M5105

Deploying Windows Vista Business Desktops

Deploying Windows Vista Business

Desktops M5105

Course Title: Deploying Windows Vista Business Desktops

Course Code: M5105
Version: C
Level: 300
Duration: 3 Days

Course Overview

The Deploying Windows Vista Business Desktops M5105 Microsoft training course has been designed to provide candidates with the necessary skills and knowledge required to successfully deploy the Windows Vista Business operating system to desktops throughout their organisations. This course is presented in the context of the deployment life cycle, which consists of planning for the deployment, building and customising the deployment method, and then implementing the actual deployment. Candidates will be introduced to the tools and guidance that they can utilise throughout various stages of the deployment life cycle.

Target Audience

Candidates who should consider attending the M5105 Microsoft training course are primarily desktop configuration administrators who are responsible for deploying desktop operating systems, provisioning desktop computers and deploying service packs and updates to these computers as well as being involved in setting the strategic direction for the desktop operating system and applications.

Course Objectives

On successfully completing the M5105 course candidates will be able to:

• Plan and perform effective preparation tasks for deploying Windows Vista
• Describe how to use appropriate tools and methods to assess and minimise the risks associated with Windows Vista application compatibility
• Identify and use the appropriate process and tools to migrate use state data
• Identify and use appropriate tools and technologies for automating Windows Vista installation
• Deploy Windows Vista using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 2008
• Deploy the Windows Vista operating system using MDT 2008

Course Prerequisites

Candidates attending the M5105 Microsoft training course should have previous experience deploying Windows desktop operating systems and at least one year`s experience managing a Microsoft Windows desktop operating system environment. Candidates are also required to be familiar with standard client and application deployment methods, such as Group Policy, disk imaging, Systems Management Server (SMS), System Centre Configuration Manager 2007 and the Microsoft Solution Accelerator for Business Desktop Deployment (BDD) or MDT 2008.

Testing and Certification

There are currently no exams or Microsoft Certification directly associated to this course however this course may assist in preparing candidates for other exams that are closely associated with this technology.

Course Content

Module 1: Preparing to Deploy Windows Vista Business Desktops

In this module candidates will learn guidelines for an effective desktop deployment. The module also introduces tools and technologies used in the desktop deployment life cycle, and the process and team guidance provided by the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 2008. Finally candidates will learn about planning Windows Vista deployments, in addition to volume activation options and troubleshooting methods.

Lessons:

• Overview of the Windows Vista Desktop Deployment Process
• Tools and Technologies Used in the Desktop Deployment Life Cycle
• Planning Windows Vista Deployments
• Introduction to Volume Activation

Lab: Preparing to Deploy Windows Vista Business Desktops

• Installing and Configuring the Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit
• Viewing Inventory and Assessment Reports

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Provide guidelines and considerations for an effective and efficient Windows Vista business desktop deployment
• Describe the tools and technologies used throughout the desktop deployment life cycle
• Describe an effective Windows Vista desktop deployment planning process
• Describe how volume activation affects Windows Vista deployment

Module 2: Assessing Windows Application Compatibility

In this module candidates will learn about the process for addressing common application compatibility issues experienced during a typical operating system deployment and how to use the Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) to help inventory, analyse, and mitigate application compatibility issues.

Lessons:

• Resolving Application Compatibility Issues
• Introduction to the Application Compatibility Toolkit

Lab: Assessing Windows Application Compatibility

• Installing and Configuring ACT
• Collecting Application Inventory
• Organising the Application Inventory
• Analysing Application Inventory Results

Lab: Assessing Windows Application Compatibility

• Identifying Application Compatibility Issues
• Mitigating Application Issues

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Describe the process used to resolve common application compatibility issues during an operating system deployment
• Inventory, analyse, and mitigate application compatibility issues using ACT

Module 3: Migrating User State

In this module candidates will 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.

Lessons:

• Overview of the User State Migration Task
• Introduction to the User State Migration Tool 3.0

Lab: Migrating User State

• Preparing Windows Easy Transfer
• Capturing User State Information from a Source Computer
• Loading User state Information to a Target Computer

Lab: Migrating User State

• Creating a Custom USMT XML Migration Script
• Capturing and Restoring User State by Using USMT

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Describe the tools and configuration process for performing a user state migration task
• Migrate user and computer settings using USMT

Module 4: Automated Installation Technologies for the Windows Vista Operating System

In this module candidates will learn about the underlying architecture of the computer imaging system architecture, which is used to create and how to deploy a custom image of a Windows Vista desktop.

Lessons:

• Overview of the Windows Vista Installation Architecture
• Implementing a Windows Vista Imaging System
• Managing the Windows Preinstallation Environment
• Performing Imaging and Deployment Tasks Using ImageX
• Deploying Windows Vista Using Windows Deployment Services

Lab: Automated Installation Technologies for the Windows Vista Operating System

• Installing Windows AIK
• Identifying Components Included in Windows AIK

Lab: Automated Installation Technologies for the Windows Vista Operating System

• Building a Custom Answer File Using Windows SIM
• Installing a Reference Computer Using the Custom Answer File
• Generalising a Reference Computer Using Sysprep

Lab: Automated Installation Technologies for the Windows Vista Operating System

• Adding Packages and Drivers to Windows PE
• Creating a Bootable Windows PE ISO Image
• Booting Using a Windows PE ISO Image

Lab: Automated Installation Technologies for the Windows Vista Operating System

• Capturing a Windows Vista Image Using ImageX
• Mounting and Performing Offline Servicing to a WIM Image File
• Applying a Windows Vista Image Using ImageX

Lab: Automated Installation Technologies for the Windows Vista Operating System

• Installing the Windows Deployment Services Server Role
• Configuring Windows Deployment Services
• Adding Boot and Installation Images to the Windows Deployment Services Server
• Installing Windows Vista on a PXE Client

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Describe the Windows Vista installation and setup architecture
• Describe the procedures and tools used to implement an effective Windows Vista imaging system
• Describe how to customise and manage the Windows Preinstallation Environment (Windows PE)
• Perform imaging and deployment tasks using ImageX
• Configure Windows Deployment Services to help deploy Windows Vista desktop computers

Module 5: Deploying the Windows Vista Operating System Using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit

In this module candidates will learn MDT 2008 deployment methods and the techniques that are used to build and deploy Windows Vista using MDT 2008 and the Lite Touch Installation scenario.

Lessons:

• Overview of MDT 2008 Deployment Methods
• Deploying Windows Vista Using a Lite Touch Scenario

Lab: Deploying the Windows Vista Operating System Using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit

• Installing MDT 2008
• Installing Additional Component Files
• Creating the Distribution Share, and Adding the Windows Vista Operating System Source Files

Lab: Deploying the Windows Vista Operating System Using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit

• Configuring the Distribution Share
• Creating and Customising a Task Sequence
• Configuring a Deployment Point
• Installing Windows Vista Using MDT 2008 Lite Touch

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Select an appropriate deployment method based upon an organisation`s infrastructure management process
• Deploy the Windows Vista operating system by using the Lite Touch methodology

Module 6: Deploying the Windows Vista Operating System Using Zero Touch Installation

In this module candidates will learn the necessary prerequisites and procedures for deploying the Windows Vista operating system by using a Zero Touch Installation methodology.

Lessons:

• Preparing the Deployment Environment for Zero Touch
• Deploying Zero Touch Using MDT 2008 and Configuration Manager 2007

Lab: Deploying the Windows Vista Operating System Using Zero Touch Installation

• Configuring MDT 2008 Integration with Configuration Manager 2007
• Completing Configuration Manager 2007 Tasks for ZTI
• Configuring and Advertising a Client Task Sequence
• Installing Windows Vista Using Zero Touch

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Prepare the network environment for a ZTI
• Deploy Windows Vista by using the Zero Touch methodology

Module 7: Deploying the Windows Vista Operating System Challenge Scenario (Optional Module)

In this module candidates will learn about a typical scenario for deploying Windows Vista to an existing environment. Candidates will perform a Windows Vista deployment from the initial installation stage to completion using the tools and methods discussed throughout this course.

Lessons:

• Overview of the Windows Vista Deployment Challenge Lab

Lab: Deploying the Windows Vista Operating System Challenge Scenario (Optional Module)

• Installing MDT 2008
• Assessing the Environment
• Creating a Reference Image
• Deploying Windows Vista Using a Replace Scenario

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Install and configure the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
• Install and configure the Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit
• Install and configure the Microsoft Windows Automated Installation Kit
• Install and configure the Microsoft User State Migration Tool
• Perform an Automated upgrade from the Windows XP operating system to Windows Vista

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