Windows Vista

Scope and objectives
By the end of this course, participants must be able to:

1 Install Windows Vista.
2 Upgrade to Windows Vista Ultimate Edition.
3 Configure post-installation system settings.
4 Configure basic networking.
5 Configure advanced networking.
6 Configure user account security.
7 Configure network security.
8 Configure Internet Explorer 7.0.
9 Maintain and optimize Windows Vista systems.
10 Configure Windows Vista Media Applications.
11 Configure Windows Vista Productivity Applications.
12 Plan and apply a troubleshooting methodology for their own organization.
13 Describe how the Windows Vista platform helps address troubleshooting requirements for important technical areas.
14 Identify the most appropriate method to troubleshoot Windows Vista computers.
15 Troubleshooting Networks.
16 Identify Windows Vista tools that can be used to help in the troubleshooting process.
17 Identify important maintenance tools that will be used as part of IT operations for their organization.
18 Describe how monitoring and optimization tools in Windows Vista can be used to assist in troubleshooting and to keep the computer performing optimally.

Course outline
The course contains 3 parts which has the following modules:
Part I: Installing and Configuring the Windows Vista Operating System
Part II: Configuring Windows Vista Application and Tools
Part III: Maintaining and Troubleshooting Windows Vista Computers

1 Module 1: Installing Windows Vista
2 Module 2: Upgrading and Migrating to Windows Vista Ultimate Edition
3 Module 3: Configuring Post-Installation System Settings
4 Module 4: Sharing Files by Using Windows Vista
5 Module 5: Configuring Advanced Networking
6 Module 6: Configuring User Account Security
7 Module 7: Configuring Network Security
8 Module 8: Configuring Internet Explorer 7.0
9 Module 9: Maintaining and Optimizing Windows Vista Systems
10 Module 10: Configuring Windows Vista Media Applications
11 Module 11: Configuring Windows Vista Productivity Applications
12 Module 12: A Troubleshooting Methodology
13 Module 13: Troubleshooting Operating Systems
14 Module 14: Troubleshooting Hardware
15 Module 15: Troubleshooting Networks
16 Module 16: Troubleshooting Security Issues
17 Module 17: Troubleshooting Applications
18 Module 18: Maintaining and Optimizing Windows Vista

Labs

Part I: Installing and Configuring the Windows Vista Operating System
Module 1 Lab: Installing Windows Vista
1 Exercise 1: Verifying Hardware Requirements
2 Exercise 2: Installing Windows Vista from DVD
3 Exercise 3: Managing Device Drivers
Module 2 Lab: Upgrading and Migrating to Windows Vista Ultimate Edition
4 Exercise 1: Running a USMT to Scan a User s Settings
5 Exercise 2: Upgrading to Windows Vista
6 Exercise 3: Running USMT to Load a User s State
Module 3 Lab: Configuring Post-Installation Options
1 Exercise 1: Configuring Aero
2 Exercise 2: Configuring Accessibility Features
3 Exercise 3: Configuring Parental Controls
Module 4 Lab: Sharing Files by Using Windows Vista
1 Exercise 1: Sharing Data with Others
2 Exercise 2: Managing Files
Module 5 Lab: Configuring Advanced Networking
1 Exercise 1: Troubleshooting Network Connectivity
2 Exercise 2: Configuring Remote Access
3 Exercise 3: Troubleshooting Remote Access
Module 6 Lab: Configuring User Account Security
4 Exercise 1: Requesting an Application to Run Elevated One Time
5 Exercise 2: Marking an Application to Always Run Elevated
6 Exercise 3: Configuring User Account Control Panel
Module 7 Lab: Configuring Network Security
7 Exercise 1: Configuring Windows Defender
8 Exercise 2: Configuring Windows Firewall
Module 8 Lab: Configuring Internet Explorer 7.0
9 Exercise 1: Customizing Internet Explorer 7.0
10 Exercise 2: Troubleshooting Internet Explorer Security Settings

Part II: Configuring Windows Vista Application and Tools
Module 9 Lab: Maintaining and Optimizing Windows Vista
7 Exercise 1: Monitoring General System Activity by Using Resource Overview
8 Exercise 2: Viewing System Stability by Using Reliability Monitor
9 Exercise 3: Configuring Windows Update
Module 10 Lab: Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Vista Media Applications
10 Exercise 1: Configuring Windows Media Center
11 Exercise 2: Configuring Windows Media Player
12 Exercise 3: Troubleshooting Windows Media Player
Module 11 Lab: Configuring Windows Vista Productivity Applications
4 Exercise 1: Setting up Windows Vista Productivity Applications
5 Exercise 2: Configuring Windows Mail
6 Exercise 3: Configuring Windows Sidebar


Part III: Maintaining and Troubleshooting Windows Vista Computers

Module 12 Lab: Preparing for Remote Troubleshooting
18 Exercise 1: Obtaining Information Remotely from Windows Vista
19 Exercise 2: Using the System Information Tool Remotely
Module 13 Lab: Troubleshooting Operating Systems
20 Exercise 1: Gathering System Information and Developing a Plan of Action
21 Exercise 2: Implementing a Plan of Action
22 Exercise 3: Clean Booting Windows Vista
Module 14 Lab: Troubleshooting Hardware
15 Exercise 1: Gathering Customer Information and Developing a Plan of Action
16 Exercise 2: Resolve Printing Problems
17 Exercise 3: Checking for Signed Device Drivers
Module 15 Lab: Troubleshooting Networks
3 Exercise 1: Gathering Customer Information
4 Exercise 2: Gathering Relevant Computer Information
5 Exercise 3: Resolving the Problem
Module 16 Lab: Troubleshooting Security-related Issues
11 Exercise 1: Gathering Customer and System Information and Developing a Plan of Action
12 Exercise 2: Implementing a Plan of Action
13 Exercise 3: Additional Security Checks
Module 17 Lab: Troubleshooting Applications
14 Exercise 1: Analyzing Collected Information and Identifying Probable Causes
15 Exercise 2: Implementing a Plan of Action
16 Exercise 3: Troubleshooting Word 2003
Module 18 Lab: Maintaining and Optimizing Windows Vista
17 Exercise 1: Analyzing Collected Information and Identifying Probable Causes
18 Exercise 2: Implementing a Plan of Action (Updating a Video Driver)
19 Exercise 3: View and Interpret Reports in Performance Monitor