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5115 - Installing and Configuring the Windows Vista Operating System

Prerequisites: Before attending this course, students must have:

• Familiarity with computer hardware and devices, such as the ability to look into device manager and look for unsupported devices.
• Basic TCP/IP knowledge, such as knowing why you need to have a valid IP address.
• Basic Microsoft Windows and Active Directory knowledge, such as knowledge about domain user accounts, domain vs. local user accounts, user profiles, and group membership.
• Experience with mapping network file shares, such as being familiar with UNC paths and mapping local resources to server/share.
• Experience with running commands from a command window, such as the DOS command prompt.
• Experience with reviewing BIOS settings.
  In addition, it is recommended, but not required, that students have completed:
• First Look Clinic 5056 - First Look: Getting Started with Windows Vista for IT Professionals.
• Hands-on-Lab 5057 - First Look: Getting Started with Windows Vista for IT Professionals.

 

Module 1: Installing Windows Vista

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

Module 2: 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

Module 3: Configuring Post-Installation System Settings

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

Module 4: Sharing Files by Using Windows Vista

• Sharing Data with Others
• Managing Windows Vista Files

Module 5: Configuring Advanced Networking

• Configuring Network Connectivity
• Configuring Remote Access

Module 6: Configuring User Account Security

• Configuring User Account Control
• Troubleshooting User Account Control

Module 7: Configuring Network Security

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

Module 8: Configuring Internet Explorer 7.0

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