Course 10245: Configuring Mobile Computing and Remote Access in Windows 7

Introduction This two-hour course describes the configuration of mobile computers and remote access for Windows 7. The course covers the following topics.

• Configuring Mobile Computer and Device Settings
• Configuring Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance for Remote Access
• Configuring DirectAccess for Remote Access
• Configuring BranchCache on a Branch Office Client Computer

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:

• Configuring Mobile Computer and Device Settings
• Configuring Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance for Remote Access
• Configuring DirectAccess for Remote Access
• Configuring BranchCache on a Branch Office Client Computer

Modules & Lessons Course Overview Module Overview Navigation Overview Navigation Overview Course Information Course Information Configuring Mobile Computer and Remote Access in Windows 7 Module Overview Configuring Mobile Computer and Device Settings Configuring Mobile Computer and Device Settings Types of Mobile Computers and Devices Tools for Configuring Mobile Computers and Device Settings What Are Mobile Device Sync Partnerships? Creating a Sync Partnership Power Plans and Power Saving Options in Windows 7 Configuring Power Plans Self Test Configuring Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance for Remote Access Configuring Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance for Remote Access What Is Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance? Configuring Remote Desktop Configuring Remote Assistance Self Test Configuring DirectAccess for Remote Access Configuring DirectAccess for Remote Access What Is a VPN Connection? Creating a VPN Connection What Is DirectAccess? How DirectAccess Works DirectAccess Requirements Self Test Configuring BranchCache for Remote Access Configuring BranchCache for Remote Access What Is BranchCache? How BranchCache Works BranchCache Requirements Configuring BranchCache on a Windows 7 Client Computer Self Test Lab: Configuring Mobile Computing and Remote Access in Windows 7 Lab: Configuring Mobile Computing and Remote Access in Windows 7 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