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Collection 6292: Installing and Configuring Windows 7 Client

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Collection 6292: Installing and Configuring Windows 7 Client

Course 10237 – 10245 at

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Week 1 Objectives

• Key Features of Windows 7

• Editions of Windows 7

• Hardware Requirements for Installing Windows 7

• Advantages of Using 64-Bit Editions of Windows 7

• Options for Installing Windows 7

• Discussion: Considerations for a Clean Installation

• Methods for Performing Clean Installation

Improved user interface and accessibility featuresImproved user interface and accessibility features

Windows SearchWindows Search

BranchCacheTM, DirectAccess, and VPN ReconnectBranchCacheTM, DirectAccess, and VPN Reconnect

Productivity

Windows Virtual PC and Windows XP ModeWindows Virtual PC and Windows XP Mode

Manageability

• Microsoft Windows PowerShell 2.0

• Group Policy Scripting

• Microsoft Windows PowerShell 2.0

• Group Policy Scripting

• Windows Troubleshooting Packs

• Problem Steps Recorder

• Improvements to System Restore Tool and Reliability Monitor

• Windows Troubleshooting Packs

• Problem Steps Recorder

• Improvements to System Restore Tool and Reliability Monitor

• AppLockerTM

• Improvements in auditing

• Group policy preferences

• AppLockerTM

• Improvements in auditing

• Group policy preferences

Reduce help desk callsReduce help desk calls

AutomationAutomation FlexibilityFlexibilityWindows Imaging (WIM) format and image-based deploymentWindows Imaging (WIM) format and image-based deployment

ModularizationModularization

Network deployment by using Windows Deployment Services with Multicast with multiple stream transfer and Dynamic driver provisioning

Network deployment by using Windows Deployment Services with Multicast with multiple stream transfer and Dynamic driver provisioning

The new Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) and improvements in User State Migration Tool (USMT) 4.0

The new Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) and improvements in User State Migration Tool (USMT) 4.0

Deployment

Application recovery and error reportingApplication recovery and error reporting

Detection and recovery from hard disk and memory failuresDetection and recovery from hard disk and memory failures

Auto-tuning network stack for more efficient bandwidth utilizationAuto-tuning network stack for more efficient bandwidth utilization

Reliability and performance

Defragmentation runs in the backgroundDefragmentation runs in the background

Data protection at document, file, directory, computer and network levels

Data protection at document, file, directory, computer and network levels

Rights Management Services (RMS)Rights Management Services (RMS)

Encrypting File System (EFS)Encrypting File System (EFS)

Windows® BitLockerTM Drive Encryption and Windows BitLocker To GoTMWindows® BitLockerTM Drive Encryption and Windows BitLocker To GoTM

Internet Protocol Security (IPsec)Internet Protocol Security (IPsec)

Multi-tiered data protection

Fundamentally secured platformFundamentally secured platform

New features and improvements to protect against worms, viruses, and malwareNew features and improvements to protect against worms, viruses, and malware

Administrators work at user privilege levelAdministrators work at user privilege level

Streamlined User Account Control (UAC)Streamlined User Account Control (UAC)

SecurityUsability

Clearer ways to organize, search for, and view informationClearer ways to organize, search for, and view information

New communication, mobility, and networking featuresNew communication, mobility, and networking features

Key Features of Windows 7

Improvements to the user interfaceImprovements to the user interface

Accessibility featuresAccessibility features

BranchCacheTM, DirectAccess, and VPN ReconnectBranchCacheTM, DirectAccess, and VPN Reconnect

Enhanced user productivity

Reliable and consistent performance using new hardware featuresReliable and consistent performance using new hardware features

Improved application recovery and error reportingImproved application recovery and error reporting

Detection and recovery from some hard disk and memory failuresDetection and recovery from some hard disk and memory failures

Auto-tuning network stack for more efficient bandwidth utilizationAuto-tuning network stack for more efficient bandwidth utilization

Greater reliability and performance

Improved data protection at document, file, directory and computer levelsImproved data protection at document, file, directory and computer levels

Rights Management Services (RMS)Rights Management Services (RMS)

Windows® BitLockerTM Drive Encryption and Windows BitLocker To GoTMWindows® BitLockerTM Drive Encryption and Windows BitLocker To GoTM

Internet Protocol Security (IPsec)Internet Protocol Security (IPsec)

Multi-tiered data protection

Built on a fundamentally secure platform based on Windows Vista foundationBuilt on a fundamentally secure platform based on Windows Vista foundation

New features and improvements to protect against worms, viruses, and malwareNew features and improvements to protect against worms, viruses, and malware

Administrators work at user privilege levelAdministrators work at user privilege level

Streamlined User Account Control (UAC)Streamlined User Account Control (UAC)

Enhanced securityImproved Usability

Clearer ways to organize, search for, and view informationClearer ways to organize, search for, and view information

New communication, mobility, and networking featuresNew communication, mobility, and networking features

The key features of Windows 7are categorized as follows:

The key features of Windows 7are categorized as follows:

Reliability and performanceReliability and performance

DeploymentDeployment

UsabilityUsability

SecuritySecurity

ProductivityProductivity

ManageabilityManageability

Multi-tiered data protectionMulti-tiered data protection

Windows 7 Ultimate

Windows 7Enterprise

Windows 7 Professional

Windows 7 Home

Premium

Windows 7 Home Basic

Windows 7 Starter

Editions of Windows 7

Windows 7 Ultimate• Targeted for technical enthusiasts who want all

Windows 7 features, without a Volume License agreement

• Includes all the same features as the Windows 7 Enterprise

• Not licensed for VDI scenarios

Windows 7 Enterprise• Business-focused edition, targeted for managed

environments, mainly large enterprises

• Includes all features available in Windows 7 Professional edition

• Additionally, it includes:• BitLocker and BitLocker To Go

• AppLocker

• DirectAccess

• BranchCache

• All worldwide interface languages

• Enterprise Search Scopes

• Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) enhancements and ability to boot from a VHD

Windows 7 Professional• Business-focused edition for small and lower mid-

market companies and users who have networking, backup, and security needs and multiple PCs or servers

• Includes all features available in Windows 7 Home Premium edition

• Additionally, it includes:• Core business features, such as Domain Join and Group Policy

• Data protection with advanced network backup and Encrypted File System

• Ability to print to the right printer at home or work with Location Aware Printing

• Remote Desktop host and Offline folders

• Windows Virtual PC and Windows XP Mode.

Windows 7 Home Premium• The standard edition for customer. It provides full

functionality on the latest hardware, easy ways to connect, and a visually rich environment

• Includes all features available in Windows 7 Home Basic edition

• Additionally, it includes:• Windows Aero Glass, advanced windows navigation and Aero

background

• Windows Touch (Multi-touch and handwriting support)

• Ability to create a HomeGroup, which ease sharing across all PCs and devices

• DVD Video playback and authoring

• Windows Media Center, Snipping Tool, Sticky Notes, Windows Journal and Windows Sideshow

Windows 7 Home Basic• Targeted for value PCs in emerging markets, meant

for accessing the internet and running basic productivity applications

• Includes all features available in Windows 7 Starter edition

• Additionally, it includes:• No limit on number of programs you can run

• Live Thumbnail previews and enhanced visual experiences

• Advanced networking support (ad-hoc wireless networks and internet connection sharing)

Windows 7 Starter• Targeted specifically for small form factor PCs in all

markets

• Only 32-bit

• Features include:• Improved Windows Taskbar and Jump Lists

• Windows Search

• Ability to join a HomeGroup

• Action Center, Device Stage, Fax and Scan

• Enhanced media streaming, including Play To

• Broad applications and device compatibility

• No limitation on how many applications can run simultaneously

• Secured, reliable and supported operating system

Windows 7 Home Basic

Value edition in emerging markets

Windows 7 Professional

Windows 7 Home

Premium

• Standard consumer edition

• Does not include business features

Consumers Businesses

Windows 7 Ultimate

Enthusiasts

All features of Windows features

Specialized

Windows 7 Starter

Entry-level edition in all markets

Emerging Markets

• Business-focused edition for small and lower mid-market

• Include business features

Windows 7 Enterprise

Business-focused edition for large

enterprises

Enterprises

Entry Level PCs

Hardware Requirements for Installing Windows 7

Hardware Minimum Requirements

CPU 1 GHz or faster

RAM 1 GB for 32-bit or 2 GB for 64-bit

GPU Aero Capable

Video RAM 128 MB

HDD Free 16 GB for 32-bit or 20 GB for 64-bit

Optical Drive DVD

Advantages of Using 64-Bit Editions of Windows 7

Take advantage of 64-bit processors:

Limitation:

Take advantage of 64-bit processors:

Limitation:

• Improved performance

• More memory

• Improved device support

• Improved security

• Improved performance

• More memory

• Improved device support

• Improved security

• Does not support the 16-bit Windows on Windows (WOW) environment

• Does not support the 16-bit Windows on Windows (WOW) environment

Clean installation Clean installation• Install Windows 7 on a new partition• Replace an existing operating system on a partition• Install Windows 7 on a new partition• Replace an existing operating system on a partition

Upgrade installation Upgrade installation• Replace an existing version of Windows with Windows 7• All users applications, files, and settings are retained• Replace an existing version of Windows with Windows 7• All users applications, files, and settings are retained

Migration Migration• Move files and settings from an old operating system to

Windows 7• Side-by-side or wipe and load

• Move files and settings from an old operating system to Windows 7

• Side-by-side or wipe and load

Options for Installing Windows 7

Discussion: Considerations for a Clean Installation

When do you typically perform a clean installation of Windows?

5 min5 min

Start the computer by using Windows PE

Start the computer by using Windows PE

Connect to a network share containing Windows 7 files

Connect to a network share containing Windows 7 files

Run setup.exe from the network share and complete the wizard

Run setup.exe from the network share and complete the wizard

Running setup.exe from a network share

Running setup.exe from a network share

Insert the product DVD

Insert the product DVD

Start the computer by using the product DVD

Start the computer by using the product DVD

Complete the wizardComplete the wizard

Running setup.exe from DVD

Running setup.exe from DVD

Create a WIM file from a reference computer

Create a WIM file from a reference computer

Start the computer by using Windows PE

Start the computer by using Windows PE

Apply the WIM file to the target computer

Apply the WIM file to the target computer

Install by using an image

Install by using an image

ImageX, Windows Deployment Service, Microsoft Deployment Toolkit

ImageX, Windows Deployment Service, Microsoft Deployment Toolkit

Methods for Performing Clean Installation

Running setup.exe from DVD

Running setup.exe from DVD

Installing by using an image

Installing by using an image

Running setup.exe from a network share

Running setup.exe from a network share