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Preparing to Install Window 7 Key Feature of Window 7
Editions of Window 7
Hardware Requirements for Installing Window 7
Advantage of using 64-Bit Edition of Window 7 Option for
Installing Window 7
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Usability
Security
Multi-tired data protection
Reliability and performance
Deployment
Manageability
Productivity
The key features of Window 7are categorized as follow:
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Editions of Window 7
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Hardware Requirements forInstalling Window 7
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Advantage of Using 64-Bit Edition of Window 7
Take Advantage of 64-bit Processors ::
Improved Performance More Memory Improved device support
Improved security
Limitation ::
Does not support the 16-bit Window on Window(WOW)
environment.
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Options for Installing Window 7
Clean Installation
Install Window on a new partition. Replace an existing operating
system on a partition.
Upgrade Installation
Replace an existing version of Windows with Windows 7 All user
application, files and settings are retained
Migration
Move Files and Settings from an old operating system to Window 7
Side by Side or Wipe and Load
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Configuring Application
Compatibility Common Application Compatibility Problems
Common Mitigation Methods
Updating Shims
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Common Application CompatibilityProblems
Common Application Compatibility problems may relate tothe
following areas ::
Setup and installation of application User Account Control
Window Resource Protection (WRP) Internet Explorer Protection Mode
64-bit architecture
Window Filtering Platform (WFP) Operating System version change
Kernel mode drivers Deprecated components
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Common Migration Methods
Common migration methods Include ::
Modifying the application configuration. Applying updates or
service packs. Upgrading the application. Modifying the security
configuration. Running the application in the virtualized
environment. Using application compatibility feature built into
the
operating system. Selecting another application.
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Updating Shims
A shim is software, added to an existing application or other
program, toprovide some form of enhancement or stability.
In the application compatibility context, a shim refer to a
compatibility fix.
Use the Compatibility Administrator Tools to :
Search for a compatibility fix for an existing application.
Create a new compatibility fix.
To deploy a compatibility fix : Store the compatibility fix
database locally or in a network location. Use the Sdbinst.exe
command line tool to install the compatibility fix.
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Configuring Disks and DeviceDrivers
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What is an MBR Disk?
What is an GPT Disk?
Disk Management Tools
Partitioning Disks in Window 7
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What is an MBR Disk?
Mater Boot Record (MBR) DiskThe MBR contains the partition table
for the disk and a small amount of executable
code called the mater boot code.
Mater Boot Record (MBR) Disk
Is created when disk is partitioned.
Contain a four partitioned entry table. Is on the first sector
of the hard disk.
Limit the number and size of the partitions.
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What is GPT Disk?
GUID Partition Table(GPT)Contains an array of the partition
entries describing the start and end LBA of each
partition on disk.
GUID Partition Table(GPT)
Supports more partition.
Supports larger partition.
Enhance reliability.
Supports boot disk on 64-bit Windows operating system,UEFI
systems.
