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Deploying and Administering Windows Vista: Hands-On

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Provider:
Learning Tree International
$2,250 

Topic: Computers & Software > Systems Development

General Overview:
You will learn how to: Plan and administer effective Windows Vista deployments in the enterprise; Develop customized Windows Imaging Format (WIM) files; Manage licensing and continuous client reactivation; Streamline migration and security updates to reduce implementation costs; Automate deployments through Lite Touch Installations and Zero Touch Installations; Troubleshoot and manage Windows Vista with built-in tools and utilities. Fee per person: $2250

Who Should Attend?
This course is valuable for those responsible for deploying and managing Windows Vista in an enterprise environment. Course 950, "Windows Vista Introduction," or previous experience administering Windows systems is assumed.

We Also Recommend:
· Windows Vista: A Hands-On Introduction

 
 

Detailed Overview/Outline

You will learn how to

  • Plan and administer effective Windows Vista deployments in the enterprise
  • Develop customized Windows Imaging Format (WIM) files
  • Manage licensing and continuous client reactivation
  • Streamline migration and security updates to reduce implementation costs
  • Automate deployments through Lite Touch Installations and Zero Touch Installations
  • Troubleshoot and manage Windows Vista with built-in tools and utilities

Course benefits
Windows Vista leverages a flexible deployment model that can reduce administration costs through efficient distribution methods and standardized images. An effective deployment and administration strategy is essential to the successful integration of Windows Vista in your environment.

In this course, you gain the knowledge and skills to deploy and manage Windows Vista effectively within your organization.

Who should attend
This course is valuable for those responsible for deploying and managing Windows Vista in an enterprise environment. Course 950, "Windows Vista Introduction," or previous experience administering Windows systems is assumed.

Hands-on training
Throughout this course, extensive hands-on exercises provide you with practical experience deploying and managing Windows Vista. Exercises include:

  • Building Windows PE boot media
  • Creating answer files with SIM
  • Customizing the reference computer
  • Capturing and applying images
  • Deploying Windows Vista with ImageX
  • Migrating user data with USMT
  • Updating image files with drivers, Service Packs and fixes
  • Adding applications and packages with the BDD Workbench
  • Installing and configuring Windows Deployment Services
  • Setting up a kiosk with the Shared Computer Toolkit

Course content
INTRODUCTION TO VISTA DEPLOYMENT

  • Evaluating editions for the business environment
  • Analyzing hardware prerequisites
  • Investigating the WIM
  • Leveraging Windows Anytime Upgrade (WAU)

BUILDING STANDARDIZED IMAGES

  • Selecting a distribution method
  • DVD
  • USB drive
  • Network shares
  • Unattended
  • Image-based
  • Creating the reference computer
  • Setting up the Windows Automated Installation Kit (WAIK)
  • Generating answer files with Windows System Image Manager (SIM)
  • Adding applications to the OS
  • Customizing system settings
  • Exporting the master image
  • Generalizing the system with the System Preparation Tool (Sysprep)
  • Constructing the Windows PE boot media
  • Defining the file exclusion list
  • Capturing the image for distribution
  • Deploying to target computers
  • Preparing destination drives with DiskPart and automation utilities
  • Applying images with ImageX

LICENSING ACTIVATION AND MANAGEMENT

  • Analyzing licensing models
  • Reviewing Windows Genuine Advantage
  • Troubleshooting activation issues
  • Resolving Reduced Functionality Mode (RFM)
  • Multiple Activation Keys (MAK)
  • Applying MAK to numerous machines
  • Leveraging the Volume Activation Management Tool
  • Key Management Service (KMS)
  • Installing and configuring the KMS machine
  • Periodic client reactivation requirements

AUTOMATING AND MAINTAINING DEPLOYMENT

  • Moving user environments to Windows Vista
  • Contrasting in-place and clean installations
  • Copying data and settings with Windows Easy Transfer
  • Relocating user environments with the User State Migration Tool (USMT)
  • Updating and maintaining images
  • Injecting third-party drivers
  • Slipstreaming Service Packs
  • Applying hot fixes and updates offline
  • Lite Touch Installations
  • Augmenting WIMs via the Business Desktop Deployment (BDD) Workbench
  • Implementing Windows Deployment Services (WDS)
  • Initiating Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) installations
  • Zero Touch Installations
  • Ensuring a valid deployment infrastructure
  • Utilizing the Systems Management Server (SMS)

ADMINISTERING A STABLE ENVIRONMENT

  • Troubleshooting the target computer
  • Fixing Boot Configuration Data (BCD) store issues
  • Resolving component failures via Windows Recovery Environment
  • Customizing Windows PE with additional tools
  • Implementing Windows Vista security
  • Encrypting drives with BitLocker
  • Adjusting the Windows Firewall for remote administration
  • Administering the desktop environment
  • Automating management with Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
  • Leveraging kiosks with the Shared Computer Toolkit

Sponsor Background:
About Learning Tree

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Virtually every major company and government agency has relied on Learning Tree to provide its managers and employees with the skills they need to succeed in their job functions.

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