Installing and Configuring Microsoft Windows Vista

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About this class

This five-day instructor-led event provides students with the knowledge and skills to install and configure Windows Vista desktops, mobile devices and applications. It will focus on, installing, securing, networking, browsing, optimisation tools and mobile devices. By the end of the course, the student will have installed and configured a Windows Vista desktop that is secure, on the network, and ready for browsing. The student will also be prepared to attempt the 70-620 Technology Specialist Exam.

The following official Microsoft Courses are included as part of this event:

Day 1 to 3 - Course M5115: Installing and Configuring the Windows Vista Operating System - this event allows delegates to install and configure the Microsoft Vista Desktop

Day 4 and 5 - Course M5116: Configuring Windows Vista Mobile Computing and Applications - this event details how to configure applications and Mobile Devices in a Windows Vista environment.

Who will the lesson benefit?

The primary 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.

What delegates will learn

Delegates will learn to:

• Install Windows Vista.
• Upgrade to Windows Vista Ultimate Edition.
• Configure post-installation system settings.
• Configure basic networking.
• Configure advanced networking.
• Configure user account security.
• Configure network security.
• Configure Internet Explorer 7.0.
• Maintain and optimise Windows Vista Systems
• Configure Windows Vista Media Applications
• Configure Windows Vista Productivity Applications
• Configure mobile computer settings
• Attached devices to a wireless network

What prerequisites are required

• Familiarity with PC hardware and devices. For example, ability to look into device manager and look for unsupported devices.
• Basic TCP/IP knowledge. For example, that you need to have a valid IP address.
• Basic Windows and Active Directory knowledge. For example, domain user accounts, domain vs. local user accounts, user profiles, and group membership.
• Experience with mapping network file shares. For example, familiar with UNC paths, mapping local resources to server/share.
• Experience with running commands from a command window. For example, DOS command prompt.
• Experience reviewing BIOS settings.

Contents of this class

Installing Windows Vista

• Introduction to Windows Vista.
• Performing a Clean Installation of Windows Vista.
• Installing and Configuring Windows Vista Device Drivers.

Upgrading and Migrating to Windows Vista Ultimate Edition

• Upgrading and Migrating to Windows Vista from a Previous Version of Windows.
• Upgrading Between Windows Vista Editions

Configuring Post-Installation System Settings

• Configuring the Windows Aero Experience
• Configuring Accessibility Features
• Configuring Parental Controls

Sharing Files by Using Windows Vista

• Sharing Data with Others
• Managing Windows Vista Files

Configuring Advanced Networking

• Configuring Network Connectivity
• Configuring Remote Access

Configuring User Account Security

• Configuring User Account Control
• Troubleshooting User Account Control

Configuring Network Security

• Configuring Windows Defender in Windows Vista
• Configuring Windows Vista Firewall Settings

Configuring Internet Explorer 7.0

• Configuring Internet Explorer 7.0
• Configuring Dynamic Security for Internet Explorer 7.0

Maintaining and Optimizing Windows Vista Systems

• Maintaining Performance by Using Windows Vista Performance Tools
• Optimizing Windows by Using Windows Vista Diagnostics Tools
• Configuring the Windows Update Tool

Configuring Windows Vista Media Applications

• Configuring Windows Vista Media Player
• Configuring Windows Media Center

Configuring Windows Vista Productivity Applications

• Configuring Windows Sidebar
• Configuring Windows Mail
• Configuring Windows Meeting Space
• Configuring Windows Calendar
• Configuring Windows Fax and Scan

Configuring Mobile Computers

• Configuring Mobile Computer Settings
• Configuring Mobile Devices
• Configuring Power Options

Configuring Tablet PC Settings

• Configuring Windows Vista TabletPC Settings
• Configuring Pen and Input devices

Networking mobile Computers

• Networking without Wires
• Connecting to a Wireless Network

Optional follow-on classes

• M5118 - Maintaining and Troubleshooting Microsoft Windows Vista

Installing and Configuring Microsoft Windows Vista / M5115-5116

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