Migrating from Windows XP to Windows 7 with the Microsoft Deployment toolkit 2012

Course Overview

This three day course focuses on current market needs to update the computer estates from Windows XP to Windows 7. This process has to be automated and it has to be repeatedly consistent across all deployments. Above all many companies do not have vast budget for costly systems that are complex to learn and equally time consuming to manage. Microsoft MDT 2012 is a free download that empowers Desktop Administrators to streamline deployments to Windows 7, not just deploying the OS but applications, security updates, drivers and additional features. All of this is achieved with minimal user or administrative input. These deployments can be clean builds or they can be used on Windows XP to first back up the user data, clean the disk, install Windows 7, applications and then restore the user data. This course is intended for IT professionals who are interested in: Expandng their knowledge base and technical skills about Windows 7 Client Deployment. Acquiring deep technical knowledge MDT 2010. New Install of Windows 7with a Standardized Desktop. Upgrading Windows XP to Windows 7 quickly and easily.

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Related Courses

• Microsoft Windows 7: Updating your Technology Skills from Windows XP to Windows 7: Beta
• Microsoft Windows 7: A Comprehensive Introduction
• Microsoft Windows 7: Planning and Managing Windows 7 Desktop Deployments and Environments
• Microsoft Windows 7 Client: Installing and Configuring Windows 7 Client
• Microsoft Windows 7: Deploying and Managing Windows 7
• Microsoft Windows 7: Enterprise Desktop Support Technician (previously M6293)
• Microsoft Windows 7: Supporting Windows 7 Desktops in the Enterprise
• Microsoft Windows 7: Updating Your Technology Skills from Windows XP to Windows 7
• Microsoft Windows 7: Implementing and Administering Windows 7 in the Enterprise
• Windows 7 : Support avancé

Skills Gained

Install the Windows AIK and create custom Windows PE files Optimize Windows PE Create a Default User Profile in Windows 7 Maintain Drivers in Windows 7 prior to SYSPREP Capture Windows 7 Reference Image Install Microsoft Deployment Services Deploy Windows 7 OS Use Windows Deployment Services Use PowerShell with MDT Add Drivers Add Applications Office Customization Tool Customize your MDT Deployments Integrate with MDT database Upgrade Windows XP to Windows 7

• Capture Windows 7 Reference Image
• Deploy Windows 7 OS
• Use PowerShell with MDT
• Integrate with MDT database
• Install the Windows AIK and create custom Windows PE files
• Optimize Windows PE
• Create a Default User Profile in Windows 7
• Maintain Drivers in Windows 7 prior to SYSPREP
• Add Drivers
• Add Applications
• Office Customization Tool
• Customize your MDT Deployments
• Install Microsoft Deployment Services
• Use Windows Deployment Services
• Upgrade Windows XP to Windows 7

Prerequisites

Experience installing PC hardware and devices. Basic understanding of TCP/IP and networking concepts. Basic Windows and Active Directory knowledge. Command Line and scripting knowledge.

• Experience installing PC hardware and devices.
• Basic understanding of TCP/IP and networking concepts.
• Basic Windows and Active Directory knowledge.
• Command Line and scripting knowledge.

 

Migrating from Windows XP to Windows 7 with the Microsoft Deployment toolkit 2012 / MDT

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