Configuring Mobile Computing in Windows 7

Overview/Description
Remote access and remote security are fundamental aspects of IT environments. From small remote telecommuter offices, to enterprise networks, remote access and the security to make them viable are everyday concerns in modern networks. This course examines BitLocker, offline file support, caching servers, DirectAccess, VPNs, and Network Access Protection. 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)
1.5

Lesson Objectives

Configuring Mobile Computing in Windows 7

encrypt a drive with BitLocker and use data recovery agents

recognize the purposes of the various types of keys used by BitLocker

use PowerCfg to work with power plans

use BitLocker to encrypt a drive and configure it to use data recovery agents

identify appropriate ways to implement DirectAccess

identify the features of DirectAccess

create a remote connection with VPN Reconnect

recognize the security auditing features of Windows 7

create, configure, and test a remote connection with VPN Reconnect