50560: Windows 7 Essentials: Usability, Security, and Manageability Training

Name: 50560: Windows 7 Essentials: Usability, Security, and Manageability Training
Brand: Microtek Learning
Price: $575
Rating: 4.5 (684 reviews)

Course Description

This Windows 7 is a one-day instructor-led training that helps professionals with the knowledge and skills to navigate Windows 7 and perform end-user-level tasks. The course focuses on extrapolating the three design improvements of Windows 7: usability, security, and manageability, emphasizing exploring the new graphical user interface and new features.

This course is based on the objectives of 50560A.

Training Exclusives

Live instructor-led interactive sessions with Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCT).
Access to Microsoft Official Courseware (MOC).
Real-time Virtual Lab Environment.
Experience 24*7 Learner Support.
Self-paced learning and flexible schedules.

Prerequisites for this training

One year of experience installing, configuring and supporting Windows desktop operating systems and applications.
Basic understanding of computing, applications, networking, and hardware.

Who should attend this course?

This course is intended for IT professionals who have supported previous Windows desktop operating systems and performed duties such as end-user support and desktop troubleshooting. The intended audience also includes information workers who use the Windows desktop operating system in an end-user capacity. This course is also intended as a high-level overview of the Windows 7 operating system for business executives and decision-makers

Microsoft Certified Partner

Microtek Learning is a Microsoft Certified Partner for Learning Solutions. This class uses official Microsoft courseware and will be delivered by a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT).

Schedules

Jun 30, 2023

9:00 am - 5:00 pm EST

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Jul 14, 2023

9:00 am - 5:00 pm EST

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Jul 28, 2023

9:00 am - 5:00 pm EST

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Aug 11, 2023

9:00 am - 5:00 pm EST

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Aug 25, 2023

9:00 am - 5:00 pm EST

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What you will learn

Navigate and customize the user interface.
Explain as well as configure User Account Control.
Describe and configure Backup and Recovery options.
Manipulate new file system features, such as Libraries.
Describe built-in security functionality like Windows Defender.
Explain the usability and security features of Internet Explorer 9.
Describe the Network and Sharing Center as well as options for network troubleshooting.
Summarize new interface features and enhancements, like Start Menu Search and Troubleshooting.
Understand the benefits and requirements of new technologies such as DirectAccess and AppLocker.

Curriculum

Module 1: Usability Enhancements

This module explains the features of the new Windows 7 interface, as well as new file system features such as Libraries and breadcrumbs. This module also covers Internet Explorer 9, Network and Sharing Center, network troubleshooting, and other new applications and features such as the Snipping Tool and Problem Steps Recorder.

Interface

File System

Internet and Networks

Applications and Features

Lab: Introducing the Windows 7 Interface

Logging on/off

Using Start Menu Search

Pinning Applications and Favorites

Lab: Configuring File System

Using Breadcrumbs

Configuring Search Connectors

Configuring Libraries

Lab: Configuring Networking

Using Network and Sharing Center

Understanding Windows Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Network Issues

Lab: Exploring New Applications and Features

Exploring the Devices and Printers Folder

Using Problem Steps Recorder

Using Internet Explorer 9

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Demonstrate usage of Start Menu Search.

Navigate and customize the user interface.

Summarize new interface features and enhancements, like Troubleshooting.

Manipulate new file system features, such as Libraries and Search Connectors.

Discuss the Network and Sharing Center as well as options for network troubleshooting.

Describe new features, such as the Devices and Printers folder and Problem Steps Recorder.

Discuss the benefits and requirements of DirectAccess, VPN Reconnect and BranchCache.

Module 2: Security Enhancements

This module explains the new security features of Internet Explorer 9, how User Account Control works, and how to secure Windows 7 through integrated security components such as the Action Center, Windows Defender, and BitLocker Drive Protection.

External Security

Internal Security

Lab: Configuring Internet and Network Security

Exploring Security Features of IE9

Configuring Windows Firewall

Configuring Microsoft Security Essentials

Lab: Exploring User Account Control

Testing UAC as an Administrator

Testing UAC as a Standard User

Setting UAC Levels

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Explain how to configure User Account Control.

Describe security features of Internet Explorer 9.

Demonstrate how to configure Windows Firewall.

Describe how to interpret and utilize the Action Center.

Explain the different capabilities of both Standard User and Administrator account types.

Describe built-in security functionality of Windows Defender and Microsoft Security Essentials.

Discuss the benefits and requirements of BitLocker Drive Protection.

Module 3: Manageability Enhancements

This module explains how to monitor system reliability, perform benchmarking and configure power options using built-in tools. This module also explains how to configure AppLocker application restrictions and describes seven methods of Windows backup and data recovery.

Management Tools

Backup and Recovery

Lab: Testing Reliability and Benchmarking

Using Reliability Monitor

Using Windows Experience Index

Lab: Configuring Power Options

Setting Up Power Plans

Configuring Wake-on-LAN

Lab: Recovering Data and Files

Configuring Backup and Recovery

Using Previous Versions to Recover Data

Creating and Examining a System Image

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Discuss the Windows Experience Index.

Describe the features of the Reliability Monitor.

Explain how to configure power plans and other power options.

Discuss the benefits and requirements of AppLocker.

Describe seven methods of Windows backup and data recovery.

With Microtek Learning, you’ll receive:

Certified Instructor-led training
Industry Best Trainers
Official Training Course Student Handbook
Pre and Post assessments/evaluations
Collaboration with classmates (not available for a self-paced course)
Real-world knowledge activities and scenarios
Exam scheduling support*
Learn and earn program*
Practice Tests
Knowledge acquisition and exam-oriented
Interactive online course.
Support from an approved expert
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