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Windows Vista: A Comprehensive Hands-On Introduction

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

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

Related Courses

 
Windows Vista is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. 		 

Upcoming Dates

Feb 3 - 6, 2009
 Ottawa
Feb 3 - 6, 2009
 Washington, DC (Reston, VA)
Feb 24 - 27, 2009
 Washington, DC (Alexandria, VA)
Mar 10 - 13, 2009
 New York
Mar 17 - 20, 2009
 Los Angeles
Apr 7 - 10, 2009
 Philadelphia
Apr 21 - 24, 2009
 Washington, DC (Rockville, MD)
Apr 28 - May 1, 2009
 Atlanta
May 5 - 8, 2009
 Boston (Waltham)
Jun 2 - 5, 2009
 Ottawa
Jun 2 - 5, 2009
 Washington, DC (Reston, VA)
Jun 9 - 12, 2009
 Dallas
Jun 16 - 19, 2009
 Chicago (Schaumburg)
Jun 29 - Jul 2, 2009
 Annapolis, MD
Jul 7 - 10, 2009
 Toronto

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Windows Vista: A Comprehensive Hands-On Introduction

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

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

Course Tuition
$ 2,790 Standard Tuition
Tuition with a Savings Plan
$ 1,800 10-Day Pass
$ 1,670 Training Passport
$ 1,625 Premium-Pass
$ 2,200 Voucher 10-Pack
$ 2,515 Alumni Gold Discount
$ 2,484 Government Discount
 

 

Your Course Tuition Entitles You To...

  • Class participation
  • Team workshops
  • Use of in-class hands-on equipment
  • Comprehensive course materials
  • Morning and afternoon refreshments
  • Course Completion Certificate awarding Continuing Education Units
  • FREE participation in Professional Certification
  • FREE participation in College Credit programs (including related exams)
  
 

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