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Microsoft Releases Official “First Look” Windows 7 Training Courses

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has begun releasing information on their official Windows 7 training courses.

Course 6289 - First Look: Windows 7 for IT Professionals This three-hour instructor-led clinic introduces students to new features in Microsoft Windows 7: user productivity, improved security and control, streamlined PC management, and desktop optimization.
At Course Completion

Discuss configuration of the UAC elevation prompt
Explain BitLocker Data Encryption for removable storage devices
Summarize how to create and enforce AppLocker rules
Describe how Windows Defender helps to improve security on a computer
Describe how DirectAccess helps improve the connectivity experience for remote users
Explain how caching works to help make users in a branch office more productive
Summarize how to use libraries and search to organize and find information
Describe how taskbar and Control Panel improvements bring together common tasks and information to reduce clutter and improve navigation
Explain how to perform a Windows Backup and Restore
Describe troubleshooting enhancements including the Problem Steps Recorder, unified tracing concepts, Performance Monitor, and Windows PowerShell 2.0

Course 6290 - First Look: Windows 7 for IT Professionals Hands-on Lab This three hour lab is a companion to the 6289 course and provides hands-on practice with the main technical areas of Windows 7: User Productivity, Improved Security and Control, Streamlined PC Management, and Desktop Optimization.
At Hands-On Lab Completion
Configure User Account Control.
Utilize the User Account Type and Elevation Prompt.
Configure Local Security Policy.
Configure Windows Firewall.
Create AppLocker Rules and configure enforcement.
Configure Windows Defender.
Set indexing locations and modify advanced options.
Execute searches form multiple locations.
Create a library and set security permissions.
Create and deploy a search connector.
Use the built-in diagnostics tools to diagnose and resolve system problems.
Use Performance Monitor to collect system performance information.
Configure the Action Center and view messages.
Examine events in Event Viewer and create a custom view.
Configure Device Manager and control device installation.
Run Windows PowerShell commands.
Configure Backup and Restore option.
Configure the Sync Center.


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