Course Description
This course provides IT Professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully deploy the Windows Vista Business operating system to desktops throughout their organization. This course is presented in the context of the deployment life cycle, which consists of planning for the deployment, building and customizing the deployment method, and then implementing the actual deployment. Students are introduced to tools and guidance they can use throughout various stages of the deployment life cycle.
Agenda
The primary audience of this course consists of Desktop Configuration Administrators. Desktop Configuration Administrators are responsible for deploying desktop operating systems, provisioning desktop computers, and deploying service packs and updates to these computers. The Desktop Configuration Administrator is also involved in setting the strategic direction for the desktop operating system and applications.
Prerequisites
This course requires that you meet the following prerequisites:
Previous experience deploying Windows desktop operating systems. At least one year of experience managing a Microsoft Windows desktop operating system environment. Familiarity with standard client and application deployment methods, such as Group Policy, disk imaging, Systems Management Server (SMS), and System Center Configuration Manager 2007. Familiarity with the Microsoft Solution Accelerator for Business Desktop Deployment (BDD) or MDT 2008. Course Completion Skills:
Plan and perform effective preparation tasks for deploying Windows Vista. Describe how to use appropriate tools and methods to assess and minimize the risks associated with Windows Vista application compatibility. Identify and use the appropriate process and tools to migrate use state data. Identify and use appropriate tools and technologies for automating Windows Vista installation. Deploy Windows Vista using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 2008. Deploy the Windows Vista operating system using MDT 2008 Module 1 Preparing to Deploy Windows Vista Business Desktops
This module provides guidelines for an effective desktop deployment. This module also introduces tools and technologies used in the desktop deployment life cycle, and the process and team guidance provided by the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 2008. Finally, this module discusses how to plan Windows Vista deployments, in addition to 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 Introduction to Volume Activation Labs
Lab : Preparing to Deploy Windows Vista Business Desktops Exercise 1:Â Installing and Configuring the Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit Exercise 2:Â Viewing Inventory and Assessment Reports After Completing This Goal, 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 an effective Windows Vista desktop deployment planning process. Describe how volume activation affects Windows Vista deployment. Module 2 Assessing Windows Application Compatibility
This module describes the process for addressing common application compatibility issues experienced during a typical operating system deployment. This module also discusses 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 Labs
Lab : Assessing Windows Application Compatibility Exercise 1:Â Installing and Configuring ACT Exercise 2:Â Collecting Application Inventory Exercise 3:Â Organizing the Application Inventory Exercise 4:Â Analyzing Application Inventory Results Lab : Assessing Windows Application Compatibility Exercise 1:Â Identifying Application Compatibility Issues Exercise 2:Â Mitigating Application Issues After Completing This Goal, Students will be Able To
Describe the process used to resolve common application compatibility issues during an operating system deployment. Inventory, analyze, and mitigate application compatibility issues using ACT. Module 3 Migrating User State
This module describes 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 Labs
Lab : Migrating User State Exercise 1:Â Preparing Windows Easy Transfer Exercise 2:Â Capturing User State Information from a Source Computer Exercise 3:Â Loading User state Information to a Target Computer Lab : Migrating User State Exercise 1:Â Creating a Custom USMT XML Migration Script Exercise 2:Â Capturing and Restoring User State by Using USMT After Completing This Goal, Students will be Able To
Describe the tools and configuration process for performing a user state migration task. Migrate user and computer settings using USMT. Module 4 Automated Installation Technologies for the Windows Vista Operating System
This module describes the underlying architecture of the computer imaging system architecture, which 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 Managing the Windows Preinstallation Environment Performing Imaging and Deployment Tasks Using ImageX Deploying Windows Vista Using Windows Deployment Services Labs
Lab : Automated Installation Technologies for the Windows Vista Operating System Exercise 1: Installing Windows AIK Exercise 2: Identifying Components Included in Windows AIK Lab : Automated Installation Technologies for the Windows Vista Operating System Exercise 1: Building a Custom Answer File Using Windows SIM Exercise 2: Installing a Reference Computer Using the Custom Answer File Exercise 3: Generalizing a Reference Computer Using Sysprep Lab : Automated Installation Technologies for the Windows Vista Operating System Exercise 1: Adding Packages and Drivers to Windows PE Exercise 2: Creating a Bootable Windows PE ISO Image Exercise 3: Booting Using a Windows PE ISO Image Lab : Automated Installation Technologies for the Windows Vista Operating System Exercise 1: Capturing a Windows Vista Image Using ImageX Exercise 2: Mounting and Performing Offline Servicing to a WIM Image File Exercise 3: Applying a Windows Vista Image Using ImageX Lab : Automated Installation Technologies for the Windows Vista Operating System Exercise 1: Installing the Windows Deployment Services Server Role Exercise 2: Configuring Windows Deployment Services Exercise 3: Adding Boot and Installation Images to the Windows Deployment Services Server Exercise 4: Installing Windows Vista on a PXE Client After Completing This Goal, Students will be Able To
Describe the Windows Vista installation and setup architecture. Describe the procedures and tools used to implement an effective Windows Vista imaging system. Describe how to customize and manage the Windows Preinstallation Environment (Windows PE). Perform imaging and deployment tasks using ImageX Configure Windows Deployment Services to help deploy Windows Vista desktop computers. Module 5 Deploying the Windows Vista Operating System Using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
This module provides an overview of MDT 2008 deployment methods and focuses on the techniques that are used to build and deploy Windows Vista using MDT 2008 and the Lite Touch Installation scenario.
Lessons
Overview of MDT 2008 Deployment Methods Deploying Windows Vista Using a Lite Touch Scenario Labs
Lab : Deploying the Windows Vista Operating System Using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit Exercise 1:Â Installing MDT 2008 Exercise 2:Â Installing Additional Component Files Exercise 3:Â Creating the Distribution Share, and Adding the Windows Vista Operating System Source Files Lab : Deploying the Windows Vista Operating System Using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit Exercise 1:Â Configuring the Distribution Share Exercise 2:Â Creating and Customizing a Task Sequence Exercise 3:Â Configuring a Deployment Point Exercise 4:Â Installing Windows Vista Using MDT 2008 Lite Touch After Completing This Goal, Students will be Able To
Select an appropriate deployment method based upon an organization's infrastructure management process. Deploy the Windows Vista operating system by using the Lite Touch methodology. Module 6 Deploying the Windows Vista Operating System Using Zero Touch Installation
This module describes the necessary prerequisites and procedures for deploying the Windows Vista operating system by using a Zero Touch Installation methodology.
Lessons
Preparing the Deployment Environment for Zero Touch Deploying Zero Touch Using MDT 2008 and Configuration Manager 2007 Labs
Lab : Deploying the Windows Vista Operating System Using Zero Touch Installation Exercise 1:Â Configuring MDT 2008 Integration with Configuration Manager 2007 Exercise 2:Â Completing Configuration Manager 2007 Tasks for ZTI Exercise 3:Â Configuring and Advertising a Client Task Sequence Exercise 4:Â Installing Windows Vista Using Zero Touch After Completing This Goal, Students will be Able To
Prepare the network environment for a ZTI. Deploy Windows Vista by using the Zero Touch methodology. Module 7 Deploying the Windows Vista Operating System Challenge Scenario Optional Module
This module describes a typical scenario for deploying Windows Vista to an existing environment. Students will perform a Windows Vista deployment from the initial installation stage to completion using the tools and methods discussed throughout this course.
Lessons
Overview of the Windows Vista Deployment Challenge Lab Labs
Lab : Deploying the Windows Vista Operating System Challenge Scenario (Optional Module) Exercise 1:Â Installing MDT 2008 Exercise 2:Â Assessing the Environment Exercise 3:Â Creating a Reference Image Exercise 4:Â Deploying Windows Vista Using a Replace Scenario After Completing This Goal, Students will be Able To
Install and configure the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit. Install and configure the Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit. Install and configure the Microsoft Windows Automated Installation Kit. Install and configure the Microsoft User State Migration Tool. Perform an Automated upgrade from the Windows XP operating system to Windows Vista.