Description

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to install and configure Windows Vista desktops. It will focus on four main areas: installing, securing, networking, and browsing. By the end of the course, the student will know how to install and configure a Windows Vista desktop that is secure, on the network, and ready for browsing. This is the first course in the Windows Vista curriculum and it will serve as the entry point for other Windows Vista Technology Specialist courses.

Audience :

The target audience for this course is IT Professionals wishing 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.

Topics :

Installing Windows Vista

o  Introduction to Windows Vista

o  Performing a Clean Installation of Windows Vista

o  Installing and Configuring Windows Vista Drivers

Upgrading and Migrating to Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, and Configuring Post-Installation Settings

o  Upgrading and Migrating to Windows Vista from a Previous Version of Windows

o  Upgrading Between Windows Vista Editions

o  Configuring the Windows Aero Experience

o  Configuring Accessibility Features and Parental Controls

Sharing Files by Using Windows Vista

o  Using Vista Networking

o  Sharing Data With Others

o  Managing Windows Vista Files

o  Data Encryption

Configuring Advanced Networking

o  Configuring IP Addressing

o  Troubleshooting Network Connectivity

o  Configuring Remote Access

Configuring User Account Control and Network Security

o  Configuring User Account Control

o  Troubleshooting User Account Control

o  Configuring Windows Defender in Windows Vista

o  Configuring Windows Firewall Settings

Configuring Internet Explorer 7.0

o  New Features in Internet Explorer 7.0

o  Settings in Internet Options

o  Configuring Dynamic Security for Internet Explorer 7.0

o  Security Features Unique to Windows Vista

Training Materials :

Microsoft Official Courseware (MOC)

Labs :

This course includes several labs to ensure you will gain the targeted skills and experience.

Credential :

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) Microsoft Certified IT Professional MCITP: Enterprise Administrator