Course Overview
This instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to successfully deploy Microsoft® Windows Vista business desktops throughout their organization. Students are introduced to the deployment life cycle, which consists of planning for the deployment, building and customizing the deployment method, and then implementing the actual deployment. Students are introduced to the tools and guidance to be used throughout various stages of the deployment life cycle.
This course has been classified as IT Technical Training.
Audience
This course is intended for IT Professionals, Desktop Configuration Administrators, and technical decision makers with the skills to successfully plan and deploy desktop operating systems, provision desktop computers, and deploy service packs and updates to computer systems. The intended audience is also involved in setting the strategic direction for the desktop operating system and applications. Elements of this course are subject to change
Skills Gained
At the end of this course delegates will be able to;
- Describe the challenges, techniques, and processes that take place throughout the Microsoft Windows Vista desktop deployment life-cycle.
- Inventory, analyze, and mitigate application compatibility when planning a Microsoft Windows Vista desktop deployment.
- Capture and restore user state information during a workstation deployment task.
- Create a custom image of a desktop computer that runs the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system.
- Deploy a Microsoft Windows Vista image using a Lite Touch methodology.
- Secure a desktop running Microsoft Windows Vista using Windows Vista.
- Prepare environments and install Microsoft Office 2007.
- Analyze file compatibility and interoperability issues between Office 2007 and previous versions of Microsoft Office.
- Install Microsoft Office 2007 using the local installation source.
- Customize an Office 2007 installation and deployment.
- Select an appropriate Office 2007 deployment method based upon the organization's desktop management technique.
- Deploy Office 2007 to a multilingual network environment.
Prerequisites
All delegates should have a working knowledge of:
- Experience deploying Windows client systems.
- At least one year of experience managing a Microsoft Windows desktop operating system environment.
- Familiarity with standard client and application deployment methods such as Group Policy, disk imaging, and Systems Management Server (SMS).
- Familiarity with the Business Desktop Deployment (BDD) Solution Accelerator.
Next Course Dates
Course Outline
Preparing to Deploy Windows Vista Business Desktops
In 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. Finally, students are introduced to the process and team guidance provided by the Microsoft Solution Accelerator for Business Desktop Deployment 2007.
- Overview of the Windows Vista Desktop Deployment Process
- Tools and Technologies Used in the Desktop Deployment Life Cycle
- Process and Team Guidance Using Business Desktop Deployment 2007
Application Compatibility Remediation
In this module, students learn how to address common application compatibility issues faced during a typical operating system deployment. Students also learn how to use the Application Compatibility Toolkit to help evaluate and address application compatibility issues.
- Resolving Application Compatibility Issues
- Introduction to the Application Compatibility Toolkit 5.0
User State Migration
In this module students learn about user state migration and how the User State Migration Tool can be used for various migration scenarios.
- Overview of the User State Migration Task
- Introduction to the User State Migration
Automated Installation Technologies for Windows Vista
In 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.
- Overview of the Windows Vista Installation Architecture
- Implementing a Windows Vista Imaging System
- Deploying Windows Vista using Windows Deployment Services
Computer Imaging Technologies for Windows Vista
In this module, students learn the Windows Vista installation architecture and are introduced to specific imaging technologies to be used to assist in the deployment of Windows Vista.
- Overview of Windows Vista Installation Architecture
- Implementing a Windows Vista Imaging System
Deploying Vista by Using Lite Touch and Zero Touch
In this module, students learn how to use the Solution Accelerator for Business Desktop Deployment 2007 to deploy a Windows Vista image using a Lite Touch or Zero Touch methodology.
- Overview of Lite Touch and Zero Touch Deployment Methods
- Deploying a Lite Touch Scenario by Using
Securing a Windows Vista Desktop
In this module, students learn about the new security features incorporated into Windows Vista.
- Overview of Desktop Security
- Security Enhancements in Windows Vista
Preparing to Deploy Microsoft Office 2007
In this module, students learn the benefits of and system requirements needed to deploy Microsoft Office 2007. Students are also introduced to a number of resources and tools that will assist in the deployment of the 2007 Microsoft Office system client products.
- Introduction to Microsoft Office 2007
- Identifying Office 2007 Deployment Resources
- Microsoft Office Deployment Guidelines and Technologies
Planning for a Microsoft Office 2007 Deployment
In this module, students learn the benefits and deployment considerations of the Office 2007 Open XML file format. The Microsoft Office Migration Planning Manager is also introduced, which helps organizations analyze and identify potential file conversion or compatibility issues.
- Planning for the Office 2007 Open XML File Format
- Assessing the Network Environment for Office 2007
- Lab: Planning for a Microsoft Office 2007 Deployment
Understanding the Office 2007 Setup Architecture
In this module, students learn the benefits and considerations for using and deploying the local installation source, and the general setup sequence of events for Office 2007.
- Understanding the Use of the Local Installation Source
- Setup Sequence of Events in the 2007 Office System
- Lab: Installing Microsoft Office 2007
Customizing the Office 2007 Installation
In this module, students learn how to customize an installation and deployment using Office 2007 customization tools.
- Configuring the Installation
- Customizing the User Environment Using Group Policy
- Lab: Customizing the Office 2007 Installation
Selecting an Office 2007 Deployment Method
In this module, students are introduced to a number of deployment methods based upon various management techniques. Students then focus upon how to deploy Office 2007 using the Active Directory Group Policy method.
- Understanding Infrastructure Management Techniques
- Using Group Policy to Deploy Office 2007
- Lab: Deploying Office 2007 Using Group Policy
Office 2007 Multilingual Architecture
In this module, students learn how Office 2007 addresses a multilingual environment.
- Overview of Multilingual Architecture in Office 2007
- Deploying Multiple Languages in Office 2007
- Lab: Deploying Multiple Language Versions of Office 2007
Preparing to Deploy Microsoft Office 2007
In this module, students learn the benefits of and system requirements needed to deploy Microsoft Office 2007. Students are also introduced to a number of resources and tools that will assist in the deployment of the 2007 Microsoft Office system client products.
- Introduction to Microsoft Office 2007
- Identifying Office 2007 Deployment Resources
- Microsoft Office Deployment Guidelines and Technologies
Planning for a Microsoft Office 2007 Deployment
In this module, students learn the benefits and deployment considerations of the Office 2007 Open XML file format. The Microsoft Office Migration Planning Manager is also introduced, which helps organizations analyze and identify potential file conversion or compatibility issues.
- Planning for the Office 2007 Open XML File Format
- Assessing the Network Environment for Office 2007
- Lab: Planning for a Microsoft Office 2007 Deployment
Understanding the Office 2007 Setup Architecture
In this module, students learn the benefits and considerations for using and deploying the local installation source, and the general setup sequence of events for Office 2007.
- Understanding the Use of the Local Installation Source
- Setup Sequence of Events in the 2007 Office System
- Lab: Installing Microsoft Office 2007
Customizing the Office 2007 Installation
In this module, students learn how to customize an installation and deployment using Office 2007 customization tools.
- Configuring the Installation
- Customizing the User Environment Using Group Policy
- Lab: Customizing the Office 2007 Installation
Selecting an Office 2007 Deployment Method
In this module, students are introduced to a number of deployment methods based upon various management techniques. Students then focus upon how to deploy Office 2007 using the Active Directory Group Policy method.
- Understanding Infrastructure Management Techniques
- Using Group Policy to Deploy Office 2007
- Lab: Deploying Office 2007 Using Group Policy
Office 2007 Multilingual Architecture
In this module, students learn how Office 2007 addresses a multilingual environment.
- Overview of Multilingual Architecture in Office 2007
- Deploying Multiple Languages in Office 2007
- Lab: Deploying Multiple Language Versions of Office 2007
Follow On Courses
Recomended follow on exams for this training
- 70-624: TS: Deploying and Maintaining Windows Vista Client and 2007 Microsoft Office System Desktops
