1. Installing Windows 7 1
Exercise 1.1: Installing Windows 7 from a DVD 3
Exercise 1.2: Joining a Workstation to a Domain 6
Exercise 1.3: Identifying Your System Components 7
Exercise 1.4: Using Event Viewer 9
2. Configuring Network Connections 13
Exercise 2.1: Using the Network and Sharing Center 15
Exercise 2.2: Manually Configuring TCP/IP 17
Exercise 2.3: Troubleshooting Network Connections 20
Lab Challenge: Configuring IPv6 22
3. Working with Workgroups and Domains 25
Exercise 3.1: Working with Local Users and Groups 27
Exercise 3.2: Working with Domain Users and Groups 30
Exercise 3.3: Working with Group Policies 34
Exercise 3.4: Working with Credential Manager 35
4. Configuring VPN Connections 37
Exercise 4.1: Creating a VPN Connection 39
Exercise 4.2: Configuring a VPN Connection 40
Exercise 4.3: Connecting to a VPN Server 41
5. Troubleshooting Hardware Issues 45
Exercise 5.1: Running Memory Diagnostic Tool 47
Exercise 5.2: Running Disk Tools 47
Exercise 5.3: Working with Device Manager 48
6. Troubleshooting Boot Issues 51
Exercise 6.1: Working with the Advanced Startup Menu 52
Exercise 6.2: Working with Windows 7 Repair 54
7. Working with Shares 55
Exercise 7.1: Sharing a Folder 57
Exercise 7.2: Configuring NTFS Permissions 61
Exercise 7.3: Creating a Backup 62
8. Working with Printers 65
Exercise 8.1: Installing a Printer 67
Exercise 8.2: Sharing a Printer 68
Exercise 8.3: Looking at the Spool Folder and Service 71
9. Dealing with Software Issues 73
Exercise 9.1: Configuring Software Compatibility Options 75
Exercise 9.2: Using AppLocker 76
10. Managing and Monitoring Performance 81
Exercise 10.1: Using Task Manager 83
Exercise 10.2: Using Performance Monitor 84
Exercise 10.3: Configuring Power Options 91
11. Configuring Applications 95
Exercise 11.1: Configuring Internet Explorer 8 97
Exercise 11.2: Troubleshooting Internet Explorer 8 99
12. Resolving Security Settings 101
Exercise 12.1: Running Windows Update 103
Exercise 12.2: Configuring Windows Firewall 103
Exercise 12.3: Using Windows Defender 104
Exercise 12.4: Looking at EFS 105
Exercise 12.5: Using BitLocker 106
Appendix: Lab Setup Guide 109
