Guide To Windows 7 - Introduction to Windows 7
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The document provides a comprehensive overview of Microsoft Windows 7, detailing its various versions and features such as user interface improvements, application support, and hardware requirements. It outlines the distinctions between different editions like Home Premium, Professional, and Enterprise, while highlighting enhancements in areas like networking, security, and media capabilities. Additionally, it covers the system's compatibility with older applications and introduces new functionalities to streamline user operations.
Guide To Windows 7 - Introduction to Windows 7
- 1. MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7 Chapter 1 Introduction to Windows 7
- 2. Objectives Describe the versions of Windows 7 Discuss the new features in Windows 7 Understand the Windows 7 user interface Define the hardware requirements and understand the hardware support of Windows 7 MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 3. Objectives (cont'd.) Describe the application support built in to Windows 7 Identify essential connectivity applications used in Windows 7 Understand the networking models supported by different versions of 7 MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 4. Windows 7 Versions Four mainstream versions of Windows 7 Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Enterprise Windows 7 Ultimate Additional specialized versions Windows 7 Starter Windows 7 Home Basic Windows 7 N & K Editions MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 5. Windows 7 Home Premium Home users who want richer multimedia experience Includes: Aero interface Support for up to 2 physical CPUs Support for tablet PCs and MultiTouch controls Windows Media Center capabilities Creation and use of HomeGroups Windows Mobility Center Network printing Internet Connection Sharing MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 6. Windows 7 Professional Allows a business to simplify its operations And concentrate on doing business Features include: 64-bit version supports up to 192 GB RAM Remote Desktop hosting Support for domain networking Location aware printing Dynamic disks Windows XP Mode with Windows Virtual PC • Volume licensing MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 7. Windows 7 Enterprise Available only to customers who purchase Software Assurance (SA) from Microsoft Includes the features found in Windows 7 Professional and adds: Multiple Language User Interface for companies spanning the globe UNIX-based application support BitLocker Drive Encryption Enhancements to remote corporate data access MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 8. Windows 7 Ultimate Provides the same feature set as Windows 7 Enterprise Combining all of the features of a home and business operating system Only retail edition that provides functionality that is closely matched to Windows 7 Enterprise MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 9. Windows 7 Starter Limited in features and reduced in cost For buyers of computers with reduced hardware specifications Some of the features not included: Aero Glass interface Support for multiple monitors DVD playback Ability to join a corporate network domain Windows Media Center and media streaming 64-bit version MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 10. Windows 7 Home Basic Capable of running on limited hardware at a competitive price point Includes the features of Windows 7 Starter and adds: Partial Aero functionality Multiple monitor support Windows Mobility Center Network printing Internet connection sharing 64-bit version MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 11. Windows 7 N & K Editions N releases Sold in countries that do not allow Microsoft to bundle in Windows Media Player and other media software as part of the operating system K releases Only sold in South Korea Also have some features removed, such as Windows Media Player MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 12. New and Enhanced Features in Windows 7 Features include: 32- and 64-bit Computing Support Aero .NET Framework 3.5 Speech Recognition Internet Explorer 8 User Account Control Fast User Switching Enhancements Windows Driver Foundation Repair and Restart Improvements MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 13. New and Enhanced Features in Windows 7 (cont'd.) Features include (cont'd.): Rapid Deployment Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption Trusted Platform Modules Services Network Connectivity MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 14. 32- and 64-Bit Computing Support Windows 7 comes in both 32-bit and 64-bit processor versions 64-bit version of Windows 7 Can support up to 192 GB of RAM Has a greater theoretical limit for processing data Not all software and hardware is compatible with the 32-bit and 64-bit editions Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor Utility available from Microsoft to analyze the suitability of a computer to run Windows 7 MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 15. Aero Visual theme first introduced with Windows Vista Offers a new pleasing user experience Simple, easy to learn, and fun Hardware and software requirements Video card with at least 128 MB of RAM (256 MB recommended) Graphics card driver must support: A minimum of DirectX9.0 The new Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM) MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 16. Aero (cont'd.) MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 17. .NET Framework 3.5 Defines multiple Application Programming Interfaces (API) including: Windows Presentation Foundation Allows applications to draw to the screen Windows Communication Foundation Allows applications to communicate with each other Windows Workflow Foundation Allows developers to build applications that follow a logical sequence of events Windows CardSpace Protects a user’s digital identities MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 18. Speech Recognition Input method beyond the keyboard and mouse System is trainable, supports spoken corrections, and multiple languages Commands to perform typical Windows operations are built in MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 19. Internet Explorer 8 Newest version of Internet Explorer Includes many new features such as: Enhanced private browsing, Compatibility View, and Accelerators Enhances the security of Internet browsing Restricts access to the operating system by default MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 20. User Account Control User Account Control Allows security level for an account to be fine-tuned Based on how trusted the user and computer environment are Instead of using the Run As feature Users can be prompted by Windows 7 for administrator approval To avoid frequent administrative prompts Windows 7 has added new privileges to the standard user account MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 21. Fast User Switching Enhancements Windows XP introduced fast user switching Ability for multiple users to log in to the same computer at the same time Users can then toggle between themselves without having to log out or close applications Windows 7 supports fast user switching in both the workgroup mode and the domain mode Windows 7 allows fast user switching even when the computer is joined to the domain MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 22. Windows Driver Foundation Windows Driver Foundation (WDF) architecture Replaces the older Windows Driver Model (WDM) Defines how device driver software operates With WDM, drivers spend much of their time interacting with the OS instead of the hardware Driver software has access to the computer’s hardware at two distinct levels Kernel and user mode Kernel mode drivers Have direct access to all hardware and memory MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 23. Windows Driver Foundation (cont'd.) User mode drivers Have restricted access and must pass a request to the operating system User mode driver architecture is defined under WDF In addition to kernel mode drivers If the user mode driver fails It can be restarted without causing the core, or kernel, of the operating system to crash with it WDF drivers support distributed computing MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 24. Repair and Restart Improvements Many services that fail in Windows 7 are designed to restart automatically Without significantly disrupting service to the user If multiple services depend on each other and one service fails Windows 7 can restart the affected services without having to reboot the computer Common repair action Update applications, drivers, and operating system code MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 25. Rapid Deployment Windows 7 components are designed to be modular and selectable Windows Imaging Format (WIM) Technology used to distribute Windows 7 installation files Files necessary to install Windows 7 or end user applications can be compiled into a single WIM file Acting as a library MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 26. Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption BitLocker Drive Encryption Adds the ability to securely encrypt the hard drive’s contents at a hardware level MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 27. Trusted Platform Module Services Trusted Platform Module (TPM) architecture Defines options for adding firmware and hardware to computers to detect low-level tampering Before the operating system starts Optional hardware such as smart cards and USB keys holding digital identification can be used As part of the TPM solution to make sure that stolen computers can’t be started Or have their hard drive decrypted MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 28. Network Connectivity TCP/IP Networking Windows 7 supports IPv6 Teredo Software client to support IPv4 to IPv6 translation Network Location Awareness Service Operating system and its applications must be aware of the networks around them Applications can track what network services are available using the NLA service as a central reference Can report status and performance of each network MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 29. Network Connectivity (cont'd.) Windows Firewall Windows firewall software has been enhanced to restrict connections in both directions Connections can be permitted or restricted Location Aware Printing Windows 7 can assign a new default printer based on the network location when the network connection is established MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 30. User Interface Several new or improved features Start button Windows Help and Support Search Interface Gadgets Taskbar Notification Area Advanced Window Management MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 31. Start Button The way the Start menu opens has changed Goal is to stop the menu from sprawling across the user’s screen As the user moves from one level to another, the list above the Start button is replaced With the next selected level’s program icons Jump Lists New feature introduced in Windows 7 Identify what content was recently opened by an application, or what content is automatically linked to the menu item MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 32. Start Button (cont'd.) MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 33. Windows Help and Support Designed to include more methods in one utility to help users find the solution they need Help and Support interface allows users to: Initiate a Remote Assistance call Post a question to a newsgroup Search other databases Look up phone numbers for Microsoft support MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 34. Search Interface MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 35. Gadgets MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 36. Taskbar Taskbar Horizontal bar located at the bottom of the screen by default Contains the Start button to the left and the notification area to the right In the middle is an area to keep track of open windows Preview of each window the application has open will be displayed above the taskbar button Taskbar buttons can represent a shortcut to an application, even if it isn’t actively running MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 37. Notification Area Area located to the right of the taskbar in the bottom right-hand side of the Windows 7 screen Area has been simplified by default to display the clock and icons for volume, network connectivity, power, and Action Center notifications Action Center notifications List important operating system messages in one convenient place Other applications can add icons to the notification area, but they are not displayed automatically MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 38. Advanced Window Management Snap Allows windows to quickly be resized by having the user click on the title bar of the window and drag it to the top, sides, or middle of the screen Shake Only available in versions of Windows 7 that are using the Aero theme If a user clicks on the title bar of a window and shakes the mouse from side to side, all other windows will automatically minimize MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 39. Hardware Requirements and System Hardware Support Windows 7 is designed to provide a different look and feel Depending on the version of the operating system and the capabilities of the system’s hardware Component manufacturers who want their product to be tested with Windows 7 Can submit their solution to the Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL) MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 40. Hardware Requirements and System Hardware Support (cont'd.) MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 41. Processor Support Processes and Threads Program instructions are typically grouped into units of code called threads Threads and processes are common terms used to describe what the CPU is working on Multitasking Gives the appearance that the computer is running multiple applications or processes at the same time Preemptive multitasking Allows a single process to be interrupted by another process, even if the first process has not completed MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 42. Processor Support (cont'd.) Processes and Threads (cont'd.) Quantum : time window a thread is allowed to run Processor affinity Thread is restricted to which CPU can run it Windows programs are usually written modularly Code modules are saved in Dynamic Link Library files (DLLs) Code modules in the DLLs can be shared between applications MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 43. Processor Support (cont'd.) Multiple Processor Support Multiprocessor systems Have more than one physical CPU Each additional CPU allows the computer to process instructions in parallel, at the same time Hyper-Threading Support Hyper-Threading CPUs have extra hardware built in to allow more than one thread to be processed at the same time On a single CPU Each thread runs in its own virtual space MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 44. Processor Support (cont'd.) Multi-Core Support Threads created by applications can limit themselves so that only one thread can execute CPU cannot use its extra hardware Multi-core CPUs CPU package physically looks like one CPU But internally contains multiple CPU cores Each CPU core is capable of running its own thread Cores share some connections to the rest of the computer Performance may suffer MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 45. Plug and Play Plug and Play technology Assumes that hardware components can be connected or activated at any time While the operating system is running Device driver is automatically loaded by the plug and play system And the hardware is available for use MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 46. Power Management Computers powered by Windows 7 and meeting the latest hardware power standards Can consume less power than ever before Power savings is realized by exposing more power management features to device drivers Allow those drivers to better integrate with the OS New low-power sleep modes use a combination of: Deactivating hardware components Buffering the current state of the computer to disk MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 47. Tablet Hardware Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional, Enterprise, and Ultimate Editions support tablet computers Tablet computer Similar to a laptop in its portability, but it does not rely on a traditional keyboard for data entry Handwriting recognition is improved in Windows 7 Can learn the personal writing style of a user Frequent menu actions can be assigned to specific flicks of the input pen MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 48. Media Hardware Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional, and Ultimate Editions support Windows Media Center Allows the computer to become part of a full entertainment system MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 49. Multiple Monitor Support Support has been enhanced to enable less user involvement when multiple displays are detected Screen hardware can provide EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) information to the computer Video hardware and device driver software installed to operate it must be compatible with Windows 7 To fully operate as a multi-monitor setup MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 50. Networking Technologies Network Cards Windows 7 has redesigned networking support for the large data streams Wireless Networks Wireless networking built on Wi-Fi standards is considered native to the operating system Network Diagnostic Framework Aids automatically diagnosing problems with the wireless connection Wireless connections can be configured with command-line utilities MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 51. Disk Technology Physical disk storage can be connected to a computer internally or externally Using connection technology such as: IDE, SATA, SCSI, or USB Virtual hard disks are supported by Windows 7 MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 52. Disk Partition Styles When a computer is first started, firmware starts first Firmware Built in code to initialize the hardware and load an operating system BIOS Oldest style of firmware Recognizes the MBR partition style UEFI Newer and alternate type of firmware Recognizes the GPT partition style MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 53. Types of Disk Partitions Basic disks Desktop computers commonly have a single hard disk that stores the operating system, applications, and user data Dynamic disk Microsoft partitioning scheme Only the Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise, and Ultimate Editions support dynamic disks MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 54. File Systems FAT16 File Allocation Table (FAT) file system is an older file system that is supported for backward compatibility FAT32 Uses a 32-bit numbering system to increase the number of data blocks that can be managed exFAT For portable flash memory devices with more than 32GB of space NTFS New version of NT File System (NTFS) MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 55. File Systems (cont'd.) NTFS (cont'd.) Enhancements over FAT technology Secured storage File names stored in Unicode format File and folder compression Disk space quotas by user Alternate data streams File encryption Volume mount point Fault tolerance Transactional NTFS MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 56. File Systems (cont'd.) CD-ROM File System (CDFS) Introduced with Windows NT 4 Has been replaced with UDF as a preference for formatting removable media such as CDs and DVDs Universal Disk Format (UDF) A third-party standard that defines how to store data on removable media such as DVDs MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 57. Application Support Core of Windows 7 has been redesigned by Microsoft architects To provide application features that could not be achieved in earlier versions of Windows MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 58. Compatibility Settings Available as an application property after installed Windows 7 can emulate the following environments: Windows 95 Windows 98/ME Windows NT 4 SP5 Windows 2000 Windows XP SP2 & SP3 Windows Server 2003 SP1 Windows Server 2008 SP1 Windows Vista SP1 & SP2 MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 59. Program Compatibility Wizard Has the ability to guide the user through different compatibility settings If unsuccessful, reports the results to Microsoft Can be started by right-clicking a program icon Select Troubleshoot compatibility from the pop-up menu MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 60. Application Compatibility Toolkit Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) Free tool from Microsoft to help IT administrators Discover which of their existing applications are compatible with Windows 7 MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 61. Windows XP Mode with Windows Virtual PC Virtual PC product Free from Microsoft Allows the creation of a virtual computer system that runs as an application hosted on Windows 7 Allows a user to run an older version of Windows inside the virtual computer Shares the computer’s hardware with Windows 7 Windows XP Mode Allows the applications installed in the Windows Virtual machine to show up on the Windows 7 Start Menu MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 62. Kernel and User Mode Enhancements To provide better application isolation Microsoft architects have redesigned the security levels for core components of the operating system Kernel mode access Has total access to all of data and hardware If a software component crashes There is little the operating system can do to stop it or recover User mode access Has access to its own private space and nothing else MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 63. Kernel and User Mode Enhancements (cont'd.) Redesigned kernel Supports more types of software running at a user level instead of a kernel level Ring level Describes security levels at the CPU hardware level From Ring 0 (least restricted) to 3 (most restricted) MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 64. Virtual PC Hypervisor Operating systems and applications running in a virtual machine expect access to Ring 0 Ring -1 Virtual security level with more permissions than Ring 0 Hypervisor program runs with a higher security level than any operating system Computer can be running one or more operating systems that think they have the highest security level MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 65. Connectivity Applications Applications include: Remote Desktop Remote Assistance Network Projection HomeGroups MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 66. Remote Desktop Included with Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise, and Ultimate Editions Allows a user to remotely connect to their computer using the remote desktop client over TCP/IP MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 67. Remote Assistance Stand-alone application included with all versions of Windows 7 User can ask for help from a trusted professional over the network Easy Connect Allows a computer to be discovered over the Internet using a generated password and the IPv6 network protocol MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 68. Network Projection Included with Windows 7 Professional, Ultimate, and Enterprise Editions Allows user to connect to network-attached projectors over wired and wireless networks MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 69. HomeGroups Provide a mechanism to easily share printers, pictures, music, videos, and documents With other Windows 7 computers using a shared wired or wireless network at home Each computer that joins the HomeGroup system must present a valid HomeGroup password MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 70. Networking Models Networking models supported by Windows 7: Workgroup Model Domain Model Windows Peer-to-Peer Networking MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 71. Workgroup Model Workgroup Loosely knit collection of peer computers on a network No computer has control over any other computer Each computer is identified by its name and address on the network Default workgroup name is typically WORKGROUP Workgroup design is traditionally known as a peer-to-peer networking model MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 72. Workgroup Model (cont'd.) Managing a workgroup can be difficult Computers in a workgroup are usually part of a single local area network Operating with direct access between each computer Workgroups should be limited to 10 to 20 computers MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 73. Domain Model Client/server strategy that allows central administrative management of its members Domain Collection of computers and users that are identified by a common security database The database is stored on one or more dedicated servers called Domain Controllers (DC) Each domain member can have client or server role Typically employed in business environments MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 74. Domain Model (cont'd.) Windows NT Domains Original Microsoft Domain Model was introduced with Windows NT Two types of DCs exist for a Windows NT domain Primary DC (PDC) Allowed to make changes to the domain database Backup DC (BDC) Maintains a read-only copy of the database Supports up to a few thousand computers per domain MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 75. Domain Model (cont'd.) Active Directory Domains Domain database is still stored on dedicated Domain Controller (DC) servers Multi-master replication All DCs are capable of updating the database and replicating those changes Use Domain Name System (DNS) technology Can define more than one domain as part of the same system Manage user and computer environment of members MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 76. Windows Peer-to-Peer Networking Similar in concept to the traditional workgroup model But technically different Makes peer-to-peer infrastructure scalable from the LAN to the Internet As long as they communicate using IPv6 Teredo allows IPv6 traffic to be embedded in legacy IPv4 traffic Peer Name Resolution Protocol (PNRP) is used by Windows Peer-to-Peer Networking clients To discover each other MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 77. Summary Windows 7 is available in five versions New Aero style adds an exciting visual element that applications can take advantage of using the .NET Framework 3.5 code model Windows 7 offers a streamlined Start menu interface that does not sprawl across the screen Minimum hardware requirements must be met Compatible hardware is listed on the Windows Marketplace tested products list MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7
- 78. Summary (cont'd.) Application support in Windows 7 is designed to work on more than one level Networks enable data sharing between computers Windows 7 also enables the user to share computers and resources Windows 7 can participate in the workgroup or domain networking models MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows 7