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5105 Deploying Microsoft Windows Vista Business Desktops

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 and the process and team guidance provided by the Microsoft Solution Accelerator for Business Desktop Deployment (BDD) 2007. Finally, students will learn how to plan Windows Vista deployments, and will learn about 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
	Understanding Volume Activation

After completing this module, students 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 the process for effectively deploying a Windows Vista desktop.
	Describe how volume activation affects Windows Vista deployment.

Module 2: Application Compatibility Remediation

In this module, students will 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.

Lessons

	Resolving Application Compatibility Issues
	Introduction to the Application Compatibility Toolkit 5.0

Lab: Evaluating Application Compatibility Using the Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit

After completing this module, students will be able to:

	Describe the process used to resolve common application compatibility issues during an operating system deployment.
	Inventory and analyze application compatibility information using the Application Compatibility Toolkit.

Module 3: User State Migration

In this module, students 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 Using the User State Migration Tool

After completing this module, students will be able to:

	Describe the tools and configuration process for performing a user state migration task.
	Migrate user and computer settings using the User State Migration Tool.

Module 4: Automated Installation Technologies for Windows Vista

In this module, students will 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.

Lessons

	Overview of the Windows Vista Installation Architecture
	Implementing a Windows Vista Imaging System
	Deploying Windows Vista using Windows Deployment Services

Lab: How to Deploy a Windows Vista Image Using Windows Deployment Services

After completing this module, students will be able to:

	Describe the Windows Vista installation and setup architecture.
	Describe the procedures and tools used to deploy a custom Windows Vista desktop.
	Configure Windows Deployment Services to help deploy Windows Vista desktop computers.

Module 5: Deploying Windows Vista Using BDD 2007

In this module, students will be introduced to the concepts related to Lite Touch and Zero Touch deployment. Students will also learn how to use the Solution Accelerator for Business Desktop Deployment 2007 to deploy a Windows Vista image using a Lite Touch methodology.

Lessons

	Overview of BDD 2007 Deployment Methods
	Deploying a Lite Touch Scenario Using BDD 2007

Lab: Performing a Lite Touch Installation Using BDD 2007

After completing this module, students will be able to:

	Select an appropriate deployment method based upon an organization’s infrastructure management process.
	Deploy the Windows Vista operating system using the Lite Touch methodology.

Module 6: Deploying Vista Using BDD 2007 Zero Touch Installation

In this module, students will be introduced to the requirements to support Zero Touch installations and the SMS 2003 Operating System Deployment (OSD) Feature Pack.

Students will also learn about the phases of the OSD Feature Pack and how to deploy Windows Vista using BDD 2007 Zero Touch Installation.

Lessons

	Preparing the Deployment Environment for Zero Touch
	Deploying a Zero Touch Scenario Using BDD 2007 and the OSD Feature Pack

Lab: Deploying Windows Vista Using BDD 2007 Zero Touch

After completing this module, students will be able to:

	Prepare the network environment for a Zero Touch installation.
	Deploy the Windows Vista operating system by using the Zero Touch methodology.

Module 7: Securing a Windows Vista Desktop

In this module, students will learn about the new security features incorporated into Windows Vista.

Lessons

	Overview of Desktop Security
	Security Enhancements in Windows Vista

Lab: Securing a Windows Vista Desktop

After completing this module, students will be able to:

	Describe considerations and technologies used to secure desktops that run Windows Vista.
	Secure a desktop running Windows Vista.


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