Become certified on Windows Vista.
This Boot Camp provides the opportunity for IT professionals new to Vista to obtain Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Vista, Configuration certification and Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Enterprise Support Technician certification, two of Microsoft's new generation of certifications introduced to better reflect technology and job-role skills. All the exams needed for certification are included in the Boot Camp as well as one free retake voucher for each exam if needed.
You Will Take These Exams:
For MCTS certification:
- 70-620 TS: Configuring Microsoft Windows Vista Client
For MCITP certification:
- 70-622 Pro: Microsoft Desktop Support - ENTERPRISE
For current MCDSTs, requirements for both certifications can be met by taking:
- 70-621 Pro: Upgrading your MCDST Certification to MCITP Enterprise Support
Should any student fail the initial exam, he or she will be eligible to receive a second exam voucher.
What You'll Learn
- Key topics and concepts covered on the MCITP exams
- Structure of the MCITP exams and the most effective test-taking strategies
- Use Transcender test-preparation software to reinforce learning objectives, validate current knowledge, and review the most comprehensive and realistic exam questions
- Pinpoint your weak areas and strengthen them to ensure success on the MCITP exams
Course Outline
1. Installing and Upgrading Windows Vista
- Identify hardware requirements
- Perform a clean installation
- Upgrade to Windows Vista from previous versions of Windows
- Upgrade from one edition of Windows Vista to another edition
- Troubleshoot Windows Vista installation issues
- Install and configure Windows Vista drivers
2. Configuring and Troubleshooting Post-Installation System Settings
- Troubleshoot post-installation configuration issues
- Configure and troubleshoot Windows Aero
- Configure and troubleshoot parental controls
- Configure Windows Internet Explorer
3. Configuring Windows Security Features
- Configure and troubleshoot User Account Control
- Configure Windows Defender
- Configure Dynamic Security for Internet Explorer 7
- Configure security settings in Windows Firewall
4. Configuring Network Connectivity
- Configuring networking by using the Network and Sharing Center
- Troubleshoot connectivity issues
- Configure Remote Access
5. Configuring Applications Included with Windows Vista
- Configure and troubleshoot media applications
- Configure Windows Mail
- Configure Windows Meeting Space
- Configure Windows Calendar
- Configure Windows Fax and Scan
- Configure Windows Sidebar
6. Maintaining and Optimizing Systems that Run Windows Vista
- Troubleshoot performance issues
- Troubleshoot reliability issues by using built-in diagnostic tools
- Configure Windows Update
- Configure Data Protection
7. Configuring and Troubleshooting Mobile Computing
- Configure Mobile Display Settings
- Configure Mobile Devices
- Configure Tablet PC software
- Configure Power Options
8. Deploying Windows Vista
- Analyze the business environment and select an appropriate deployment method
- Prepare a system for clean installation or upgrade
- Deploy Windows Vista from a custom image
- Perform post-installation tasks
- Troubleshoot deployment issues
9. Managing Windows Vista Security
- Configure and troubleshoot security for Windows Internet Explorer 7+
- Troubleshoot security configuration issues
- Troubleshoot Windows Firewall issues
- Troubleshoot Windows Defender issues
- Apply security patches and updates
- Configure and troubleshoot access to resources
- Troubleshoot authentication issues
- Configure and troubleshoot User Account Control
10. Managing and Maintaining Systems that Run Windows Vista
- Troubleshoot policy settings
- Configure and manage the Task Scheduler
- Configure and troubleshoot Event Forwarding
- Apply and troubleshoot updates
- Troubleshoot performance and reliability issues
11. Configuring and Troubleshooting Networking
- Configure and troubleshoot network protocols
- Configure and troubleshoot network services at the client level
- Configure and troubleshoot remote access
- Troubleshoot connectivity issues
- Configure and troubleshoot wireless networking
- Configure network security
- Troubleshoot access to network resources
