THE ACADEMY MCTS: Windows 7 Configuration Boot Camp

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Duration: 5 days                           

The Academy Windows 7 Boot Camp is the most effective, efficient way to learn how to successfully  plan, configure and implement an information worker solution using Windows 7. This is an accelerated course, designed for computer professionals that require effective, real-world skill-building and timely certification.

Prerequisites:

 Candidates should have 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.

Benefits:

• The complete Microsoft Press courseware. We pre-ship study materials for your preparation (upon request) and provide the complete Microsoft courseware for your training bootcamp.
• Subject Matter Experts for instructors. Our instructors are unequalled among training providers, and hold the most prestigious certifications and cutting-edge, real world expertise.
• They are available to you throughout the day for the length of the course for group instruction, lab exercise leadership and individual coaching.
• We teach to accommodate every student's learning needs, including instruction, hands-on labs, lab partner and group exercises, independent study, self-testing, question and answer drills, and friendly competitions between concurrently running classes.
• Lab manuals, guidebooks, and Measure Up self-testing software are utilized to augment your courseware and instruction. And the instructors are with you every step of the way.
• State-of-the-art educational facilities. The school has dedicated, well-equipped educational facilities where you will attend instruction and labs, and have access to comfortable study and lounging rooms. Our students consistently say our facilities are unsurpassed!
• Breakfast, snacks, freshly-brewed coffee, tea and water are available throughout the day at the training site. Our training facilities are located within walking distance of several eateries and restaurants, offering students the opportunity to satisfy their own tastes and dietary requirements.

 Authorized Training

The Academy of South Florida is proud to be the #1 Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for Learning Solutions (CPLS) in Florida.

The Windows 7 Boot Camp delivers the greatest value on the market for Information Worker Certification Training. During the program, students will achieve the following certifications:

The primary benefit of achieving this certification is that you can demonstrate your skills as an information worker with a specific focus on configuring and implementing a secure Windows 7 operating system. 

Skills Being Measured This exam measures your ability to accomplish the technical tasks listed below.The percentages indicate the relative weight of each major topic area on the exam.

Installing, Upgrading, and Migrating to Windows 7 (14 percent) Perform a clean installation. This objective may include but is not limited to: identifying hardware requirements; setting up as the sole operating system; setting up as dual boot; installation methods; boot from the source of installation, preparing the installation source: USB, CD, network share, WDS Upgrade to Windows 7 from previous versions of Windows. This objective may include but is not limited to: upgrading from Windows Vista; migrating from Windows XP; upgrading from one edition of Windows 7 to another edition of Windows 7 Migrate user profiles. This objective may include but is not limited to: migrating from one machine to another; migrating from previous versions of Windows; side-by-side vs. wipe and load Deploying Windows 7 (13 percent) Capture a system image. This objective may include but is not limited to: preparing system for capture; creating a WIM file; automated capture; manual capture Prepare a system image for deployment. This objective may include but is not limited to: inserting an application into a system image; inserting a driver into a system image; inserting an update into a system image; configuring tasks to run after deployment Deploy a system image. This objective may include but is not limited to: automated deployment methods; manually deploying a customized image  Configure a VHD. This objective may include but is not limited to: creating, deploying, booting, mounting, and updating VHDs; offline updates; offline servicing Configuring Hardware and Applications (14 percent) Configure devices. This objective may include but is not limited to: updating, disabling, and uninstalling drivers; signed drivers; conflicts between drivers; configuring driver settings; resolving problem device driver Configure application compatibility. This objective may include but is not limited to: setting compatibility mode; implementing shims; compatibility issues with Internet Explorer Configure application restrictions. This objective may include but is not limited to: setting software restriction policies; setting application control policies; setting through group policy or local security policy Configure Internet Explorer. This objective may include but is not limited to: configuring compatibility view; configuring security settings; configuring providers; managing add-ons; controlling InPrivate mode; certificates for secure Web sites Configuring Network Connectivity (14 percent) Configure IPv4 network settings. This objective may include but is not limited to: connecting to a network; configuring name resolution; setting up a connection for a network; network locations; resolving connectivity issues; APIPA Configure IPv6 network settings. This objective may include but is not limited to: configuring name resolution; connecting to a network; setting up a connection for a network; network locations; resolving connectivity issues; link local multicast name resolution Configure networking settings. This objective may include but is not limited to: adding a physically connected (wired) or wireless device; connecting to a wireless network; configuring security settings on the client; set preferred wireless networks; configuring network adapters; configuring location-aware printing Configure Windows Firewall. This objective may include but is not limited to: configuring rules for multiple profiles; allowing or denying an application; network-profile-specific rules; configuring notifications; configuring authenticated exceptions Configure remote management. This objective may include but is not limited to: remote management methods; configuring remote management tools; executing PowerShell commands Configuring Access to Resources (13 percent) Configure shared resources. This objective may include but is not limited to: folder virtualization; shared folder permissions; printers and queues; configuring HomeGroup settings Configure file and folder access. This objective may include but is not limited to: encrypting files and folders by using EFS; configuring NTFS permissions; resolving effective permissions issues; copying files vs. moving files Configure user account control (UAC). This objective may include but is not limited to: configuring local security policy; configuring admin vs. standard UAC prompt behaviors; configuring Secure Desktop Configure authentication and authorization. This objective may include but is not limited to: resolving authentication issues; configuring rights; managing credentials; managing certificates; smart cards with PIV; elevating user privileges; multifactor authentication Configure BranchCache. This objective may include but is not limited to: distributed cache mode vs. hosted mode; network infrastructure requirements; configuring settings; certificate management Configuring Mobile Computing (10 percent) Configure BitLocker and BitLocker To Go. This objective may include but is not limited to: configuring BitLocker and BitLocker To Go policies; managing Trusted Platform Module (TPM) PINs; configuring startup key storage; data recovery agent support Configure DirectAccess. This objective may include but is not limited to: configuring client side; configuring authentication; network infrastructure requirements Configure mobility options. This objective may include but is not limited to: configuring offline file policies; transparent caching; creating and migrating power policy Configure remote connections. This objective may include but is not limited to: establishing VPN connections and authentication; enabling a VPN reconnect; advanced security auditing; NAP quarantine remediation; dial-up connections; remote desktop; published apps Monitoring and Maintaining Systems that Run Windows 7 (11 percent) Configure updates to Windows 7. This objective may include but is not limited to: configuring update settings; determining source of updates; configuring Windows Update policies; reviewing update history; checking for new updates; rolling back updates Manage disks. This objective may include but is not limited to: managing disk volumes; managing file system fragmentation; RAID; removable device policies Monitor systems. This objective may include but is not limited to: configuring event logging; filtering event logs; event subscriptions; data collector sets; generating a system diagnostics report Configure performance settings. This objective may include but is not limited to: configuring page files; configuring hard drive cache; updated drivers; configuring networking performance; configuring power plans; configuring processor scheduling; configuring desktop environment; configuring services and programs to resolve performance issues; mobile computing performance issues; configuring power Configuring Backup and Recovery Options (11 percent) Configure backup. This objective may include but is not limited to: creating a system recovery disk; backing up files, folders, or full system; scheduling backups Configure system recovery options. This objective may include but is not limited to: configuring system restore points; restoring system settings; last known good configuration; complete restore; driver rollback Configure file recovery options. This objective may include but is not limited to: configuring file restore points; restoring previous versions of files and folders; restoring damaged or deleted files by using shadow copies; restore user profiles

What's included?

• Five (5) full days of Intensive instruction, labs and review with an experienced Subject Matter Expert on Windows 7
• Hands-on practice and skills development on Windows 7
• 1 Extensive Prep book for pre-boot camp study, covering the core certification exam 
• Custom Courseware  and exceptional Practice Tests,
• 2 exam vouchers
• Self Test™, Transcender® or MeasureUp Testing Software.
  
  
• All Exams are delivered at the Training Center, which is an authorized Prometric Testing Center. We will provide a large number of testing stations dedicated to the bootcamp . A test administrator will be available throughout the day to register you for the tests.
  
  You will receive up to 2 exam vouchers. No additional payment is necessary for the vouchers. The vouchers must be used during the WIndows 7 Configuration bootcamp itself and will expire at the end of the bootcamp . Having the extra vouchers at no cost can make all the difference. It makes you more confident and aggressive in test-taking because you are not losing money if you don't pass on your first attempt.

We have an aggressive educational class schedule that thoroughly covers all essential elements necessary to become Microsoft certified.

Our daily schedule incorporates different modes of instruction and learning environments to ensure that students learn, retain, comprehend, and can apply knowledge critical to becoming certified.

Pricing Information

$2,495.00 includes tuition and the following:

• Daily Snacks and Breakfast 
• 2 Exam vouchers
• Registration Fees
• Books and Materials

Your training may also be partially tax-deductible.

Please note – Tuition does not  include airfare, hotel  or transportation to the Boot Camp.

Academy Code of Honor  
The Academy guarantees that students shall pass all vendor examinations during the training program or may re-attend within one year of the program completion date. Students will only be responsible for accommodations and vendor exam fees.