Course 10252: Deploying Windows 7 by Using Windows Deployment Services

Introduction This two-hour course describes how you can configure and use WDS to deploy Windows 7 images.

This course covers the following topics:

• Overview of WDS
• Designing WDS for Windows 7 Deployment
• Configuring WDS for Windows 7 Deployment
• Guidelines for Deploying Windows 7 using WDS

This course helps you prepare for the Exam 70-686, Pro: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Administrator

The prerequisites for this course are as follows:

• Ability to install and configure Windows 7 clients
• Solid knowledge of TCP/IP, networking concepts, and Active Directory
• Familiarity with administration, management, deployment, packaging, and imaging tools
• Ability to work in a team, create proposals, and make budget recommendations

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:

• Explain how WDS can be used to deploy Windows 7.
• Design WDS for Windows 7 deployment.
• Configure WDS for Windows 7 deployment.
• Explain the guidelines for deploying Windows 7 by using WDS.

Modules & Lessons Course Overview Module Overview Navigation Overview Navigation Overview Course Information Course Information Deploying Windows 7 by Using Windows Deployment Services Module Overview Overview of WDS Overview of WDS What is WDS? WDS Role Services Identifying Requirements for Installing WDS Role Services Types of Images Supported by WDS Self Test Designing WDS for Windows 7 Deployment Designing WDS for Windows 7 Deployment Process of Implementing WDS Considerations for Designing a WDS Environment Designing a WDS Environment Self Test Configuring WDS for Windows 7 Deployment Configuring WDS for Windows 7 Deployment Configuring the WDS Server Role Adding Boot and Install Images Creating Custom Install Image by Using the Image Capture Wizard Provisioning Drivers by Using WDS Configuring WDS to Manage Client Computer Requests Deploying VHD Images by Using WDS Self Test Guidelines for Deploying Windows 7 by Using WDS Guidelines for Deploying Windows 7 by Using WDS Best Practices for Deploying Windows 7 by Using WDS Factors Affecting Server Performance and Scalability Troubleshooting Performance Problems Self Test Lab A: Deploying Windows 7 by Using WDS Lab A: Deploying Windows 7 by Using WDS 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
  
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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