Exam 98-349: Windows Operating System Fundamentals/Installing and Upgrading Client Systems

This lesson covers Installing and Upgrading Client Systems. It looks at Windows editions, upgrade paths, installation types, and virtualized clients.

Activity 1 - Identify Windows Operating System Editions

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This objective may include but is not limited to: identifying system requirements, using PC Upgrade Advisor.

  1. Read Compare Windows 7.
  2. Read System Requirements.
  3. Read Upgrade Advisor.
  4. Read Windows Easy Transfer + FAQ.

Activity 2 - Identify Upgrade Paths

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This objective may include but is not limited to: identifying ugrade paths from Windows XP, Windows Vista, and other operating systems; identifying application compatibility.

  1. Read Upgrade to Windows 7 + FAQ
  2. Read What is program compatibility? + FAQ.
  3. Read Windows Anytime Upgrade + What is Windows Anytime Upgrade? + FAQ

Activity 3 - Understand Installation Types

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This objective may include but is not limited to: understanding removable media installations (DVD, ZTI, LTI, and USB), cloud and network installations, and product identification keys.

  1. Read Installing Windows 7 FAQ + Installation Problems FAQ + Recommended Links.
  2. Read What is a product key?
  3. Read Automated Installation of Windows 7.
  4. Read Lite-Touch Deployment.
  5. Read Zero-Touch Deployment.
  6. Read Unattended Answer Files.

Activity 4 - Understand Virtualized Clients

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This objective may include but is not limited to: understanding Windows XP Mode, Remote Desktop, and Remote Desktop Services.

  1. Read Windows XP Mode.
  2. Read Desktop Virtualization.
  3. Read Virtual Desktop Infrastructure.
  4. Read What is Remote Desktop Services

References

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