Course 10253: Deploying Windows 7 by Using Lite Touch Installation and Zero Touch Installation

Introduction This two-hour course describes the necessary prerequisites and procedures for deploying the Windows 7 operating system using Lite-Touch and Zero-Touch installations.

This course covers the following topics:

• Designing the Installation Environment
• Implementing MDT 2010 for Deploying Windows 7
• Performing Zero-Touch Installation of Windows 7 by using MDT 2010 and Configuration Manager 2007

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:

• Design the Lite-Touch Installation and Zero-Touch Installation environments for deploying Windows 7.
• Perform Lite-Touch Installation for deploying Windows 7 by using MDT 2010.
• Perform Zero-Touch Installation for deploying Windows 7 by using MDT 2010 and Configuration Manager 2007.

Modules & Lessons Course Overview Module Overview Navigation Overview Navigation Overview Course Information Course Information Deploying Windows 7 by Using Lite-Touch and Zero-Touch Installations Module Overview Designing the Installation Environment Designing the Installation Environment Process of Deploying Windows 7 by Using LTI Designing an LTI Environment Process of Deploying Windows 7 by Using ZTI Designing a ZTI Environment Self Test Implementing MDT 2010 for Deploying Windows 7 Implementing MDT 2010 for Deploying Windows 7 Installing and Configuring MDT 2010 Configuring a Deployment Share Creating a Task Sequence Updating a Deployment Share Advanced Configuration Options for LTI Deployments Using the Lite-Touch Installation Deployment Wizard Best Practices for Implementing LTI Self Test Lab A: Planning and Configuring MDT 2010 Lab A: Planning and Configuring MDT 2010 Scenario Exercise Information Launch the Lab Lab Review Lab B: Updating a Deployment Share for Lite-Touch Deployment Lab B: Updating a Deployment Share for Lite-Touch Deployment Scenario Exercise Information Launch the Lab Lab Review Performing Zero-Touch Installation using MDT 2010 and Configuration Manager 2007 Performing Zero-Touch Installation using MDT 2010 and Configuration Manager 2007 The Configuration Manager Console Installing Prerequisite Components for ZTI Configuring Deployment Packages and Images Configuring and Advertising Task Sequences Common Issues Related to ZTI Self Test Lab C: Planning Windows 7 Deployment by Using Zero-Touch Installation Lab C: Planning Windows 7 Deployment by Using Zero-Touch Installation 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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