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Upgrade to Windows 7 from previous versions of
Windows

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Upgrading from Windows Vista; migrating from
Windows XP; upgrading from one edition of Windows 7 to another edition of
Windows 7

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Migrate user profiles

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Migrating from one machine to another; migrating
from previous versions of Windows; side-by-side vs. wipe and load

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Preparation resources

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Upgrade and migration

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Utility spotlight: Windows 7 installation
simplified

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Preparing system for capture; creating a WIM
file; automated capture; manual capture

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Prepare a system image for deployment

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Inserting an application into a system image;
inserting a driver into a system image; inserting an update into a system
image; configuring tasks to run after deployment

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Deploy a system image

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Automated deployment methods; manually deploying
a customized image

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Configure a VHD

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Creating, deploying, booting, mounting, and
updating VHDs; offline updates; offline servicing

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Preparation resources

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Deploy Windows 7

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Choosing an image strategy and building Windows
7 system images

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Updating, disabling, and uninstalling drivers;
signed drivers; conflicts between drivers; configuring driver settings;
resolving problem device driver

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Configure application compatibility

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Setting compatibility mode; implementing shims;
compatibility issues with Internet Explorer

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Configure application restrictions

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Setting software restriction policies; setting
application control policies; setting through group policy or local security
policy

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Configure Internet Explorer

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Configuring compatibility view; configuring
security settings; configuring providers; managing add-ons; controlling
InPrivate mode; certificates for secure websites

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Preparation resources

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Configuring device properties

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Application compatibility

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Connecting to a network; configuring name
resolution; setting up a connection for a network; network locations; resolving
connectivity issues; APIPA

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Configure IPv6 network settings

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Configuring name resolution; connecting to a
network; setting up a connection for a network; network locations; resolving
connectivity issues; link local multicast name resolution

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Configure networking settings

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Adding a physically connected (wired) or
wireless device; connecting to a wireless network; configuring security
settings on the client; set preferred wireless networks; configuring network
adapters; configuring location-aware printing

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Configure Windows Firewall

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Configuring rules for multiple profiles;
allowing or denying an application; network-profile-specific rules; configuring
notifications; configuring authenticated exceptions

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Configure remote management

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Remote management methods; configuring remote
management tools; executing PowerShell commands

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Preparation resources

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Windows 7 and network connectivity

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Configure network connections

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Folder virtualization; shared folder
permissions; printers and queues; configuring HomeGroup settings

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Configure file and folder access

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Encrypting files and folders by using EFS;
configuring NTFS permissions; resolving effective permissions issues; copying
files vs. moving files

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Configure user account control (UAC)

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Configuring local security policy; configuring
admin vs. standard UAC prompt behaviors; configuring Secure Desktop

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Configure authentication and authorization

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Resolving authentication issues; configuring
rights; managing credentials; managing certificates; smart cards with PIV;
elevating user privileges; multifactor authentication

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Configure BranchCache

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Distributed cache mode vs. hosted mode; network
infrastructure requirements; configuring settings; certificate management

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Preparation resources

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Accessing local and network resources in Windows
7

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Authorization and access control technologies

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Configuring BitLocker and BitLocker To Go
policies; managing Trusted Platform Module (TPM) PINs; configuring startup key
storage; data recovery agent support

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Configure DirectAccess

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Configuring client side; configuring
authentication; network infrastructure requirements

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Configure mobility options

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Configuring offline file policies; transparent
caching; creating and migrating power policy

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Configure remote connections

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Establishing VPN connections and authentication;
enabling a VPN reconnect; advanced security auditing; NAP quarantine
remediation; dial-up connections; remote desktop; published apps

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Preparation resources

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Windows 7 BitLocker: Configuration and
deployment

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DirectAccess Configuration, tips, tricks, and
best practices

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Configuring VPN remote access connections to use
NAP based quarantine

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Monitoring and maintaining systems that run
Windows 7

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Configure updates to Windows 7

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Configuring update settings; determining source
of updates; configuring Windows Update policies; reviewing update history;
checking for new updates; rolling back updates

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Manage disks

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Managing disk volumes; managing file system
fragmentation; RAID; removable device policies

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Monitor systems

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Configuring event logging; filtering event logs;
event subscriptions; data collector sets; generating a system diagnostics
report

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Configure performance settings

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Configuring page files; configuring hard drive
cache; updated drivers; configuring networking performance; configuring power
plans; configuring processor scheduling; configuring desktop environment;
configuring services and programs to resolve performance issues; mobile
computing performance issues; configuring power

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Preparation resources

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Manage disks

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Windows performance monitor

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Creating a system recovery disk; backing up
files, folders, or full system; scheduling backups

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Configure system recovery options

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Configuring system restore points; restoring
system settings; last known good configuration; complete restore; driver
rollback

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Configure file recovery options