Working the layers
What kind of networking device operates at OSI layer 3 and is often used to connect diverse network types?
Can you take the user out of the printer?
One of your users is reporting that their graphics modeling application is printing incorrectly. You suspect that the printer problems are being introduced by the application. What is the best way to check Windows’ output functionality without using any third-party application?
Can someone turn down that app?
You are converting some video from one format to another, and you want to participate in a videoconference at the same time. Unfortunately, the video conversion is causing the videoconference feed to stutter. What Windows utility can you use to lower the priority of the conversion process?
Microsoft 70-680: 2.6 – Working with Virtual Hard Disks
One of the more powerful new features of Windows 7 is built-in hard disk virtualization. In this video, you’ll learn how to create a new VHD, how to apply an existing WIM file to a new VHD, and how to configure your system to boot from a VHD using bcdedit.
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Microsoft 70-680: 2.5 – Deploying a System Image
There are many tools available that you can use to assist with the deployment of your Windows 7 images. In this video, you’ll learn how the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) and the Windows Deployment Services (WDS) can be used to make the deployment process as easy as possible. You’ll also learn how System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) can be used to completely automate the deployment of your Windows 7 images.
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Microsoft 70-680: 2.4 – Preparing for Deployment
If you have built your “perfect” Windows 7 image, then you know that it doesn’t take long before your image becomes dated. In this video, you’ll learn how to use DISM to update applications, drivers, and patches. You’ll also learn how the Windows System Image Manager can automate the update process with an Unattend.xml file.
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Microsoft 70-680: 2.3 – Capturing an Image
Now that you have a perfect Windows 7 reference system, it’s time to create your Windows Image file. In this video, you’ll learn how to build a customized Windows PE boot disk and how to use Windows PE and ImageX to create your image file.
Microsoft 70-680: 2.2 – Creating a Reference Image
If you’re going to deploy an image to many machines, then you want to be sure your reference image is configured and prepared perfectly. In this video, you’ll learn how to automate the Windows 7 installation process with an AutoUnattend.xml and how to prepare the image for the end user with Sysprep.
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Microsoft 70-680: 2.1 – Deploying Windows 7 Overview
The process of capturing a system image is relatively straightforward if you have the right tools for the job. In this video, you’ll learn about the imaging process and how the tools in the Windows Automated Installation Kit are essential for building your Windows 7 images. << Previous Video: Migrating User Profiles with the User
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