1. KAPLAN SCHOOL OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY Welcome to Desktop Administration Course Name – IT261-01 Introduction to Network Security – 1204 C Term Instructor – Jan McDanolds, MS, Security+ Contact Information: AIM – JMcDanolds Email: jmcdanolds@kaplan.edu Phone: 641-649-2980 Office Hours: Tuesday, 8:00 PM ET or Thursday, 8:00 PM ET

2. INTRODUCTION Exercise…get to know your classmates 1.Type in the text chat: Short answers – your general location (area/state) and something unusual/memorable that you can share with the class (Ex: ride a Harley, dog lover, sing, etc - one sentence). 2.NEXT: Wait until a number of students have answered and then type a student’s name, their location, and their memorable thing. 3.Continue: Select classmates until everyone has been entered at least three entries. 4.READ: Repeat at least ONE of entries

3. CLASS CONTENT Course Syllabus 1.The Syllabus link is located under Course Home 2.Please read the ENTIRE document 3.Review the section on Discussion requirements 4.Ask questions. Yes, you do need to participate in the seminar or you need to take the quiz. 1204C Term Course Calendar: Begins September 19 th and ends November 27 th Holiday: Thanksgiving – November 22 through 25 (Thursday through Sunday)

4. CLASS CONTENT Course Outcomes By the end of this course, you should be able to: 1. Describe the features and functions of a desktop operating system. 2. Outline the installation and configuration of a desktop operating system. 3. Implement client-side networking components. 4. Configure the desktop operating system to access local and network printers. General Education Outcomes: In addition, the following General Education outcomes are assessed during this course: GEL-1: Describe the historical events that influence contemporary culture. GEL-2: Demonstrate college-level communication through the composition of original materials in Standard American English.

5. CLASS SUCCESS Success in Class 1.This class requires you to write college-level essays. 2.All project assignment (essays) are to be submitted in APA Style format. 3.See the SampleAPA.pdf file posted in Doc Sharing. Use this to format your documents in APA Style. 4.Submit assignments as Word documents with your name and unit in the title (ex: SmithM-IT261-U1.docx) Each assignment has a Grading Rubric that outlines the point values. The rubric is a.pdf file. Review the rubric BEFORE you begin your project. I require references! Even if your textbook is your only reference, you must cite it in references. Review the guidelines for plagiarism and cite your sources!

6. CLASS CONTENT Textbook for Desktop Administration 1.The textbook for this course is: Microsoft Windows 7 In Depth By Robert Cowart and Brian Knittel 2.Thick, but a great reference! This book provides features, step-by-step instructions, tips, notes and cautions for Windows 7. 3.Note the units do not follow the sequence of the chapters in the textbook

7. CLASS CONTENT Screen Captures for Assignments 1.You are required to include screen captures to demonstrate your work. 2.There are free software packages, plus Windows 7 has the Snipping Tool. The use of Print Screen captures the ENTIRE desktop and makes large files. 3.Screen capture software allows you to drag over just the part of the screen you want to capture and then paste into Word. Example: ScreenHunter by WisdomSoft

8. CLASS CONTENT I have Windows 7 1.If you are using Windows 7 as your current operating system, you should still install a free version of Windows 7 in a virtual environment. 2.Download VirtualBox – instructions in Doc Sharing 3.Download Windows 7 from DreamSpark DreamSpark is a Microsoft program that gives students full versions of software. You will need a login for DreamSpark which you can get from the Kaplan Technology Center – instructions in Doc Sharing. 4.Install Windows 7 in your VirtualBox.

9. CLASS CONTENT I do not have Windows 7 1.If you are using Windows XP as your current operating system, you can use it as the host operating system and install a virtual environment. 2.Download VirtualBox – instructions in Doc Sharing 3.Download Windows 7 from DreamSpark 4.Install Windows 7 in your VirtualBox

10. CLASS CONTENT Virtual Environment for Windows 7 Several Options Virtual environments include VMWare, VirtualPC and VirtualBox. All are free. We give you instructions for VirtualBox because it enables you to install Windows and Linux operating systems Learning about virtual environments is a critical skill.

11. CLASS CONTENT Windows 7 is Free from DreamSpark You can download Windows 7 from the DreamSpark site (was MSDNAA). Windows 7 is a large file and takes a lot of time to download depending on your link.

12. UNIT I Unit 1 Reading READ Chapter 1 – Introducing Windows 7 in the Microsoft Windows 7 In Depth textbook. Also, review Doc Sharing for installation information. Decide on a virtual environment. Get DreamSpark login. Review Microsoft websites for Windows 7 which include resources for the OS http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/products/home

13. UNIT I Getting Started with Windows 7 Introducing Windows 7 Replaces Vista Versions: Windows 7 Starter Windows 7 Home Basics Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Enterprise Windows 7 Ultimate What’s New Installation and setup Interface improvements Improved web browsing Data security Performance improvements New accessories, power management, networking, system management and entertainment

14. UNIT I Installation and Setup Improved Windows Easy Transfer and Migration Tools In Windows Vista, you could use either the Windows Easy Transfer Wizard, or the User State Migration Tool (aka USMT – now 4.0) to move user preferences and settings from older versions of Windows into Vista. In Windows 7, both of these tools are available and help transfer user environments from older Windows versions into Windows 7, including Vista and older Windows versions. However, neither tool moves applications over, while some applications that require logins, such as Outlook, still require user accounts to be re-created and passwords re-assigned.

15. UNIT I Interface Improvements New Taskbar Jump Lists Libraries, Homegroups, Aero Snap Behavior, etc.

16. UNIT I Security Enhancements Improved User Account Control Everyone gets LOW privileges BitLocker to Go Encrypted and secure form of on-disk storage AppLocker Enables administrators to apply a “whitelist” to control applications Multiple active Firewall Profiles Direct Access Active Directory machines only – connects to domain network resources whenever they access the Internet VPN Reconnect Users automatically reestablish a VPN connection as soon as they regain Internet access

17. UNIT I Data Security Enhancements Back up to network drive Manage AutoPlay behavior for CDs/DVDs Block Autoplay behaviors that might be caused by viruses and worms Create System Repair Disc Now a menu choice Improved Volume Shadow Copy (VSS) Creates restore points of files as they change Include/exclude specific backup folders Choose what to include in backups

18. UNIT I Improved Web Browsing with IE8 Web Slices Keep up with regularly updated sites from Favorites Bbar Accelerators Built-in add-ons and enhancements InPrivate browsing Allows you to surf the web without leaving any trail behind Tab Groups Right click select open in new tab Crash recovery Instruct IE8 to remember all tabs and open pages on next restart

19. UNIT I Performance Improvements Improved Overall Performance Requires less memory and horsepower Improved Windows ReadyBoost Allocate space for extra system cache Improved Reliability Monitor Expanded and improved Improved SSD support Solid state disk improved

20. UNIT I New Accessories – Networking Features Accessories Math Input Panel Use the mouse to enter formulas of all kinds Sticky notes Used to drop a note onto your screen view Connect to a projector You can direct video to a DVI or VGA projector Networking Features Improved network and sharing center Enhanced wireless networking Simplified sharing via home groups

21. UNIT I Other Features System management and Stability Manage the AutoPlay feature on the CD/DVD Improved notification area displays, automated third party troubleshooting and improved system restore and repair One stop management with Action Center Improved Applications AND services Multitouch support - Table Pc support PowerShell 2.0 - scripting language to automate just about anything Windows Live access Windows XP mode Word Pad Entertainment Media center versions, launch TV from Start Menu, create floating media center gadget, copy remote content and play to streaming media Windows media player 12

22. UNIT I Unit 1 Assignments Download docs from Doc Sharing Read Chapter 1 (Check out Chapter 2) Post your Introduction and Discussion Download the rubric for the Assignment and read carefully. Complete the Unit 1 Assignment Email any questions: JMcDanolds@kaplan.edu or call me: 641-649-2980

23. CLASS CONTENT Alternative Assignment for Seminar If you do not attend a seminar you can write an essay summarizing what was covered.