Course Description
This three-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to install, configure, and troubleshoot Windows Vista desktops. This course focuses on installing and configuring a Windows Vista edition, managing resources, configuring security, optimizing performance, and configuring network and mobile device connections. PrerequisitesIn addition to their professional experience, students who attend this training should have technical knowledge equivalent to the following courses:
CompTIA A Essentials CompTIA A (220-602) CompTIA Network (2009 objectives) Agenda
This course is intended for IT Professionals, who wish to become technology specialists. A Windows Vista technology specialist is defined as a technology specialist interested in learning about, assessing skills, using reference products, or taking exams to prove his or her knowledge/skills/experience related to Microsoft’s Windows Vista technologies. Both tier-1 and tier-2 support personnel working in medium to large organizations fulfill the requirements of the primary audience for this course. At Course CompletionAfter completing this course, students will be able to:
Perform a clean installation of Windows Vista and migrate user-related data and settings from Windows XP. Configure the post-installation settings of a computer running Windows Vista. Configure and manage disks, partitions, and volumes on a computer installed with Windows Vista. Manage files and printing in Windows Vista. Configure and troubleshoot network connectivity. Configure a wireless network connection. Configure and troubleshoot Windows Vista security. Optimize and Maintain performance and reliability in Windows Vista. Configure mobile computers and devices. Configure Windows Vista productivity applications Course OutlineModule 1: Installing Windows VistaThis module explains how to install and configure Windows Vista. It introduces the various editions and features of Windows Vista, and the module also describes how to upgrade or migrate to Windows Vista.Lessons Introduction to Windows VistaPreparing to Install Windows VistaPerforming a Clean Installation of Windows VistaUpgrading or Migrating from a Previous Version of WindowsUpgrading Between Windows Vista EditionsLab: Installing Windows VistaUsing Windows Upgrade Advisor Backing Up User-Related Settings by Using WETInstalling Windows VistaUpgrading from Windows Vista Business to Windows Vista Ultimate EditionAfter completing this module, students will be able to:Describe the new features and editions of Windows Vista.Describe the various hardware, driver, and disk requirements for installing Windows Vista.Perform a clean installation of Windows Vista. Migrate to Windows Vista from earlier versions of Windows.Upgrade between Windows Vista EditionsModule 2: Configuring Post-Installation SettingsThis module explains how to configure the post-installation settings of a Windows Vista installation. It describes how to configure computer settings, device drivers, system properties, accessibility features, and Windows Aero.Lessons Configuring Computer SettingsInstalling and Configuring Device DriversConfiguring System PropertiesConfiguring Accessibility FeaturesConfiguring Windows AeroLab: Configuring Post-Installation SettingsIdentifying Computer Configuration Settings Adding a Computer to a Windows DomainCreating Local User and Group AccountsUpdating a Device DriverModifying System PropertiesManaging Accessibility FeaturesAfter completing this module, students will be able to:Configure basic computer settings.Install and configure device drivers.Configure system properties, including system protection and remote settings.Configure accessibility features.Enable and configure Windows Aero.Module 3: Configuring Disks on Windows Vista SystemsThis module explains how to configure disks on Windows Vista systems. It describes how to partition disks, manage disk volumes and file system fragmentation. It also explains how to configure disk quotas.Lessons Partitioning Disks in Windows VistaManaging Disk VolumesManaging File System FragmentationConfiguring Disk QuotasLab: Configuring Disks on Windows Vista SystemsConverting an MBR Partition to a GPT PartitionCreating a Simple VolumeResizing a VolumeCreating a Spanned Volume and a Striped VolumeConfiguring Disk QuotasAfter completing this module, students will be able to:Configure disk partitions.Create and manage disk volumes.Manage file system fragmentation.Configure disk quotas.Module 4: Managing Files and Printers on Windows Vista SystemsThis module explains how to manage files, shared folders, and printing on Windows Vista systems. It also explains how to configure file compressions.Lessons Managing Shared FoldersManaging File AccessConfiguring File CompressionManaging PrintingLab: Managing Files and Printing on Windows Vista SystemsEnabling File SharingSecuring FoldersCompressing Files and FoldersManaging PrintersAfter completing this module, students will be able to:Manage shared folders.Manage file access in Windows Vista.Configure file compression.Install, configure and administer printers.Module 5: Configuring Network ConnectivityThis module explains how to configure IPv4 and IPv6 network connectivity. It also describes how to configure automatic IP address allocation and remote access. In addition, the module explains how to troubleshoot network issues.Lessons Configuring IPv4 Network ConnectivityConfiguring IPv6 Network ConnectivityImplementing Automatic IP Address AllocationTroubleshooting Network IssuesConfiguring Remote AccessLab: Configuring Network ConnectivityConfiguring IPv4 ManuallyConfiguring Automatic IPv4 AddressingTroubleshooting Network ConnectivityEnabling and Configuring Remote Management FeaturesAfter completing this module, students will be able to:Configure IPv4 network connectivity.Configure IPv6 connectivity.Implement automatic IP address allocation in Windows Vista.Troubleshoot network issues by using built-in tools in Windows Vista.Configure remote access by enabling Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance features.Module 6: Configuring Wireless Network ConnectionsThis module provides an overview of wireless networks, and it describes how to connect to a wireless network.Lessons Overview of Wireless NetworksConnecting to a Wireless NetworkLab: Configuring Wireless Network ConnectionsConnecting to a Wireless Network After completing this module, students will be able to:Describe the standards and technologies related to wireless network connectionsDescribe the hardware and the process involved in connecting to a wireless network.Module 7: Configuring Windows Vista SecurityThis module explains how to configure the security features in Windows Vista. It describes how to configure Windows Security Center, Windows Firewall with Advanced Security, Windows Defender, and Internet Explorer. The module also describes how to secure a Windows Vista computer by using group policy settings and User Account Control.Lessons Configuring Windows Security CenterConfiguring Windows Firewall with Advanced SecurityConfiguring Windows DefenderConfiguring Security Settings in Internet Explorer 7.0Securing a Windows Vista Computer by Using Local Group Policy SettingsConfiguring and Troubleshooting User Account ControlLab: Configuring Windows Vista SecurityConfiguring Windows Security CenterConfiguring and Testing Windows Firewall with Advanced SecurityScanning for Malicious SoftwareConfiguring Security Settings in Internet ExplorerSecuring Windows Vista by Using a Local Group PolicyTroubleshooting UACAfter completing this module, students will be able to:Configure Windows Security Center.Configure Windows Firewall with Advanced Security.Configure Windows Defender to help protect against malicious software.Configure security-related settings in Internet Explorer to help protect a Vista computer that is online.Secure a Windows Vista computer by using local Group Policy settings.Configure and troubleshoot User Account Control settings.Module 8: Optimizing and Maintaining Performance and Reliability in Windows VistaThis module explains how to optimize and maintain performance and reliability in Windows Vista systems by using built-in tools. It describes how to use the built-in performance and diagnostic tools in Windows Vista. The module also describes how to perform backup and restore operations and to configure Windows Update.Lessons Maintaining Performance by Using the Windows Vista Performance ToolsMaintaining Reliability by Using the Windows Vista Diagnostic ToolsBacking Up and Restoring by Using Windows BackupCreating and Managing System Restore PointsConfiguring Windows UpdateLab: Optimizing and Maintaining Performance and Reliability in Windows VistaMonitoring System ActivityMonitoring System ReliabilityBacking Up and RestoringRecovering a Computer by Using System Restore PointsAfter completing this module, students will be able to:Maintain performance by using the Windows Vista performance tools.Maintain reliability by using the Windows Vista diagnostic tools.Perform backup and restore operations.Create and manage System Restore Points.Configure Windows Update.Module 9: Configuring Mobile Computers and DevicesThis module explains how to configure mobile computer and device settings in Windows Vista. It also describes how to configure power options and Tablet PC settings.Lessons Configuring Mobile Computer SettingsConfiguring Mobile DevicesConfiguring Power OptionsConfiguring Tablet PC SettingsLab: Configuring Mobile Computers and DevicesConfiguring Mobile Computer SettingsConfiguring a Sync Partnership for a Mobile DeviceConfiguring Power OptionsAfter completing this module, students will be able to:Configure mobile computer settings.Configure mobile devices by implementing sync partnerships.Configure power options by using power plans.Configure Tablet PC settings.Module 10: Configuring Windows Vista Productivity ApplicationsThis module explains how to configure the various productivity applications in Windows Vista including Windows Sidebar, Windows Mail, Windows Meeting Space, Windows Calendar, and Windows Fax and Scan.Lessons Configuring Windows SidebarConfiguring Windows MailConfiguring Window Meeting SpaceConfiguring Windows CalendarConfiguring Windows Fax and ScanAfter completing this module, students will be able to:Configure Windows Sidebar.Configure Windows Mail.Configure Windows Meeting Space.Configure Windows Calendar.Configure Windows Fax and Scan.