1. Welcome Thank you for taking our training. Collection 6292: Installing and Configuring Windows 7 Client Course 10237 – 10245 at http://itacademy.microsoftelearning.com Collection 6292: Installing and Configuring Windows 7 Client Course 10237 – 10245 at http://itacademy.microsoftelearning.com PowerPoint Presentations at: carrieclasses.wikispaces.com Course Companion “CD”

2. Week 1 Objectives Key Features of Windows 7 Editions of Windows 7 Hardware Requirements for Installing Windows 7 Advantages of Using 64-Bit Editions of Windows 7 Options for Installing Windows 7 Discussion: Considerations for a Clean Installation Methods for Performing Clean Installation

3. Improved user interface and accessibility features Windows Search BranchCache TM, DirectAccess, and VPN Reconnect Productivity Windows Virtual PC and Windows XP Mode Manageability Microsoft Windows PowerShell 2.0 Group Policy Scripting Microsoft Windows PowerShell 2.0 Group Policy Scripting Windows Troubleshooting Packs Problem Steps Recorder Improvements to System Restore Tool and Reliability Monitor Windows Troubleshooting Packs Problem Steps Recorder Improvements to System Restore Tool and Reliability Monitor AppLockerTM Improvements in auditing Group policy preferences AppLockerTM Improvements in auditing Group policy preferences Reduce help desk calls Automation Flexibility Windows Imaging (WIM) format and image- based deployment Modularization Network deployment by using Windows Deployment Services with Multicast with multiple stream transfer and Dynamic driver provisioning The new Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) and improvements in User State Migration Tool (USMT) 4.0 Deployment Application recovery and error reporting Detection and recovery from hard disk and memory failures Auto-tuning network stack for more efficient bandwidth utilization Reliability and performance Defragmentation runs in the background Data protection at document, file, directory, computer and network levels Rights Management Services (RMS) Encrypting File System (EFS) Windows® BitLocker TM Drive Encryption and Windows BitLocker To Go TM Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) Multi-tiered data protection Fundamentally secured platform New features and improvements to protect against worms, viruses, and malware Administrators work at user privilege level Streamlined User Account Control (UAC) Security Usability Clearer ways to organize, search for, and view information New communication, mobility, and networking features Key Features of Windows 7 Improvements to the user interface Accessibility features BranchCache TM, DirectAccess, and VPN Reconnect Enhanced user productivity Reliable and consistent performance using new hardware features Improved application recovery and error reporting Detection and recovery from some hard disk and memory failures Auto-tuning network stack for more efficient bandwidth utilization Greater reliability and performance Improved data protection at document, file, directory and computer levels Rights Management Services (RMS) Windows® BitLocker TM Drive Encryption and Windows BitLocker To Go TM Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) Multi-tiered data protection Built on a fundamentally secure platform based on Windows Vista foundation New features and improvements to protect against worms, viruses, and malware Administrators work at user privilege level Streamlined User Account Control (UAC) Enhanced security Improved Usability Clearer ways to organize, search for, and view information New communication, mobility, and networking features The key features of Windows 7 are categorized as follows: Reliability and performance Deployment Usability Security Productivity Manageability Multi-tiered data protection

4. Windows 7 Ultimate Windows 7 Enterprise Windows 7 Enterprise Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 Home Basic Windows 7 Starter Editions of Windows 7 Windows 7 Ultimate Targeted for technical enthusiasts who want all Windows 7 features, without a Volume License agreement Includes all the same features as the Windows 7 Enterprise Not licensed for VDI scenarios Windows 7 Enterprise Business-focused edition, targeted for managed environments, mainly large enterprises Includes all features available in Windows 7 Professional edition Additionally, it includes: BitLocker and BitLocker To Go AppLocker DirectAccess BranchCache All worldwide interface languages Enterprise Search Scopes Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) enhancements and ability to boot from a VHD Windows 7 Professional Business-focused edition for small and lower mid- market companies and users who have networking, backup, and security needs and multiple PCs or servers Includes all features available in Windows 7 Home Premium edition Additionally, it includes: Core business features, such as Domain Join and Group Policy Data protection with advanced network backup and Encrypted File System Ability to print to the right printer at home or work with Location Aware Printing Remote Desktop host and Offline folders Windows Virtual PC and Windows XP Mode. Windows 7 Home Premium The standard edition for customer. It provides full functionality on the latest hardware, easy ways to connect, and a visually rich environment Includes all features available in Windows 7 Home Basic edition Additionally, it includes: Windows Aero Glass, advanced windows navigation and Aero background Windows Touch (Multi-touch and handwriting support) Ability to create a HomeGroup, which ease sharing across all PCs and devices DVD Video playback and authoring Windows Media Center, Snipping Tool, Sticky Notes, Windows Journal and Windows Sideshow Windows 7 Home Basic Targeted for value PCs in emerging markets, meant for accessing the internet and running basic productivity applications Includes all features available in Windows 7 Starter edition Additionally, it includes: No limit on number of programs you can run Live Thumbnail previews and enhanced visual experiences Advanced networking support (ad-hoc wireless networks and internet connection sharing) Windows 7 Starter Targeted specifically for small form factor PCs in all markets Only 32-bit Features include: Improved Windows Taskbar and Jump Lists Windows Search Ability to join a HomeGroup Action Center, Device Stage, Fax and Scan Enhanced media streaming, including Play To Broad applications and device compatibility No limitation on how many applications can run simultaneously Secured, reliable and supported operating system Windows 7 Home Basic Value edition in emerging markets Windows 7 Home Basic Value edition in emerging markets Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Home Premium Standard consumer edition Does not include business features Consumers Businesses Windows 7 Ultimate Enthusiasts All features of Windows features Specialized Windows 7 Starter Entry-level edition in all markets Emerging Markets Business- focused edition for small and lower mid- market Include business features Windows 7 Enterprise Business-focused edition for large enterprises Enterprises Entry Level PCs

5. Hardware Requirements for Installing Windows 7 HardwareMinimum Requirements CPU 1 GHz or faster RAM 1 GB for 32-bit or 2 GB for 64-bit GPU Aero Capable Video RAM 128 MB HDD Free 16 GB for 32-bit or 20 GB for 64-bit Optical Drive DVD

6. Advantages of Using 64-Bit Editions of Windows 7 Take advantage of 64-bit processors: Limitation: Take advantage of 64-bit processors: Limitation: Improved performance More memory Improved device support Improved security Improved performance More memory Improved device support Improved security Does not support the 16-bit Windows on Windows (WOW) environment

7. Clean installation Install Windows 7 on a new partition Replace an existing operating system on a partition Install Windows 7 on a new partition Replace an existing operating system on a partition Upgrade installation Replace an existing version of Windows with Windows 7 All users applications, files, and settings are retained Replace an existing version of Windows with Windows 7 All users applications, files, and settings are retained Migration Move files and settings from an old operating system to Windows 7 Side-by-side or wipe and load Move files and settings from an old operating system to Windows 7 Side-by-side or wipe and load Options for Installing Windows 7

8. Discussion: Considerations for a Clean Installation When do you typically perform a clean installation of Windows? 5 min

9. Start the computer by using Windows PE Connect to a network share containing Windows 7 files Run setup.exe from the network share and complete the wizard Running setup.exe from a network share Insert the product DVD Start the computer by using the product DVD Complete the wizard Running setup.exe from DVD Create a WIM file from a reference computer Start the computer by using Windows PE Apply the WIM file to the target computer Install by using an image ImageX, Windows Deployment Service, Microsoft Deployment Toolkit Methods for Performing Clean Installation Running setup.exe from DVD Installing by using an image Running setup.exe from a network share