Installing and Configuring the Windows Vista Operating System

Course

In London and Birmingham

£ 995 + VAT

Description

  • Duration

    3 Days

This three-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to install and configure Windows Vista desktops. It will focus on four main areas: installing, securing, networking, and browsing. By the end of the course, the student will have installed and configured a Windows Vista desktop that is secure, on the network, and ready for browsing. This is the first course in the Windows Vista curriculum and will serve as the entry point for other Windows Vista Technology.

Facilities

Location

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Birmingham (West Midlands)
Spring House, 3010 The Crescent, Solihull Parkway, Birmingham Business Park Birmingham, B37 7YE

Start date

On request
London
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3-5 Crutched Friars, EC3N 2HR

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On request

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Course programme

This three-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to install and configure Windows Vista desktops. It will focus on four main areas: installing, securing, networking, and browsing. By the end of the course, the student will have installed and configured a Windows Vista desktop that is secure, on the network, and ready for browsing. This is the first course in the Windows Vista curriculum and will serve as the entry point for other Windows Vista Technology Specialist courses.Course contentModule 1: Installing Windows VistaThis 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 fromDVD
  • Managing Device Drivers
After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Describe the Windows Vista operating system
  • Perform a clean installation of Windows Vista
  • Install and configure Windows Vista device drivers
Module 2: Upgrading and Migrating to Windows Vista Ultimate EditionThis 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
  • RunningUSMTto Scan a User's Settings
  • Upgrading from Windows XP to Windows Vista Ultimate
  • Upgrading from Windows Vista Business to Windows Vista Ultimate
  • RunningUSMTto Load a User's Settings
After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Upgrade or migrate to Windows Vista from a previous version of Microsoft Windows
  • Upgrade or migrate between Windows Vista editions
Module 3: Configuring Post-Installation System SettingsThis 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
After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Configure the Windows Aero experience
  • Configure the accessibility features of the Windows Vista operating system
  • Configure Windows Vista Parental Controls
Module 4: Sharing Files by Using Windows VistaThis 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
After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Share data with others
  • Manage Windows Vista files
Module 5: Configuring Advanced NetworkingThis 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
After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Configure network connectivity
  • Configure Remote Access
Module 6: Configuring User Account SecurityThis 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
After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Configure Windows Vista User Account Control
  • Troubleshoot User Account Control
Module 7: Configuring Network SecurityThis 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
After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Configure Windows Defender in Windows Vista
  • Configure the Windows Firewall settings in Windows Vista
Module 8: Configuring Internet Explorer 7.0This 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
After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Configure Internet Explorer 7.0
  • Configure dynamic security for Internet Explorer 7.0

Installing and Configuring the Windows Vista Operating System

£ 995 + VAT