SCCM2012- Mastering System Center Configuration Manager 2012

This is a brand new class developed and presented by Kent Agerlund, Microsoft MVP Configuration Manager. Next version of Configuration Manager will be released in 2012, but now can you get a solid training on its new features as well as the upgrade path from earlier version. This unique training is based on the latest release version, currently RC1, of the product and is the first and only in the market at this level.

2/21/12-2/24/12

M-10748- Deploying System Center 2012 Configuration Manager

This course describes how to plan and deploy a System Center 2012 Configuration Manager hierarchy, including the central administration site, one or more primary sites and secondary sites, and all associated site systems. This course also covers migration from System Center Configuration Manager 2007. 

This course helps people prepare for exam 70-243

8/15/12-8/17/12

M-10747- Administering System Center 2012 Configuration Manager

This five-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to configure and manage a System Center 2012 Configuration Manager site and its associated site systems in the role of Configuration Manager Administrators.

5/21/12-5/25/12 and 7/23/12-7/27/12

While we’re at it with the new System Center courses, let’s focus on the Cloud as well.  Don’t forget, along with these new courses we have the Ohio Cloud Intelligence Conference coming up on April 3^rd, 2012!

M-10750- Private Cloud Monitoring and Operations with System Center 2012

This course provides an overview of a private cloud infrastructure, the business and technical drivers behind the implementation, and how System Center 2012 can be used to monitor and operate the private cloud infrastructure. Students will learn how to configure and optimize a new business unit cloud as well as how to deploy pre-packaged applications and create a new service template to deploy a service into the cloud. Students will learn how System Center Operations Manager is used to monitor the various services that underpin the private cloud and will gain a deep insight into the Application Performance Monitoring (APM) feature of Operations Manager to monitor the performance and availability of an application. Students will learn about the core functionality of Service Manager and learn how to create and manage change requests, incidents, and release records as well as the security model behind Service Manager.

M-10751- Private Cloud Configuration and Deployment with System Center 2012

This course provides direction on producing a high-level design that accounts for requirements for the private cloud environment. Students will learn how to configure and deploy the application infrastructure, how to configure a preboot execution environment (PXE) server, an update server, and a software update baseline. Students will learn how to sequence and deploy an application virtually, and how to build the core components that are necessary for delivering services in the infrastructure. They will also allocate resources and grant access to the private cloud.

Let’s close this week out with another quick look at the SQL 2012 offerings!

M-10776- Developing Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Databases

M-10774- Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012

M-10775- Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Databases

M-10777- Implementing a Data Warehouse with Microsoft SQL Server 2012

M-10778- Implementing Data Models and Reports with Microsoft SQL Server 2012

See you next week!

-Matt

Advanced SQL Server 2008

Advanced Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services R2 (SSAS)

This two-day SSAS course focuses on advanced concepts for both operating and tuning SSAS in an enterprise environment. This course takes IT professionals, DBAs and developers to a deeper level of SSAS skills maturity. By the end of the course, students will have the knowledge on how to architect complex SSAS solutions, stress test an SSAS solution, implement load balancing, optimize dimension and cube processing, and implement a real-time and near real-time solutions.

3/8/12-3/9/12 and 3/15/12-3/16/12

Advanced Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Integration Services R2 (SSIS)

This two-day SSIS course focuses on advanced concepts for both managing and applying SSIS in an enterprise environment. Just knowing how to use SSIS is often not enough when faced with challenging processing requirements or complicated environments. This course takes IT professionals, DBAs and developers to a deeper level of SSIS skills maturity. By the end of the course, students will have the knowledge on how to architect SSIS solutions and deal with advanced requirements for data cleansing, data warehouse ETL, dynamic project environments, file management, and package optimization.

3/22/12-3/23/12 and 5/3/12-5/4/12

Advanced Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services R2 (SSRS)

This is a fast-paced course for students with previous experience and basic Reporting Services design skills. This course teaches practical design techniques based on industry best practices and real-world reporting applications.

3/29/12-3/30/12 and 5/3/12-5/4/12

SQL Server 2012

Implementing a Data Warehouse with Microsoft SQL Server 2012

This 5-day instructor-led course describes how to implement a BI platform to support information worker analytics. Students will learn how to create a data warehouse with SQL Server 2012, implement ETL with SQL Server Integration Services, and validate and cleanse data with SQL Server Data Quality Services and SQL Server Master Data Services.

4/2/12-4/6/12

Implementing Reports and Data Models with Microsoft SQL Server 2012

This 5-day instructor-led course describes how to empower information workers through self-service analytics and reporting. Students will learn how to implement PowerPivot and tabular data models, create and deliver rich data visualizations with Project Crescent and SQL Server Reporting Services, and discover business insights by using data mining.

3/12/12-3/16/12

Now that you’ve seen the new SQL classes we have to offer, let me take a second and remind you about the upcoming Ohio Cloud Intelligence Conference 2012.  The conference is coming up on April 3^rd, 2012 and seats are filling up fast.  You can register here, and check out our Facebook page for special limited time pricing promotion for the conference.

-Matt

People are always asking if they can continue using the lab environments that they get to use in our classes once the classes are finished.  Sometimes this is the case, other times it isn’t an option.  The good news for System Center users is that Microsoft has made virtual labs available to you!  What’s even better is that these labs are designed for brand new tools!  Take a look.

System Center 2012 Virtual Labs

Microsoft has four new free System Center 2012 virtual labs available. Try out the basic operations of the new suite of System Center 2012 tools

• TechNet Virtual Lab: System Center Operations Manager 2012: Infrastructure and Application Performance Monitoring
• TechNet Virtual Lab: System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2012: Building Your Cloud Infrastructure
• TechNet Virtual Lab: System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2012: Building a Service Template
• TechNet Virtual Lab: Introduction to System Center Configuration Manager 2012

These are just a few of the available lab environments.  View all System Center 2012 Virtual Labs

Speaking of SSCM 2012, check out the brand new course below!

SCCM2012: Mastering System Center Configuration Manager 2012

This is a brand new class developed and presented by Kent Agerlund, Microsoft MVP Configuration Manager. Next version of Configuration Manager will be released in 2012, but now can you get a solid training on its new features as well as the upgrade path from earlier version. This unique training is based on the latest release version, currently RC1, of the product and is the first and only in the market at this level.

This class will take you through the installation and configuration of the main features in Configuration Manager 2012 based on Windows 2008 R2 and Windows 7. After the training you will have a solid understanding of the product and be able to use and design these features: 

• Installing different site servers
• Working with multiple sites
• Configuring site settings
• Migrate from Configuration Manager 2007
• Role based security
• Configuring, maintaining and installing clients
• Inventory Management
• Reporting & Queries
• Application deployment
• Software updates
• Settings management
• Image deployment
• Forefront Endpoint Protection 2012 beta

2/21/12-2/24/12

-Matt

Cloud Intelligence Conference: Columbus 2012

Babbage Simmel is proud to be a title sponsor of the 2012 Cloud Intelligence Conference.  The conference will take place on April 3^rd, 2012 at the Aladdin Shrine Event and Conference Center.

If you haven’t already come to the conclusion that it’s no longer a matter of “if” you’ll move to the Cloud, but simply a question of “when,” this conference will help you clearly understand why so many of your competitors and colleagues have already begun their migration. 

• You’ll see proof that the savings that can be realized by eliminating capital upgrade investments and significantly reducing operating expenses are REAL
• You’ll be able to appreciate for yourself the maturity and reliability of cloud-based business models
• You’ll enjoy deeper level explanations of the concepts you’ve been hearing about in the press
• You’ll find yourself attending presentations that are ideally suited to your specific role and current level of familiarity with cloud computing concepts

With more than 12 sessions across 5 carefully targeted learning tracks, you’ll leave the Cloud Intelligence Technology Conference prepared to discuss and help develop your company’s cloud computing strategy.

Please register now.  I can’t stress this enough.  With five different tracks going all day long, the seats are going to go fast.  If you “like” our facebook page and check out the exclusive offers you will find a promo code worth $300 of the list price!  That’s right, for just $99 you can have your head in the clouds all day long, and then bring back valuable information to your organization.  If that’s not enough for you; earn a $399 credit towards any Microsoft Technical or Developer training class at Babbage Simmel for each enrollment to Cloud Intelligence. All of these amazing deals for one great day.  Don’t believe me?  Check out some of the testimonials from recent Cloud Conferences around the country.

Again, register for a seat ASAP!  They won’t last long!

-Matt

First off we have M-10264: Developing Web Applications with Microsoft Visual Studio 2010.

In this course, students will learn to develop advanced ASP.NET MVC and Web Forms applications using .NET Framework 4 tools and technologies. The focus will be on coding activities that enhance the performance and scalability of the Web site application. ASP.NET MVC will be introduced and compared with Web Forms so that students know when each should/could be used. This will also prepare the student for exam 70-515.

After completing this course, students will be able to:

-Describe the underlying architecture and design of a Web application.

-Develop MVC models.

-Develop MVC controllers.

-Develop MVC views.

-Optimize the design of a Web application for discoverability by search engines.

-Write server-side code for Web Forms.

-Optimize data management for Web Forms.

-Ensure quality by debugging, unit testing, and refactoring.

-Secure a Web application.

-Apply Master Pages and CSS for a consistent application UI.

-Develop client-side scripts and services for a responsive, rich, and interactive UI.

-Implement advanced AJAX in a Web application.

-Deploy a Web application.

-Develop a Web application by using Silverlight

This course has two different dates over the next month and both are filling up fast!

1/30/12-2/3/12

2/13/12-2/17/12

M-50382: Implementing Forefront Identity Manager 2010.

This four-day instructor-led course introduces and explains the features and capabilities of Microsoft Forefront Identity Manager 2010 (FIM), and provides an overview of the solution scenarios that FIM addresses. The course format includes presentation, discussion, demonstration, and many hands-on exercises. It is intended for students who have no previous Forefront Identity Manager 2010 or Microsoft Identity Lifecycle Manager 2007 (ILM) experience.

After completing this course, students will be able to:

•Understand FIM concepts and components.

•Identify appropriate FIM scenarios.

•Manage users, groups, and passwords using FIM.

•Synchronize identity data across systems, such as Active Directory and HR.

•Understand the issues involved in loading data (initial load, backup, and disaster recovery).

•Configure security for different levels of user.

•Manage password self-service reset and synchronization.

•Automate run cycles.

•Handle sets, simple workflows, and management policy rules (MPRs).

2/21/12-2/24/12

BAB520: A Guide to Preparing for the PMP Exam.

The Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification has become a highly sought-after indication of professionalism in project management. Preparing for the PMP® examination, however, can be a daunting and time-consuming experience.  In order to meet the needs of busy professionals, Babbage Simmel, one of the nation’s leading project management training firms, has created PMP® 1-2-3: A Guide to Preparing for the PMP Exam, which forms the base of this intense, five-day workshop. PMP® 1-2-3 brings together the materials covered on the PMP® exam into one easy to use, step-by-step method for efficient and effective exam preparation.

In the PMP® 1-2-3 workshop, your exam preparation follows a simple three-step process:

-Learn the necessary concepts and definitions for the exam based on the PMBOK Guide, Fourth Edition and other authoritative sources of project management literature. Materials are presented in summary format within a highly visual presentation geared to the learning needs of adult learners.

-Apply the material in interactive assignments and exercises, again geared toward adult learners who learn by application

-Review and measure your progress using review templates and practice exam questions

2/6/12-2/10-12

Remember, all of these courses only have a few seats available, so sign up now!  We look forward to seeing you all soon.

-Matt

As IT professionals, we need to know how to keep the people in our organization secured.  Luckily, we have a great path for you to take to ensure that you can do this.

Let’s start with Security +

CompTIA Security+® (2008 Objectives) is the primary course you will need to take if your job responsibilities include securing network services, network devices, and network traffic. It is also the main course you will take to prepare for the CompTIA Security+ (2008 Edition) Certification examination (exam number SY0-201). In this course, you will build on your knowledge and professional experience with computer hardware, operating systems, and networks as you acquire the specific skills required to implement basic security services on any type of computer network.

Next, the just released CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP).

You will examine advanced security concepts, principles, and implementations that pertain to enterprise level security.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

•identify enterprise security fundamentals.
•apply enterprise security technology solutions.
•implement security design and solutions.
•manage risk, policies and procedures within an enterprise.
•integrate security solutions within an enterprise.
•conduct security research and analysis.

Finally we have CISSP Certification.

This five day, instructor-led course trains students in all areas of the security Common Body of Knowledge (CBK). They will learn about security policy development, secure software development procedures, network vulnerabilities, attack types and corresponding countermeasures, cryptography concepts and their uses, disaster recovery plans and procedures, risk analysis, crucial laws and regulations, forensics basics, computer crime investigation procedures, physical security, and much, much more. They will explore the contents and concepts that make up the diverse domains and learn how they work together to provide true “in-depth” defense.

The certification process for the Information Systems Security Officer training and certification program prepares and certifies individuals to analyze an organization’s information security infrastructure in respects to threats, risks, and design a security program to mitigate risks relevent to 2011 and beyond. ISSO’s will also be proficient in risk analysis, risk mitigation, application security, network security, operations security, business continuity and disaster recovery planning.

Let’s all make a New Year’s resolution to be as secure as possible in 2012.

-Matt

5. Configuring, Managing, and Troubleshooting Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 M-10135

•Install and deploy Exchange Server 2010.

•Configure Mailbox servers and mailbox server components.

•Manage recipient objects.

•Configure the Client Access server role.

•Manage message transport.

•Configure the secure flow of messages between the Exchange Server organization and the Internet.

•Implement a high availability solution for Mailbox servers and other server roles.

•Plan and implement backup and restore for the server roles.

•Plan and configure messaging policy and compliance.

•Configure Exchange Server permissions and security for internal and external access.

•Monitor and maintain the messaging system.

•Transition an Exchange Server 2003 or Exchange Server 2007 organization to Exchange Server 2010.

•Configure the Unified Messaging Server role and Unified Messaging components.

•Implement high availability across multiple sites and implement Federated Sharing

2/27/12-3/2/12

4. Configuring, Managing and Maintaining Windows Server 2008-based Servers M6419

•Describe the Windows Server 2008 environment including the roles, features, and the tools used to perform effective server management.

•Manage the DNS and DHCP server infrastructure roles.

•Configure secure and efficient access to file services.

•Configure and manage Distributed File Systems.

•Manage file resources by using File Server Resource Manager.

•Configure and secure Remote Access.

•Manage Active Directory Domain Services.

•Configure Active Directory object administration and Domain Trust.

•Create and manage Group Policy objects.

•Configure user and computer settings by using Group Policy.

•Implement security settings by using Group Policy.

•Provide efficient network access for remote offices.

•Monitor and maintain Windows Server 2008.

•Manage Windows Server 2008 backup, restore, and recovery

1/9/12-1/13/12

3. Configuring and Troubleshooting a Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure M-6421

•Install and configure servers.

•Configure and troubleshoot DNS.

•Configure and manage WINS.

•Configure and troubleshoot DHCP.

•Configure and troubleshoot IPv6 TCP/IP.

•Configure and troubleshoot Routing and Remote Access.

•Install, configure, and troubleshoot the Network Policy Server Role service.

•Configure Network Access Protection.

•Configure IPsec.

•Monitor and troubleshoot IPsec.

•Configure and manage Distributed File System.

•Configure and manage storage technologies.

•Configure availability of network resources and content.

•Configure server security compliance.

1/30/12-2/3/12

2. Installing and Configuring Windows 7 Client M-6292

•Perform a clean installation of Windows 7, upgrade to Windows 7, and migrate user-related data and settings from an earlier version of Windows.

•Configure disks, partitions, volumes, and device drivers to enable a Windows 7 client computer.

•Configure file access and printers on a Windows 7 client computer.

•Configure network connectivity on a Windows 7 client computer.

•Configure wireless network connectivity on a Windows 7 client computer.

•Secure Windows 7 client desktop computers.

•Optimize and maintain the performance and reliability of a Windows 7 client computer.

•Configure mobile computing and remote access settings for a Windows 7 client computer.

2/1/12-2/3/12

And the number one most popular class in 2011 was…

1. Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 Active Directory domain Services M-6425

This five-day instructor-led course provides to teach Active Directory Technology Specialists with the knowledge and skills to configure Active Directory Domain Services in a distributed environment, implement Group Policies, perform backup and restore, and monitor and troubleshoot Active Directory related issues. After completing this course students will be able to configure AD DS in their Windows Server 2008 and Windows server 2008 R2 environments.

After completing this course, students will be able to implement and configure Active Directory domain services in their enterprise environment.

2/20/12-2/24/12

Happy Holidays!

-Matt

10. Configuring Identity and access Solutions with Windows Server 2008 Active Directory M-6426

   •Describe identity and access solutions.
   •Configure Active Directory Certificate Services.
   •Deploy and manage certificates.
   •Configure Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services.
   •Configure Active Directory Federation Services.
   •Configure Active Directory Rights Management Services.
   •Maintain access management solutions.
   •Troubleshoot identity and access solutions

1/18/12-1/20/12

 9. Writing Queries Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Transact-SQL M-2778

• Describe the uses of and ways to execute the Transact-SQL language.
• Use querying tools.
• Write SELECT queries to retrieve data.
• Group and summarize data by using Transact-SQL.
• Join data from multiple tables.
• Write queries that retrieve and modify data by using subqueries.
• Modify data in tables.
• Query text fields with full-text search.
• Describe how to create programming objects.
• Use various techniques when working with complex queries.

1/30/12-2/1/12

 8. Configuring and Managing Microsoft SharePoint 2010 M-10174

• Prepare for and install SharePoint 2010
• Configure the fundamental service and logical components of a SharePoint Implementation
• Administer SharePoint using the user interface, the command line, and Windows PowerShell
• Manage content in Lists and Libraries
• Administer identities and authentication
• Secure content in SharePoint sites
• Manage customizations to a SharePoint implementation
• Configure SharePoint services and applications
• Configure SharePoint social networking features
• Manage SharePoint search
• Configure farms, servers, service applications, and web applications
• Install, upgrade, configure, and operate a SharePoint farm
• Configure high availability and recoverability
• Monitor and optimize SharePoint performance

 1/9/12-1/13/12

 7. Visual Studio 2008: Windows Presentation Foundation M-6460

• Create a WPF application.
• Build a user interface in a WPF application.
• Customize the appearance of a WPF application.
• Bind user interface controls to data sources.
• Bind user interface controls to collections.
• Create new controls in a WPF application.
• Manage documents in a WPF application.
• Add graphics and multimedia support to a WPF application.
• Configure and deploy WPF applications.

 6. Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Database M-6231

• Explain SQL Server 2008 R2 architecture resources requirements and perform prechecks of IO
• subsystems
• Plan install and configure SQL Server 2008 R2
• Backup and restore databases
• Import and export wizards and explain how they relate to SSIS
• Use BCP and BULK INSERT to import data
• Manage security
• Assign configure fixed database roles and create and assign user defined database roles
• Configure and assign permissions
• Implement SQL Server 2008 R2 Audits
• Manage SQL Server 2008 R2 Agent and Jobs
• Configure database mails alerts and notifications
• Maintain databases
• Configure SQL Profiler Traces and Use the Database Tuning Advisor
• Monitor data by using Dynamic Management Views
• Execute multiserver queries and configure a central management server
• Deploy a datatierapplication
• Troubleshoot common issues

1/23/12-1/27/12

Be sure to check back next week for part two of this countdown, and find out what the number one Microsoft class of 2011 was!

-Matt

Policy Management

Forefront Identity Manager’s view of identity management is that employees, their roles and their eventual authorizations and authentication should all fall under the purview of policies. Administrators familiar with Group Policy in Windows will find this metaphor holds well. These policies consist of rules that you, as the administrator, can create to dictate what happens when certain actions take place.

These policies that you define are kicked off and then subsequently managed by the Windows Workflow Foundation.  This provides a powerful base for all sorts of interesting and complex workflows, with nesting, conditions and multiple branches. If your group has already invested in creating rules via WF, you can very simply import them into FIM and use and further customize them from within FIM, saving you from reinvesting the time necessary to create the workflows again in a different tool. If you have a proficient developer staff, you can also create workflows in Visual Studio and export them for use within FIM.

Data Synchronization

The core of any identity management product, FIM included, is the ability to keep multiple systems –often on different platforms, from different vendors, with different databases — synchronized as often as possible. The goal is for changes initiated by any system to be replicated accurately and efficiently up and down the chain of related systems.

FIM’s core, a synchronization service, manages the data coming into and out of FIM and handles communicating with the target systems — and in most cases it does so using standards or direct API support with each system. In other words, no messy agents need run on most of these systems.

All of these synchronization actions can be gated via the workflow system so that administrators or other designated personnel have to approve changes before they are sequenced throughout your organization — most helpful for creating and deleting users, but also helpful depending on the sensitivity of the systems in your network.

User Self-Service

One of the big points of emphasis in FIM 2010 is the delegation of simple administrative tasks to users themselves. From resetting passwords to managing distribution groups, FIM’s We- portal makes it reasonably simple for users to manage their group memberships, profile information (like addresses and office and mobile phone numbers, for example) and passwords themselves, without involving a help desk call.

You can check out the full article on testing FIM 2010 by Jonathan Hassell here.

If you’re looking to deploy FIM 2010 in your organization and need to ramp up on all of its little intricacies check out our M-50382 class coming up on 1/10/12 and then again on 2/21/12.

After completing this course, you will be able to:
•Understand FIM concepts and components.
•Identify appropriate FIM scenarios.
•Manage users, groups, and passwords using FIM.
•Synchronize identity data across systems, such as Active Directory and HR.
•Understand the issues involved in loading data (initial load, backup, and disaster recovery).
•Configure security for different levels of user.
•Manage password self-service reset and synchronization.
•Automate run cycles.
•Handle sets, simple workflows, and management policy rules (MPRs).

We also have a couple other Forefront classes you should checkout.

M-50357: Implementing Threat Management Gateway 2010

 After completing this course, you will be able to:
•Understand the new features and the value proposition for Forefront TMG.
•Explain how Forefront TMG protects clients and servers from Web-based threats.
•Describe how Forefront TMG enable outside systems to secure connect to internal services and applications.
•Describe how Forefront TMG integrates with Forefront Protection 2010 for Exchange and Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 to protect an organization from mail-based threats.
•Design an enterprise solution using Forefront TMG considering availability, scalability, operations, and migration from an existing Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) solution.

M-50360: Implementing Forefront Protection 2010 for Exchange and SharePoint

After completing this course, you will be able to:
•Understand the new features and the value proposition for the different product and technologies that are part of the Microsoft Forefront Protection Suite.
•Explain how Microsoft Forefront Threat Management Gateway 2010 can provide secure mail relay functionality combined with Microsoft Forefront Protection 2010 for Exchange Server and Microsoft Exchange Edge server role.
•Describe how Forefront Protection 2010 for Exchange Server and Microsoft Forefront Online Protection for Exchange protect an organization from mail-based threats.
•Describe how Microsoft Forefront Protection 2010 for SharePoint protects the organization from threats involving data in SharePoint Server sites.
•Understand how the Exchange Server and SharePoint Server security solutions are integrated and managed from Microsoft Forefront Protection Manager.

-Matt

The rumor is that Microsoft Windows 8 may be largely irrelevant to users of traditional PC’s.  Research has shown that since the release of the Windows 8 Developer Preview in September, Microsoft has been battered by criticism from desktop users over the new Metro interface. In addition to those who just don’t like the new look and feel, many have complained that the touch-based UI simply doesn’t work well with a mouse and keyboard.  In fact, Microsoft is actually telling organizations currently running Windows XP to jump to Windows 7 instead of waiting around for Windows 8.

Maybe you believe that Windows 8 will be a flop, or maybe you’re just not ready to move away from Windows 7.  Either way, we here at Babsim have the perfect classes to make you a pro at using every little bit of Windows 7.  Check out our upcoming classes below.

Troubleshooting and Supporting Windows 7 in the Enterprise, M-6293.

1/3/12-1/5/12 and 3/5/12

After completing this course, students will be able to troubleshoot:

• Startup issues on a computer with Windows 7 installed.
• Issues related to the application of Group Policy.
• Issues related to hardware devices and device drivers.
• Issues related to network connectivity.
• Remote connectivity issues.
• User profile and logon script issues.
• Issues related to security systems such as Encrypting File Systems (EFS), BitLocker, and file permissions.
• Issues related to operating system features and applications.
  Issues related to performance.

Planning and Managing Windows 7 Desktop Deployments and Environments, M-6294.

1/30/12-2/3/12 and 3/5/12-3/9/12

After completing this Windows 7 training course, students will be able to:
• Plan and perform effective preparation tasks for deploying Windows 7.
• Describe and compare various deployment methods to determine the best deployment method for your scenario.
• Assess and resolve application compatibility issues.
• Assess and evaluate business needs and requirements to design a standard image.
• Configure system, security and Internet Explorer settings to define the client environment.
• Describe the tools and methods to perform automated installation in Windows 7.
• Deploy images using WAIK.
• Deploy images using WDS.
• Deploy images using Lite Touch installation
• Use MDT 2010 to deploy Windows 7 using Zero Touch installation technologies
• Migrate user state using USMT 4.0.
• Create and implement a strategy to deploy applications and updates
• Perform an end-to-end Windows 7 Deployment

Installing and Configuring Windows 7 Client, M-6292.

2/1/12-2/3/12

After completing this course, students will be able to:
•Perform a clean installation of Windows 7, upgrade to Windows 7, and migrate user-related data and settings from an earlier version of Windows.
•Configure disks, partitions, volumes, and device drivers to enable a Windows 7 client computer.
•Configure file access and printers on a Windows 7 client computer.
•Configure network connectivity on a Windows 7 client computer.
•Configure wireless network connectivity on a Windows 7 client computer.
•Secure Windows 7 client desktop computers.
•Optimize and maintain the performance and reliability of a Windows 7 client computer.
•Configure mobile computing and remote access settings for a Windows 7 client computer.

To view the whole CNET article click here.

-Matt