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Accelerated Vista Training

Course 5199: Five days; Instructor-Led

Course objective:

Part 1: Configuring and Maintaining Vista (Super 5118) – 3 Days

Module 1 (5115 Module 3): Configuring Post-Installation System Settings

This module explains how to configure the Windows Aero Experience and the Accessibility features of Windows Vista. This module also explains how to configure Parental Controls.

Lessons

•	Configuring the Windows Aero Experience
•	Configuring Accessibility Features
•	Configuring Parental Controls

Lab: Configuring Post-Installation Options

•	Configuring Aero
•	Configuring Accessibility Features

After completing this module, students will be able to:

•	Configure the Windows Aero experience.
•	Configure the accessibility features of the Windows Vista operating system.
•	Configure Windows Vista Parental Controls.

Module 2 (5115 Module 8): Configuring Internet Explorer 7.0

This module explains how to configure the Internet Explorer 7.0 options and explains how to configure the dynamic security settings.

Lessons

•	Configuring Internet Explorer 7.0
•	Configuring Dynamic Security for Internet Explorer 7.0

Lab: Configuring Internet Explorer 7.0

•	Customizing Internet Explorer 7.0
•	Troubleshooting Internet Explorer Security Settings

After completing this module, students will be able to:

•	Configure Internet Explorer 7.0.
•	Configure dynamic security for Internet Explorer 7.0.

Module 3 (5116 Module 2): Configuring Windows Vista Media Applications

This module explains how to configure the Microsoft Windows Media Player and the Windows Media Center.

Lessons

•	Configuring Windows Media Player for Windows Vista
•	Configuring Windows Media Center

Lab: Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Vista Media Applications

•	Configuring Windows Media Center
•	Configuring Windows Media Player
•	Troubleshooting Windows Media Player

After completing this module, students will be able to:

•	Configure Microsoft Windows Media Player 11 for Windows Vista.
•	Configure Microsoft Windows Media Center.

Module 4 (5116 Module 3): Configuring Windows Vista Productivity Applications

This module explains how to configure the productivity tools included with every edition of Windows Vista.

Lessons

•	Configuring Windows Sidebar
•	Configuring Windows Mail
•	Configuring Windows Meeting Space
•	Configuring Windows Calendar
•	Configuring Windows Fax and Scan

Lab : Configuring Windows Vista Productivity Applications

•	Setting Up Windows Vista Productivity Applications
•	Configuring Windows Mail
•	Configuring Windows Sidebar

After completing this module, students will be able to:

•	Use and configure Windows Sidebar.
•	Use and configure Windows Mail.
•	Use and configure Windows Meeting Space.
•	Use and configure Windows Calendar.
•	Use and configure Windows Fax and Scan.

Module 5 (5116 Module 4): Configuring Mobile Computers

This module explains how to configure the settings in Windows Vista specifically for mobile computers, and also explains how to configure power management.

Lessons

•	Configuring Mobile Computer Settings
•	Configuring Mobile Devices
•	Configuring Power Options

Lab: Configuring Mobile Computers

•	Configuring a Sync Partnership for a Mobile Device
•	Configuring Power Options

After completing this module, students will be able to:

•	Configure mobile computer settings.
•	Configure mobile devices.
•	Configure power options.

Module 6 (5118 Module 2): Troubleshooting Operating Systems

This module explains how to identify and troubleshoot issues that affect the operating system's ability to boot and the services that it is running.

Lessons

•	Overview of the Windows Vista Startup Process
•	Troubleshooting the Windows Vista Startup Process with Windows RE
•	Troubleshooting Operating System Services

Lab: Troubleshooting the Operating System

•	Gathering System Information and Developing a Plan of Action
•	Implementing the Proposed Plan of Action
•	Clean-Booting Windows Vista

After completing this module, students will be able to:

•	Identify the available recovery options in Windows Vista.
•	Determine the capabilities of each recovery option.
•	Troubleshoot operating system services.

Module 7 (5118 Module 3): Troubleshooting Hardware

This module explains how to troubleshoot hardware-related problems and how to use Windows Vista tools to troubleshoot device problems.

Lessons

•	Overview of Troubleshooting Hardware
•	Dealing with Physical Failures
•	Dealing with Device Driver Failures
•	Troubleshooting Printing in Windows Vista
•	Troubleshooting Microsoft BitLocker Protected Computers

Lab : Troubleshooting Hardware

•	Gathering Customer Information and Developing a Plan of Action
•	Resolving Printing Problems
•	Checking for Signed Device Drivers

After completing this module, students will be able to:

•	Identify basic types of hardware-related troubleshooting problems.
•	Determine which problems are related to hardware failures.
•	Determine which problems are caused by device drivers.
•	Identify recovery options for computers that are protected by BitLocker.

Module 8 (5118 Module 4): Troubleshooting Networks

This module explains how to identify the most likely cause of network problems in a number of given network scenarios.

Lessons

•	Determining Network Settings
•	Troubleshooting Network Connections

Lab : Troubleshooting Networks

•	Gathering Customer Information
•	Gathering Relevant Computer Information
•	Resolving the Problem

After completing this module, students will be able to:

•	Obtain information to help in network troubleshooting.
•	Explain how you can use the Network Diagnostics Framework to troubleshoot network problems.
•	Identify solutions to common network problems.

Module 9 (5118 Module 5): Troubleshooting Security Issues

After completing this module, students will be able to troubleshoot issues that are caused by security-related configurations, such as User Account Control (UAC) and Windows Firewall.

Lessons

•	Overview of User Account Control
•	Troubleshooting User Account Control
•	Implementing Windows Firewall
•	Implementing Windows Defender

Lab : Troubleshooting Security Related Issues

•	Gathering Customer and System Information and Developing a Plan of Action
•	Implementing a Plan of Action
•	Additional Security Checks

After completing this module, students will be able to:

•	Explain the User Account Control architecture.
•	Apply best practices for working with User Account Control.
•	Troubleshoot User Account Control-related problems.
•	Troubleshoot issues related to Windows Firewall.
•	Configure Windows Firewall by using Group Policy.
•	Troubleshoot issues related to Windows Defender.
•	Configure Windows Defender.

Module 10 (5118 Module 6): Troubleshooting Applications

After completing this module, students will be able to troubleshoot problems that are caused by some applications which are not compatible with Windows Vista.

Lessons

•	Windows Application Troubleshooting
•	Web Application Troubleshooting

Lab : Troubleshooting Applications

•	Analyzing Collected Information and Identifying Probable Causes of a Web Application Problem
•	Implementing a Plan of Action

After completing this module, students will be able to:

•	Troubleshoot Windows application problems.
•	Troubleshooting Web application problems.

Module 11 (5118 Module 7): Maintaining and Optimizing Windows Vista

After completing this module, students will be able to identify tools that can be used to maintain a healthy operating system and optimize its performance.

Lessons

•	Maintaining Windows Vista
•	Optimizing Windows Vista Performance
•	Monitoring Windows Vista

Lab : Maintaining and Optimizing Windows Vista

•	Analyzing Collected Information and Identifying Probable Causes of a Computer Performance Problem
•	Implementing a Plan of Action
•	View and Interpret Reports in Performance Monitor

After completing this module, students will be able to:

•	Identify Windows Vista maintenance tasks.
•	Identify Windows Vista optimization tools.
•	Explain the Windows Vista monitoring process.

Part 2: Deploying Vista (Accelerated 5105) – 2 Days

Module 1 (5105 Module 1): Preparing to Deploy Windows Vista Business Desktops

In this module, students are provided guidelines for an effective desktop deployment. Students are also introduced to tools and technologies used in the desktop deployment life cycle and the process and team guidance provided by the Microsoft Solution Accelerator for Business Desktop Deployment (BDD) 2007. Finally, students will learn how to plan Windows Vista deployments, and will learn about volume activation options and troubleshooting methods.

Lessons

•	Overview of the Windows Vista Desktop Deployment Process
•	Tools and Technologies Used in the Desktop Deployment Life Cycle
•	Planning Windows Vista Deployments
•	Understanding Volume Activation

After completing this module, students will be able to:

•	Provide guidelines and considerations for an effective and efficient Windows Vista business desktop deployment.
•	Describe the tools and technologies used throughout the desktop deployment life cycle.
•	Describe the process for effectively deploying a Windows Vista desktop.
•	Describe how volume activation affects Windows Vista deployment.

Module 2 (5105 Module 2): Application Compatibility Remediation

In this module, students will learn the process for addressing common application compatibility issues experienced during a typical operating system deployment. Students will also learn how to use the Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) to help inventory, analyze, and mitigate application compatibility issues.

Lessons

•	Resolving Application Compatibility Issues
•	Introduction to the Application Compatibility Toolkit 5.0

•	Lab: Evaluating Application Compatibility Using the Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit

After completing this module, students will be able to:

•	Describe the process used to resolve common application compatibility issues during an operating system deployment.
•	Inventory and analyze application compatibility information using the Application Compatibility Toolkit.

Module 3 (5105 Module 3): User State Migration

In this module, students will learn about user state migration and how tools such as Windows Easy Transfer and the Microsoft Windows User State Migration Tool (USMT) can be used for various migration scenarios.

Lessons

•	Overview of the User State Migration Task
•	Introduction to the User State Migration Tool 3.0

•	Lab: Migrating User State Using the User State Migration Tool

After completing this module, students will be able to:

•	Describe the tools and configuration process for performing a user state migration task.
•	Migrate user and computer settings using the User State Migration Tool.

Module 4 (5105 Module 4): Automated Installation Technologies for Windows Vista

In this module, students will learn about the underlying architecture of the computer imaging system that is used to create and deploy a custom image of a Windows Vista desktop.

Lessons

•	Overview of the Windows Vista Installation Architecture
•	Implementing a Windows Vista Imaging System
•	Deploying Windows Vista using Windows Deployment Services

•	Lab: How to Deploy a Windows Vista Image Using Windows Deployment Services

After completing this module, students will be able to:

•	Describe the Windows Vista installation and setup architecture.
•	Describe the procedures and tools used to deploy a custom Windows Vista desktop.
•	Configure Windows Deployment Services to help deploy Windows Vista desktop computers.

Module 5 (5105 Module 5): Deploying Windows Vista Using BDD 2007

In this module, students will be introduced to the concepts related to Lite Touch and Zero Touch deployment. Students will also learn how to use the Solution Accelerator for Business Desktop Deployment 2007 to deploy a Windows Vista image using a Lite Touch methodology.

Lessons

•	Overview of BDD 2007 Deployment Methods
•	Deploying a Lite Touch Scenario Using BDD 2007

•	Lab: Performing a Lite Touch Installation Using BDD 2007

After completing this module, students will be able to:

•	Select an appropriate deployment method based upon an organization’s infrastructure management process.
•	Deploy the Windows Vista operating system using the Lite Touch methodology.

(5119 Module 4): Installing Applications – Discussion only. No courseware.

After completing this module, the students will be able to describe the steps required to prepare a Windows Vista computer for applications and application installation packages.

Lessons

•	Preparation Steps for Installing an Application Package
•	Application Package Deployment Methods

Lab : Preparing to Install an Application Package

•	Determining User Requirements
•	Configuring Group Policy to Install Microsoft Office Professional 2007

After completing this module, students will be able to:

•	Identify application deployment methods.
•	Create application packages.

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