Module 1: 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
Module 2: Application Compatibility Remediation
In this module, students 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.
- Resolving Application Compatibility Issues
- Introduction to the Application Compatibility Toolkit 5.0
Lab: Evaluating Application Compatibility Using the Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit
Module 3: User State Migration
In this module, students 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.
- 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
Module 4: Computer Imaging Technologies for Windows Vista
In this module students 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 Windows Vista Installation Architecture
- Implementing a Windows Vista Imaging System
Lab: Customizing and Imaging a Windows Vista Business Desktop
Module 5: Deploying Windows Vista 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 Using BDD 2007
Lab: Performing a Lite Touch Upgrade Using BDD 2007
Module 6: 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
Lab: Securing a Windows Vista Desktop
