Configuring Network Connectivity in Windows 7

Overview/Description
The ability to have two computers, or 2 million computers interoperating and communicating with each other is the foundation of the Internet and of networking environments in general. This course examines the protocols and settings used to accomplish this, along with the technologies and configurations that are used to protect and control computers that exist in these networked environments. This course will examine IP configurations, network settings, firewall configurations, and remote management and control using various tools such as Remote Assistance, group policies, and PowerShell scripts. This course maps to exam 70-680: TS: Windows 7 Configuring. This exam is required for the certification MCTS: Windows 7, Configuration.

Target Audience
Individuals taking the first of the Windows 7 exams – 70-680: TS: Windows 7 Configuring, which is required for the certification MCTS: Windows 7, Configuration.

Prerequisites
At least one year of experience in the IT field, as well as experience implementing and administering any Windows client operating system in a networked environment

Expected Duration (hours)
2.0

Lesson Objectives

Configuring Network Connectivity in Windows 7

configure APIPA for IPv4 in Windows 7

set up a network connection in Windows 7

manage devices and printers

identify the functions of Windows 7 network technologies

configure IPv4 and network settings in Windows 7

configure firewall notifications

rank firewall rules in the order of priority

create an authenticated exception

configure the profile and settings of Windows 7 Firewall

set up a Remote Assistance session to help a user

recognize the ways in which solicited and unsolicited Remote Assistance works

identify the features of PowerShell 2.0

recognize the functions of remote shell and remote management policies

recognize the benefits of Problem Steps Recorder