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Windows Vista: A Comprehensive Hands-On Introduction

 
Course: 950     Type: Hands-On Training     Duration: 4 Days

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You Will Learn How To
  • Install and maintain Windows Vista in a professional environment
  • Navigate and configure Windows Vista
  • Create and manage users and groups
  • Protect resources with rights, access control and encryption
  • Implement and troubleshoot network and Internet connectivity
  • Improve application compatibility to maximize user productivity

Course Benefits
As operating systems become more complex, the need for IT staff to remain current in the latest technological advancements increases. Windows Vista offers enhanced features to increase reliability, functionality and security for every organization. In this course, you gain the fundamental knowledge and skills to install and configure Windows Vista in your organization.

Who Should Attend
This course is valuable for PC technicians, IT and desktop support staff, systems administrators and power users who want to gain experience with Windows Vista. A basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows or a similar operating system is assumed.

Hands-On Training
Throughout this course, extensive hands-on exercises provide practical experience configuring Windows Vista operating systems. Exercises include:
  • Preparing a Windows Vista image
  • Organizing files into virtual folders
  • Configuring ACPI power plans
  • Backing up and restoring system data
  • Customizing Windows Defender to provide a tailored security environment
  • Sharing files, folders and printers
  • Configuring network security, protocols and discovery options

Course 950 Content
Introduction to Windows Vista
  • Evaluating Windows Vista editions
  • Examining hardware requirements
  • Selecting an installation method
  • Licensing and activation issues
Exploring the User Interface
Configuring the desktop
  • Investigating Windows Aero and Flip 3D
  • Populating the Sidebar with Gadgets
Organizing user data
  • Navigating the file system
  • Creating virtual folders
  • Grouping files via search queries
Configuring Windows Vista
Keeping systems current
  • Customizing automatic updates
  • Installing service packs and hot fixes
  • Maintaining device drivers
Leveraging system tools
  • Diagnosing performance issues
  • Recovering from start-up failures
  • Exploring Control Panel applets
  • Performing diagnostics with built-in tools and utilities
Managing advanced features
  • Selecting power options
  • Modifying registry settings
  • Safeguarding system and user data
Administering Users and Groups
Implementing local and domain accounts
  • Creating and managing local domain users and groups
  • Nesting role and resource groups
  • Interacting with User Account Control (UAC) in Windows Vista
Applying security policies
  • Improving password security
  • Restricting access to the system
  • Defining Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
Securing Local Resources
Benefiting from advanced technologies
  • Investigating Windows Resource Protection (WRP) and service hardening
  • Recovering critical files, folders and registry settings with WRP
  • Encrypting drives with BitLocker
  • Protecting privacy with Windows Defender
Configuring system security
  • Auditing files and folders
  • Granting and denying access permissions
  • Improving physical and data security with TPM technologies
Managing Network Connectivity
Fine-tuning network configuration
  • Optimizing network settings
  • Providing data mobility
  • Resolving problems using Windows Network Diagnostics
  • Analyzing network maps
Sharing printers and folders
  • Choosing the best method of sharing
  • Leveraging the Network and Sharing Center
  • Locating shared volumes and printers
Interacting with the Internet
  • Securing inbound and outbound connections with Windows Firewall
  • Customizing the Internet experience
Supporting User Applications
Installing and maintaining software
  • Deploying Microsoft Installer (MSI) packages
  • Coping with problematic processes in user applications
  • Auditing application behavior
Improving software compatibility
  • Investigating virtual storage redirection
  • Overcoming permission barriers
  • Modifying registry security to ensure application compatibility
  • Correcting application compatibility problems

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Windows Vista: A Comprehensive Hands-On Introduction
Upcoming Dates
Sep 9 - 12, 2008
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Windows Vista: A Comprehensive Hands-On Introduction
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Course Tuition
$ 2,650 Standard Tuition
Tuition with a Savings Plan
$ 1,580 10-Day Pass
$ 1,665 Training Passport
$ 1,830 Flex-Pass
$ 2,095 Voucher 10-Pack
$ 2,385 Alumni Gold Discount
$ 2,360 Government Discount
 

 

Windows Vista: A Comprehensive Hands-On Introduction
Windows Vista: A Comprehensive Hands-On Introduction
Participants configuring Windows Vista network security options.
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