5115 INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING THE WINDOWS VISTA OPERATING SYSTEM

Pré-requisitos:
· 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.

Module 1: Installing Windows Vista
This module describes the new features of the Windows Vista operating system and then explains how to perform a clean installation. This module also explains how to install and configure Windows Vista device drivers.
Lessons
· Introduction to Windows Vista
· Performing a Clean Installation of Windows Vista
· Installing and Configuring Windows Vista Device Drivers
Lab:
· Installing Windows Vista
· Verifying Hardware Requirements
· Installing Windows Vista from DVD
· Managing Device Drivers

Module 2: Upgrading and Migrating to Windows Vista Ultimate Edition
This module explains how to upgrade and migrate to Windows Vista Ultimate edition from previous versions of Windows and from other Windows Vista editions.
Lessons
· Upgrading and Migrating to Windows Vista from a Previous Version of Windows
· Upgrading Between Windows Vista Editions
Lab:
· Upgrading and Migrating to Windows Vista Ultimate Edition
· Running USMT to Scan a User's Settings
· Upgrading from Windows XP to Windows Vista Ultimate
· Upgrading from Windows Vista Business to Windows Vista Ultimate
· Running USMT to Load a User's Settings

Module 3: Configuring Post-Installation System Settings
This module explains how to configure the Windows Aero Experience and the Accessibility features of Windows Vista. This module also explains how to configure Parental Controls.
Lessons
· Configuring the Windows Aero Experience
· Configuring Accessibility Features
· Configuring Parental Controls
Lab:
· Configuring Post-Installation Options
· Configuring Aero
· Configuring Accessibility Features

Module 4: Sharing Files by Using Windows Vista
This module explains how to use Windows Vista to share files with others and also describes how to manage the various file types that Windows Vista supports.
Lessons
· Sharing Data with Others
· Managing Windows Vista Files
Lab:
· Sharing Files by Using Windows Vista
· Sharing Data with Others
· Managing Files

Module 5: Configuring Advanced Networking
This module explains how to connect Windows Vista to a network, and also explains how to configure and troubleshooting the Remote Access features of Windows Vista.
Lessons
· Configuring Network Connectivity
· Configuring Remote Access
Lab:
· Configuring Advanced Networking
· Troubleshooting Network Connectivity
· Configuring Remote Access · Troubleshooting Remote Access Connections

Module 6: Configuring User Account Security
This module explains how to configure and troubleshoot User Account Control in Windows Vista. Lessons · Configuring User Account Control · Troubleshooting User Account Control
Lab:
· Configuring User Account Security
· Requesting an Application to Run Elevated One Time
· Making an Application to Always Run Elevated
· Configuring User Account Control Panel

Module 7: Configuring Network Security
This module explains how to configure the Windows Defender and Windows Firewall applications in Windows Vista.
Lessons
· Configuring Windows Defender in Windows Vista
· Configuring Windows Firewall Settings
Lab:
· Configuring Network Security
· Configuring Windows Defender
· Configuring Windows Firewall

Module 8: Configuring Internet Explorer 7.0
This module explains how to configure the Internet Explorer 7.0 options and explains how to configure the dynamic security settings.
Lessons
· Configuring Internet Explorer 7.0
· Configuring Dynamic Security for Internet Explorer 7.0
Lab:
· Configuring Internet Explorer 7.0
· Customizing Internet Explorer 7.0
· Troubleshooting Internet Explorer Security Settings