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MS5115 Installing and Configuring the Windows Vista Operating System

Module 1: Installing Windows Vista

This module describes the new features of the Windows Vista operating system and then explains how to perform a clean installation. This module also explains how to install and configure Windows Vista device drivers.

Lessons

	Introduction to Windows Vista.
	Performing a Clean Installation of Windows Vista.
	Installing and Configuring Windows Vista Device Drivers.

Lab: Installing Windows Vista

	Verifying Hardware Requirements
	Installing Windows Vista from DVD
	Managing Device Drivers

After completing this module, students will be able to:

	Describe the Windows Vista operating system.
	Perform a clean installation of Windows Vista.
	Install and configure Windows Vista device drivers.

Module 2: Upgrading and Migrating to Windows Vista Ultimate Edition

This module explains how to upgrade and migrate to Windows Vista Ultimate edition from previous versions of Windows and from other Windows Vista editions.

Lessons

	Upgrading and Migrating to Windows Vista from a Previous Version of Windows.
	Upgrading Between Windows Vista Editions

Lab: Upgrading and Migrating to Windows Vista Ultimate Edition

	Running USMT to Scan a Users Settings
	Upgrading to Windows Vista
	Running USMT to Load a Users Settings

After completing this module, students will be able to:

	Upgrade or migrate to Windows Vista from a previous version of Windows.
	Upgrade or migrate between Windows Vista editions.

Module 3: Configuring Post-Installation System Settings

This module explains how to configure the Windows Aero Experience and the Accessibility features of Windows Vista. This module also explains how to configure Parental Controls.

Lessons

	Configuring the Windows Aero Experience
	Configuring Accessibility Features
	Configuring Parental Controls

Lab: Configuring Post-Installation Options

	Configuring Aero
	Configuring Accessibility Features
	Configuring Parental Controls

After completing this module, students will be able to:

	Configure the Windows Aero experience.
	Configure the accessibility features of Windows Vista.
	Configure Windows Vista Parental Controls.

Module 4: Sharing Files by Using Windows Vista

This module explains how to use Windows Vista to share files with others and also describes how to manage the various file types that Windows Vista supports.

Lessons

	Sharing Data with Others
	Managing Windows Vista Files

Lab: Sharing Files by Using Windows Vista

	Sharing Data with Others
	Managing Files
	Running USMT to Load a Users Settings

After completing this module, students will be able to:

	Share data with others.
	Manage Windows Vista files.

Module 5: Configuring Advanced Networking

This module explains how to connect Windows Vista to a network and also explains how to configure and troubleshooting the Remote Access features of Windows Vista.

Lessons

	Configuring Network Connectivity
	Configuring Remote Access

Lab: Configuring Advanced Networking

	Troubleshooting Network Connectivity
	Configuring Remote Access
	Troubleshooting Remote Access

After completing this module, students will be able to:

	Configure network connectivity.
	Configure Remote Access.

Module 6: Configuring User Account Security

This module explains how to configure and troubleshoot User Account Control in Windows Vista.

Lessons

	Configuring User Account Control
	Troubleshooting User Account Control

Lab: Configuring User Account Security

	Requesting an Application to Run Elevated One Time
	Making an Application Always Run Elevated
	Configuring the User Account Control Panel

After completing this module, students will be able to:

	Configure Windows Vista User Account Control.
	Troubleshoot User Account Control.

Module 7: Configuring Network Security

This module explains how to configure the Windows Defender and Windows Firewall applications in Windows Vista.

Lessons

	Configuring Windows Defender in Windows Vista
	Configuring Windows Vista Firewall Settings

Lab: Configuring Network Security

	Configuring Windows Defender
	Configuring Windows Firewall

After completing this module, students will be able to:

	Configure Windows Defender in Windows Vista.
	Configure the Windows Firewall settings.

Module 8: Configuring Internet Explorer 7.0

This module explains how to configure the Internet Explorer 7.0 options and explains how to configure the dynamic security settings.

Lessons

	Configuring Internet Explorer 7.0
	Configuring Dynamic Security for Internet Explorer 7.0

Lab: Configuring Internet Explorer 7.0

	Customizing Internet Explorer 7.0
	Troubleshooting Internet Explorer Security Settings

After completing this module, students will be able to:

	Configure Internet Explorer 7.0.
	Configure dynamic security for Internet Explorer 7.0.


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