Course 10239: Configuring File Access and Printers on Windows 7 Client Computers

Introduction This two-hour course provides the information and tools needed to help you manage access to shared folders and printers on a computer running Windows 7. The course covers the following topics.

• Overview of Authentication and Authorization
• Managing File Access in Windows 7
• Managing Shared Folders
• Configuring File Compression
• Managing Printing

This course helps you prepare for the certification exam 70-680: TS: Windows 7, Configuring.

Student Prerequisites

• Ability to install PC hardware, devices, and applications from media, configure BIOS, map network file shares, and work from the command prompt
• Knowledge of scripts, batch files, support logs, TCP/IP and networking, applications, security concepts, and principles of using printers
• Knowledge of Windows and Active Directory, including domain user accounts, domain versus local user accounts, user profiles, and group membership

Note to Windows XP Users: Labs in this course will support Windows XP SP3 and above versions. Users with Windows XP SP2 or lower version will need to upgrade to Windows XP SP3 to use these labs as Microsoft has discontinued its support for the older versions. Objectives At the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Describe authentication and authorization.
• Manage file access on a Windows 7 Client computer.
• Create and manage shared folders.
• Configure file compression.
• Install, configure, and administer printers.

Modules & Lessons Course Overview Module Overview Navigation Overview Navigation Overview Course Information Course Information Configuring File Access and Printers on Windows 7 Client Computers Module Overview Overview of Authentication and Authorization Overview of Authentication and Authorization What Are Authentication and Authorization? Authentication and Authorization Process New Authentication Features in Windows 7 Self Test Managing File Access in Windows 7 Managing File Access in Windows 7 What Are NTFS Permissions? What Is Permission Inheritance? Configuring NTFS Permissions for Files and Folders Impact of Copying and Moving Files and Folders on Set Permissions What Are Effective Permissions? Determining Effective Permission Self Test Managing Shared Folders Managing Shared Folders What Are Shared Folders? Methods of Sharing Folders Combining NTFS and Share Permissions Examples of Combining NTFS and Share Permissions The Network and Sharing Center Self Test Configuring File Compression Configuring File Compression What Is NTFS File Compression? Impact of Moving and Copying Compressed Files and Folders What Are Compressed (Zipped) Folders? Compressing Files and Folders Self Test Managing Printing Managing Printing Printing Components in Windows 7 XPS and GDI-Based Printing Installing and Sharing a Printer Managing Client-Side Printing Configuring Location-Aware Printing Self Test Lab: Configuring File Access and Printers on Windows 7 Client Computers Lab Introduction Scenario Exercise Information Launch the Lab Lab Review Module Summary Module Summary Glossary Glossary System Requirements To view this course, you need:

• 1 GHz processor with at least 1 GB of system memory
• Microsoft® Windows® XP SP3 or higher
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
• Microsoft Silverlight 4.0 or higher
• Macromedia Flash 7.0 or higher (1MB disk space needed to install)
• Microsoft Windows Media Player 7.0 or higher
• Microsoft XML Core Services 3.0 or higher
• A Super VGA monitor with minimum screen resolution 1024x768, with 16-bit color.
• A sound card, and either speakers or headphones (for multi-media audio)
• Internet bandwidth of 56K or faster. Broadband internet access is recommended
  
  For courses containing labs (courses in the IT Professional and Developer Catalog), you will need:
  
  • Port 443 need to be open on the Client /Firewall/ISP to connect to the lab. By default this port is enabled and there is no action required from the user. For enabling port 443 on Corporate / ISP firewall, please contact your System Administrator.
  • User will be prompted to either Install Microsoft Virtual Server ActiveX control (1MB disk space needed to install) or Enable Microsoft Remote Desktop ActiveX control depending on the Virtualization technology used to deliver the lab.
  • Important note: Click here to test your computer's capabilities to launch a lab.
  
  

For courses containing Virtual Server-based labs (courses in the IT Professional and Developer Catalog), you will need:

• Microsoft Virtual Server ActiveX control (1MB disk space needed to install)

Test your computer's capabilities to see if it supports this course. Accessibility Requirements The following software must be running on your computer in order to access this course with Screen Reader Software:

• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
• Window-Eyes from GW Micro
• JAWS from Freedom Scientific
• MSAA enabled