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Technical Training
| Deploying Windows Vista Business Desktops | T.B.A. |
| Information and Course Curriulum | |
Course 5105: Two days; Instructor-Led
Introduction
Elements of this syllabus are subject to change.
This two-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to successfully deploy Microsoft Windows Vista business desktops throughout their organization. Students are introduced to 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 the tools and guidance to be used throughout various stages of the deployment life cycle.
Audience
This course is intended for IT Professionals, Desktop Configuration Administrators, and technical decision makers with the skills to successfully plan and deploy desktop operating systems, provision desktop computers, and deploy service packs and updates to computer systems. The intended audience is also involved in setting the strategic direction for the desktop operating system and applications.
Upon course completion, students will be able to:
- Describe the challenges, techniques, and processes that take place throughout the Windows Vista desktop deployment life-cycle.
- Analyze, evaluate, and deploy solutions to address application compatibility issues.
- Capture and restore user state information during a workstation deployment.
- Customize and create a computer image based upon Windows Vista.
- Deploy a Windows Vista image using Lite Touch or Zero Touch.
- Secure a Windows Vista desktop by using Windows Vista technology.
- Describe Windows Vista system monitoring features.
- Describe the benefits of enhanced monitoring and management.
- Monitor and control applications.
- Describe Group Policy enhancements in Windows Vista.
- Understand the remote management features in Windows Vista.
- Automate management tasks.
Prerequisites
- Experience deploying, managing, and supporting Windows client systems.
- Familiarity with standard client and application deployment methods such as Group Policy, disk imaging, and Systems Management Server (SMS).
- Familiarity with the Business Desktop Deployment (BDD) Solution Accelerator.
Course Materials
The student kit includes a workbook and other necessary materials for this clinic.
Course Outline
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. Finally, students are introduced to the process and team guidance provided by the Microsoft Solution Accelerator for Business Desktop Deployment 2007.
Lessons
- Overview of the Windows Vista Business Desktop Deployment Process
- Tools and Technologies Used in the Desktop Deployment Lifecycle
- Process and Team Guidance Using Business Desktop Deployment 2007
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 lifecycle.
- Use the Solution Accelerator for Business Desktop Deployment 2007 as a resource for deploying Windows Vista business desktops.
Module 2: Application Compatibility Remediation
In this module, students learn how to address common application compatibility issues faced during a typical operating system deployment. Students also learn how to use the Application Compatibility Toolkit to help evaluate and address application compatibility issues.
Lessons
- Overview of Application Compatibility
- 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.
- Assess and analyze application compatibility using the Application Compatibility Toolkit.
Module 3: User State Migration
In this module students learn about user state migration and how the User State Migration Tool 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 Information by 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: Computer Imaging Technologies for Windows Vista
In this module, students learn specific imaging technologies to be used to assist in the deployment of Windows Vista.
Lessons
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Module 5: Deploying Vista by Using Lite Touch and Zero Touch
For most organizations, the cost of software management is far greater than software acquisition. Windows Vista includes new monitoring and management features to reduce the total cost of ownership for computers. This session provides an overview of the monitoring and management features of Windows Vista.
Lessons
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Module 6: Securing a Windows Vista Desktop
In this module, students learn about the new security features incorporated into Windows Vista.
Lessons
After completing this module, students will be able to: