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
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
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
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
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