M5115

Installing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting Windows Vista

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS):

Windows Vista, Configuration M5115 70-620

Course Title: Installing, Configuring and Troubleshooting

Windows Vista

Course Code: M5115
Version: B
Level: 200
Duration: 3 Days

Course Overview

The Installing, Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Vista M5115 Microsoft training course has been designed to provide candidates with the necessary skills and knowledge required to install, configure, and troubleshoot Windows Vista desktops. This course focuses on installing and configuring a Windows Vista edition, managing resources, configuring security, optimising performance, and configuring network and mobile device connections.

Target Audience

Candidates who should consider attending the M5115 Microsoft training course are IT Professionals, who wish to become technology specialists. A Windows Vista technology specialist is interested in learning about, assessing skills, using reference products, or taking exams to prove his or her knowledge and experience related to Microsoft`s Windows Vista technologies. Both tier-1 and tier-2 support personnel working in medium to large organisations fulfil the requirements of the primary audience for this course.

Course Objectives

On successfully completing the M5115 course candidates will be able to:

• Perform a clean installation of Windows Vista and migrate user-related data and settings from Windows XP
• Configure the post-installation settings of a computer running Windows Vista
• Configure and manage disks, partitions, and volumes on a computer installed with Windows Vista
• Manage files and printing in Windows Vista
• Configure and troubleshoot network connectivity
• Configure a wireless network connection
• Configure and troubleshoot Windows Vista security
• Optimise and Maintain performance and reliability in Windows Vista
• Configure mobile computers and devices
• Configure Windows Vista productivity applications

Course Prerequisites

Candidates attending the M5115 Microsoft training course should, in addition to their professional experience, have technical knowledge equivalent to CompTIA A+ Essentials, CompTIA A+ (220-602)and CompTIA Network+ (2009 objectives).

Testing and Certification

The M5115 Microsoft training course is the recommended preparation for the 70-620 - TS: Configuring Microsoft Windows Vista Client exam.

Course Content

Module 1: Installing Windows Vista

In this module candidates will learn how to install and configure Windows Vista. The module also introduces the various editions and features of Windows Vista and learn how to upgrade or migrate to Windows Vista.

Lessons:

• Introduction to Windows Vista
• Preparing to Install Windows Vista
• Performing a Clean Installation of Windows Vista
• Upgrading or Migrating from a Previous Version of Windows
• Upgrading Between Windows Vista Editions

Lab: Installing Windows Vista

• Using Windows Upgrade Advisor
• Backing Up User-Related Settings by Using WET
• Installing Windows Vista
• Upgrading from Windows Vista Business to Windows Vista Ultimate Edition

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Describe the new features and editions of Windows Vista
• Describe the various hardware, driver, and disk requirements for installing Windows Vista
• Perform a clean installation of Windows Vista
• Migrate to Windows Vista from earlier versions of Windows
• Upgrade between Windows Vista Editions

Module 2: Configuring Post-Installation Settings

In this module candidates will learn how to configure the post-installation settings of a Windows Vista installation and how to configure computer settings, device drivers, system properties, accessibility features and Windows Aero.

Lessons:

• Configuring Computer Settings
• Installing and Configuring Device Drivers
• Configuring System Properties
• Configuring Accessibility Features
• Configuring Windows Aero

Lab: Configuring Post-Installation Settings

• Identifying Computer Configuration Settings
• Adding a Computer to a Windows Domain
• Creating Local User and Group Accounts
• Updating a Device Driver
• Modifying System Properties
• Managing Accessibility Features

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Configure basic computer settings
• Install and configure device drivers
• Configure system properties, including system protection and remote settings
• Configure accessibility features
• Enable and configure Windows Aero

Module 3: Configuring Disks on Windows Vista Systems

In this module candidates will learn how to configure disks on Windows Vista systems, how to partition disks, manage disk volumes and file system fragmentation as well as how to configure disk quotas.

Lessons:

• Partitioning Disks in Windows Vista
• Managing Disk Volumes
• Managing File System Fragmentation
• Configuring Disk Quotas

Lab: Configuring Disks on Windows Vista Systems

• Converting an MBR Partition to a GPT Partition
• Creating a Simple Volume
• Resizing a Volume
• Creating a Spanned Volume and a Striped Volume
• Configuring Disk Quotas

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Configure disk partitions
• Create and manage disk volumes
• Manage file system fragmentation
• Configure disk quotas

Module 4: Managing Files and Printers on Windows Vista Systems

In this module candidates will learn how to manage files, shared folders, print on Windows Vista systems and how to configure file compressions.

Lessons:

• Managing Shared Folders
• Managing File Access
• Configuring File Compression
• Managing Printing

Lab: Managing Files and Printing on Windows Vista Systems

• Enabling File Sharing
• Securing Folders
• Compressing Files and Folders
• Managing Printers

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Manage shared folders
• Manage file access in Windows Vista
• Configure file compression
• Install, configure and administer printers

Module 5: Configuring Network Connectivity

In this module candidates will learn how to configure IPv4 and IPv6 network connectivity, how to configure automatic IP address allocation and remote access as well as how to troubleshoot network issues.

Lessons:

• Configuring IPv4 Network Connectivity
• Configuring IPv6 Network Connectivity
• Implementing Automatic IP Address Allocation
• Troubleshooting Network Issues
• Configuring Remote Access

Lab: Configuring Network Connectivity

• Configuring IPv4 Manually
• Configuring Automatic IPv4 Addressing
• Troubleshooting Network Connectivity
• Enabling and Configuring Remote Management Features

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Configure IPv4 network connectivity
• Configure IPv6 connectivity
• Implement automatic IP address allocation in Windows Vista
• Troubleshoot network issues by using built-in tools in Windows Vista
• Configure remote access by enabling Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance features

Module 6: Configuring Wireless Network Connections

In this module candidates will learn about wireless networks and how to connect to a wireless network.

Lessons:

• Overview of Wireless Networks
• Connecting to a Wireless Network

Lab: Configuring Wireless Network Connections

• Connecting to a Wireless Network

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Describe the standards and technologies related to wireless network connections
• Describe the hardware and the process involved in connecting to a wireless network

Module 7: Configuring Windows Vista Security

In this module candidates will learn how to configure the security features in Windows Vista such as Windows Security Centre, Windows Firewall with Advanced Security, Windows Defender and Internet Explorer. Candidates will also learn how to secure a Windows Vista computer by using group policy settings and User Account Control.

Lessons:

• Configuring Windows Security Centre
• Configuring Windows Firewall with Advanced Security
• Configuring Windows Defender
• Configuring Security Settings in Internet Explorer 7.0
• Securing a Windows Vista Computer by Using Local Group Policy Settings
• Configuring and Troubleshooting User Account Control

Lab: Configuring Windows Vista Security

• Configuring Windows Security Centre
• Configuring and Testing Windows Firewall with Advanced Security
• Scanning for Malicious Software
• Configuring Security Settings in Internet Explorer
• Securing Windows Vista by Using a Local Group Policy
• Troubleshooting UAC

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Configure Windows Security Centre
• Configure Windows Firewall with Advanced Security
• Configure Windows Defender to help protect against malicious software
• Configure security-related settings in Internet Explorer to help protect a Vista computer that is online
• Secure a Windows Vista computer by using local Group Policy settings
• Configure and troubleshoot User Account Control settings

Module 8: Optimising and Maintaining Performance and Reliability in Windows Vista

In this module candidates will learn how to optimise and maintain performance and reliability in Windows Vista systems by using built-in tools. Candidates will also learn how to use the built-in performance and diagnostic tools in Windows Vista and how to perform backup and restore operations and to configure Windows Update.

Lessons:

• Maintaining Performance by Using the Windows Vista Performance Tools
• Maintaining Reliability by Using the Windows Vista Diagnostic Tools
• Backing Up and Restoring by Using Windows Backup
• Creating and Managing System Restore Points
• Configuring Windows Update

Lab: Optimising and Maintaining Performance and Reliability in Windows Vista

• Monitoring System Activity
• Monitoring System Reliability
• Backing Up and Restoring
• Recovering a Computer by Using System Restore Points

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Maintain performance by using the Windows Vista performance tools
• Maintain reliability by using the Windows Vista diagnostic tools
• Perform backup and restore operations
• Create and manage System Restore Points
• Configure Windows Update

Module 9: Configuring Mobile Computers and Devices

In this module candidates will learn how to configure mobile computer and device settings in Windows Vista and how to configure power options and Tablet PC settings.

Lessons:

• Configuring Mobile Computer Settings
• Configuring Mobile Devices
• Configuring Power Options
• Configuring Tablet PC Settings

Lab: Configuring Mobile Computers and Devices

• Configuring Mobile Computer Settings
• Configuring a Sync Partnership for a Mobile Device
• Configuring Power Options

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Configure mobile computer settings
• Configure mobile devices by implementing sync partnerships
• Configure power options by using power plans
• Configure Tablet PC settings

Module 10: Configuring Windows Vista Productivity Applications

In this module candidates will learn how to configure the various productivity applications in Windows Vista including Windows Sidebar, Windows Mail, Windows Meeting Space, Windows Calendar and Windows Fax and Scan.

Lessons:

• Configuring Windows Sidebar
• Configuring Windows Mail
• Configuring Window Meeting Space
• Configuring Windows Calendar

Configuring Windows Fax and Scan

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Configure Windows Sidebar
• Configure Windows Mail
• Configure Windows Meeting Space
• Configure Windows Calendar
• Configure Windows Fax and Scan

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