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Prerequisites
Clinic Outline
In addition to their professional experience, students who attend this training must have technical knowledge equivalent to the following courses:
The Windows 7 Beta operating system builds on the security foundation of Windows
Vista by delivering increased flexibility in securing PCs and data. The number
of operating system applications and tasks that require user interaction with an
elevation prompt are reduced, and users with administrative privileges can
adjust elevation prompt behavior in User Account Control. Windows BitLocker can
now encrypt external devices and provide recovery keys so that the data is
accessible when needed. Windows AppLocker provides tools to help dictate which
applications are allowed to run on user PCs. Windows Defender is integrated with
Action Center and provides an improved user experience when scanning for spyware
or manually checking for updates. This session provides an overview of these
user productivity enhancements.
Windows 7 Beta helps end users to be productive, regardless of where they are or
where the data they need resides. With Windows DirectAccess, mobile users can
access corporate resources when they are out of the office, and IT professionals
can administer updates and patches remotely to improve connectivity for remote
users. Users in branch offices are more productive when they use Windows
BranchCache to cache frequently accessed files and Web pages, which reduces
latency and bandwidth traffic. Finally, libraries help users organize and manage
data files in categorical collections from across multiple locations, and
improvements in search capabilities enhance productivity.
Windows 7 Beta helps make managing a PC environment more automated, controllable,
and efficient. An enhanced Windows Taskbar puts commonly used resources within
reach, minimizing clutter and maximizing usable space on the desktop. Control
Panel enhancements include the Action Center, which provides a central place to
go for tasks and notifications associated with keeping the computer running
smoothly. The Action Center helps users resolve problems by providing a
streamlined experience for addressing notifications and managing computer issues.
Backup and Restore functionality is accessible in the Control Panel where you
can capture all personal files and, if desired, system files. With the Backup
and Restore functionality, users can restore individual files, selected folders,
or all personal files. Alternatively, users can reimage or restore the entire PC
from a recent backup. Performance Monitor is a powerful visualization tool for
viewing performance data, in real time and from log files. New scripting and
automation capabilities in Windows PowerShell 2.0 and Windows Troubleshooting
help IT professionals to better manage computers and troubleshoot problems,
enabling them to keep users productive while working to reduce costs, maintain
compliance, and improve operational efficiency.