Deploying Microsoft Windows Vista Business Desktops

Course contentModule 1: Preparing to Deploy Windows Vista Business DesktopsIn this module, students are provided guidelines for an effective desktop deployment. Students are also introduced to tools and technologies used in the desktop deployment life cycle and the process and team guidance provided by the Microsoft Solution Accelerator for Business Desktop Deployment (BDD) 2007. Finally, students will learn how to plan Windows Vista deployments, and will learn about volume activation options and troubleshooting methods.
Lessons

• Overview of the Windows Vista Desktop Deployment Process
• Tools and Technologies Used in the Desktop Deployment Life Cycle
• Planning Windows Vista Deployments
• Understanding Volume Activation

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Provide guidelines and considerations for an effective and efficient Windows Vista business desktop deployment.
• Describe the tools and technologies used throughout the desktop deployment life cycle.
• Describe the process for effectively deploying a Windows Vista desktop.
• Describe how volume activation affects Windows Vista deployment.

Module 2: Application Compatibility RemediationIn this module, students will learn the process for addressing common application compatibility issues experienced during a typical operating system deployment. Students will also learn how to use the Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) to help inventory, analyze, and mitigate application compatibility issues.
Lessons

• Resolving Application Compatibility Issues
• Introduction to the Application Compatibility Toolkit 5.0

Lab: Evaluating Application Compatibility Using the Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit
After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe the process used to resolve common application compatibility issues during an operating system deployment.
• Inventory and analyze application compatibility information using the Application Compatibility Toolkit.

Module 3: User State MigrationIn this module, students will learn about user state migration and how tools such as Windows Easy Transfer and the Microsoft Windows User State Migration Tool (USMT) can be used for various migration scenarios.
Lessons

• Overview of the User State Migration Task
• Introduction to the User State Migration Tool 3.0

Lab: Migrating User State Using the User State Migration Tool
After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe the tools and configuration process for performing a user state migration task.
• Migrate user and computer settings using the User State Migration Tool.

Module 4: Automated Installation Technologies for Windows VistaIn this module, students will learn about the underlying architecture of the computer imaging system that is used to create and deploy a custom image of a Windows Vista desktop.
Lessons

• Overview of the Windows Vista Installation Architecture
• Implementing a Windows Vista Imaging System
• Deploying Windows Vista using Windows Deployment Services

Lab: How to Deploy a Windows Vista Image Using Windows Deployment Services
After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe the Windows Vista installation and setup architecture.
• Describe the procedures and tools used to deploy a custom Windows Vista desktop.
• Configure Windows Deployment Services to help deploy Windows Vista desktop computers.

Module 5: Deploying Windows Vista UsingBDD2007In this module, students will be introduced to the concepts related to Lite Touch and Zero Touch deployment. Students will also learn how to use the Solution Accelerator for Business Desktop Deployment 2007 to deploy a Windows Vista image using a Lite Touch methodology.
Lessons

• Overview ofBDD2007 Deployment Methods
• Deploying a Lite Touch Scenario UsingBDD2007

Lab: Performing a Lite Touch Installation UsingBDD2007
After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Select an appropriate deployment method based upon an organization's infrastructure management process.
• Deploy the Windows Vista operating system using the Lite Touch methodology.

Module 6: Deploying Vista UsingBDD2007 Zero Touch InstallationIn this module, students will be introduced to the requirements to support Zero Touch installations and theSMS2003 Operating System Deployment (OSD) Feature Pack.
Students will also learn about the phases of theOSDFeature Pack and how to deploy Windows Vista usingBDD2007 Zero Touch Installation.
Lessons

• Preparing the Deployment Environment for Zero Touch
• Deploying a Zero Touch Scenario UsingBDD2007 and theOSDFeature Pack

Lab: Deploying Windows Vista UsingBDD2007 Zero Touch
After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Prepare the network environment for a Zero Touch installation.
• Deploy the Windows Vista operating system by using the Zero Touch methodology.

Module 7: Securing a Windows Vista DesktopIn this module, students will learn about the new security features incorporated into Windows Vista.
Lessons

• Overview of Desktop Security
• Security Enhancements in Windows Vista

Lab: Securing a Windows Vista Deskto
After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe considerations and technologies used to secure desktops that run Windows Vista.
• Secure a desktop running Windows Vista.