
o Configuring rules for multiple profiles
o Allowing or denying an application
o Network-profile-specific rules
o Configuring notifications
o Configuring authenticated exceptions
Lecture Focus Questions:
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How does Windows Firewall protect users from hackers, viruses, and
worms?
Why does Windows Firewall provide a list of predefined firewall
exceptions?
When would you choose to use Windows Firewall with Advanced Security
(WFAS) over Windows Firewall?
What type of connection security rule protects traffic based on IP
addresses?
Video/Demo
Time
4.6.1 Windows Firewall
7:22
4.6.2 Configuring Windows Firewall
4:46
4.5.8 Windows Firewall with Advanced Security (WFAS)
6:41
4.6.6 Configuring WFAS
7:25
Total
26:14
Lab/Activity
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Configure the Windows Firewall
Number of Exam Questions
9 questions
Total Time
About 45 minutes
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Section 5.1: Authentication and Authorization
Summary
This section examines configuring Authentication and Authorization to control
access to resources. Concepts discussed include:
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Authentication
o The role of authentication
o Authentication features:
 Kerberos v5
 Windows NT LAN Manager (NTLM)
 Certificates
 Smart cards
 Biometrics
 Online identity integration
o Multifactor authentication
Authorization
o Permission
o Policy
o Right
o Built-in groups:
 Administrators
 Backup Operators
 Event Log Readers
 Network Configuration Operators
 Users
 Power Users
 Remote Desktop Users
Tools to manage authentication:
o Credential Manager
o runas command
o Account policies
After finishing this section, students should be able to complete the following
tasks:
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Use Credential Manager to save and manage usernames and passwords.
Use Run As to run applications as an administrator or a secondary user.
Configuring Windows 7 Objectives:
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504. Configure authentication and authorization. This objective may
include but is not limited to:
o Resolving authentication issues
o Configuring rights
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Managing credentials
Managing certificates
Smart cards with PIV
Elevating user privileges
Multifactor authentication
Lecture Focus Questions:
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What is the difference between authentication and authorization?
Why does the Power Users group exist as a built-in group for Windows 7?
When considering authorization, what is the difference between a
permission and a right?
Under which circumstance is Credential Manager unnecessary?
What is the difference between the account lockout duration and the
account lockout threshold?
How can you force users to create and use unique passwords?
Video/Demo
Time
5.1.1 Authentication and Authorization
5:50
5.1.4 Authentication Management
8:44
5.1.5 Using Credential Manager
4:56
5.1.6 Using Run As
7:12
5.1.7 Managing User Rights and Account Policies
5:42
Total
32:24
Lab/Activity

Manage Account Policies
Number of Exam Questions
8 questions
Total Time
About 55 minutes
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Section 5.2: NTFS Permissions
Summary
This section provides an overview of using NTFS permissions to control access
to files and folders. Concepts covered include:
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NTFS permissions for folders and files
o Full control
o Modify
o Read & execute
o List folder contents
o Read
o Write
Access Control Entries (ACE)
o Explicit permissions
o Allow permission
o Deny permission
Applying permissions
How permissions can be affected by copying or moving files with NTFS
permissions
Managing NTFS permissions from a command prompt
Comparing special permissions to NTFS permissions
Configuring special permissions
After finishing this section, students should be able to complete the following
tasks:
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Restrict access to files and folders using NTFS permissions.
Apply Special Permissions to provide specific control over files and
folders.
Configuring Windows 7 Objectives:
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502. Configure file and folder access. This objective may include but is not
limited to:
o Configuring NTFS permissions
o Resolving effective permissions issues
o Copying files vs. moving files.
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Lecture Focus Questions:
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What are the six standard NTFS permissions?
How does an object receive explicit permissions versus inherited
permissions?
How are effective permissions determined?
Which permissions take precedence when both share and NTFS
permissions apply to a folder?
How does copying or moving files with NTFS permissions affect the
permissions on the file or folder?
Video/Demo
Time
5.2.1 Standard NTFS Permissions
9:30
5.2.2 Configuring Standard NTFS Permissions
7:34
5.2.5 Special Permissions
4:00
5.2.6 Configuring Special Permissions
5:03
Total
26:07
Lab/Activity

Configure NTFS Permissions
Number of Exam Questions
10 questions
Total Time
About 45 minutes
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Section 5.3: Resource Sharing
Summary
This section explores sharing resources. Details discussed include:
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Location types identifying the type of network, settings and services:
o Domain
o Public
o Home
o Work
Networking services for location types:
o Network discovery
o File and printer sharing
o Public folder sharing
o Media streaming
o File sharing connections
o Password protected sharing
o HomeGroup connections
Methods to control access to shared content:
o Basic sharing
o Advanced sharing
o Public folder sharing
Managing shared folders
Managing libraries
Sharing resources using HomeGroups
After finishing this section, students should be able to complete the following
tasks:
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Create a HomeGroup to share specific types of files with other computers
running Windows 7.
Join a HomeGroup to share a library of files.
Create and secure a shared folder.
Configuring Windows 7 Objectives:
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501. Configure shared resources. This objective may include but is not
limited to:
o Folder virtualization
o Shared folder permissions
o Configuring HomeGroup settings
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Lecture Focus Questions:
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Under what circumstances would you choose to enable the Public Folder
Sharing networking service?
What are the differences between a domain, public, work and home
network profile?
When using public folder sharing, where are the public files located?
How would you share individual files and folders within the HomeGroup?
How can you create an administrative share?
What is a library, and where are files physical located when displayed in a
library?
Video/Demo
Time
5.3.1 Setting Advanced Sharing Options
2:56
5.3.3 Resource Sharing
6:41
5.3.4 Implementing Shared Folders
5:26
5.3.5 Implementing Libraries
6:32
5.3.7 Implementing HomeGroups
8:31
Total
30:06
Lab/Activity
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Share and Secure Folders
Number of Exam Questions
17 questions
Total Time
About 60 minutes
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Section 5.4: Printer Sharing and Management
Summary
In this section students will learn the basics of managing printer sharing.
Concepts covered include:
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Sharing a printer
Setting permissions on a printer:
o Print
o Manage printer
o Manage documents
Using the Print Management MMC snap-in
Printer management features:
o Client-Side Rendering (CSR)
o Driver isolation
o XML Paper Specification (XPS)
o Windows Color System (WCS)
o Location-aware printing
After finishing this section, students should be able to complete the following
tasks:
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Create and share a printer.
Manage the default printer based on the location.
Manage printer permissions.
Configuring Windows 7 Objectives:
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403. Configure networking settings. This objective may include but is not
limited to:
o Configuring location-aware printing
501. Configure shared resources. This objective may include but is not
limited to:
o Printers and queues
Lecture Focus Questions:
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What is the difference between the manage printer and the manage
document printer permissions?
What are the functions of the Print Management MMC snap-in?
When would you choose to isolate the print driver?
How does Client-Side Rendering (CSR) reduce print processing times?
What is the advantage of location-aware printing?
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Video/Demo
Time
5.4.1 Printer Sharing and Management
6:47
5.4.2 Sharing and Managing Printers
4:52
Total
11:39
Lab/Activity
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Share a printer
Configure Default Printer
Number of Exam Questions
7 questions
Total Time
About 30 minutes
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Section 5.5: Auditing
Summary
This section provides an overview of using auditing to monitoring system events.
Concepts covered include:
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The role of auditing
Common audit policies:
o Account logon events
o Logon events
o Account management
o Object access
o Policy change
o Privilege use
o System events
o Process tracking
o Directory service access
Considerations when configuring auditing
After finishing this section, students should be able to complete the following
tasks:
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Configure auditing to track the success and failure of specified actions of a
user.
Create a custom view to filter tasks and manage the audit results?
Configuring Windows 7 Objectives:
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604. Configure remote connections. This objective may include but is not
limited to:
o Advanced security auditing
703. Monitor systems. This objective may include but is not limited to:
o Configuring event logging
o Filtering event logs
Lecture Focus Questions:
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What is the difference between account logon and logon audit policies?
As the Administrator you have requested that all users change their
passwords. What audit policy would verify that all the users have complied
with the request?
What policy would you use to audit failed attempts to view or modify
registry settings?
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Video/Demo
Time
5.5.1 Auditing
4:23
5.5.2 Configuring Auditing
7:36
Total
11:59
Number of Exam Questions
7 questions
Total Time
About 20 minutes
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Section 5.6: Encryption
Summary
This section provides an overview of encrypting folders and files to protect data.
Concepts covered include:
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Encrypting File System (EFS)
o Requirements for EFS
o Encryption and compression cannot be used at the same time
o Managing encrypted files
o Tools to restore, import, and export EFS keys to and from a
Personal Information Exchange (PFX) file:
 Certificate Manager Console
 Manage File Encryption Certificates
 Cipher command-line tool
After finishing this section, students should be able to complete the following
tasks:
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Encrypt files and folders to protect data from unauthorized users.
Back up the file encryption key.
Create a Designated Recovery Agent (DRA).
Configuring Windows 7 Objectives:
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502. Configure file and folder access. This objective may include but is not
limited to:
o Encrypting files and folders by using EFS
Lecture Focus Questions:
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Which Windows 7 editions support Encrypting File System (EFS)?
Once a folder is encrypted, which users can access the data inside the
folder?
Which types of files cannot be encrypted?
What NTFS permission must you have to encrypt a file?
What is the purpose of a PFX file?
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Video/Demo
5.6.1 Encrypting Files System (EFS)
5.6.2 Implementing EFS
Total
Time
7:00
12:23
19:23
Lab/Activity
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Encrypt Files
Number of Exam Questions
11 questions
Total Time
About 40 minutes
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Section 5.7: BranchCache
Summary
This section discusses configuring BranchCache to allow users in branch offices
to quickly access information. Concepts covered include:
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The role of BranchCache
BranchCache modes:
o Hosted Cache
o Distributed Cache
Considerations when configuring auditing
Elements to configure for BranchCache
Tools to configure BranchCache:
o netsh
o Group Policy
o Windows Firewall with Advance Security
Configuring Windows 7 Objectives:
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505. Configure BranchCache. This objective may include but is not limited
to:
o Distributed cache mode vs. hosted mode
o Network infrastructure requirements
o Configuring settings
o Certificate management
Lecture Focus Questions:
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Under which circumstances should you enable distributed cache mode
versus hosted cache mode?
How does BranchCache treat traffic while in transit?
When would you choose to configure BranchCache using Group Policy
rather than netsh?
When BranchCache settings have been configured using both the netsh
command and Group Policy, which settings take precedence?
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Video/Demo
Time
5.7.1 BranchCache
4:55
5.7.3 BranchCache Configuration
6:47
5.7.4 Configuring BranchCache
2:25
Total
14:07
Number of Exam Questions
9 questions
Total Time
About 30 minutes
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Section 6.1: Network Access Protection (NAP)
Summary
This section discusses using Network Access Protection (NAP) to regulate
network access based on a computer’s compliance with health requirement
policies. Details covered include:
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Components NAP uses:
o NAP client
o NAP server
o Enforcement Server (ES)
o Remediation server
Configuring NAP
Remediation
Configuring Windows 7 Objectives:
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604. Configure remote connections. This objective may include but is not
limited to:
o NAP quarantine remediation
Lecture Focus Questions:
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How does NAP determine if a client is non-compliant with specific
requirements?
How does a remediation server help non-compliant clients become
compliant?
What is the difference between the role of the enforcement server and the
NAP server?
Video/Demo
6.1.1 Network Access Protection (NAP)
Time
2:53
Number of Exam Questions
2 questions
Total Time
About 10 minutes
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Section 6.2: Virtual Private Network (VPN)
Summary
This section explores configuring and managing a Virtual Private Network (VPN)
to secure IP traffic as it travels across a TCP/IP network. Concepts covered
include:
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The role of a Virtual Private Network (VPN)
The benefits of VPNs
VPN security technologies:
o Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP)
o Layer Two Tunneling Protocol (L2TP)
o Internet Protocol Security (IPSec)
o Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol (SSTP)
o Internet Key Exchange version 2 (IKEv2)
Considerations when managing VPN connections
Remote Access Authentication Protocols:
o Password Authentication Protocol (PAP)
o Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP)
o Microsoft Challenge Handshake authentication Protocol version2
(MS-CHAPv2)
o Extensible Authentication Protocol-Transport Layer Security (EAPTLS)
After finishing this section, students should be able to complete the following
tasks:
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Use the Network and Sharing Center to create a VPN connection.
Configuring Windows 7 Objectives:
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604. Configure remote connections. This objective may include but is not
limited to:
o Establishing VPN connections and authentication
o Enabling a VPN reconnect
Lecture Focus Questions:
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Under which circumstances would you use a VPN connection?
What process does a VPN use to secure IP traffic over a TCP/IP network?
What types of communications can be secured using IPSec?
Which protocol is the default protocol used for new VPN connections in
Windows 7?
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What benefits does VPN Reconnect provide over traditional VPN
connections?
Which Windows 7 editions support VPN Reconnect?
Video/Demo
Time
6.2.1 Virtual Private Network (VPN)
9:56
6.2.2 Creating a VPN Connection
2:08
Total
12:04
Lab/Activity
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Configure a VPN Connection
Number of Exam Questions
6 questions
Total Time
About 30 minutes
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Section 6.3: DirectAccess
Summary
This section provides students with details about using DirectAccess to allow
Windows 7 clients to automatically connect to the corporate intranet through an
Internet connection. Concepts covered include:
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The role of DirectAccess:
o A typical VPN solution
o Simultaneous access to both Internet and intranet resources
o Details about DirectAccess
o DirectAccess connection methods:
 Full enterprise network access (end-to-edge)
 Selected server access (modified end-to-edge)
 End-to-end
o DirectAccess clients connecting to intranet resources
o DirectAccess requirements:
 Infrastructure
 Server
 Client
o Configuration details for DirectAccess components:
 Server
 Client side
Configuring Windows 7 Objectives:
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602. Configure DirectAccess. This objective may include but is not limited
to:
o Configuring client side
o Configuring authentication
o Network infrastructure requirements
Lecture Focus Questions:
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What are the advantages of using DirectAccess to access corporate file
servers?
What is the difference between full enterprise network access and
selected server access?
What are the requirements for a DirectAccess client?
How does the client's IP address configuration affect how the client sends
traffic to the DirectAccess server?
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Video/Demo
6.3.1 DirectAccess
Time
8:59
Number of Exam Questions
7 questions
Total Time
About 25 minutes
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Section 6.4: BitLocker and BitLocker To Go
Summary
This section examines configuring and managing BitLocker and BitLocker To Go
to protect against unauthorized data access. Concepts covered include:
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The role of BitLocker
Components BitLocker uses:
o BitLocker partition
o Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
o USB device
o BIOS support
Comparison of BitLocker and Encrypting File System (EFS)
BitLocker configuration:
o TPM owner password
o Recovery key
o PIN
o Startup key
o Data volume key
o Data Recovery Agent
BitLocker modes to determine the security level:
o TPM-only
o TPM with startup key
o TPM with PIN
o TPM with PIN and startup key
o Without a TPM
Configuring and managing BitLocker
The role of BitLocker To Go
Requirements for BitLocker To Go
Policies that control BitLocker To Go:
o Control use of BitLocker on removable dries
o Configure use of smart cards on removable drives
o Deny write access to removable drives not protected by BitLocker
o Allow access to BitLocker-protected removable data drives from
earlier version of Windows
o Configure use of password for removable data drives
o Choose how BitLocker-protected removable drives can be
recovered
Manage BitLocker and BitLocker To Go from the command line
After finishing this section, students should be able to complete the following
tasks:
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Generate recovery keys and create a BitLocker DRA.
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Configure BitLocker to implement BitLocker without a TPM.
Configure BitLocker To Go to deny write access to unauthorized USB
flash devices.
Configuring Windows 7 Objectives:
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601. Configure BitLocker and BitLocker To Go. This objective may include
but is not limited to:
o Configuring BitLocker and BitLocker To Go policies
o Managing Trusted Platform Module (TPM) PINs
o Configuring startup key storage
o Data recovery agent support
Lecture Focus Questions:
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What is the difference between suspending protection and decrypting the
drive?
When implementing BitLocker, why is it a good idea to run a system check
before encrypting the drive?
What is the difference in function between BitLocker and BitLocker To
Go?
When using BitLocker what are the requirements of the Trusted Platform
Module? How can you implement BitLocker without a TPM?
What will happen when BitLocker is enabled but then you lose the USB
flash device which holds the key?
Which editions of Windows 7 allow read access to BitLocker To Go
devices?
Video/Demo
Time
6.4.1 BitLocker
3:20
6.4.3 BitLocker Configuration
4:47
6.4.4 Configuring BitLocker Recovery Agents
4:07
6.4.5 Implementing BitLocker without a TPM
4:25
6.4.7 BitLocker To Go
4:04
6.4.8 Implementing BitLocker to Go
4:06
Total
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Number of Exam Questions
13 questions
Total Time
About 50 minutes
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Section 6.5: Mobility Options
Summary
This section provides information about configuring and managing options for
mobile devices. Concepts covered include:
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Tools to manage and maintain Windows 7 mobile devices:
o Power options
o Mobility Center
o Windows Mobile Device Center
o Sync Center
o Presentation settings
Power Plans
o Power saver plan
o High performance plan
o Balanced plan
o Custom plans
Components to configure Power Plans:
o Require password on wakeup
o Power buttons and lid
o Hard disk
o Wireless adapter settings
o USB settings
o Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Express
o Multimedia settings
o Processor power management
o Battery
Power saving states:
o Shut down
o Sleep
o Hibernation
o Hybrid sleep
Additional tools to configure power options:
o Group Policy
o powercfg
Offline files
o Offline file operating modes:
 Online
 Auto offline
 Manual offline
 Slow-link
o Group Policy settings to configure offline file settings
o Transparent caching
o Controlling caching on a network share
o Managing Offline Files
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After finishing this section, students should be able to complete the following
tasks:
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Configure Offline Files to allow users to access files and folders when they
are disconnected from the network
Use the Sync Center on a mobile device to resolve a conflict of an offline
file?
Use Power Plans to manage the power consumption of a mobile
computer.
Configuring Windows 7 Objectives:
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603. Configure mobility options. This objective may include but is not
limited to:
o Configuring offline file policies
o Transparent caching
o Creating and migrating power policy
704. Configure performance settings. This objective may include but is not
limited to:
o Configuring power plans
o Mobile computing performance issues
Lecture Focus Questions:
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How does a power plan help to optimize the performance and conserve
energy on a laptop?
What types of settings can you configure using the Mobility Center for
mobile devices?
What is the process of transparent caching?
What are the options for resolving a synchronization conflict?
What are the differences between the sleep and the hybrid sleep power
saving states?
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Video/Demo
Time
6.5.1 Mobility Tools
2:29
6.5.3 Power Plans
6:55
6.5.4 Configuring Power Plans
6:20
6.5.8 Offline Files
8:09
6.5.9 Configuring Offline Files
6:57
Total
30:50
Lab/Activity
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Edit Power Options
Create a Power Plan
Configure Offline Settings
Number of Exam Questions
13 questions
Total Time
About 65 minutes
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Section 7.1: Troubleshooting Tools
Summary
This section examines facts about the following Windows troubleshooting tools
and utilities:
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Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool (WMDT)
Windows Network Diagnostics
Startup and Recovery options
Startup Repair
System Configuration Utility (Msconfig.exe)
Services console (Services MMC snap-in)
After finishing this section, students should be able to complete the following
tasks:
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
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Use the Services Console to view and manage services, such as starting,
stopping, pausing, and resuming.
Use the Services Console to select the computer's response if the service
fails or stops.
Start and stop services from the command line.
Use Misconfig to view all the items that are processed during the
computer startup, and disable an item if needed.
Use Msconfig to launch support tools for manage and maintain a system.
Configuring Windows 7 Objectives:
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703. Monitor systems. This objective may include but is not limited to:
o Generating a system diagnostics report
704. Configure performance settings. This objective may include but is not
limited to:
o Configuring networking performance
o Configuring services and programs to resolve performance issues
Lecture Focus Questions:
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How would you disable a service without rebooting?
Which tool would you use to scan and manage memory?
Which types of network problems does the Windows Network Diagnostics
troubleshoot?
Which troubleshooting tools run automatically when they detect a
problem?
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Video/Demo
Time
7.1.1 Troubleshooting Tools
7:07
7.1.2 Configuring Services and Startup Items
9:09
Total
16:16
Lab/Activity

Configure Services
Number of Exam Questions
3 questions
Total Time
About 30 minutes
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Section 7.2: System Events
Summary
This section examines using Event Viewer and Event Subscriptions to monitor
system events. Concepts covered include:
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
Event Viewer
o Common eventlogs:
 Application
 Security
 Setup
 System
 ForwardedEvents
o Features available with event logs:
 Filter events
 Custom views
 Attach a task
 Event Log online help
Event Subscriptions
o Subscription types:
 Collector initiated
 Source computer initiated
o Elements that a subscription identifies
o Delivery optimization options:
 Normal
 Minimize bandwidth
 Minimize latency
 Custom
After finishing this section, students should be able to complete the following
tasks:
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Use custom views and the properties of events to troubleshoot and
diagnose issues on the system.
Configure collector initiated and source initiated subscriptions.
Configuring Windows 7 Objectives:

703. Monitor systems. This objective may include but is not limited to:
o Configuring event logging
o Filtering event logs
o Event subscriptions
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Lecture Focus Questions:
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
What common event logs does Event Viewer display?
Why would you choose to filter events in Event Viewer?
What is the difference between filtering events versus using a custom
view?
What type of tasks can you attach to an event when a specific event
occurs?
When would you choose to use a collector-initiated subscription over a
source-initiated subscription?
Video/Demo
Time
7.2.1 Event Viewer
6:50
7.2.2 Using Event Viewer
7:55
7.2.4 Event Subscriptions
4:32
7.2.5 Configuring Collector-initiated Subscriptions
2:55
7.2.6 Configuring Source-initiated Subscriptions
4:21
Total
26:36
Number of Exam Questions
12 questions
Total Time
About 45 minutes
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Section 7.3: Performance Monitoring
Summary
In this section students will learn about monitoring and configuring performance
settings. Concepts covered include:
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The role of Windows Aero
The Windows Experience Index measures the hardware and software
response to Windows Aero
Tools available in the Performance Information and Tools console:
o Performance Monitor
o Data Collector Set (DCS)
o Reports
Using perfmon.exe
Configuring data collector sets
Using the logman command
Windows Performance Toolkit (WPT)
o Performance Analyzer tool suite:
 Xperf.exe
 Xperfview.exe
 Xbootmgr.exe
After finishing this section, students should be able to complete the following
tasks:
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Use the Windows Experience Index to establish the base score of a
machine.
Use Performance Monitor to gather information about the performance of
a computer.
Create a Data Collector Set to capture information and monitor the
performance of a computer.
Configuring Windows 7 Objectives:
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703. Monitor systems. This objective may include but is not limited to:
o Data collector sets
o Generating a system diagnostics report
704. Configure performance settings. This objective may include but is not
limited to:
o Configuring desktop environment
Lecture Focus Questions:

Which components does the Windows Experience Index test to determine
the base score?
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How is the base score of the Windows Experience Index calculated?
What is the main difference between Performance Monitor and Data
Collector Sets?
What types of performance analysis can the three tools in the Windows
Performance Toolkit (WPT) perform?
Video/Demo
Time
7.3.1 Performance Information and Tools Console
2:48
7.3.2 Viewing the Windows Experience Index
1:24
7.3.5 Performance Monitor Console
9:16
7.3.6 Monitoring Performance
7.3.8 Windows Performance Toolkit (WPT)
Total
10:03
1:57
25:28
Lab/Activity

Update the Windows Experience Index
Number of Exam Questions
9 questions
Total Time
About 45 minutes
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Section 7.4: Resource Monitoring
Summary
This section provides information about tools that can be used to gather
information about the system and troubleshoot problems. Concepts covered
include:

Tools to monitor the system resources include:
o Task Manager
o Resource Monitor
o Process Explorer
After finishing this section, students should be able to complete the following
tasks:

Use Task Manager and Resource Monitor to view and manage processes
and services on a computer.
Configuring Windows 7 Objectives:

703. Monitor systems.
Lecture Focus Questions:
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
Under which circumstances should you use Resource Monitor versus
Task Manager?
What type of information is provided in a wait chain?
How does processor affinity affect the use of system resources?
How can you use Resource Monitor to identify which application is writing
to a disk?
Video/Demo
Time
7.4.1 Task Manager
4:32
7.4.2 Resource Monitor and Process Explorer
4:35
7.4.3 Monitoring Resources
7:36
Total
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Number of Exam Questions
5 questions
Total Time
About 25 minutes
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Section 7.5: Reliability and Performance Maintenance
Summary
This section discusses tools that are used to ensure the reliability and
performance of the system. Concepts covered include:

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The role of Reliability Monitor
The role of Windows Action Center
The role of Windows Defender
Components that Windows Defender uses to protect computers:
o Automatic Scanning
o Real-time protection
o Alert actions
o SpyNet Community
Working with Windows Defender
After finishing this section, students should be able to complete the following
tasks:


Use the Reliability Monitor to view the historical data of the operating
system.
Use the data in the Action Center to troubleshoot a computer.
Configuring Windows 7 Objectives:

403. Configure networking settings. This objective may include but is not
limited to:
o Configuring security settings on the client
Lecture Focus Questions:
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
How is the stability index value calculated?
What kind of warnings does the Action Center provide?
Which service is required for Action Center to run properly?
What are the differences between the three types of Windows Defender
automatic scans?
What is the difference between the remove and quarantine action in
Windows Defender?
What is a heuristic and how can it help identify possible threats to your
computer?
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Video/Demo
Time
7.5.1 Reliability Monitor and Action Center
5:49
7.5.2 Using Reliability Monitor
5:19
7.5.3 Using the Action Center
1:02
7.5.5 Windows Defender
2:52
7.5.6 Configuring Windows Defender
3:51
Total
18:53
Number of Exam Questions
1 question
Total Time
About 25 minutes
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Section 7.6: Optimization
Summary
This section discusses using the following features to increase the system
performance:
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Visual effects
Processor scheduling
Paging file
Data Execution Protection (DEP)
Write caching
ReadyBoost
After finishing this section, students should be able to complete the following
tasks:


Edit the Advanced System Settings to increase the performance of a
machine.
Configure the virtual memory settings to optimize the computer's
performance.
Configuring Windows 7 Objectives:

704. Configure performance settings. This objective may include but is not
limited to:
o Configuring page files
o Configuring hard drive cache
o Configuring processor scheduling
o Configuring desktop environment
Lecture Focus Questions:
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
If you have a machine that is responding rather slowly, what settings could
you change to increase the performance of this machine?
What type of processor scheduling would you use on a desktop machine
running Windows 7?
What is a temporary solution to resolve the problem when the paging file
usage is near 100%? What is a more permanent solution?
How does Data Execution Protection (DEP) help prevent damage from
viruses and other security threats?
What type of write caching option increases performance for internal hard
disk drives?
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Video/Demo
Time
7.6.1 Optimization
5:47
7.6.2 Optimizing Performance
2:32
Total
8:19
Lab/Activity

Configure Virtual Memory
Number of Exam Questions
9 questions
Total Time
About 25 minutes
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Section 7.7: System Updates
Summary
In this section students will learn about configuring Windows Updates to manage
system updates.
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
Windows Update
Tools to deploy and manage updates
o Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)
o System Center Essentials
o System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)
o Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA)
Automatic Update policies available in the Windows Update node:
o Configure Automatic Updates
o Specify intranet Microsoft Update server location
o Enable client-side targeting
o Reschedule Automatic Updates Scheduled Installations
o No auto-Restart for Scheduled Automatic Updates and Installations
o Automatic Updates detection frequency
o Allow Automatic Updates immediate installation
o Delay restart of schedule installations
o Re-prompt for restart with scheduled installations
o Allow non-administrators to receive update notifications
o Do not display ‘Install Updates and Shut Down’ option in Shut
Down Windows dialog box
Settings available in Configure Automatic Updates policy to download
and install updates:
After finishing this section, students should be able to complete the following
tasks:
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
Use Windows Update to manage and maintain updates.
Configure Windows 7 clients to connect to and download updates from a
Windows Server Update Server (WSUS).
Configuring Windows 7 Objectives:

701. Configure updates to Windows 7. This objective may include but is
not limited to:
o Configuring update settings
o Determining source of updates
o Configuring Windows Update policies
o Reviewing update history
o Checking for new updates
o Rolling back updates
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Lecture Focus Questions:
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How can you manually check for updates, but not install the updates?
How do you install optional updates?
Under which circumstances would you choose a WSUS solution rather
than a standard Windows Update solution?
What types of operating system vulnerabilities are identified by the
Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA)?
What is the difference between Microsoft Update and Windows Update?
When would you use the wusa.exe utility?
Video/Demo
Time
7.7.1 Windows Updates
8:03
7.7.2 Configuring Windows Update
7:03
7.7.5 Update Deployment and Management
7:58
7.7.7 Configuring WSUS Clients
5:52
Total
28:56
Lab/Activity

Configure Windows Update
Number of Exam Questions
10 questions
Total Time
About 50 minutes
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Section 7.8: Remote Management
Summary
This section discusses remote management of computers. Details about the
following are presented:
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Enabling WinRm
Remote management tools
o Windows Remote Shell (WinRS)
o PsExec
o PowerShell
The role of Remote Desktop
Details of Remote Desktop
Problems you may encounter when using Remote Desktop:
o Cannot connect
o Cannot log on
o Cannot copy txt
o Screen goes blank
o Blank screen saver
Remote Desktop Services features:
o Remote Desktop (RD) Gateway
o RemoteApp
After finishing this section, students should be able to complete the following
tasks:
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
Enable remote management and configure trusts between clients.
Execute and run commands locally and remotely on different computers
using PowerShell and WinRS.
Use filtering and pipelining with PowerShell to display only specific data.
Configure Remote Desktop to allow a connection to a remote computer.
Configuring Windows 7 Objectives:
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405. Configure remote management. This objective may include but is not
limited to:
o Remote management methods
o Configuring remote management tools
o Executing PowerShell commands
604. Configure remote connections. This objective may include but is not
limited to:
o Remote desktop
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Lecture Focus Questions:
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
What is the difference between authenticating for remote management in
a domain versus in a workgroup?
How can you run PowerShell commands on a remote computer?
Which Windows 7 editions support accepting incoming Remote Desktop
connection requests?
If you cannot connect to the remote computer when using Remote
Desktop, what items should you consider and verify?
What are the advantages of using RemoteApp?
Video/Demo
Time
7.8.1 Remote Management Tools
4:33
7.8.2 Using Remote Management Tools
6:25
7.8.4 Remote Desktop
6:31
7.8.5 Using Remote Desktop
8:39
Total
26:08
Lab/Activity

Configure Remote Desktop
Number of Exam Questions
14 questions
Total Time
About 50 minutes
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Section 7.9: Remote Assistance
Summary
This section discusses the following basics of using Remote Assistance:
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
The role of Remote Assistance
Details about using Remote Assistance
After finishing this section, students should be able to complete the following
tasks:


Use Remote Assistance to provide help and support to users.
Configure a Remote Assistance invitation.
Configuring Windows 7 Objectives:

405. Configure remote management. This objective may include but is not
limited to:
o Remote management methods
o Configuring remote management tools
Lecture Focus Questions:
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
What are the required steps to initiate a Remote Assistance session?
What is the difference between Remote Assistance and Remote Desktop?
How can the novice take back control of his computer?
Video/Demo
Time
7.9.1 Remote Assistance
2:34
7.9.2 Using Remote Assistance
8:47
Total
11:21
Number of Exam Questions
1 question
Total Time
About 15 minutes
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Section 8.1: System Backup
Summary
This section discusses configuring a backup to protect the system. Concepts
covered include:
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
Types of backups that the Backup and Restore console supports:
o System image backup
o File backup
Managing backups
After finishing this section, students should be able to complete the following
tasks:


Create a complete system image of a machine.
Configure and schedule backups of user files and folders on the computer.
Configuring Windows 7 Objectives:

801. Configure backup. This objective may include but is not limited to:
o Creating a system recovery disk
o Backing up files, folders, or full system
o Scheduling backups
Lecture Focus Questions:
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

What is the difference between the two types of Backup and Restore
backups?
Which type of file system is supported when backing up a system image?
When is a BackupSet folder created and what is saved to the folder?
Which feature allows open files to be backed up?
Video/Demo
8.1.1 System Backup
8.1.2 Implementing System Backups
Total
Time
11:23
6:18
17:41
Lab/Activity

Back Up the Computer
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Number of Exam Questions
11 questions
Total Time
About 35 minutes
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Section 8.2: File Recovery
Summary
This section discusses using file recovery to restore changed, damaged, or
deleted files. Concepts covered include:


Locations where previous versions of files exist:
o Backup
o Shadow copies
Details about file recovery
After finishing this section, students should be able to complete the following
tasks:


Restore and recover files from a backup.
Manually create a restore point and configure a schedule to create future
restore points.
Configuring Windows 7 Objectives:

803. Configure file recovery options. This objective may include but is not
limited to:
o Configuring file restore points
o Restoring previous versions of files and folders
o Restoring damaged or deleted files by using shadow copies
o Restore user profiles
Lecture Focus Questions:
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When would you configure the System Protection settings to automatically
save files but not system settings?
What is the difference between a shadow copy and a file which is in the
BackupSet folder?
Which tools allow you to restore individual files?
What options are given when attempting to restore a file to a location
where a file with the same name already exists?
What must you do to restore files from a Complete PC Backup VHD file?
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Video/Demo
Time
8.2.1 File Recovery
4:17
8.2.2 Recovering Files from Backups
2:18
8.2.3 Recovering Files from Shadow Copies
6:59
Total
13:34
Lab/Activity
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Recover a File from Previous Versions
Copy a Folder from Previous Versions
Number of Exam Questions
10 questions
Total Time
About 35 minutes
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Section 8.3: System Recovery
Summary
This section explores tools to assist in system recovery. Tools covered include:
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System Restore (restore point)
System Image Recovery
System Recovery Options
Boot Configuration Data (BCD)
After finishing this section, students should be able to complete the following
tasks:
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
Boot a system into a variety of modes for troubleshooting purposes.
Perform a system restore using restore points.
Use a system image to restore system settings after a volume failure.
Configuring Windows 7 Objectives:

802. Configure system recovery options. This objective may include but is
not limited to:
o Configuring system restore points
o Restoring system settings
o Last known good configuration
o Complete restore; driver rollback
Lecture Focus Questions:
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When your system is having significant problems, what are your alternate
boot mode options?
What types of drivers and services are loaded when you boot in Safe
Mode?
When would you choose to use the Last Known Good Configuration?
What types of events trigger automatic restore points to be created?
Which tool can delete all restore points except for the last restore point?
How can you get a system running again as quickly as possible after a
disk holding the operating system fails?
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Video/Demo
8.3.1 System Recovery
8.3.2 Using System Recovery
Total
Time
11:26
6:54
18:20
Lab/Activity

Create a Restore Point
Number of Exam Questions
12 questions
Total Time
About 45 minutes
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Practice Exams
Summary
This section provides information to help prepare students to take the exam and
to register for the exam. New certification practice exam questions and new
question types have been added to provide students with an experience that
more closely models the types of questions they will see on the certification
exam. New questions types include:
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Hot spot questions.
Drag and drop questions to help master command line options.
Students will also have the opportunity of testing their mastery of the concepts
presented in this course to reaffirm that they are ready for the certification exam.
For example, all questions that apply to Objective 100. Installing, Upgrading,
and Migrating Windows 7 are grouped together and presented in practice exam
Objective 100. Installing, Upgrading, and Migrating Windows 7, All
Questions. There is no time limit on the amount of time a student can take to
complete the practice exams for the following Objectives.
Objective 100: Installing, Upgrading, and Migrating Windows 7, All Questions (37
questions)
Objective 200: Deploying Windows 7, All Questions (52 questions)
Objective 300: Configuring Hardware and Applications, All Questions (53
questions)
Objective 400: Configuring Network Connectivity, All Questions (55 questions)
Objective 500: Configuring Access to Resources, All Questions (66 questions)
Objective 600: Configuring Mobile Computing, All Questions (56 questions)
Objective 700: Monitoring and Maintaining Systems that Run Windows 7, All
Questions (80 questions)
Objective 800: Configuring Backup and Recovery Options, All Questions (36
questions)
The Certification Practice Exam consists of 50 questions that are randomly
selected from the above practice exams. Each time the Certification Practice
Exam is accessed different questions may be presented. The Certification
Practice Exam has a time limit of 130 minutes -- just like the real certification
exam. A passing score of 95% should verify that the student has mastered the
concepts and is ready to take the real certification exam.
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Appendix A: Approximate Time for the Course
The total time for the Configuring Windows 7 Exam 70-680 course is
approximately 34 hours and 00 minutes. The time is calculated by adding the
approximate time for each section which is calculated using the following
elements:
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
Video/demo times
Approximate time to read the text lesson (the length of each text lesson is
taken into consideration)
Simulations (5 minutes assigned per simulation)
Questions (1 minute per question)
The breakdown for this course is as follows:
Module
Sections
Time
Minute HR:MM
1.0 Windows Installation
1.1 Windows 7 Versions
1.2 Windows 7 Installation
1.3 Upgrade
1.4 User Profile and Data Migration
1.5 Domain Networking
15
25
20
45
5
110
1:50
10
35
25
10
50
50
35
215
3:35
50
55
30
5
30
30
45
40
50
335
5:35
2.0 System Images
2.1 System Images Overview
2.2 Image Preparation
2.3 Image Capture
2.4 Manual Image Deployment
2.5 Image Servicing
2.6 Virtual Hard Disk (VHD)
2.7 Domain Image Deployment
3.0 Hardware and Applications
3.1 Devices and Drivers
3.2 Disk Partitions and Volumes
3.3 Disk Optimization
3.4 Removable Storage
3.5 Application Compatibility
3.6 User Account Control (UAC)
3.7 Internet Options
3.8 Internet Explorer (IE) 8
3.9 Application Restriction
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4.0 Networking
4.1 IPv4
4.2 IPv6
4.3 IP Address Configuration
4.4 Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
4.5 Wireless Networking
4.6 Windows Firewall
30
25
50
15
55
45
220
3:40
55
45
60
30
20
40
30
70
1:10
10
30
25
50
65
180
3:00
30
45
45
25
25
25
50
50
15
310
5:10
35
35
45
115
1:55
5.0 Resource Access
5.1 Authentication and Authorization
5.2 NTFS Permissions
5.3 Resource Sharing
5.4 Printer Sharing and Management
5.5 Auditing
5.6 Encryption
5.7 BranchCache
6.0 Mobile Computing
6.1 Network Access Protection (NAP)
6.2 Virtual Private Network (VPN)
6.3 DirectAccess
6.4 BitLocker and BitLocker To Go
6.5 Mobility Options
7.0 Monitoring and Maintenance
7.1 Troubleshooting Tools
7.2 System Events
7.3 Performance Monitoring
7.4 Resource Monitoring
7.5 Reliability and Performance Maintenance
7.6 Optimization
7.7 System Updates
7.8 Remote Management
7.9 Remote Assistance
8.0 Backup and Recovery
8.1 System Backup
8.2 File Recovery
8.3 System Recovery
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Practice Exams
100. Installing, Upgrading, and Migrating
Windows 7 (37 questions)
200. Deploying Windows 7 (52 questions)
37
52
300 .Configuring hardware and Applications (53
questions)
53
400. Configuring Network Connectivity (55
questions)
500. Configuring Access to Resources (66
questions)
600. Configuring Mobile Computing (56
questions)
55
66
56
700. Monitoring and Maintaining Systems that
Run Windows 7 (80 questions)
80
800. Configuring Backup and Recovery Options
(36 questions)
36
Certification Practice Exam (50 questions)
50
485
8:05
Total
Time
2040
34:00
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Appendix B: Changes to the LabSim 70-680: Configuring
Windows 7
Instructors who have taught the previous LabSim version of this course may find
the following information valuable. This report details all the changes that were
made from the previous course such as:
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

A new video, demo or text that has been created
A video, demo or text that has been updated
New questions that have been added to a section
A new section that has been added to a module
Section
All
1.1
1.2
1.4
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.7
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.5
3.7
3.8
3.9
4.5
4.6
5.5
5.6
6.2
Changes
Simulations updated with latest available features
Simulations updated for compatibility with Firefox
Simulations updated with the new TestOut theme
Text lessons updated with the new TestOut theme
1.1.3 New Section Exam Question(s)
1.2.5 New Section Exam Question(s)
1.4.5 New Section Exam Question(s)
2.1.3 New Section Exam Question(s)
2.2.7 New Section Exam Question(s)
2.3.5 New Section Exam Question(s)
2.7.6 New Sim: Create WDS Images
3.1.8 New Section Exam Question(s)
3.2.7 New Sim: Create a Mount Point
3.3.6 New Section Exam Question(s)
3.5.4 Updated Sim: Configure Application Compatibility
3.5.5 New Section Exam Question(s)
3.7.5 Updated Sim: Modify Zone Memberships
3.7.6 Updated Sim: Configure Privacy Settings
3.7.7 Updated Sim: Configure Advanced Security Settings
3.7.8 New Sim: Restore Advance Settings
3.8.8 New Section Exam Question(s)
3.9.8 New Section Exam Question(s)
4.5.7 Updated Sim: Configure a Wireless Profile
4.5.10 New Section Exam Question(s)
4.6.3 Updated Text: Windows Firewall Facts
4.6.7 Updated Text: WFAS Facts
4.6.8 New Section Exam Question(s)
5.5.4 New Section Exam Question(s)
5.6.4 Updated Sim: Encrypt Files
6.2.5 Updated Sim: Configure a VPN Connection
6.2.6 New Section Exam Question(s)
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6.5
6.5.6 Updated Sim: Edit Power Options
6.5.11 New Sim: Configure Offline Settings
6.5.12 New Section Exam Question(s)
7.1
7.1.4 New Sim: Configure Services
7.4
7.4.5 New Section Exam Question(s)
7.8
7.8.8 New Section Exam Question(s)
7.7
7.7.4 Updated Sim: Configure Windows Update
7.7.9 New Section Exam Question(s)
8.2
8.2.5 New Sim: Recover a File from Previous Versions
8.2.6 New Sim: Copy a Folder from Previous Versions
Practice New Question Type: 16 New Hot Spot Questions
Exams
New Question Type: 11 New Simulation Questions
New Practice Exam: Simulations, All Questions (11 new Simulation Questions)
Updated Certification Practice Exam (New Questions, New Question Types)
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