Module 1: Preparing to Apply Desktop Images
This module explains how to describe the necessary steps required to prepare a computer for Windows Vista image deployment.
Lessons
- Identifying the Support Scenarios
- Preparing the Target Computer
- Backing up the User State
Lab: Preparing to Apply Desktop Images
- Reviewing the User State profile and Completing the User State Checklist
- Running USMT to Back up a User State
- Verifying Successful User State Backup
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the role of desktop images and application packages in desktop support
- Describe the Support Scenarios
- Prepare the Target Computer
- Backup the User State.
Module 2: Supporting Computers with Desktop Images
This module explains how to apply a Windows Vista operating system image to a target computer.
Lessons
- Obtaining the Desktop Image
- Verifying the Desktop Image Application
Lab: Applying Desktop Images
- Booting to the Windows Pre-Installation Environment
- Applying an Image from the Network
- Verifying Desktop Image Deployment
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Determine the best method to obtain the desktop image
- Apply a desktop image
- Verify the desktop image application..
Module 3: Restoring and Validating User State
This module explains how to restore and validate user state on a newly deployed Windows Vista desktop image.
Lessons
- Restoring User State
- Verifying User State
Lab : Restoring and Verifying User State
- Running USMT to Restore a User State
- Verifying Successful User State Restore
- Identifying Areas That Require Additional Restoration
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Restore User State
- Verify User State.
Module 4: Preparing to Install an Application Package
This module explains the steps required to prepare a Windows Vista computer for application installation.
Lessons
- Preparation Steps for Installing an Application Package
- Testing Application Packages
Lab : Preparing to Install an Application Package
- Predicting the Support Impacts of a New Application
- Determining User Requirements
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Restore User State
- Verify User State.
Module 5: Creating and Deploying an Application Installation Package
This module explains how to create and deploy application installation packages to Windows Vista computers.
Lessons
- Application Package Deployment Methods
- Creating the Application Packages
Lab : Creating and Deploying an Application Installation Package
- Creating a Custom Deployment Package
- Performing a Pilot Deployment
- Evaluating the Results of a Pilot Deployment
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Identify application deployment methods.
- Create application packages.
Module 6: Troubleshooting Application Installations
This module explains how to troubleshoot issues that are affect application package installation.
Lessons
- Application Installation Troubleshooting Techniques
Lab : Troubleshooting Application Installation
- Troubleshooting Deployed Application Settings
- Troubleshooting File Type Associations
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Use application installation troubleshooting techniques.
- Identify application installation errors.
