6294A: Planning and Managing Windows 7 Desktop Deployments and Environments (MS Certification)

This five-day instructor-led course is intended for desktop administrators who want to specialize in desktop deployment, configuration, and management.

Course Outline

This five-day instructor-led course is intended for desktop administrators who want to specialize in desktop deployment, configuration, and management. In this course, students will learn how to plan and deploy Windows 7 desktops in large organizations. They will also learn how to design, configure, and manage the Windows 7 client environment.

Audience

This course is intended for IT Professionals who are interested in specializing in Windows 7 desktop and application deployments and managing the desktop environments for large organizations. People attending this training could be support technicians or currently in deployment roles and are looking at taking the next step in their career or enhancing their skills in the areas of planning and deploying Windows 7 desktops.

Prepares For

• This course helps students prepare for the Exam 70-686, Pro: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Administrator.

Course Completion Skills:

•   Prepare to deploy Windows 7 business desktops.
• Assess and resolve application compatibility issues with Windows 7.
• Determine the most appropriate method to deploy Windows 7 based upon specific business requirements.
• Design a standard Windows 7 image by assessing and evaluating the business requirements.
•  Deploy Windows 7 by using WAIK.
•  Deploy Windows 7 by using WDS.
•  Deploy Windows 7 by using Lite Touch Installation.
•  Deploy Windows 7 by using Zero Touch Installation.
•  Migrate user state by using Windows Easy Transfer and User State Migration Tool 4.0.
•  Design, configure, and manage the Windows 7 client environment.
•  Plan and deploy applications and updates to Windows 7 client computers.
•  Plan and deploy Windows 7 by using LTI. (Lab-Only Module)

Course Outline Module 1 Preparing to Deploy Windows 7 Business Desktops This module helps you plan and perform effective preparation tasks for deploying Windows 7 clients. It begins by discussing client, hardware, and deployment lifecycles. It also discusses how to assess existing computing environments and licensing. Lessons Overview of the Desktop Lifecycle Desktop Deployment: Challenges and Considerations Tools and Technologies Used in the Desktop Deployment Lifecycle Assessing the Current Computing Environment for Deploying Windows 7 Designing Windows Activation

Labs

• Lab : Assessing the Computing Environment by Using the Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit
• Assessing the Computing Environment by Using Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit
• Lab : Recommending an Activation Strategy
• Review the Activation Scenario

After Completing This Goal, Students will be Able To

• Describe the client, hardware, and desktop deployment lifecycles.
• Explain the challenges involved and considerations for deploying desktops.
• Describe the tools and technologies that are used in the desktop deployment lifecycle.
• Assess the current computing environment to determine the feasibility of deploying Windows 7.
• Design the licensing and activation strategy for a given business scenario.

Module 2 Assessing Application Compatibility in Windows 7 This module describes the process for addressing common application compatibility issues experienced during a typical operating system deployment. It also explains how to use the Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) to help inventory, analyze, and mitigate application compatibility issues. Lessons Overview of Application Compatibility Assessing and Resolving Application Compatibility Issues by Using ACT 5.5

Labs

• Lab : Evaluating Application Compatibility Using the Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit
• Installing and Configuring ACT
• Collecting Application Inventory
• Organizing the Application Inventory 
• Analyzing Application Inventory Results
• Lab : Creating Application Compatibility Fixes
• Identifying Application Compatibility Issues
• Mitigating Application Issues

After Completing This Goal, Students will be Able To

• Describe the process and guidelines for resolving common application compatibility issues during an operating system deployment.
• Inventory, analyze, and mitigate application compatibility issues by using ACT 5.5.

Module 3 Evaluating Windows 7 Deployment Methods This module discusses different deployment scenarios and methods that are available when deploying Windows 7. It also discusses various tools and technologies to use in the different scenarios, and considerations for selecting a deployment scenario and method. Lessons Evaluating In-Place Deployment Evaluating Side-by-Side Deployment Evaluating Lite-Touch Deployment Method Evaluating Zero-Touch Deployment Method

Labs

• Lab : Determining the Windows 7 Deployment Method
• Determining Windows 7 Deployment Methods

After Completing This Goal, Students will be Able To

• Determine the feasibility of installing Windows 7 by using in-place deployment.
• Determine the feasibility of installing Windows 7 by using side-by-side deployment.
• Determine the feasibility of using the lite-touch deployment method for deploying Windows 7 in a given business scenario.
• Determine the feasibility of using the zero-touch deployment method for deploying Windows 7 in a given business scenario.

Module 4 Designing Standard Windows 7 Images This module, explains the underlying architecture of the computer imaging system that can be used to create and deploy a custom image of a Windows 7 desktop. It also discusses the different phases of the imaging process, and how to determine imaging strategy and image servicing opportunities in Windows 7. Lessons Overview of Windows 7 Installation Architecture Overview of the Imaging Process Determining the Image Strategy Selecting the Image Servicing Methods

Labs

• Lab : Determining the Windows 7 Imaging Strategy
• Determining the Windows 7 Image Strategy

After Completing This Goal, Students will be Able To

• Explain the Windows 7 installation architecture.
• Explain the different phases of the imaging process.
• Determine the appropriate Windows 7 imaging strategy based on specific business requirements.
• Select appropriate image servicing methods to service Windows 7 images based on specific business requirements.

Module 5 Deploying Windows 7 by Using WAIK This module explains the underlying computer imaging architecture of Windows AIK 2.0, which can be used to create and deploy a custom Windows 7 desktop image. Lessons Overview of WAIK 2.0 Building a Reference Windows 7 Image by Using Windows SIM and Sysprep Managing the Windows Preinstallation Environment Capturing, Applying, and Servicing a Windows 7 Image

Labs

• Lab : Installing WAIK
• Install the Windows Automated Installation Kit 
• Identify Resources and Tools included with the Windows Automated Installation Kit
• Lab : Building a Reference Image Using Windows SIM and Sysprep
• Building a Custom Answer File by Using Windows SIM
• Installing a Reference Computer using a Custom Answer File
• Generalizing a Reference Computer by Using Sysprep
• Lab : Creating Windows PE Boot Media
• Adding Packages and Drivers to Windows PE
• Creating a Bootable Windows PE ISO Image
• Starting the Windows PE Operating System Environment
• Lab : Capturing and Applying a Windows 7 Image Using ImageX
• Capturing an Image Using ImageX
• Apply an Image Using ImageX
• Lab : Servicing Images by Using DISM
• Servicing a Reference image using DISM

After Completing This Goal, Students will be Able To

• Explain the key features and functionality provided by WAIK 2.0.
• Build a reference Windows 7 image by using Windows SIM and Sysprep.
• Create a custom Windows PE bootable image.
• Capture, apply, and service a Windows 7 image.

Module 6 Deploying Windows 7 by Using Windows Deployment Services This module describes how WDS can be used to deploy custom system images to client computers located within the network infrastructure. Lessons Overview of WDS Designing and Configuring WDS for Windows 7 Deployment

Labs

• Lab : Deploying Windows 7 by Using Windows Deployment Services
• Designing the WDS Environment
• Installing and Configuring the WDS Server Role
• Adding Boot and Install Images to WDS
• Provisioning Drivers by Using WDS
• Deploying a Desktop Operating System Using WDS 

After Completing This Goal, Students will be Able To

• Explain how WDS can be used to deploy Windows 7.
• Design and configure WDS for Windows 7 deployment.  

Module 7 Deploying Windows 7 by Using Lite Touch Installation This module describes how to design the Lite Touch Installation (LTI) environment, and provides you with an overview of the techniques that you can use to build and deploy Windows 7 using the MDT and the LTI scenario. Lessons Designing the Lite Touch Installation Environment Implementing MDT 2010 for Deploying Windows 7

Labs

• Lab : Planning and Configuring MDT 2010
• Planning the MDT Lite Touch Environment
• Installing MDT 2010 and Additional Component Files
• Configuring the Deployment Share
• Creating a Task Sequence
• Lab : Deploying Windows 7 by Using Lite Touch Installation
• Updating the Deployment Share to Generate Windows PE Media
• Installing Windows 7 Using Lite Touch Installation

After Completing This Goal, Students will be Able To

• Design the Lite Touch installation environment for deploying Windows 7. 
• Perform Lite Touch installation of Windows 7 by using MDT 2010.

Module 8 Deploying Windows 7 by Using Zero Touch Installation This module describes the necessary prerequisites and procedures for deploying the Windows 7 operating system using Zero Touch Installation methodology. Lessons Designing the Zero Touch Installation Environment Performing Zero-touch Installation of Windows 7 by using MDT 2010 and Configuration Manager 2007

Labs

• Lab : Deploying Windows 7 by Using Zero Touch Installation
• Planning the Zero Touch Installation Environment
• Preparing the Zero Touch Installation Environment
• Configuring Deployment Packages and System Images 
• Configuring and Advertising a Client Task Sequence

After Completing This Goal, Students will be Able To

• Design the Zero Touch installation environment for deploying Windows 7. 
• Perform the Zero Touch installation of Windows 7 by using MDT 2010 and Configuration Manager 2007.

Module 9 Migrating User State by Using WET and USMT 4.0 This module explains user state migration, and how to use tools, such as Windows Easy Transfer and the Microsoft Windows User State Migration Tool (USMT), in various migration scenarios. Lessons Overview of User State Migration Overview of USMT 4.0 Planning User State Migration (USMT 4.0) Migrating User State by Using USMT 4.0

Labs

• Lab : Migrating User State by Using Windows Easy Transfer
• Preparing the Window Easy Transfer Source Files
• Capturing User State Information from a Source Computer 
• Loading User State Information to a Target Computer
• Lab : Migrating User State by Using the User State Migration Tool 4.0
• Planning for the User State Migration
• Creating USMT Migration Scripts
• Capturing and Restoring User State by Using USMT
• Performing a Hard-Link Migration
• Lab : Migrating User State by Using State using Hard Link Migration
• Performing a Hard-Link Migration

After Completing This Goal, Students will be Able To

• Migrate user state by using WET.
• Explain how USMT 4.0 can be used to migrate user state.
• Plan for user state migration.
• Migrate user state by using USMT 4.0.

Module 10 Designing, Configuring, and Managing the Client Environment This module examines how to design, configure, and manage Windows 7 client configurations. Specifically, it discusses Group Policy, Internet Explorer, and system security settings. Lessons Overview of Planning Client Configuration Designing and Configuring Standard System Settings Designing and Configuring Internet Explorer Settings Designing and Configuring Security Settings Designing and Implementing Group Policy Troubleshooting Group Policy

Labs

• Lab : Designing and Configuring the Client Environment
• Designing a Client Environment
• Implementing a Client Configuration
• Lab : Troubleshooting GPO Issues
• Resolving a GPO Application Problem

After Completing This Goal, Students will be Able To

• Determine the method for implementing the client configuration.
• Design and configure standard system settings on Windows 7 client computers.
• Design and configure Internet Explorer settings on Windows 7 client computers.
• Design and configure security settings on Windows 7 client computers.
• Design and implement group policy for configuring Windows 7 client computers.
• Troubleshoot group policy issues.

Module 11 Planning and Deploying Applications and Updates to Windows 7 Clients This module discusses the implications of deploying applications to Windows 7 clients including Microsoft Office 2007.  It also discusses the use of Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). Lessons Determining the Application Deployment Method Deploying Office 2007 Planning and Configuring Desktop Updates by Using WSUS

Labs

• Lab : Determining the Application Deployment Method
• Determining the Application Deployment Method
• Lab : Customizing the Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2007 Installation
• Configuring the Setup Category
• Configuring the Features Category
• Installing Microsoft Office Professional Plus By Using the Setup Customization File
• Lab : Planning and Managing Updates by Using WSUS
• Planning Automatic Updates Settings
• Configuring Automatic Updates Settings by Using Group Policy
• Approving and Deploying an Update by Using WSUS

After Completing This Goal, Students will be Able To

• Determine an appropriate application deployment method based upon business requirements.
• Customize and deploy Office 2007 based on business requirements.
• Plan and configure desktop updates by using WSUS.

Module 12 Planning and Deploying Windows 7 by Using LTI This module is a comprehensive lab that gives the students an opportunity to perform an end-to-end deployment of Windows 7 by using the LTI.

Labs

• Lab : Planning an End-to-End Windows 7 LTI Deployment
• Planning the MDT Lite Touch Environment
• Lab : Deploying Windows 7 using the LTI Deployment Plan
• Performing a Network Assessment
• Configuring MDT 2010 for an LTI Deployment 
• Configuring WDS for a PXE and Multicast Deployment 
• Configuring an MDT 2010 Deployment Share
• Creating the Reference Computer 
• Preparing the Deployment Task Sequences
• Performing an Upgrade on Target Computers

After Completing This Goal, Students will be Able To

• Plan an end-to-end Windows 7 LTI deployment.
• Deploy Windows 7 by using the LTI deployment plan.

Additional Details

Pre-Requisites

A solid understanding of TCP/IP and networking concepts. A solid Windows and Active Directory background. For example, domain user accounts, domain vs. local user accounts, user profiles, and group membership. A good understanding of scripts and batch files. A solid understanding of security concepts such as authentication and authorization. Performed a clean installation of Windows 7, Upgrade to Windows 7, and migrate user-related data and settings from Windows XP. Configured disks, partitions, volumes, and device drivers to enable Windows 7 to function as desired. Experience configuring and troubleshooting permissions and other settings to allow access to resources and applications on Windows 7 Systems. Experience configuring settings to enable network connectivity. Experience configuring and troubleshooting a wireless network connection. Experience configuring and troubleshooting Windows 7 security. Configure mobile computers and devices. Familiarity with the client administration capabilities of Windows Server and familiar with management tools such as the System Center suite of products. Familiarity with deployment, packaging, and imaging tools. The ability to work in a team/virtual team Trained and mentored others

Certificates offered

MS Certification

Cancellation Policy

There is no consequence if you cancel/reschedule this registration with a minimum of 10 business days notice prior to the first day of this course. Full payment is required if you cancel/reschedule this registration within the non-cancellation period of 10 business days prior to the first day of the course. Substitutions are welcome.

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Excellent instructor and it was a smaller group of students so the instructor really tailored it to the students attending the course.

Reviewed by Treena S. 2012

   

We had an excellent instructor! She was very knowledgeable and would take the extra time to assist you if you needed extra instruction.

Reviewed by Treena S. 2012

   

I enjoyed the Access 2010 course. the instructor was very knowledgeable and presented the topic well. The only negative aspect was that no written training materials were offered until the course was completed. Would have liked to be able to make notes as we went along for future reference.

Reviewed by Rema M. 2012

   

My teacher was wonderful, and i have already singed up for more classes at this location.

Reviewed by Jessica C. 2012

   

The course was initially scheduled for 2 days but due to instructor availability it was shortened to one day. I am very computer literate, work full time in an office, and go to business school in the evenings and it was a little tough to learn everything in one day because there was no time for practice. Yes it was useful to find out what the program is capable of, but since it was shortened there was no time for individual practicing or trying things out on your own. Next time the class would be much better suited for the initial 2 day class.

Reviewed by Melissa P. 2012

   

All in all, this training was not that great. The first part moved very slowly, and then toward the end, the instructor plowed through to get finished. Possibly the most incredible part was that the course taught how to create forms, but not how to deploy or use them. The instructor said for that, participants would have to take the follow up course. What use is it to create forms if they can't be used? No handouts at all? Other courses I've taken provide full books with step by step coverage of everything done in the classroom. It's impossible to go back and review things.

Reviewed by Andy J. 2012

   

My most significant feedback is that the course was advertised as Working with Data using SQL for the 'non-database administrator'. Of the 10 course modules, nearly half were presented by the instructor as tasks that would be completed by a database administrator. While it is helpful to have a general understanding of a database administrators interaction with SQL, far too much of the course content was aimed at the database administrator level. Otherwise, use of technology for remote teaching and the instructor himself were both excellent.

Reviewed by Catherine M. 2012

   

Very helpful course. Excellent instructor.

Reviewed by Lesley A. 2012

   

I only rated the location bad because i don't like driving down town. Otherwise it was a good course.

Reviewed by Charles I. 2012

   

The course was great.

Reviewed by Samantha H. 2012

   

Excellent Instructor ,Excellent location,

Reviewed by Texas F. 2012

   

excellent trainer really knows her stuff

Reviewed by Texas F. 2012

   

The instructor was excellent and very knowledgeable! I found the course information extremely useful for the business world and I am looking forward to putting together presentations that impress!The facilities and snacks and drinks provided were great too!

Reviewed by Treena S. 2012

   

The one and only issue I had was with parking, unexpectedly having to pay and not having enough cash for this as well as there not being very much parking. It made me late for the class, even though I actually arrived there early!

Reviewed by Jacquie D. 2012

   

Esther (the instructor) was awesome. Her charisma and upbeat attitude really added to my experience and made it a pleasurable course to take.

Reviewed by Andrea B. 2012

   

This level of Excel should not be considered as advanced level. It is rather biginner level. I was expecting to learn more. 95% of the content I already knew.

Reviewed by Rehan F. 2012

   

A good seminar but quite a lot of info to take in during a one-day course for someone who hasn't done Word before. A bit overwhelming! Perhaps a two-day course would work better so could have time to actually practice what we're being taught. A little hard to see the projector from the back. Otherwise, very useful.

Reviewed by Mindelle J. 2011

   

I signed up at one facility in Ottawa and it got switched to a different training facility location in Hull, Quebec. There were several emails confirming the course, however, I just happen to notice one email stating the new location. LastMinuteTraining was good to try to look into for me. In the end, the training provider provided me with taxi chits and it all worked out. I was not aware that the training provider had 2 locations and would switch the location at the last minute. I was upset because I do not know the bus system in Hull, Quebec.

Reviewed by Sheila D. 2011

   

Html lvl 1 and this course should be merged course can be extended to 2 days of instruction and include more in depth material. Do not recomend taking html lvl one.

Reviewed by Martin R. 2011

   

I enjoyed the course thoroughly and learned as much as I could in a 3 hour class, however, I think I would have preferred a longer class as we were a bit rushed going through the material.

Reviewed by Rose . 2011

   

The course was 3 hours long becasue there was only the 2 of us in the office completing this course. 3 hours is very short to learn Outlook. More time is required.

Reviewed by Hala M. 2011

   

Handouts were in pdf however, the screens were not big enough to open two files (handout and Project file) together and we had to toggle a lot. It was very annoying. Either give paper handouts or much bigger screens or two screens per student.

Reviewed by Micheline A. 2011

   

All good. Enjoyed it very much.

Reviewed by Wendy P. 2011

   

I didn't fill out your form because I filled one out at the end of the course.

Reviewed by Carlina D. 2011

   

MY BIGGEST BEEF IS THAT THE BOOK WAS VERSION 2010 AND THE SOFTWARE WAS 2007, WE MISSED A LOT OF WHAT 2010 COULD DO BECAUSE OF OLD SOFTWARE INSTALLED ON THE SERVER, THE INSTRUCTOR HAD SOME PROBLEMS NAVIGATING THROUGH THIS.

Reviewed by Fred M. 2011

   

no, everything is ok

Reviewed by Ghassan A. 2011

   

This two-day training was jam-packed with information, with a good balance between demonstrations and exercises to verify that the students understood the subject matter. I do not believe that the instructor could have used the time more efficiently then he did.

Reviewed by Yves J. 2011

   

Project 2010 was a brand new course, as such there were a few things that the instructor could not find (in the new "ribbon" layout). He did spend extra time during his breaks to find what he couldn't before, then showed them to the class once we all returned. Overall, this was a very useful and enjoyable training course.

Reviewed by Shayne B. 2011

   

I took a course that was remote and I don't think that I would take a remote course again. The instructor didn't really make himself available for questions. Even when their was questions he would take them offline if they took more then 5 minutes to answer. Never brought the results back to the group. Never went over the labs just lectured in between. Didn't bother to learn anyone's name. I think the experience would be better if each user in the class had a headset and could speak to the instructor instead of it being a conference call.

Reviewed by Amy C. 2011

   

CTC Train Canada was professional and helpful in ensuring I got the most out of my training course. Overall I am most happy with them.

Reviewed by Stephen V. 2011

   

The course was held via remote. The course it self was alright, all content was directly from the book. The teacher was in another time zone and he wanted to start the course before my location even opened. I told him that, he did it anyways. So I was out of sync the whole time. On the last day lunch was at 10 am! The instructor said he would watch screens to see when we got stuck. Not once did that happen. He couldnt even troubleshoot the labs. He only really talked to the student in the room, pretty much said nothing to rest of us. He even took personal calls!

Reviewed by Cheryl Z. 2011

   

Ran on schedule, with knowledgeabe instructor. Small class allowed for specific questions that are relevant to my work. Thank you

Reviewed by Mary . 2011

   

No, everything was perfect, Thank you I learned alot.

Reviewed by Sharon K. 2011

   

Alot of material to cover in the course. I would recommend that this be a 2-day course. Re. course content - should contain more examples to work on. Before moving to another section in the course the Instructor should summarize what was covered (i.e. go through the steps required to complete each task). Task and steps should be given on a handout for future reference.

Reviewed by Beverley . 2011

   

No everything and everyone was excellent

Reviewed by Sharon K. 2011

   

Did not find it helpful that no course material was handed out. What was learned on that day was easily forgotten without the ability to make notes to refer to.

Reviewed by Stefanie C. 2011

   

It is great to have access to the online training manuals, but it would be nice to have some handouts for reference. Not everyone has time to do the online training or to consult the manuals. The training location is very convenient to the highway. Lyse Brooks is an amazing instructor. She is extremely knowledgeable and patient. She spent time with each participant helping each person with their individual needs. She gave us a hands-on exercise that allowed us time to practice and learn. The instructor at the Intermediate Word course (same training facility) did not provide the same high level of training.

Reviewed by Kathryn M. 2011

   

The instructor was very nice, personable and had a great sense of humour which made for a productive and pleasant day of learning.

Reviewed by Paula S. 2011

   

The course is good for a basic overview of many advanced Excel features. The instructor and facilities were good. However, some of the items listed on the syllabus (new features in Excel 2010) were NOT covered and it wasn't due to a lack of time. I came to find out that the instructor had not planned to cover them at all. This was very disappointing, especially since we took very look breaks (easily almost 2 hours of combined break time in a class that went from 9-4) so there was ample time to cover the topics.

Reviewed by Zainab A. 2011

   

No, everything was excellent. I am even taking the next level course next week.

Reviewed by Sharon K. 2011

   

It was unfortunate that the local instructor was not available and I had to call in remotely to a class in Toronto. I did have the instructor screen available and I liked that. The first part of the course was helpful as the instructor moved through the functionality of MS Project and we could follow along on our own screen. I learned a lot about functionality with this instructor led demonstration, and the ability to follow along on my computer was great! I did find that after the first demonstration, a lot of time was spent working independantly, with the instructor available for questions. I thought there should have been more instructor led demonstration, perhaps one on our own, followed by another instructor led example. I didn't like spending well over 50% of the course time practicing on my own. If this is how all classes are run, I would not take another one, nor recommend this class.

Reviewed by Bev P. 2011

   

Good Environment and course format.

Reviewed by Randy T. 2011

   

With CTC can't go wrong. Although I've appreciated that this course took one day only. I really think that this course could be hosted for (1) day only. Two days is too long.

Reviewed by Nicole S. 2011

   

I think the course is excellent. Some of the thing I learn I am implementing in our warehouse as we speak. Our instructor was very knowlegeable, caring, a good listener, she was magnificent.

Reviewed by Valroy A. 2011

   

I believe the seminar was just a little long - could have been done in 1.5 days. Otherwise - Excellent!

Reviewed by Christiane C. 2011

   

course was cancelled due to a "family emergency" I was notified upon arriving at the facility - flew from Windsor to Toronto. Totally unprofessional!!

Reviewed by Barbara F. 2011

   

An excellent course with an excellent teacher. For me personally this course gives me some more options, and guidence into the job and its responsibilites. We here are constantly trying to improve on accuracy, of the inventory on a day to day basis.

Reviewed by Larry P. 2011

   

instructor lack knowledge on the subject matter.

Reviewed by Rashed S. 2011