Windows 7 for IT Professionals

Windows 7 for IT Professionals

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Released July 2009
Publisher(s): Microsoft Corporation
ISBN: 01201000001VP

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Video description

The Windows 7 operating system delivers on the key capabilities our customers have asked for:

  • Improved productivity by giving end-user instant access to information

  • Providing tools for IT to securely support their business

  • Protect corporate data

  • Achieve cost efficiencies

    • Explore the new and updated features in Windows 7 and learn how to accomplish common planning, migration, deployment, and management tasks with these in-depth demonstrations and tutorials.

    Table of contents

    1. Chapter 1: Plan
      1. Windows 7: Feature Overview
      2. Windows 7: What's In It for You?
      3. Windows 7 Security Talk: A Secure Platform
      4. Technical Talks with Tim Vander Kooi - Windows 7: Application Compatibility
      5. Introducing DirectAccess
    2. Chapter 2: Deploy
      1. Everything You Wanted to Know About Windows 7 Deployment in 90 Minutes
      2. Windows 7: Configuring AppLocker
      3. Windows 7: Deployment Enhancements
      4. Windows 7: Deployment using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 2010.
      5. Windows 7 Seamless Network Access
      6. Windows 7 Planning and Deployment Tools
      7. Windows 7 Enhanced Security and Control
      8. Thrive Live! Migrating Windows XP to Windows 7 Using Windows Easy Transfer and USMT
      9. Remote Connectivity with Windows 7 DirectAccess and Forefront Unified Access Gateway
      10. Protecting Your Data with Windows 7 BitLocker and BitLocker To Go
      11. Optimize Windows 7 with the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack
      12. Deploying Windows with Volume Activation
      13. Connect Remotely Using Windows 7 Direct Access
      14. Using Windows PowerShell 2.0
      15. Thrive Live! IT Pro Virtualization Tour: Windows XP Mode
      16. Provisioning Virtual Machines
      17. Modifying Windows 7 Operating Systems with DISM
      18. Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization (MED-V)
      19. How to update KMS on Windows Server 2003 to support Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
      20. Configuring Group Policy
      21. Automating Deployment Using Windows Deployment Services
    3. Chapter 3: Manage
      1. Troubleshooting Windows 7
      2. How Do I: Mitigate Application Issues in Windows 7 Using Shims
      3. Windows 7 Manageability Solutions
      4. Troubleshooting Activation Issues with Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
      5. Windows 7 Manageability Solutions
      6. Using Support Tools
      7. Windows XP Mode: Run Windows XP applications
      8. Snap, Shake, Peek
      9. Restore Previous Versions
      10. Remote Desktop Connection: Access your files and programs anywhere
      11. Instant Search
      12. Aero Desktop: Focus on your business
      13. Action Center: Fix problems quickly
      14. How Microsoft IT deployed DirectAccess to Provide Secure Access to Corporate Resources from Anywher

    Product information

    • Title: Windows 7 for IT Professionals
    • Author(s):
    • Release date: July 2009
    • Publisher(s): Microsoft Corporation
    • ISBN: 01201000001VP